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The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated
BIENNIAL MEETING
EIGHTEENTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016
AGENDA AND REPORTS
OMNI WILLIAM PENN HOTEL PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
MOLLIE W. NEAL
PRESIDENT
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Mollie W. Neal
President, The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated Greetings from the Board of Directors of The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated:
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Eighteenth National Assembly of the Pierians Incorporated and to the
Foundation’s Biennial Meeting. This is a time to rekindle our bonds as Pierians and to renew our commitment to
the missions of The Foundation, and to the Pierians Incorporated. As we gather to celebrate the arts, may we
reaffirm our commitment to transforming our communities through local Chapter artistic initiatives.
We congratulate and thank the Pittsburgh Pierians for their excellent planning and execution of the events during
this weekend. Pittsburgh is an ethnically diverse community, which has a rich history of arts and culture, and the
Pittsburgh Pierians have selected for your enjoyment some of the best sights the City has to offer. I know that your
senses will be tantalized, your minds stimulated, and your emotions stirred by your adventures this weekend.
I hope you will enjoy your visit and wish you a safe return to your homes. May your spirits be lifted and your hearts
warmed by the bonds of sisterhood that unite us.
The leadership of the Foundation is grateful for your generous donations in the past, and we hope you will continue
to financially support and actively participate in planning and implementing our strategies for future growth and
development.
With warmest regards,
Mollie W. Neal
President
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OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2014 - 2016
OFFICERS
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Mollie W. Neal
Mary Sue Welcome
Constance Hill
Marty Pinkston
Harriette Meriwether
Virginia Walker
Faye Logan
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Prince George’s County, MD
Atlanta, GA
Pittsburgh, PA
Washington, DC
Richmond, VA
GENERAL DIRECTORS
Beverly Booth Brown Baltimore County, MD
Evelyn Chandler Columbia, MD
Dorothy Jackson-Christian Montgomery County, MD
Nikita Haysbert Baltimore, MD
Patricia Jeter Atlanta, GA
Corine Smith Prince George's County, MD
Margie Walker Pittsburgh, PA
Cara Walker Pittsburgh, PA
National President,The Pierians, Inc.
ADVISORY BOARD
RHONDA KING HENLEY
Montgomery Co., MD
Manager, Partner (Channel) Operations
CISCO Systems, Inc.
CHARLOTTE KA
Pittsburgh, PA
Artist
BEVERLY O’BRYANT, PH.D
Baltimore, MD
Dean, School of Professional Studies
Coppin State University
CAMELLIA BLACKWELL TAFFEL, PHD
Columbia, MD
Artist and Proprietor, Camellia’s Art Studio & Gallery
Founder, International Center for Artistic Development
JOYCE HICKMAN WRIGHT
Prince George’s Co., MD
Consultant/Trainer
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COMMITTEES
2014-2016
FNANCE & BUDGET INFORMATION/TECHNOLOGY
Faye Logan, Chair, Richmond, VA LaNesha DeBardelaben, Chair, Detroit, MI
Constance O. Hill, Prince George’s Co., MD (Information/Public Relations)
Angelene Jones-Perry, Prince George’s Co., MD Nelda Hebert, Flint, MI
Darlene Moss, Baltimore, MD
Michele Pierson, Baltimore Co., MD Barbara Jarvis, Chair, Columbia, MD
Virginia Walker, Washington, DC (Technology)
INTERNAL AUDIT AWARDS/GRANTS
Nikita Haysbert, Chair, Baltimore, MD 1. GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE
Sandra Boatman, Prince George’s Co., MD Phyllis Dula, Co-Chair
Jean Bowen, Montgomery Co., MD Annette Baker, Columbia, MD
Evelyn Chandler, Columbia, MD Beverly Booth Brown, Baltimore, Co., MD
Frances Faithful, Flint, MI Patricia Burrell, Richmond, VA
Margie Walker, Pittsburgh, PA Marty Pinkston, Atlanta, GA
Alvanell Thompson, Montgomery Co., MD
BYLAWS COMMITTEE 2. AWARDS SUBCOMMITTEE
Mary Bracey, Co-Chair, Columbia, MD Shirley Hill, Co-Chair, Baltimore Co., MD
Shirley Hill, Co-Chair, Baltimore Co., MD Sylvia Brewer, Atlanta, GA
Frances Faithful, Flint, MI June Green, Pittsburgh, PA
Juliann Foster, Hilton Head Island, SC Mary Nicholson, Detroit, MI
Verna Jackson, Baltimore, MD Patricia Roulhac, Baltimore, MD
GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE
1. GOVERNANCE 2. NOMINATING
Mollie Neal, President LaVerne Sykes, Chair, Baltimore, MD
Mary Bracey, Past National President Rosalynne Atterbeary, Columbia, MD
Frances Faithful, Past National President Ruby Brooks, Montgomery Co., MD
Constance O. Hill, Foundation Vice President Betsy Gunn, Richmond, VA
Shirley Hill, Past Foundation President Mary Little, Detroit, MI
Harriette Meriwether, Past Foundation President Velynda Makhene, Flint MI
Mary Sue Welcome, Foundation Vice President Dana Payne, Pittsburgh, PA
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DEVELOPMENT
Mary Sue Welcome, 1ST Vice President, Co Chair Constance O. Hill, 2nd Vice President, Co Chair (Responsible for the following subcommittees) (Responsible for the following subcommittees)
1. GRANTS & PROPOSALS 1. CHAPTER INITIATIVES
Mary Bracey, Past National President, Columbia, MD Corine Smith, Chair, Prince George’s Co., MD
