Potter League for Animals

Board of Directors

 

2012-2013 Board of Directors

The board is the guardian of the organization’s mission. It is the board's responsibility to ensure that the mission is relevant and vital to the community and to monitor the success of the organization in fulfilling its mission.

The following individuals have volunteered their time and energy on behalf of the organization and we genuinely appreciate their commitment.

President: Ellen Ford (Middletown)
Vice-President: Harriet DiCicco (Newport)
Treasurer: Howard Naugle (Portsmouth)
Secretary: Patty Spigel (Portsmouth)

James D. Berwind (Philadelphia/Palm Beach/Newport)
Richard Brickley (Newport/Boston)
A. Hugh Douglas, III (Newport)
Carolyn duPont (Newport)
Kurt Edenbach (Newport)
Mary Edwards (Portsmouth)
Deborah Elliott (Newport)
Judith Enstone (Jamestown)
Marilyn Kanter (Newport)
Charlene Karns (Newport)
Elena Kissel (Newport/New York)
Kathleen Managhan (Jamestown)
Nancy Mayer (Bristol)
Roe O'Brien Moldow (Newport)
Eric Radler (Middletown)
Kim Renk (Jamestown/New York)
Mary Alice Smith (Newport)
David Thalmann (Newport)
Helene van Beuren (Portsmouth/Philadelphia)
Teryn Weintz (Newport/Boston)

Board Committees for 2012-2013
The bylaws of the organization have established a number of committees and our Strategic Plan necessitates various task forces work on specific projects. The charters for each outline the specified responsibilities and membership.

Standing Committees
Audit Committee (members appointed by Board President)
Building & Grounds Committee* (composed of Board & Community Members)
Development Committee* (composed of Board & Community Members)
Executive Committee (chaired by President, composed of the Officers)
Finance Committee* (chaired by the Treasurer,composed of Board & Community Members)
Governance Committee (composed of Board Members)

* These committees often have openings for members of community with a particular area of expertise.  The responsibilities and the members of the committees are dictated by the bylaws of the organization.

Ad Hoc Committees*
Audit Committee (members appointed by Board President)
Building & Grounds Committee* (composed of Board & Community Members)
Development Committee* (composed of Board & Community Members)
Executive Committee (chaired by President, composed of the Officers)
Finance Committee* (chaired by the Treasurer, composed of Board & Community Members)
Governance Committee (composed of Board Members)
Advocacy & Public Policy Committee* (composed of Board, Staff & Community Members)

* These committees often have openings for members of community with a particular area of expertise.  The responsibilities and the membership of the committees and task forces formed to help carry out our mission are dictated by the bylaws of the organization and our current program needs.

The Board of Directors values the involvement and wisdom of the community and is fortunate to have community members serving as volunteers.  For more information, please email: governancechair@potterleague.org