Become a Board Member

Meadowlark Manor is governed by a board of directors consisting of local community members. The directors are concerned with the issues facing today's young women and have the dedication to give of their time and efforts in the stewardship of the Meadowlark program.

The responsibilities of a board member include:

  1. Setting policy. The board members set the building blocks for the program and support the Executive Director in implementing the policies and procedures set forth.

  2. Making long term plans and setting goals. The board directors meet once a year to assess the program and determine the needs that may occur in the future which will insure a stable program.

  3. Raising funds. Board members are responsible for seeing that the program administers contract funds effectively and participate in raising benefits when appropriate.

  4. Provide advocacy for young women and the Meadowlark program. Through their personal and professional lives, board members help make their community aware of the services and needs of the Meadowlark program and for the challenges that are facing young women in today's society.

Citizens in Central Oregon who are interested in becoming a board member or learning more about the program are encouraged to contact Meadowlark through email, by calling (541) 382-7025, and/or by using this pdf file.

 


Current Issues Facing the meadowlark Organization & Board

  • Changes in Executive Director and board members
  • Board is successfully working through the Strategic Plan
  • Focus on the future growth of the organization—areas we can expand
  • Continue to preserve the foundation of the program. Historically, Meadowlark has been known as one of the best programs in the state!
  • Compliance with State Standards:
    Review progress on work plan related to SB267 standards regarding “Promising Approaches” for residential treatment programs funded through OYA. Continue to formalize processes at Meadowlark through written procedures
    State program review scheduled for Summer 2008.
  • Continued focus on providing the best gender responsive services possible. Conduct curriculum review and make changes as necessary.
  • Review use of Truthought curriculum and identify areas of improvement

Board Development/Strategic Planning

  • Change in board members—opportunity for growth and new energy
  • Continued focus on the Strategic Plan as a guideline for future board activities and emphasis completed in October—
    Strategic issues identified by the board include:
    • Infrastructure—building/facility improvements and fundraising
    • PR/Partnerships—We have many new tools to communicate to the public about our mission. How are we going to utilize them most effectively?

A Vision of the Future

  • New/renovated facility—capital campaign?
  • Expand size—serve more girls—definitely a need for specialized services for girls around the state!