Jewel Mosley Gray, (Charter Member), Baltimore, MD Sylvia Brewer, Atlanta, GA
Dorothy Jackson-Christian, Montgomery Co., MD Semaj Brown, Flint, MI
Patricia Jeter, Atlanta, GA Lynn J. Dorman, Baltimore, MD
Marcia Thompson, Hilton Head Island, SC Linda Hairston, Richmond, VA
Camila Blackwell Taffel, Advisory Board Margie Walker, Pittsburgh, PA
Joyce Hickman Wright, (Past Nat’l President) Advisory Board Virginia Walker, Washington, DC
2. SCHOLARSHIPS 2. DONOR RELATIONS
Ruby Brooks, Chair, Montgomery, Co., MD Cornelia R. Terry, Chair, Montgomery Co., MD
Beverly Booth Brown, Baltimore, Co., MD Rhonda K. Henley, Advisory Board
Beverly O’Bryant, Advisory Board Faye Logan, Richmond VA
Karen Rawlins, Montgomery Co., MD Nina Scott, Detroit, MI
Marty Pinkston, Atlanta, GA Patricia Shannon, Prince George’s Co., MD
Virginia Walker, Washington, DC
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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
Omni William Penn Hotel
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
October 21, 2016
AGENDA
MOLLIE W. NEAL, Presiding
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
INSPIRATIONAL OPENING MARCIA THOMPSON, CHAPLAIN
OPENING REMARKS MOLLIE W. NEAL, PRESIDENT
MINUTES TO THE 17TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY EVELYN CHANDLER, RECORDING SECRETARY
(ADOPTION WITHOUT READING ALOUD)
3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
BY-LAWS COMMITTEE REPORT MARY BRACEY & SHIRLEY HILL
CO-CHAIRS
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF THE SLATE & ELECTION OF OFFICERS LAVERNE NICHOLSON SYKES, CHAIR
ELZORA TRIMMER, PARLIAMENTARIAN
5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
FINANCIAL REPORTS VIRGINIA WALKER, FINANCIAL SECRETARY FAYE LOGAN, TREASURER
5:30 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELECTION RESULTS ELZORA TRIMMER
5:35 PM
ADJOURNMENT
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
FOUNDATION AWARDS DINNER AND GALA FORMAL ATTIRE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
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Dylan Guest Recipient of the National Project Award for 2016
Dylan Guest is a 22 year old interdisciplinary artist based in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended the George
Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology and then graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art
(MICA) receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Sculpture.
Dylan’s work includes paintings and drawings but his main focus is in sculpture where he explores a wide range
of mediums to demonstrate his point of view. A quiet child who rarely spoke due to learning disabilities, Guest
found art-making to be a profound conduit for communication. It was through his art that Guest credits his success
and confidence during his early education.
In his early work, Guest used light, color and space to create three-dimensional references to science, nature, and
man’s role in the world. A lot of his work has focused on the struggles and triumphs of the individual which, he
feels, directly reflects his own experiences.
After receiving the VSA Kennedy Center Grand Prize Award, Sustaining/Creating in 2012 for his sculpture titled
Holding His Own, his work was featured in the group exhibition which displayed at the Smithsonian’s Dillon S.
Ripley Museum, toured the United States and made a European stop in St. Petersburg, Russia. His work is featured
on the cover of the debut CD for the music recording group Lynchpyn based in London, England. Dylan’s work
was exhibited at the 25/40 Celebration, Focus Forward, curated by the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing
Arts in Washington, DC and at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum.
Dylan is the recipient of many additional awards including:
The Northern Baltimore County Arts Foundation Scholarship Award (2012),
The Pierians Incorporated Scholarship Award (2012),
Ed Smith Art Scholarship Fund (2012),
The NAACP - ACTSO- National- Gold Medal for Sculpture (2012) and
The VSA-Kennedy Center and Volkswagon Group of America 2012 Sustaining/Creating Grand Prize
Award.
2013 YoungArts finalist award
The Foundation is proud to honor Dylan Guest's exceptional artistic talents, and to present to him the National
Project Award in support of his future endeavors as an aspiring young artist.
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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION
It has been my privilege to serve as the President of the Pierians Foundation and to be a member of its leadership
team. My first and foremost goal has been to honor my pledge to strengthen the organizational structure of the
Foundation and provide guidance and direction on how we might best accomplish our mission. The Board has
focused its efforts on: (1) continuing to develop an effective governing body; (2) developing a strategic plan; (3)
increasing the Foundation’s financial stability; (4) expanding our presence in the community through social media
and greater support to the Pierian Chapters through awards and grants; (5) disseminating information regarding
the collaborative relationship between the Foundation and the Chapters; and (6) engaging the membership in
active involvement in the Foundation’s development.
