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Board of Directors
[Description of Board] [Committee Volunteers]
[Board Members] [Board Descriptions]
DESCRIPTION OF OUR BOARD
The Board of Directors is comprised of up to 20 members
who live or work in one of the communities we serve. Each member offers
the agency unique experience and skills. The term of office is three years,
and no more than two consecutive terms may be served. During their tenure
on the board, members must serve on at least two committees.
Board members are appointed to committees based on their talents, capacities,
and interests. Board members often begin their relationship with Thrive Counseling Center as committee volunteers prior to their appointment, and continue
to serve as volunteers once their term limit has been reached.
This is a working board. We are proud of the level of commitment of each
of our board members. Their efforts directly support the agency's successes,
from day-to-day financial and human resource direction to program assessment
and long-term strategic planning.
Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30
am at the Ray A. Kroc Center for Thrive Counseling Center in Oak Park. In an effort
to respect the business and personal obligations of the Board, these meetings
adjourn at 9:00 am. Agendas include motions to be voted upon, reports
from Committee Chairs, the President/CEO, and the Board Chair. Often there
is a staff presentation on a program or service being offered at the agency.
COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS
The villages of Oak Park and River Forest possess
an unlimited resource-intelligent, dedicated, creative, hard-working and
caring individuals. As a community-based behavioral healthcare organization,
Thrive Counseling Center relies on the generosity of these individuals to donate
their time and talent to our hands-on committees. Our volunteers represent
a variety of ages and backgrounds.
They are doctors, writers, full-time parents, bankers, teachers, healthcare
providers, and a variety of other professions that lend diversity to our
community. There are hundreds of ways to help, and even the smallest investment
of time is valuable.
BOARD MEMBERS
Angelika Kuehn, joined the Board in August, 2004. She is Chair of
the Public Policy Committee, as well as a member of the Professional Program
Development Committee.
Gary Collins, who joined the board in fall of 2006, is on the Finance Committee and the Investment Committee.
Andrew Corsini, Treasurer, became a Board member in December, 2003.
He is Chair of the Finance Committee, and a member of the Executive Committees.
Morris Goldman, who joined the board in fall of 2006, is on the Strategic Planning Committee.
Lorraine Gusé, joined the Board in December, 2004. She is
chair of the Board Development Committee and a member of the Human Resources/By-Laws
Committee.
Timothy Hardwicke, who joined the board in fall of 2006, is on the Human Resources/By-Laws Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee.
Jack Kragie, joined the board in November, 2008. He is a member of the Board Development Committee and the Marketing & Communications Committee.
Maura O’Hara, joined the Board in November, 2008. She is a member of the Resource Development Committee.
John Poplett, joined the Board in November 2007, is a member of the Marketing Committee.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Ritzman, joined the Board in November 2007.
Michael Roche, joined the Board in November, 2008. He is a member of the Finance Committee and the Human Resource/By-Laws Committee.
Anthony Ruggiero became a Board member in November, 2005. He is
Co-Chair of the Thrive Counseling Center Business Circle, and a member of the Resource
Development Committee.
Bryon Stanislaw, joined the Board in November, 2008. He is a member of the Professional Program Development Committee.
John Tinkham, joined the Board in January 2008. He is a member of the Board Governance Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee.
Barbara Uniek joined the Board in October, 2004. She is a member
of the Human Resources/By-Laws Committee and the Professional Program
Development Committee.
Honorary Board Members
Doris Christopher
Rev. F. Dean Lueking
Frank Muriello
Mrs. Ray E. Poplett
Sherlynn Reid
BOARD DESCRIPTIONS
All Board Committees, with the exception of
subcommittees acting as agents of appointing committees, are chartered
by and responsible to the board of directors of Thrive Counseling Center. Each committee
performs its functions in accordance with the established policies and
practices approved by the board of directors.
Select a committee:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Committee leads the strategic
planning processes of the agency, and functions on behalf of the board
of directors in interim periods between regularly scheduled board meetings.
Members
• Betsy Ritzman, Chair
• Andrew Corsini
• Lorraine Gusé
• Tim Hardwicke
• Angelika Kuehn
• Dan Kill, Thrive Counseling Center Staff Member
BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Board Development Committee cultivates and
recruits members for our Board of Directors based on the changing needs
of the communities we serve and the agency's evolving goals. This committee
also coordinates Thrive Counseling Center's ongoing collaboration with the Economy
Shop.
Members
• John Tinkham, Chair
• Gary Collins
• Lorraine Gusé
• Jack Kragie
• Angelika Kuehn
• John Poplett
• Sherlynn Reid, Board Committee Volunteer
• Dan Kill, Thrive Counseling Center Staff Member
BUILDING FACILITY COMMITTEE ADHOC
The Building Facility Committee assumes primary
responsibility for matters pertaining to building care and maintenance,
ensuring on-site safety and ADA compliance, and protecting the capital
investment of the agency's building and grounds.
Members
• Mike Lennox, Volunteer Consultant
• Lou Garapolo, Consultant
• Joan Pearce, Thrive Counseling Center Staff
Member
BUSINESS CIRCLE
(Subcommittee of Resource Development)
The Thrive Counseling Center Business Circle is a group
of business owners in the Oak Park / River Forest area who have joined
together to support Thrive Counseling Center because
they realize that the community as a whole benefits when its residents
are healthy and well.
