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Foundation Board Members

BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

 

              Members of the Board of Directors of the North Arkansas College Foundation, Inc., agree to fulfill the following responsibilities:

1.  Participation

Board members are responsible for Foundation policy decisions and planning Foundation activities.  This requires:

a.   Attendance at quarterly board meetings

b.   Membership on Foundation committees as assigned by the Foundation's president

c.   Participation in special events, such as the Evening on the Plaza dinner and Golf Tournament

2.    Resource Development

Board members help generate funds to permit the Foundation to meet its financial obligations.  Examples of fund-raising activities include:

a.   Cash contributions

b.   Solicitation of contributions from potential donors

c.   Assistance in donor research (making suggestions regarding potential contributors)

3.   Community Relations

Board members help the Foundation project a positive image to the community.  Examples of activities include:

a.   Speaking about the College when appropriate

b.   Assisting in cultivating prospective donors

c.   Providing opportunities for board members, trustees, or staff to enhance  positive community relations

 

COMMITTEES

Appointments to the following committees are made each year by the president of the Foundation’s board of directors:

Nominating/Membership Committee

Nominates officers for the board of directors.  Provides orientation for newly elected members of the board.  Committee members for 2006-2007 include: Helen Clavey (chair), Judy Loving and Jim Gresham.

Funding Request Committee

Screens requests for funding from college faculty and staff.  Makes funding recommendations to the board of directors.   Committee members for 2006-2007 include: J.D. Erwin (chair), Wayne Thompson, and Layne Wheeler.

Annual Fund Drive Committee

Nominates chairmen for the Foundation's Annual Fund Drive.  Coordinates AFD activities with staff and AFD chairs.  Committee members for 2006-2007 include: Dave Morton (chair), Pat Reed, and Steve Stafford.

Evening on the Plaza Committee

Organizes and coordinates the Evening on the Plaza dinner, including decorations, food, entertainment, and program.  Committee members for 2006-2007 include: Jerry Jackson (chair), Cathy Brandt, Layne Wheeler and Helen Clavey.

 

Foundation COMMITTEES (continued)

 Investment Committee

Determines how Foundation funds will be invested.  Committee members for 2006-2007 include: Cathy Brandt (chair), Judy Loving, and Kay Maris.

Planned Giving Committee

Responsible for helping the Foundation develop a planned giving program.  Members for 2006-2007 include: Dan Bowers (chair), Jim Gresham, and J.D. Erwin.

Golf Tournament Committee

This committee plans and directs the Foundation’s annual
3-Person Scramble Golf Tournament, which raises money for John A. White Scholarships that assist Northark students who attend the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.  Members for 2006-2007 are Kay Maris (chair), Jerry Jackson, Dave Morton, Pat Reed and Steve Stafford.

Commercial Candy Company Board and Committee

One member of the Foundation’s board of directors, Dan Bowers, and Dr. Jim Stockton, executive director of the North Arkansas College Foundation, represent the Foundation on the board of Commercial Candy Company.  J.D. Erwin also serves as a member of this committee.  The North Arkansas College Foundation owns 50% of Commercial Candy Company.