During this term, the Board approved the Pierians Foundation’s strategic plan. The strategic objectives for 2016-
2020 are to: (1) develop and implement a fundraising plan with external and internal sources to raise $100,000
for programming by 2020; (2) identify and develop 5 strategic partnerships to advance the Foundation’s agenda;
and (3) create a programming plan to support programs and projects. The primary focus in the succeeding term
will be to move the Foundation forward consistent with these planning goals.
I am pleased to report a 250% increase in the financial assets of the Foundation from FY 15 to FY 16. Through
the generous support of such visionaries as Pierians Jewel Mosley Gray and Lydia Mussenden (founding members
of the Pierians Incorporated), our Advisory Board Member, Rhonda King Henley, and five other members of the
Foundation, an endowed fund has been established, which will ensure our long term financial sustainability. We
have met 80% of our fundraising goal for the endowed fund for 2016, and challenge all members to invest in the
future of the Foundation by making a contribution before the close of the calendar year.
Our Board of Directors committed to and generously contributed over $5,000.00 to support the National Project
Award. We enter a new administration with a surplus for that program component which will allow us to increase
the amount of the award in 2018.
Our newly created Facebook Page allows us to share with members and supporters, news about the Pierians
Foundation and events of interest in the arts community. Facebook will play a pivotal role in our fundraising
efforts in the coming term.
We have expanded our reach to a larger segment of our targeted population, by a 150%, increase in our support
for Chapter Artistic Initiatives. This term, we have awarded matching grants to three Chapters to fund: (1)
“Project Water Us” (Flint); (2) The Piano Olympics Competition (Columbia); and (3) The Finest Performance
“Impact” (Montgomery County). Two projects are partnerships with other 501(c) (3) organizations, and one is a
project which the Chapter organized and will implement. These projects will net an investment of $5,000 in art
education in the communities we serve.
Finally, your President visited four Chapters (Atlanta, GA; Baltimore City, MD; Baltimore County, MD; and
Hilton Head SC) to discuss how the Foundation can develop mutually beneficial collaborative efforts with the
Pierians Incorporated and the Foundation. Those dialogues were fruitful. Three Chapters are, at various stages,
working toward developing grant proposals for submission to the Foundation for private funding.
I express my sincere gratitude to the Board members, whose commitment, active participation and hard work
made our accomplishments possible. I thank the membership for your confidence and support.
Respectfully submitted,
President
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MINUTES OF THE FOUNDATION ASSEMBLY
OCTOBER 17, 2014
SHERATON HOTEL
COLUMBIA, MARYLAND
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:10 pm by President, Mollie Neal. She introduced the officers. Merlene Adair
of the Baltimore County Chapter delivered the inspirational message.
II. OPENING REMARKS
Mollie Neal stated that the report of the President could be found in the Pierians Foundation, Incorporated booklet
of Agenda and Reports on pages 7-8.
III. MINUTES
The minutes of the October 20, 2012 Assembly were distributed as part of The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated
booklet of Agenda and Reports pages 9-12. The membership was given a few minutes to review the minutes. Ruby
Brooks moved that the minutes of the 2012 meeting of the Foundation be accepted. The motion was seconded and
carried.
IV. INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER
Mary Bracey introduced Rachael Goldberg from the Phillips Collection Museum. Rachael discussed the Jacob
Lawrence Migration Series Education Project. Rachael heads K-12 programs and initiatives at The Phillips
Collection. She takes a leadership role in education partnerships locally, nationally, and internationally and
advocates for the museum’s philosophy and pedagogy to promote arts integration. Rachael made a presentation to
the body about the Jacob Lawrence Migration Series arts integration education project and discussed the
interdisciplinary approach to art. She stated that the need for teaching the Migration Series is diverse and that the
Phillips has been able to adapt its educational training with the diversity requirements. She indicated that the
common component in teaching the Migration Series is the professional development workshops for the teachers.
The Phillips Collection Museum owns all of the odd number panels of the Jacob Lawrence Migration Series, and
plans to exhibit the entire collection in the Fall of 2016.
V. PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL PROJECT AWARD
Evelyn Chandler, Chair of Awards Committee, presented the National Project Award to Darian Clonts, Austell,
Georgia. She read the summary of Darian’s background and accomplishments which can be found on page 6 of
the Agenda and Reports booklet. Darian was unable to join us to receive the award, however, Janet Payne of the
Atlanta Chapter accepted on his behalf. Darian was awarded $3,000.00. The report of the Scholarship and Awards
Committee is on page 14 of the Agenda and Reports booklet.
Presentation of the Grant Award
The Grant was presented to “The Finest” Performance and “Impact” for $1,000. The reporting requirements were
reviewed. Reports of progress of the award winners are expected twice per year. The first report is due within 6
months of the award and the next report is due at the end of the year. The Grant reporting instructions can be found
on pages 18-19 in the Agenda and Reports booklet. Karen Rawlins of the Montgomery County Chapter accepted
the award. Everlene Cunningham, Chair of the Grants Committee, report can be found on page 15 in the Agenda
and Reports booklet. The Grant review criteria and rating sheet is also included in the Agenda and Reports booklet
on pages 16-17.
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VI. OVERVIEW OF THE STATUS OF THE FOUNDATION
Foundation Policies/Procedures
Ruby Brooks reviewed the conflict of interest and gift acceptance policy documents. She stated that both
documents are posted on the Foundation website under governance.
