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Governance Task Force Website

In a process that began with reviewing CRD regional structures, the CRD board of directors has convened a Governance Task Force to examine full governance and volunteer leadership restructuring. The Task Force was convened in August 2009. This website will serve as the primary communication tool to our membership to keep you all informed of process and progress, and to invite participation at various stages. Please refer to it often for updates.

Letter to membership from Governance Task Force Co-Chairs-March, 2010

Letter to the membership from 2009 President Judy Everett-October 2009

Rationale for Governance and Volunteer Leadership Restructuring

Governance Task Force Members and Timeline

Focus Groups Committee

Chaired by Tish Williams and Catherine Crary. This committee developed questions and conducted focus groups at the National Conference in November, 2009. Prior to the conference, they conducted a focus group with the CRD board of directors, and during the conference they conducted focus groups with CRD members at large. The summary of these focus groups can be found at the following links:

Summary of CRD Member and Non-Member Focus Groups

Summary of CRD Board Members Focus Group

Personal Interviews Committee

Chaired by Kay Strickland and Kris Culp. The Governance Task Force wanted to ensure that CRD members not able to attend the National Conference would be afforded the opportunity to provide input into the restructuring process. Invitations to participate in personal interviews were sent to the general membership. In addition, the Regional Directors also contacted their membership. Personal interviews are currently being conducted by the Regional Directors. When the summary of those findings are complete in April, they will also be posted at this website.

Models Committee

Chaired by Kim Sturgeon. This committee is charged with reviewing the research conducted by the Focus Groups and the Personal Interviews, reviewing governance structure models and governance structures of other associations and recommending a new model for CRD governance and volunteer leadership by the July board meetings in Omaha, NE. They have recently met for the first time and are meeting every two weeks to ensure that the deadline is met.

Implementation Committee

Chaired by Laura Qaissaunee. This committee will look at the suggested model put forward by the Model Committee and determine what changes need to be made in our governing documents, the implementation strategies for the new model, and a timeline for implementation. The group will begin its work as the Model Committee brings forth their recommendations.

Contact Us

The Governance Task Force can be contacted directly through strongfuture@crdnet.org.

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