Community Thread

“No review was or will be conducted.”

“The organization's directors, officers and staff have an explicit obligation to disclose potential conflicts of interest. The board of directors shall not enter into any contract or transaction with (a) one or more of its directors, (b) a director of a related organization, or (c) an organization in or of which a director of the orgaization is also a director, officer or legal representative of the other organization unless: the interest is disclosed or known to the cvs board of directors. The cvs board approves, authorizes, or ratifies the action in good faith. The action is approved by a majority of directors (exclusive of the interested director), at a meeting where a quorum is present (exclusive of the interested director). The interested director may be present for discussion of the matter, but must leave the room while the vote is taken. Minutes of board of directors meetings shall clearly reflect that these requirements have been met. This policy is reviewed annually by each member of the board of directors.”

“Yes by personnel committee.”

“Yes by personnel committee.”

“Copies are available upon request at organization's office.”

“Drivers for transportation program. Tax preparers for tax program. Various volunteers for senior activities, and volunteer center and chore services.”

“Chore services and transportation program. The chore services program was established to assist seniors and individuals with disabilities living in the stillwater area. By engaging volunteers, chore services helps fill requests for basic home maintenance assistance, such as window washing, gardening, minor indoor repairs, and cleaning, with the goal of making it easier for individuals to remain living at home. The transportation program engages volunteer drivers who take people to and from needed medical or other wellness appointments, at a nominal charge. This service is available to all eligible residents of stillwater school district 834. The transportation program also provides referrals and connections to alternative transportation resources for those who have other transportation needs.”

“Volunteer center and holiday hope. The volunteer center serves individuals and organizations through four primary functions: connecting people to opportunities to serve through a searchable database of volunteer opportunities, building capacity for local volunteering by providing training and support in volunteer management to local nonprofit organizations; promoting volunteerism in the community; and providing special community wide service initiatives. In addition, for over 40 years community thread has been providing help during the holidays through the holiday hope program (formerly holiday bureau). The program registers those in need-families, people with disabilities, and low-income seniors-and recruits sponsors to provide a unique community connection, a happy holiday filled with individually chosen gifts and a holiday meal. Individuals and families residing in the stillwater school district are served.”