COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Lydia Lee, Chair
Homaundre Pender
Jenny Terrell
Evelyn Byrd
John Cihon
Lois Ellis
Chris Smith
Kent McClelland (ex-officio)
Will Dent (ex-officio)
The purpose of the COMMUNITY RELATIONS Committee is to:
- Oversee the formulation and implementation of strategies to strengthen ABCD's image and public relations.
- · Oversee the development and implementation of a full-fledged marketing program for ABCD; including client and customer-focused market research.
- Oversee the development and implementation of a strategy fort maintaining and strengthening working relationships with key ABCD stakeholders.
- Oversee planning and preparation for ABCD Annual Meeting (including the Annual Report and the Awards Committee function).
- Oversee the design and implementation of donor campaigns for ABCD.
- Be involved in mobilizing current and prospective donors.
- Identify sources for funding for operational and demonstration projects and reviewing strategies for securing such funding.
management committee
Tomier Davenport, Chair
Taryn Heath
Mandwel Patterson
Ron Young
Darlene Knott (ex-officio)
Kent McClelland (ex-officio)
Will Dent (ex-officio)
The purpose of the MANAGEMENT Committee is to :
- Oversee the development of a fiscal and program performance monitoring process for ABCD - including the design of fiscal and program performance reports.
- Regular monitoring of fiscal and program performance and reporting progress and problems to the Board (including subsidiary and related corporations).
- Oversee the design and operation of the various adminstrative support systems (financial management, human resources, which includes personnel management and the grievance committee function), facilities, etc.
- Review audit reports and recommend action to the Board as appropriate.
Planning committee
LaToya Dickens, Chair
Homaundre Pender
Cecily Ruffin
Ray Sales
Kent McClelland (ex-officio)
Will Dent (ex-officio)
The purpose of the PLANNING
Committee is to :
- Oversee the design and operation of ABCD's Strategic Plan.
- Oversee preparation for key Board planning and work sessions. (annual strategic and operational planning budget).
- Keep ABCD growth rules updated and ensuring that they govern new program development.
- Ensure that ABCD's vision, mission and strategic directions are regularly updated.
- Review and recommend action on funding applications, change strategies and operational plans.
ms. chris smith
Owner, Chris' Talk of the Town Beauty Salon
Majority Leader Chris Smith (Ward 4)
mission
The ABCD, Inc. is committed to improving the quality of life of people through Community Economic Development, Energy Conservation, Housing Development, and Transportation.
VISION
The ABCD, Inc. strives to become a self-sufficient Community Development Corporation, which utilizes innovative and creative approaches to reduce poverty, foster self-reliance and to bring about empowerment of the communities that we serve.
