Board Members

Bill Bayouth *Chair
Brad Finkeldei*Vice Chair
Ken Hite *Immediate Past Chair
Jason Hornberger *Treasurer
Shireen Chamany *Secretary
Barbara Armbrister
Janet Bates
Janice Blair
Matt Brungardt
Diana Deutsch
Don Gardner
Randy Glidewell
Dana Goble
Jeff Ingles
Claudia Jones
Kevin Kressig
Glynn Sheridan

*Honorary Board Member*
LaMerle McCoy

Are You Interested In Being
A Board Member?

Have you ever wondered how to become a non-profit board member? Have you wondered what the time commitment is to serve on a board? The answers are that it is different for each non-profit organization. Some non-profit groups require financial donations to be a board member and some do not. Some non-profit boards meet once per month and some meet once per quarter. It just depends on the type of organization.

The Ballard Community Service Board meets once per month at 4:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. Ballard Board members are elected to a three year term. Terms run from January to December, with nominations of new board members occurring in November. Additional requirements are that Board members make a commitment to help with financial fundraising events and serve on a committee of their choosing.

How To Be A Ballard Board Member

1. Visit the Ballard Community Service operational sites.
Ballard Center - 708 Elm St.
Penn House - 1035 Pennsylvania
Brookcreek Learning Center - 200 Mount Hope Court
Brookcreek Lawrence High School

2. Volunteer to serve on a committee - we have several. For example:
Education Committee - Works with the early education program
Special Event Committee - This committee is one of our most active and is responsible for planning and conducting our annual fundraising events. This is the best way to learn about our organization.

3. Understand what it means to serve as a Board member:
a) Fiscal responsibility - All board members must be responsible for understanding and participating in financial discussions of the organization. This is perhaps one of the most important aspects of serving on a board. The fiscal health of the organization depends on actively understanding the financial security of the organization.
b) Understand that the Board's role is governance and planning, not the management of the organization. It is up to the Board to hire a good CEO who will manage daily operations. Helping to map the future of the organization and helping to reach the long term goals are key roles of a Board member.
c) Understand the time commitment. A Ballard Board member spends at least one and one-half hours per month at the board meetings. However, they are also active in participating in committee meetings, volunteering to help at the two sites and sharing their expertise in different areas.

What Are The Benefits Of Serving As A Board Member?
The joy of knowing that you make a very big difference in the lives of children and families. Your contribution to any non-profit organization is greatly appreciated. Without strong, knowledgeable and involved Board members, non-profit organizations can not conduct their important work in your community. Thank you for being interested and please call the Ballard Community Services main office if you would be interested in learning more: 785-842-0729.