<VV> Corsa Discussions

[John Dozsa]

Well said Dave.  I might add what happens to CPF, if or when CORSA
expires?  Oh, wait it has the same officers, even though it's chartered
as a separate corporation.  What's the long term plans for CPF?

John


> Subject:
> <VV> Corsa Discussions
> From:
> "Dave Keillor" <dkeillor at tconcepts.com>
> Date:
> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:07:58 -0600
> To:
> <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
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> To:
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> 
> This discussion reminds me of the old saying, "When all is said and
> done, there is usually more said than done."  I, too, have suggestions
> and a design for a possible website, but suggestions, ideas, and website
> designs aren't what is needed right now.
> 
> Corsa needs an executive leader who will drive the reinvention of the
> organization.  Corsa has a board of directors and a couple of worker
> bees in Harry and Mike, but where is the leader?  I have never seen a
> successful business model that gives a BoD leadership responsibilities.
> Governance, yes, but not leadership.  
> 
> Following are ten board responsibilities listed by BoardSource, in their
> booklet "Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards."
> 
> 1. Determine the Organization's Mission and Purpose
> 
> 2. Select the Executive
> 
> 3. Support the Executive and Review His or Her Performance
> 
> 4. Ensure Effective Organizational Planning
> 
> 5. Ensure Adequate Resources
> 
> 6. Manage Resources Effectively
> 
> 7. Determine and Monitor the Organization's Programs and Services
> 
> 8. Enhance the Organization's Public Image
> 
> 9. Serve as a Court of Appeal
> 
> 10. Assess Its Own Performance
> 
> Corsa needs an executive leader and until it has one, nothing
> substantive will happen.
> 
> Dave Keillor