Board of Directors
Board Charter
The Board of Directors is responsible for providing leadership and governance for BraveBe Child Advocacy Center and its services. The Executive Director reports to the Board. Much of the Board’s work is done in committee. The Executive Committee has the authority to vote on policy in the absence of a full Board vote.
Board Term
Board members each serve one 3-year term, at which they are then eligible for consideration for a second three year term.
Board Meetings
The Board currently meets the first Tuesday of every other month from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. at BraveBe Child Advocacy Center.
Committees
As provided in Bylaws, the standing committees consist of the Executive, Finance, Development and Nominating. Other time-limited work groups may be established to accomplish a specific assignment. Board members are expected to serve on at least one committee or work group throughout the course of the year.
Board Size
BraveBe Child Advocacy Center currently carries a a maximum of 21 Board members, including 5 permanent members.
Attendance
Attendance is expected at all Board meetings. An attendance problem occurs if a board member has two (2) unexcused absences or three (3) excused absences in a row. If a board member anticipates missing a board meeting, they must contact the Operations Director at least three days before the meeting to ensure we will have quorum to be able to conduct business.
Fundraising
Board members are expected to make an annual personal gift in accordance with one’s means and attend special events in the community as able.
Professional Development
Attend three board orientation sessions for new members, including Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children.
Community
Board members are expected to articulate BraveBe Child Advocacy Center’s mission, accomplishments and goals to the public and garner support from the community.
Ethics
Board members are expected to act in the best interest of BraveBe Child Advocacy Center, disclose any conflicts of interest and excuse themselves from discussions and votes where they have a conflict of interest.
Background Check
A thorough criminal history background check will be conducted on all top applicants to the Board of Directors, and every two years for active board members.
Members of BraveBe Child Advocacy Center Board of Directors (2021-2022)
Jill Smith, President
Union Bank & Trust
Stephanie Anderson, Vice President
Velocity Clinical Research
Jay Perkins, Treasurer
Cornhusker Bank
Lanelle Herink, Co-Treasurer
HBE
Lisa Smith, Co-Secretary
D.A. Davidson
Lyn Wineman, Co-Secretary
KidGlov
Pat Condon
Lancaster County Attorney
Jake Dilsaver
Lincoln Police Department
Lindsey Freeman
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Isaiah J. Frohling
Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather
Sara Hennessy
Bryan Health
Eric Jones
Nebraska State Patrol
Sarah Kroll
City of Lincoln
Doug McDaniel
Retired
Dr. Liz Noordhoek
Emergency Physician
Christina Oldfather, Secretary Co-Chair
Rabble Mill
Scott Robbins
Lincoln SCHEELS
Terry Wagner
Lancaster County Sheriff
Marty Walter
Central States Telecom
Rita Walz
Sutton Dermatology & Aesthetics
