Gaston Together Communites of Excellence

“Form 990 is e-mailed to the board for review before it is filed.”

“All board members must update and sign on an annual basis. Board members are reminded mid-year to update. Any potential conflicts are discussed at board meetings.”

“Executive director has an annual review by the executive committee and compensation is determined based on results of this overall performance review: financials and personal observations/interaction with the executive director throughout the year. The executive committee meets with the executive director to review work.”

“The executive director evaluates each staff member and makes recommendations on compensation with final approval by the executive committee.”

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

“Healthcare commission: established to develop a workable community-wide agenda to improve the health status of citizens in gaston county. This work is accomplished through a network of organizations and people involved in health care access, funding, distribution, and resource allocation. Current focus areas: - healthy gaston - seeks to create a culture of wellness in businesses, schools and churches and thereby improve the vitality of organizations and ultimately impact individual health. With part-time staff, 32 organizations currently enrolled representing over 13,600 employees. Current status levels: five at gold level, fourteen at silver level, three at bronze level and ten on the journey of wellness - policy and advocacy teams: 1) gaston controlled substances coalition with over 100 members serving the coalition and focused on the opioid epidemic 2) health in all aspects, which develops policies in support of environments that enable county residents to achieve healthy outcomes. - health at home: medical reference guide program established for the uninsured and underinsured (at no cost) in gaston county. Books also sold to companies and individuals to help sustain program for the uninsured and underinsured. 1) since 2004, over 12,500 books now distributed in gaston county (includes training on how to use the book) 2) surveys on use of the book distributed after six-month use. Regardless of station in life, book recipients say it has helped them with a medical issue and has saved them an unnecessary visit to the er.”

“Other programs and services include the gaston clergy and citizens coalition, training programs, etc.”