Fundraising and Development
Constance Hill stated that the Foundation is focused on 5 core areas of fundraising and development. There is
$1,000 in the treasury for a scholarship. She also stated that the Foundation is working on a plan to support one
school for the Jacob Lawrence Series.
Marketing/Branding
LaNesha Debardelaben stated that the elements of branding have been refined with emphasis on push/pulling and
reaching out to our friends in the arts. The organizational vision has been redefined and the focus is on finding out
who is contributing to the arts.
Strategic Planning
This item was removed from the agenda.
VII. BY-LAWS COMMITTEE REPORT
Shirley Hill, Chair of the Constitution and By-Laws Committee, stated that her report is on page 20 of the Agenda
and Reports booklet. The draft of the proposed revised By-Laws is on pages 21-30. Elzora Trimmer moved that
we make an administrative change to Section 2 A. and B. under qualifications, strike including and add which may
include. The motion was seconded and carried.
Shirley Hill requested a motion to accept the By-Laws with the change. Patricia Jeter moved that the proposed
revised By-Laws be approved and adopted with proposed change. Mary Bracey seconded. The motion carried
and the By-Laws are approved and adopted.
VIII. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
Phyllis Dula presented the slate she stated that the Vice Presidential role has been divided into First and Second
Vice President. She stated that the First Vice President shall serve in the absence of the President, develops a
comprehensive fundraising plan, plans for individual donors and assist chapters with fund raising. The Second
Vice President serves in the absence of the President and First Vice President, serves as the co-chair of the
fundraising and development committees. The officers and duties are defined in Article V of the revised By-Laws,
listed on page 24-25 in the Agenda and Reports booklet.
Phyllis Dula presented the slate of candidates running for office and ballots were distributed. Phyllis ask that
nominations from the floor should written in by the members, should there be nominated candidates from the floor.
She read the slate as follows:
President, Mollie Neal, Atlanta Chapter, after solicitation from the floor for more nominations, hearing none Marty
Pinkston moved to close the nomination for office of President. Hazel Rayford seconded, the motion carried.
First Vice President, Mary Sue Welcome, Baltimore City Chapter, after solicitation from the floor for more
nominations, hearing none Reva Lewie moved that the nomination be closed for First Vice President. Marcia
Thompson seconded, and the motion carried.
Second Vice President, Constance Hill, Prince George’s Chapter and Ruby Brooks, Montgomery County Chapter
were nominated. After solicitation from the floor for more nominations, hearing none Shirley Hill moved that the
nomination for Second Vice President be closed. The motion was seconded and carried.
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Treasurer, Faye Logan, Richmond, Virginia Chapter, after solicitation from the floor for more nominations, hearing
none Mary Jane Short moved that the nomination be closed. Marcia Thompson seconded the motion, the motion
carried.
Recording Secretary, Marty Pinkston, Atlanta Chapter, after solicitation from the floor for more nominations,
hearing none Janet Payne moved that the nomination be closed, Reva Lewie seconded, the motion carried.
Corresponding Secretary, Harriette Meriwether, Pittsburgh Chapter, after solicitation from the floor for more
nominations, hearing none Reva Lewie moved that the nomination for Corresponding Secretary be closed, the
motion was seconded and carried.
Financial Secretary, Virginia Walker, Washington, D. C. Chapter, after solicitation from the floor for more
nominations, hearing none Harriette Meriwether moved that the nomination for Financial Secretary be closed, and
the motion was seconded and carried.
The nominations for Directors are as follows:
o Beverly Brown, Baltimore County
o Evelyn Chandler, Columbia, Maryland
o Nikita Haysbert, Baltimore City, Maryland
o Margie Walker, Pittsburgh, PA
o Patricia Jeter, Atlanta, GA
o Dorothy Jackson Christian, Montgomery County, MD
o Corine Smith, Prince George’s County, MD
After the solicitation of nominations from the floor, hearing none Marty Pinkston moved that nominations for
General Directors be closed, the motion was seconded and carried.
The ballots were distributed for voting and election of Officers and Directors.
The report of the tellers will be delivered Sunday, October 19, 2014. The meeting adjourned at 5:40 pm.
Minutes from Sunday, October 19, 2014
The meeting was called to order by President Mollie Neal.
IX. FINANCIAL REPORTS
Darlene Moss, Treasurer, stated that the financial reports are provided in the Agenda and Reports booklet, dated
October 17, 2014 on pages 31-37. She reported as of September 8, 2014 the Foundation had assets of $14,750.19
of which $50.20 are in savings. There was discussion regarding the Pierians Foundation 3 year comparative data,
the information is on page 34 of the Agenda and Reports booklet. The time period of 2012-2013, $13,129 in
income and $20,331.72 in expenses was reported. During this period the income was based on the Foundation
Gala and the associated expenses of the Gala in Atlanta. Elzora Trimmer recommended that a notation of
explanation should be added to help explain the delta in the 2012 income of $13,129.44 vs. the expenses of
$20,331.72
Darlene Moss stated that the she will submit the financial books to the accountant in November for audit. The 990
is in the process of being completed and is due now, adjustments are being made.
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Virginia Walker, Financial Secretary, stated that she will provide the addendum to the income report at the next
Foundation meeting. She stated that the financial report is provided on page 38 in the Agenda and Reports booklet.