For additional information on how you can become a member of the Business
Circle, please click here.
ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN HONORARY
COMMITTEE
The Endowment Campaign Committee Honorary identifies,
cultivates, and solicits prospects for major campaign contributions.
ENDOWMENT
STEERING COMMITTEE
The Endowment Steering Committee develops strategies
and takes action to ensure that the fundraising goals of the Endowment
Campaign are met.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee oversees financial processes
and ensures that accurate and complete financial records are maintained
by the agency according to generally accepted accounting standards, and
that the agency complies with federal, state and other reporting requirements.
Members
• Andrew Corsini, Chair
• Rick Dale, Board Committee Volunteer
• Michael Roche
• Todd Schneider, Board Committee
Volunteer
• Joan Pearce, Thrive Counseling Center Staff
Member
HUMAN RESOURCE/BY LAWS
COMMITTEE ADHOC
The Human Resource/By Laws Committee advises
board directors and staff on all matters pertaining to personnel administration,
recruitment and staffing, and employee relations for the agency.
Members
• Lorraine Gusé, Chair
• Tim Hardwicke
• Michael Roche
• Barbara Uniek
• Jeffrey Nichols, Board Committee
Volunteer
• Joan Pearce, Thrive Counseling Center Staff
Member
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE (Subcommittee of Finance)
The Investment Committee
coordinates all agency investments.
Members
• Gary Collins
• Jordan Hadelmen
• Bill Ramette
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
COMMITTEE ADHOC
The Marketing & Communications Committee
coordinates all agency communications efforts to ensure their quality,
consistency, and accuracy.
Members
• John H. Poplett, Chair
• Tiffany Adams, Board Committee Volunteer
• Deborah Braxton, Board Committee Volunteer
• Dennis Connaughton, Board Committee Volunteer
• Julie Fregetto, Board Committee Volunteer
• Kack Kragie
• Ann Oleinik, Thrive Counseling Center Staff Member
• Steve Perkins
• Georgeen Polyak
• Wendy White
• Denise Stennis, Thrive Counseling Center Staff
Member
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Professional Program Development Committee
develops, monitors, and evaluates Thrive Counseling Center's programs in response
to the dynamic needs of the communities we serve.
Members
• Barbara Uniek, Chair
• Morris Goldman
• Amy Starin, Board Committee Volunteer
• Bryon Stanislaw
• Wayne Vanek, Board Committee Volunteer
• Sid Wax, Thrive Counseling Center Staff Member
PUBLIC
POLICY/ADVOCACY COMMITTEE ADHOC
The Public Policy/Advocacy Committee monitors
state and federal public policy areas that may impact the way in which
Thrive Counseling Center's mission is carried out, and makes appropriate recommendations
to the board of directors. This committee also cultivates positive working
relationships with legislators and other public officials.
Members
• Angelika Kuehn, Chair
•
Dan Kill, Thrive Counseling Center Staff Member
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
The Resource Development Committee develops
and implements fundraising strategies to meet the goals of the agency's
annual fund, planned and major giving, endowment and capital giving campaigns.
Members
• Anthony Ruggiero, Chair
• Betsy Ritzman
• David Strom, Board Committee Volunteer
• Ann Oleinik, Thrive Counseling Center Staff Member
• Maura O’Hara
• Denise Stennis, Thrive Counseling Center Staff
Member
SPECIAL EVENT COMMITTEE
(Subcommittee of Resource Development)
The Special Event Committee is charged by, and responsible to, the Resource
Development Committee of Thrive Counseling Center to coordinate all aspects of Thrive Counseling Center's annual spring event.
Members
• Sheila Carson, Co-Chair
• Maura O’Hara, Co-Chair
• Erin O’Donnell Clark
• Carole Condren
• Gina Donlin
• Laura Hardwicke
• Jayne Hopps
• Myra Price
• Danielle Roche
• Anthony Ruggiero
SPECIAL EVENT HONORARY COMMITTEE
• Ralph and Bonnie Mandell, Honorary Chairs
• Jeff and Sue Blaine
• Alan and Deborah Braxton
• Stephen and Peggy Diamond
• Thomas Grusecki
• Debra and Jordan Hadelman
• Mike and Jana Kelly
• Rev. F. Dean and Beverly Lueking
• Harry and Jane Peterson
• Carolyn Poplett
• Sherlynn Reid
• Pat and Nancy Staunton
• David and Suzanne Haraburd Strom
• Wendy White and Paul Ford
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE ADHOC
The Strategic Planning Committee ensures that
the agency fulfills its mission, strives towards its vision, and is strategically
positioned for the future.
Members
• Tim Hardwicke, Chair
• Morris Goldman
• John Tinkham
• Neal Armstron, Board Committee Volunteer
• Dan Kill, Thrive Counseling Center Staff Member
THRIVE COUNSELING CENTER ENDOWMENT FUND FOUNDING
BENEFACTORS
Members
• Mrs. Wallis Austin
• Mrs. Naomi Borwell
• Mr. and Mrs. John Doyle
• Park National Bank (First Bank of Oak Park)
• Mrs. Irvin E. Houck (deceased)
• Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Kelly
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