Behind the scenes: Board of Directors

The Board meeting last evening was so important that I want to mention what we accomplished here. The Board passed: the Affiliate’s first strategic plan; the slate of grantees for 2009-2010; the annual budget for 2009-2010; a measure which will enhance the philanthropic culture of the Race; and, finally, a progressive leave policy for our staff that ensures that Komen Austin will continue to be one of the best employers in our community.  Of the now 4 years that I have been on the Board, no other meeting has so significantly impacted every person involved in ending this disease in our 5 county region.

 

I don’t have time this morning to set out in detail everything that was accomplished. (I am twittering more to get out our message, and my brain is starting to think in 140 character lengths! Join me on Twitter @noelke)  But, know that behind the scenes this Board  and staff are good stewards of your money and are highly motivated to end breast cancer.  We are constantly improving  and making our efforts at ending this disease more efficient and disciplined, and in that light I am so very honored to serve you with this group of Board and staff members.

 

We feel the fierce urgency of now to conquer this disease, and we will.