She reported total receipts through October 8, 2014 were $8,825.15. Constance Hill questioned why page 38 has
a PayPal entry as it was reported in the previous administration. A note should have been made to state were the
money came from. Virginia Walker moved for the acceptance of her report. The motion was seconded and
carried.
X. REPORT OF THE TELLERS
Sylvia stated that a total of 57 ballots were cast. Of the 57 votes for Second Vice President the tallies were as
follows:
o 22 votes for Ruby Brooks
o 35 votes for Constance Hill
The following officers were elected:
o President – Mollie Neal
o 1st Vice President – Mary Sue Welcome
o 2nd Vice President – Constance Hill
o Recording Secretary – Marty Pinkston
o Treasurer – Faye Logan
o Financial Secretary – Virginia Walker
o Corresponding Secretary – Harriette Meriwether
General Directors are as follows:
o Beverly Brown Corine Smith
o Evelyn Chandler Margie Walker
o Nikita Haysbert Dorothy Jackson Christian
o Patricia Jeter
XI. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
Elzora Trimmer began the installation of officer’s ceremony at 9:10 am.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:35.
Respectfully Submitted,
Evelyn Chandler
Recording Secretary
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REPORT OF THE AWARDS AND GRANTS COMMITTEE
The Awards and Grants Committee is responsible for the solicitation, selection and recommendations for the
National Project Award and The Foundation Project Grants to the Board of Directors. The Board approves the
recommendations for these awards. The awards are given to recognize and promote artistic excellence, and to
encourage and support the aspiring young artists in the visual and performing arts.
On October 9, 2015, the Awards and Grants Committee notified all Chapters that applications were being accepted
for the National Project Award. The Award is given to a deserving person who is on the threshold of a professional
career in the arts and exhibits high potential in pursuing further study in music, art, theatre, dance, literature and
related fields. The deadline date for submission of applications was May 30, 2016. A nomination for Dylan Guest,
a Visual Artist and Sculptor, was received from the Baltimore County Chapter. The recommendation for approval
of The National Project Award was made at the Foundation Board Meeting on August 17, 2016. The nomination
was approved and the awardee was notified of his selection by letter dated, September 1, 2016.
On October 31, 2015, the Awards and Grants Committee notified all Chapters that nominations for Project Grants
were being accepted. The Grants are awarded to support quality artistic programs in communities and to enhance
community-based artistic projects, art appreciation programs, and art education programs in schools. The deadline
date for submission of nominations was June 15, 2016. Nominations were received from three Chapters: (1) Piano
Olympics and Concerto Performance Program (Columbia Chapter); (2) Project Water Us! (Flint Chapter); and (3)
The Finest Performance Foundation, Inc. (Montgomery County Chapter). The recommendation for approval of
three Project Grants was made at the Foundation Board Meeting on August 17, 2016. The nominations were
approved and Chapters were notified by letter dated, September 9, 2016.
The National Project Award and the Chapter Grants will be presented at the Foundation’s Awards Dinner and Gala,
on October 21, 2016 during the 18th National Assembly.
Respectfully Submitted,
Phyllis C. Dula, Co-Chair, Prince George’s Co., MD Juliann Foster, Hilton Head, SC
Shirley T. Hill, Co-Chair, Baltimore Co., MD Mary Nicholson, Detroit, MI
Patricia Roulhac, Baltimore City, MD Sylvia Brewer, Atlanta, GA
June Green, Pittsburgh, PA Beverly Booth Brown, Baltimore, MD
Marty Pinkston, Atlanta, GA Sandra C. Boatman, Prince George’s Co., MD
Annette Baker, Columbia, MD Avanell Thompson, Montgomery Co., MD
Patricia Burrell, Richmond, VA
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REPORT OF THE CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS COMMITTEE
As the Pierians Foundation, Incorporated continues to evolve and progress, it becomes necessary from time to
time to revise the rules, policies, and procedures which govern its operations and activities. It is the responsibility
of the Bylaws Committee to review the current Bylaws periodically to determine their appropriateness and
relevancy. The Committee is charged with proposing revisions of the Bylaws which provide the Foundation
members detailed guidelines for the accomplishment of their responsibilities, proper protocol, suggested methods
and standard operating procedures.
After examining our Bylaws, the Board of Directors and Bylaws Committee realized a need to include additional
information about the following sections of our Bylaws:
The Status of the Foundation
Duties and Responsibilities of Officers and Members of the Board
Election/Term of Office
Standing Committees
Dedication of Assets
Taking this into consideration, the Committee has proposed several amendments to the Bylaws which will address
these areas. These amendments are intended to improve the Foundation’s standard operating procedures and
provide guidance to ensure good management, transparency, and compliance to the requirements of the
Foundation’s tax exempt status.
These amendments have been approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and were distributed to the
members of the Foundation in June and again in September for questions and comments. During this biennial
meeting of the Pierians Foundation, Incorporated, the members of the Foundation will vote on The Proposed
Revised Bylaws which follow this report. The revisions are in bold print.
