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: scorecard, financials and personal observations/interaction with the executive director throughout the year. The board chair meets with the executive director to report results of review.”

“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.”

“The mission of gaston together is to bring the people and resources of gaston county together to tackle big community challenges through the principles and best practices of collaboration, facilitation, promotion and the anticipation of possibilities.”

“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 and in spite of the pandemic, 34 organizations currently enrolled representing over 12,200 employees. Current status levels: ten at gold level, fourteen at silver level, six at bronze level and four on the wellness journey. - 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.”