NCDEA Committees
These are the key committees that NCDEA depends on to guide activities and growth of the Association.
| Committee | Functions | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Updated: September 9, 2018 | ||
| Audit | Reviews the Association’s financial reports to ensure that all reports are current and accurate | *Rhonda Kelsch, Irene Moore, Tim Thomas |
| Awards | Selects and recognizes noteworthy district employees and board officials | *Melissa Higbee, *Rick Mickowski, Pam Hawkins, Tim Thomas |
| Benevolence | Sends appropriate gifts as needed to current and previous NCDEA board members in times of encouragement, illness, death of family member, etc. | *Chessa Frahm, Jeanette Hale |
| By-Laws | Reviews and recommends revisions and amendments of the Association’s by-laws for approval by the board | *Irene Moore, Rick Mickowski, Jeff Parker, Gretchen Rank |
| Communications | Compiles information to keep website current, compiles annual report, maintains archive | *Tom Salzer, Jeanette Hale, Rick Mickowski, Gretchen Rank, Sarah Tunge |
| Events | Organizes tours and nightly entertainment as fundraisers at the Association’s annual meeting | *Jeanette Hale, Coleta Bratten, Rich Duesterhaus, Kayleigh Evans, Melissa Higbee, Irene Moore |
| Grant | Seeks grant opportunities to support the activities of the Association, reviews applications for program eligibility | *Tim Riley, Rhonda Kelsch, Melissa Higbee, Rich Duesterhaus |
| Nominating | Promotes nominations for NCDEA officer positions and recommends nominees for each office | *Irene Moore, Chessa Frahm, Gretchen Rank (the Past President appoints the committee) |
| Past Presidents | Consists of former NCDEA presidents and mentors to the full board | *Irene Moore, Connie Richmeier, Cindy Moon, Robert Dobbs, Rich Baden, Mott Buff |
| Policy and Procedure | Reviews and revises policies and procedures as needs of the Association change | *Rhonda Kelsch, Jeanette Hale, Velynda Parker, Gretchen Rank, Tim Thomas |
| Professional Development | Creates, organizes, and conducts training opportunities for the Association’s annual meeting | *Velynda Parker, Irene Moore, Coleta Bratten, Chessa Frahm |
| Scholarship | Reviews applications and selects deserving recipient | *Hope Dailey, *Rick Mickowski, Jeanette Hale |
| Strategic Planning | Plans short and long-term goals and expectations of the Association | *Rhonda Kelsch, Coleta Bratten, Rich Duesterhaus, Irene Moore, Jeff Parker, Tom Salzer |
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