Respectfully submitted,
The Bylaws Committee:
Mary K. Bracey, Columbia, MD, Chair
Juliann Foster, Hilton Head Island, SC
Shirley T. Hill, Baltimore County, MD
Mollie W. Neal, Atlanta, GA President
Elzora Trimmer, Prince George’s County, MD, Parliamentarian
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DRAFT OF PROPOSED REVISED BYLAWS
[August 31, 2016]
THE PIERIANS FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED
PROPOSED REVISED BYLAWS
ARTICLE I
NAME AND STATUS
SECTION 1. The name of this non-profit corporation shall be the Pierians Foundation, Incorporated. The foundation serves the public through the delivery and promotion of art education and artistic programs and by raising funds to support community based artistic projects, art appreciation
programs, education programs in schools and providing support to emerging artists in the performing, visual and literary arts.
SECTION 2. THE FOUNDATION IS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS A
501(C) (3) TAX EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND UNDER THE LAWS OF
THE STATE OF MARYLAND.
SECTION 3. THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE NONPROFIT AND NONPARTISAN. THE FOUNDATION
SHALL NOT, EXCEPT IN ANY INSUBSTANTIAL DEGREE, ENGAGE IN ANY
ACTIVITIES OR EXERCISE ANY POWERS THAT ARE NOT IN THE FURTHERANCE
OF THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1.
SECTION 4. NO SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION SHALL
CONSIST OF THE PUBLICATION OR DISSEMINATION OF MATERIALS WITH THE
PURPOSE OR ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION, AND THE
FOUNDATION SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE OR INTERVENE IN ANY POLITICAL
CAMPAIGN ON BEHALF OF ANY CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE OR FOR OR
AGAINST ANY CAUSE OF MEASURE BEING SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE FOR
VOTE.
ARTICLE II OFFICES
THE PRINCIPLE EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE FOR THE TRANSACTION OF THE
BUSINESS OF THE PIERIANS FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED MAY BE ESTABLISHED AT ANY
PLACE OR PLACES WITHIN THE STATE OF MARYLAND BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
ARTICLE III
PURPOSE
Section 1. To provide philanthropic resources for the promotion and delivery of artistic and art education programs;
Section 2. To assist The Pierians, Incorporated with strengthening and expanding its cultural, artistic and
educational initiatives;
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Section 3. To create opportunities for the expression of the arts by promoting career aspirations of emerging artists;
Section 4. To provide support for art education programs that stimulate the mind and creativity of our youth;
Section 5. To partner with art institutions, public agencies, and the business community to promote audience appreciation and participation in the arts.
ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Each member of The Pierians, Incorporated who has satisfied the financial obligation of The Pierians, Incorporated and The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated shall be a member of the Foundation.
Section 2. The Board shall recommend the financial obligation of the members based on the circumstances and needs of the Foundation. The recommendation shall be voted upon by the membership.
Section 3. Members shall satisfy their annual financial obligation to the Foundation on or before June 30th.
Section 4. Members who have met their financial obligations shall be eligible to be elected as an officer or director.
ARTICLE V BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Composition
a. The Board shall be composed of individuals who are committed to the mission of the organization and possess skills needed to accomplish the mission.
b. The number of Directors on The Board of Directors (“the Board”) shall not be less than nine (9) or more
than twenty-one (21), as may be designated f r o m time to time by resolution of a majority of the entire
Board.
c. Seven (7) Directors shall be elected OFFICERS: President, First Vice President, Second Vice President,
Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Financial Secretary and Treasurer.
d. One (1) Director shall be the current National President of the Pierians, Incorporated. One (1) Director
shall be the immediate past President of the Foundation.
e. There shall be eight (8) general directors. Only one general director shall be elected from each chapter.
Section 2. Qualifications
a. All officers and directors of the Foundation shall have been active members of The Pierians, Incorporated for two (2) consecutive years and must have attended at least one (1) National Assembly of The Pierians, Incorporated, including the Assembly at which the election takes place.
b. All officers and directors of the Foundation shall have been financial members of the Foundation for two
(2) consecutive years, including the year in which the election takes place.
c. THE RULES PROVIDED IN THE QUALIFICATIONS BYLAWS MAY BE SUSPENDED BY A
TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING, WHEN THE
FOUNDATION NEEDS MEMBERS WITH SPECIFIC SKILLS.
d. A CANDIDATE MAY NOT SERVE AS PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT OR TREASURER, IF
SHE HOLDS THE SAME POSITION IN HER CHAPTER.
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Section 3. Powers
a. The business of the Foundation shall be conducted and managed by its Board of Directors who may
exercise any and all powers necessary to carry out the mission of the Foundation as provided by its
bylaws.
The officers and Directors have the power to recruit and hire, contract for services, and to take all
actions necessary to carry out the day to day activities of the Foundation.
b. The Officers and Directors of the Foundation have decision-making powers, regarding matters of
policy, direction, strategies, and governance of the organization and power to:
(1) Formulate key corporate policies and strategic goals, focusing on challenges and opportunities,
and authorize major transactions;
(2) Oversee fundamental matters relating to the financial health of e the Foundation; (3) Evaluate
and help manage risk.
