The restructured board of directors identified by the bylaws adopted in 2012 consists of the follow governance and event committees. Below are the Committee Description.
- Alumni/Mentoring Committee
- Development Committee
- Events Committee
- Banquet
- Finance Committee
- Media/PR Committee
- Selection Committee
ALUMNI/MENTORING COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION
Each Scholar will have an Board member contact to assist her or him in the transition to college.
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION
All Board members are expected to assist in asking for donations to fund our scholarships.
BANQUET COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION
The Banquet Committee schedules and coordinates the activities necessary to insure a successful Scholarship Awards Banquet. This event is held in early May.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION
The Finance Committee is responsible for regularly reporting the Fund’s investments to the Board. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Finance Committee and its agents will act in accordance with the Policies and all applicable laws and regulations. The primary responsibilities of the Finance Committee are:
- Prepare and maintain the investment policy statement.
- Prudently diversify the portfolio’s assets to meet an agreed upon risk/return profile.
- Control and account for all investment, record keeping and administrative expenses associated with the portfolio.
- Prudently monitor and supervise all service vendors and investment options.
- Avoid prohibited transactions and conflicts of interest.
- Report portfolio and account performance to Board at monthly Board Meetings and report and propose rebalancing on semi-annual basis.
MEDIA/PR COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION
Write Press Releases and conduct other public relations activities
SELECTION COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION
Selection Committee Members shall prepare and coordinate the applications process, recruit Final Readers, and notify winners
