Balance Inc.

“The finance committee reviews, forwards to the executive committee and then to the full board for approval.”

“Perceived conflict of interests often exist in organizations such as Balance. Board members volunteer in part because they have loved ones served by the organization. Other board members family members may take positions within the organization. Board members are required to disclose possible conflicts to the executive committee and withdraw from discussion and voting on the matter.”

“Personnel committee reviews accomplishments from each comittee chair and then recommends an increase to the executive committee for approval. The executive committee reviews the CEOs salary annually and any adjustments are recommended to the full board for approval.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Balances by-laws were updated to reflect changes to Article III, Section 1 - Officers of the Board of Directors and revises term limits.”

“Staff in this program are Balance staff as well as volunteer community mentors, which provides a unique mentorship experience. The social skills program features a variety of social development activities as well as activities with community partners who are skilled in the arts, sciences and animal encounters. The Balance childrens summer recreation program offers a summer camp experience for children with disabilities between the ages of five and fifteen. Children in this program have the opportunity to explore and adventure at local and neighboring community recreation sites while connecting with peers, volunteer mentors and staff. The program currently offers two different three week sessions, accomodating approximately 48 kids. This program runs the from the third week of June through the first week of August. Activities include swimming, visiting museums, zoos, nature parks and preserves, water parks, picnics and more. This program is offered to children with developmental disabilities throughout Ozaukee county and is currently funded through the Ozaukee department of human services.”

“Other Program Services Supported Living - Balance has been supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in Ozaukee county since 1991. One of the many programs Balance runs is Supported Living, a flexible partnership that enables a person needing support to live in their own home with individualized assistance from Balance. Many individuals with developmental disabilities wish to live in their own homes or apartments in the community and do not require assistance around the clock. Community Supportive Living enables people to live in their own home, not a place that belongs to an agency. Home is at the center of our lives. It is home base for our relationships with friends and family. We choose who we live with, who we invite into our home, how we create our place with our own particular mix of decorations, colors, pictures and cherised items.”