Section 4. Duties and Responsibilities of the Board
a. Management/Oversight
The Board shall fulfill its role of managerial oversight and decision making directly or by delegating
certain responsibilities to its committees.
b. Participation in Board and Committee Meetings
The Board shall meet as frequently as needed to fully and adequately conduct the business of the
Foundation, and at a minimum of four times a year. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum
for meetings. Only elected Board members shall vote at Board meetings.
c. Fundraising and Development
All Foundation Directors shall be expected to make a reasonable effort to support Foundation
fundraising projects and events through financial assistance and direct participation.
d. The Board shall comply with the policies, practices and ethical standards adopted by the Foundation,
and all federal and state laws governing the operations of nonprofit organizations;
e. THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION IS A VOTING MEMBER
OF THE BOARD AND ASSISTS THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD IN IMPLEMENTING
THEIR POLICIES AND ACTIVITIES. SHE SERVES ON THE
NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE;
f. THE CURRENT PRESIDENT OF THE PIRIANS INCORPORATED IS A NONVOTING
MEMBER OF THE BOARD. SHE KEEPS THE FOUNDATION BOARD INFORMED OF
THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE PIERIANS INCORPORATED AND SERVES
AS THE LIAISON BETWEEN THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS.
Section 5. Election/ Term of Office
a. OFFICERS AND GENERAL DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE ELECTED
BIENNIALLY AT THE MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF THE FOUNDATION DURING
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, EXCEPT FOR CLASS I
GENERAL DIRECTORS.
b. THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENTS AND TREASURER SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR
RE-ELECTION FOR FOUR (4) CONSECUTIVE TERMS.
c. ELECTIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF GENERAL DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD
SHALL BE STAGGERED. THERE SHALL BE TWO (2) CLASSES OF GENERAL
DIRECTORS: CLASS I AND CLASS II.
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(1) THREE GENERAL DIRECTORS, CLASSIFIED AS CLASS I DIRECTORS, SHALL
BE ELECTED TO SERVE A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM;
(2) FIVE GENERAL DIRECTORS, CLASSIFIED AS CLASS II GENERAL
DIRECTORS, SHALL BE ELECTED TO SERVE A TWO (2) YEAR TERM.
CLASS II GENERAL DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR RE-ELECTION
FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS;
(3) EACH CLASS OF GENERAL DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED AT THE FIRST
ELECTION AFTER THIS PROVISION BECOMES EFFECTIVE, AND
ELECTIONS SHALL BE STAGGERED THEREAFTER.
d. THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT OF THE
FOUNDATION IS CONCURRENT WITH THE TERM(S) OF THE SUCCEEDING
PRESIDENT.
SECTION 6. VACANCIES
A VACANCY CAUSED BY DEATH, RESIGNATION, REMOVAL, DISQUALIFICATION, OR
ANY OTHER CAUSE SHALL BE FILLED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Upon a vacancy on the Board
of Directors, a term of less than three months shall be filled by appointment by the President. An unexpired
term of more than three months shall be filled by special election, unless the Board of Directors by two-
thirds vote agrees to fill the vacancy by appointment by the President.
Section 7. Removal of General Directors, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Any Director may be removed from office at a special meeting of Directors called for this purpose for
failure to discharge the duties of office as provided in Article V of the Foundation’s Bylaws and/or as set
forth in the Foundation’s Handbook. Upon two-thirds vote of the elected Board of Directors, any Director
OR OFFICER may be removed from office for: (1) violation of the Foundation’s Code of Ethics, its
policies or failure to comply with state or federal laws governing the Foundation’s operations; and (2)
negligence in the performance of duties; or (3) any act that creates economic harm to the Foundation or
causes damage to the reputation of the Foundation.
Section 8. Indemnification
The Foundation shall, to the extent legally permissible, indemnify each person who may serve or who has
served at any time as an officer or director of The Foundation against all expenses and liabilities,
including, without limitation, counsel fees, judgments, fines, excise taxes, penalties and settlement
payments, reasonably incurred by or imposed upon such person in connection with any threatened,
pending or completed action, suit or proceeding in which she may become involved by reason of her
service in such capacity; provided that no indemnification shall be provided for any such person with
respect to any matter as to which she shall have been finally adjudicated in any proceeding not to have
acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that such action was in the best interests of the Foundation;
and further provided that any compromise or settlement payment shall be approved by a majority vote
of a quorum of the members of the Board of Directors, who are not at that time parties to the proceeding.
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS AND DUTIES
Section 1. The President shall:
a. Preside over all meetings of the Foundation and its Board;
b. Call special meetings, if necessary;
c. Appoint all committee chairs;
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d. Serve as an ex officio member of all committees;
e. Work in partnership with the President of The Pierians, Incorporated to achieve goals;
f. Represent the Foundation at public events;
g. Make no commitments outside The Foundation’s operating procedures without the approval of The
Board;
h. Authorize all disbursements by co-signing checks for all expenditures;
i. Be responsible for a report of the program and finances at each executive
committee meeting and National Assembly of The Pierians Incorporated;
j. BE THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE FOUNDATION
k. Perform such other duties assigned to her by the Board
Section 2. The First Vice President shall:
a. Serve in the absence of the President;
b. Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan;
c. Serve as chair of Development Committee;
d. Establish and maintain a relationship with current, former, and perspective donors;
e. Assist chapters with their fundraising activities when requested;
f. Give progress reports to the Board and membership;
g. Perform such other duties assigned to her by the President and/or the Board.
