Board of Directors 2007-2008

Dan Stemple, President

Angie Harkness, Vice President

Samuel Church, Treasurer

Anne McFee, Secretary

Heather McCarter

Michael Simmons

Kent Brown

Sister Joan Kreyenbuhl

Yvonne White

Kellyn Harris McClain

Earl Hamilton

Mark Shaffer

Tina Tanner

Jill Fox

WM. Barry Arnott

Jonelle Merritt

Monica Walters

THE ARC OF THE MID OHIO VALLEY NEEDS SKILLED, COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP THROUGH INVOLVEMENT ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

What does a board member do? Board members are responsible for setting the direction of The Arc, monitoring the services that are provided to assure quality, and developing policies to guide the agency. Board embers are also encouraged to contribute to The Arc and to encourage others to contribute their tie, talents, funds or other resources.

How much time does it require? Currently, board meetings are held five times a year. Dinner is served at 5:45 and meetings are generally over by 6:45 PM. An annual planning session is held each August, and an annual meeting open to all members of The Arc is held each year. Beyond that, your level of involvement is up to you.

Am I liable for actions of the board or agency? West Virginia law protects board members who act in good faith. If you attend meeting, participate actively and do your best to make good decisions, you are not personally liable. The Arc has Officers and Directors Liability Insurance through the West Virginia Board of Risk Management.

About The Arc . . . The Arc of Wood County is a private, non-profit corporation that has been serving the citizens of Wood County since the early 1950’s. The Arc’s mission is to improve the lives of citizens with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families and to reduce the incidence and lessen the effects of mental retardation.

Join The Arc. . . All members of the Board of Directors are required to be members of The Arc. The annual membership fee is $25.