6. What is the name of the one organization on the list in which you are most involved and committed?… Were you invited to become involved or did you approach the organization and volunteer your services? Are you paid or unpaid? On average, how many hours a month do you give to this organization?
I spend most time with CoRR, Community Recovery Resources–over 40 hours per month. I have five or six meetings per week. I was invited to join the CoRR Board by its executive director and several key board members. I am unpaid and have been board president for 4 years. I have termed out and now on the Executive Committee.
7. I’d like to learn more about your involvement in this organization by asking four questions:
First, describe the leadership role that you play within the organization.
My leadership role is serving as Past Board President, and my principal task is on organization. I help the board to stay on track and keep focused on unresolved questions or issues. I also keep up-to-date on what is happening within the organization, and I am a resource because I know many people in our community from my business background.
Second, as you think back over your involvement in the organization, what roadblocks have been most challenging?
My most difficult challenge is getting CoRR Board members to be active in reaching out to the community, especially in the area of fund raising. The most fulfilling things I do are working in partnership with the ED and keeping him supported.
Third, what experiences within the organization have given you the most meaning and satisfaction?
It is very satisfying to know we probably saved children’s lives by some of the touch decisions we have made in certain CASA cases. I personally take on the difficult CASA cases, and in the last four situations we have helped parents to turn around and become responsible for their children. This is very satisfying.
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