The Board of Governors met on March 13-14 to discuss business important to state employees and retirees. New Executive Director On March 14, the Board of Governors offered and Mitch Leonard accepted and signed a three-year employment contract as the SEANC’s Executive Director. Leonard has served as Interim Executive Director since Feb. 9. He signed the contract in the conference room that bears his name on the 38 th anniversary of his work with state employees. He thanked the members who put their faith and trust in him and promised to help “right this ship.” Treasurer’s Report Chairwoman Gloria Evans reported on SEANC’s finances. Currently receipts are at 38% and disbursements are at 35%. Evans urged all BOG members to participate in the SEANC Scholarship Bowl-a-Thon on Saturday, March 14, to assist with the SEANC Scholarship Foundation’s revenues. Board Training Jeanne Allen conducted an interactive nonprofit board governance and roles training with the BOG. Allen explained the 10 most important roles boards play. BOG members broke out into small groups and discussed each role and its relevance to SEANC. You can find the responses to the below questions here. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Determine the mission & purpose Select the CEO Support the CEO and review performance Ensure effective organizational planning Monitor/strengthen programs & services Ensure adequate financial resources Protest assets & provide financial oversight Build a competent board Ensure legal & ethical integrity 1