Become Part of The Cedars Education Program’s Inspiring Mission

The Board and Committees of The Cedars Education Program are staffed by volunteers. As we grow as a community and as a program, we need additional Members to help us raise funds, staff events and award grants to employees.

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Board of Directors

Danielle Strickman, President
Danielle Strickman

President

Charles Coble, Vice President and Events Committee Co-Chair
Charles Coble

Vice President and Events Committee Co-Chair

Albert Gard, Treasurer
Albert Gard

Treasurer

Frances Campbell, Grants Committee Co-Chair
Frances Campbell

Grants Committee Co-Chair

Frances Gravely, Publicity and Communications Committee Chair
Frances Gravely

Publicity and Communications Committee Chair

Dede Hall, Events Committee Chair
Dede Hall

Events Committee Chair

Paula Sloan, Director;
Paula Sloan

Director

Jack Pendray, Director
Jack Pendray

Director

Grants Committee

This committee reviews applications from eligible employees and determines the amount of each grant to be awarded. It is responsible for exploring and establishing other programs which may help employees and their children achieve their educational and career goals. Professional experience in high school or post-secondary educational settings is helpful but not required.

Frances Campbell, Co-chair
Charles Coble, Co-Chair
Natalie Kilburn
Joy Kasson
Carla McPherson
Margaret Rook
Paula Sloan
Cara Lewis, HR Rep

Finance Committee

This committee processes donations and other income, pays grants and expenses, maintains financial records and provides financial information to the Board. Committee members have knowledge of accounting, an ability to read and understand balance sheets and income statements and an ability to use word documents and understand spreadsheets. Familiarity with accounting software is helpful but not required.

Albert Gard, Chair
Karen Brown
Nancy Buell
Mely Colindres
Jack Pendray
Ken Updegrave

Events Committee

This committee plans fundraising events which, in addition to providing visibility, raise funds for the Program. The committee is also responsible for planning celebratory events from time to time to highlight employees who have received grants and to honor our donors. Good planning and organizational skills are essential.

Dede Hall, Chair
Charles Coble
Carol McCartney
Paula Sloan
Jody Pagano
Danielle Strickman

Publicity and Communications Committee

This committee is responsible for generating all written content regarding the Program. This includes website content, articles in Connections, Chit Chat, the Cedars Post and other communication developed to publicize the Program and its events. Good writing and editing and content design are helpful.

Frances Gravely, Chair

Fundraising Committee

This committee, comprised of the Board’s leadership and other volunteers creates and implements fundraising strategies to ensure donations and funds raised by events are sufficient to meet the grants budget.  Committee members evidence good relationship building skills.