The Board of Directors
Chairman, Samuel Shepherd, PMP® Samuel has earned several certifications including: Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Greenbelt (SSGB), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), and two Train the Trainer (TTT) certificates. From Elon University he has gained certificates in Leadership Skills for the Project Practitioner and Project Management Executive Seminar. While in the Armed Forces, Samuel trained over 1,000 soldiers in leadership, communications, environmental safety and military science.
Samuel has been active in academia, nonprofit organization, churches and corporate environments creating and presenting workshops, presentations and training to over 500 students raging from fourteen to fifty. He has developed skills in communicating to a diverse audience while delivering presentation to various locations and environments including international experiences in Panama, Korea and Germany.
The following roles are currently be recruited to fulfill for 2019-2020 academic year.
Upon selection of the Board of Directors, each new member will receive a copy of the: Board of Directors Guide, Employee and volunteer handbooks. |
Committees of the Board of Directors
Each of the directors will be assigned to chair a committee. At least one other director will need to set upon these committees to help hold the chair accountable and to fill in as need during meetings. The chair may recruit any additional volunteers to help with the committees; each volunteer would need to complete an application and be registered with the volunteer coordinator for legal and accounting reasons. Each committee is recommended to have no less than three members and not to exceed seven for accountability purposes. Committee Assignments: A director will be assigned to the Curriculum Committee; who will be responsible for the review and proofing of curriculum created and to be published by LEFTHP. This committee can be comprise of both board members and volunteers who are subject matter experts who will review submitted proposals for creation of curriculum. Upon review they will: proof, offer suggestions, submit change request, and approve for publication of submitted proposals. A director will be assigned to the Executive Committee; who will be responsible for the formal and informal review of the President and executive staff. The executive committee and executives should discuss the purpose and procedure the review will be conducted, including the annual goals and objectives. A performance review template is listed in the “Directors Document” section of this manual. A director will be assigned to the Financial Committee; who will be responsible for reviewing the financial statements, donation receipts and other financial transactions to insure compliance with the organization’s policies and prevent mismanagement of funds. Will submit financial documents at mid-year and end-year to external auditors for review prior to submitting for tax evaluations. Documents should be submitted between February 1st and March 1st of the following year for a CPA review and submission for tax evaluations to the IRS. A director will be assigned to the Selection Committee; who will be responsible for the collection of nominations for future board members. Contacting, gaining interest levels and collect applications of potential board members. Submitting a total of fourteen nominees to the board for vote. Then inviting new board members to the organization and hosting a welcome orientation. A director will be assigned to the Technology Committee; who will be responsible for reviewing the technology requirements of the organization and ensure the organization maintains such levels. Audit the technology currently in inventory (laptops, software, projectors, server, tablets, etc…) to ensure inventory is assigned property, technology is secure. Determine if items are in need of replacement, upgraded, or removed from inventory. Finally, to insure compliance with the organization’s policies and prevent mismanagement of technology. A director will be assigned as the Director At Large; who will be responsible for chairing any committee the board creates for special projects or unique situations that occurs within the year. |