Theodore ‘Dana’ Mitchell, Chairman

Joseph Knapp, Vice-Chairman

Lisa Mitchell, Secretary

 

Paul Dyer, Ex Officio

Rick Swan, Ex Officio

Carla Fearon, Executive Director

To All Potential Board of Directors Prospects:

The Penobscot Nation Boys & Girls Club is currently seeking out potential board members with the possibility of serving on the Board of Directors of the Penobscot Nation Boys & Girls Club. Under the leadership of an outstanding chief executive, the Penobscot Nation Boys and Girls Club is in the midst of implementing a business plan. In addition to a strategic emphasis on community-level program activity, the plan calls for the reinvigoration of a board that has served us well but now needs fresh thinking, new ideas, and a more diverse set of experiences.

Each board member is elected to a two-year term, and can be re-elected uninterrupted. Each member is expected to attend monthly board meetings and serve on at least one committee. At the Penobscot Nation Boys & Girls Club, board members have ultimate responsibility not only for the financial well-being of the organization but also for working with staff in thinking strategically and planning for the efficient deployment of precious resources. Our board members are extremely busy people, so we try to best utilize their talent and knowledge without wasting time.  We provide an orientation, prior to your acceptance to serve, to give you a full view of serving on our board.  It is important that you have a good understanding of expectations and time commitments.  This orientation includes a chance for you to see and experience our staff, members and facilities.     

To that end, the board meets 10 – 12 times per year, usually lasting one hour.  A few of our meetings are lengthened by an hour to provide for training opportunities.  In addition, we meet once a year for a full day retreat, where we work on our Strategic Plan for the next 3 to 5 years.

The Penobscot Nation Boys & Girls Club is emerging as the premier youth development organization in Indian Island. We have an enormous challenge before us if we are to achieve our mission. We need the kind of energy, commitment, and new ideas that you would bring to the board.

I will look forward to scheduling a personal visit with any interested individuals.  I would also like to invite you to tour our Club at your convenience. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to call me if you have any questions about your potential role as a member of the board of directors.

Yours truly,

Carla Fearon

Carla Fearon, Director