Board of Connectors

The work of Create Huntington is supported by a volunteer Board of Connectors. The Board is part of a cyclical system of ongoing leadership development and community service. This system is based on fluidity, accountability, inclusivity and stewardship. Board members serve limited terms in their roles as community connectors and resource retrievers – supporting the successful work of community groups is their foremost concern. When their term expires, they are expected to return to community work and implement their leadership skills in neighborhood projects.

The 2008 Create Huntington Board of Connectors includes the following members:

Officers

Phoebe Patton Randolph, Create Huntington Connector
The Connector is responsible for convening regular meetings of the Board of Connectors. She is charged with maintaining the vision and process of Create Huntington through planning and setting short and long term goals. She helps to sustain the local network of local organizations and authorities in the Huntington area by ensuring that communication bridges exist and are maintained. The Connector seeks opportunities for communication and collaboration with similar community efforts in other cities and states. The Connector exercises signatory and fiduciary responsibilities as necessary on behalf of the Board.

Thomas McChesney, Create Huntington Planner
The Planner is the primary liaison between the Create Huntington Foundation and community groups seeking resources to implement plans, He creates and maintains a systemic approach to coordinating, evaluating, adjudicating and granting resources to groups or individuals making applications. He coordinates closely with the Communicator and Developer to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent system of granting resources. The Planner is the Chair of the Planning Committee.

Anne Durham, Create Huntington Communicator
The Communicator is responsible for facilitating the flow of information among the many participants of Create Huntington and ensuring there is transparency in communication throughout the system. She is the recorder and communicator of best practices and lessons learned. She ensures the creation and update of the website as the principal means of information sharing. She writes and publishes the minutes of the Board of Connectors meetings and posts other items as submitted by the Create Huntington community. She assists community project groups with publicity and record-keeping. She is responsible for facilitating annual elections of board officers and members. She is the chair of the Citizen Engagement Committee.

Frances Hensley, Create Huntington Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the organization as a 501c3. She is responsible for submitting accurate records as required by law and funding sources. She is responsible for overseeing the financial holdings of the Institution, including disbursing and receiving funds as required. She exercises signatory responsibility for all financial disbursements along with the Connector. The Treasurer will co-chair the Structure Committee with the Developer.

Brandi Jacobs-Jones, Create Huntington Developer
The Developer oversees funds investment and coordinates fund-raising and solicitation activities on behalf of the Board. She develops guidelines for grants awarded by the organization. She works closely with the Planner to coordinate access to financial resources for community project groups including assisting with fundraising and awarding grants. The Developer co-chairs the Structure Committee with the Treasurer.

Members of Board of Connectors

Lynn Clercx
Sarah Denman
Chuck Lawrence
Ostie Mathisen
Stacy McChesney
Audy Perry
Tom Pressman
Tom Scarr

Board members are the keepers of the plan and vision, and hold the officers accountable for maintaining the philosophy and processes of the organization. They participate in setting goals and policies for the organization. Each member serves on a committee and provides support for the chair of that committee. Board members are positive representatives of Create Huntington in the community.