House of Hope Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

House of Hope Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

01/26/2017

Face-To-Face ______

Attendees:Bill Takacs Yuri Alejaldre, CFO

Sue Glasscock, CEOGloria Battle

Dan SchevisDon Maines

Bob NicholsTom Carr

Terry ScottDon Fucik

Paul Jaquith

Absent: Mark LaFontaine

Joanne Richter

Call to Order, WelcomeDon Fucik

Meeting called to order at 8:39

Consent AgendaDon Fucik

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CEO Report

Daniel Schevis made a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented; seconded by Terry Scott; approved by the Board unanimously.

Elections Paul Jaquith

Paul Jaquith recommended the following slate of officers:

President – Don Fucik

Vice President- Dan Schevis

Treasurer - Tom Carr

Secretary- Robert Nichols.

Don Maines made a motion to accept the slate of officers as presented; seconded by Terry Scott; approved by the Board unanimously.

Strategic Discussion Sue Glasscock

There was a discussion relating to the change of bylaws with regard to tenure. Sue Glasscock will email a summary to all board members to review for a board vote.

There was a discussion related to board development and diversity. The issue will be addressed through the strategic planning process.

Sue Glasscock presented information pertaining to the Advisory Council. This information will be emailed for feedback and future board vote.

There was discussion related to the development of theGeneral Council for House of Hope.

Terry Scott motioned to accept Robert Nichols as the General Council of HOH, which is a voluntary, non-paid position; seconded by Gloria Battle; approved by the Board unanimously.

Treasurer Report:Tom Carr

Tom Carr presented the Treasurers report, which reviewed the November and December

meetings.

Gloria Battlemade a motion to accept theTreasurers report, as presented, seconded byRobert Nichols; approved by the Board unanimously.

Daniel Schevis complimented the thorough financial oversight by Tom Carr and Yuri Alejaldre.

Daniel Schevis also reported to the Board his visit to the Stepping Stones facility. He shared that he was impressed by the facility and suggested that a Board meeting be held there in the future.

Strategic Planning: Tom Carr

Tom Carr presented the need for a Strategic Planning Committee to lead the board in a SWOT analysis and planning process. This should include a timeline and financial implications.

Sue Glasscock will send out an email to the Board requesting members to join the Strategic Planning Committee.

There was discussion with regard to outpatient and intensive outpatient services. Sue Glasscock will continue to pursue credentialing of the organization.

Old Business: Don Fucik

Don Maines discussed the Broward County centralized receiving process with Henderson Behavioral Health Care & BBHC. He inquired about the possibility of separating this population from our current population, which does not appear feasible.

New Business:Don Fucik

Sue Glasscock shared a thank-you card with the Board to be signed for Mark Lafontaine, as he is leaving the Board. All Board members signed the card. We thank Mark Lafontaine for his dedicated service to the Board.

Adjournment: Don Fucik

Meeting was adjourned at 10.15. Next meeting scheduled for March 23rd at 8:30 am.