Section 3. The Second Vice President shall:
a. Serve in the absence of the President and First Vice President;
b. Serve as Co-chair of Development Committee;
c. Assist the First Vice President in developing a comprehensive fundraising plan;
d. Identify beneficial grants and write proposals for them;
e. Identify and solicit corporate funding;
f. Serve as a member of the Finance (AND INVESTMENT ) Committee;
g. CREATE A PLAN FOR SOLICITING INDIVIDUAL DONORS;
h. Perform such other duties assigned to her by the President and/or the Board.
Section 4. The Recording Secretary shall;
a. Keep the minutes of all meetings of The Foundation and Board of director;
b. Keep record of attendance at the foundation meetings;
c. Circulate minutes of Board meetings and all other Foundation meetings at least ten (10) days in
advance of the next scheduled meeting;
d. Store all Foundation documents and records in the Archives;
e. Perform such other duties assigned to her by the president and/or The Board.
Section 5. The Corresponding Secretary shall:
a. Conduct the general correspondence of the Foundation and maintain a file of each correspondence;
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b. Transmit to the Board of Directors and to the general membership A schedule of
ANNUAL Board meetings, as determined by the Board;
c. Notify Board members of all regularly scheduled and special meetings at
d. Assist the Chair of the Information and Technology Committee in:
(1) Maintaining a current listing of advertising sources;
(2) Preparing releases to community news media;
(3) Preparing the semi-annual newsletter for release.
Section 6. The Financial Secretary shall:
a. Receive all funds and record receipts in a manner required by the Financial Controls and Operating
procedures;
b. Submit funds to treasurer within ten (10) days of receipt and transmit promptly an electronic record
of receipts to treasurer;
c. Prepare and send out acknowledgements of receipt of funds to donors, sponsors, and PRIVATE
foundations AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES;
d. Make reports to the Board and membership, including quarterly and annual donor reports on
contributions and other revenues;
e. Serve as a member of the FINANCE AND INVESTMENT Committee.
Section 7. The Treasurer shall:
a. Receive and keep an accurate record of all financial transaction;
b. Deposit funds into the bank approved by the Board of the Directors in timely manner;
c. Co-sign all checks;
d. Pay all authorized expenses of The Foundation;
e. Submit annual budget and mid-year budget, adjusted as necessary to reflect changing conditions,
to the Board of Directors for approval;
f. Provide detailed financial reports to the Board of Directors and to the membership, at least
quarterly or as requested;
g. Submit IRS Form 990 and the Maryland Personal Property Tax Return to the Board of Directors
for review, at least twenty (20) days prior to the filing date;
h. Timely file IRS Form 990 and the Maryland Property Tax Return, and comply with all other
federal and state requirements;
i. Prepare the Foundation’s financial records for the annual internal audit and for the external audit
when scheduled;
j. Submit all Foundation documents to the Recording Secretary for filing in the Archives;
k. SERVE AS CHAIR OF THE FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE.
Section 8. Transfer of Records
Each officer shall deliver to her successor all records, files, supplies, and other official records of The
Foundation, within 30 days after leaving office.
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ARTICLE VII
ADVISORY BOARD
Section 1.There shall be an Advisory Board which shall be selected by the Board of Directors.
a. The Advisory Board shall consist of at least ten (10) and no more than fifteen
(15) members to serve in an advisory or honorific capacity;
b. It shall be a resource for the Board of Directors as it plans and creates strategies;
c. It shall not have legal or governing authority;
d. Five of the members shall serve a three (3) years term; the others shall serve two (2) years term.
SECTION 2. THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE ADVISORY BOARD AND THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS SHALL SELECT ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS.
Section 3. Members of the Advisory Board shall be community and business leaders with expertise in the areas
related to the Foundation’s business, including but not limited to:
a. Corporate administration and management;
b. Compliance issues related to federal and state laws governing nonprofits;
c. Public relations and business practices;
d. Fundraising and development and financial management and accounting;
e. Strategic planning and grants management;
f. Technology
g. Performing, visual and literary artists.
Section 4. Advisory Board members shall meet with the Board of Directors quarterly or as needed.
Meetings may be in person or by teleconference or videoconference. A majority of the members
of the Advisory Board shall constitute a quorum for meetings.
Section 5. The Advisory Board shall not be required to make financial commitment to the Foundation, but shall
make every effort to financially support the Foundation annually.
ARTICLE VIII
STANDING COMMITTEES
Section 1. Finance and INVESTMENT Committee
a. THE FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE SHALL ASSIST THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS IN FULFILLING ITS OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES
RELATING TO FISCAL MANAGEMENT BY:
(1). OVERSEEING THE MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIZATION-WIDE
FINANCIAL ASSETS;
(2). REVIEWING INVESTMENT POLICIES AND STRATEGIES;
(3). REVIEWING FINANCIAL RESULTS;
(4). ENSURING THE MAINTENANCE OF AN APPROPRIATE CAPITAL
STRUCTURE; AND
(5). REVIEWING AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET.
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b. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
THE COMMITTEE IS CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF MANAGING
THE FINANCES OF THE FOUNDATION. ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ARE TO:
(1). ASSIST THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD IN DEVELOPING AN ANNUAL
BUDGET FOR THE FOUNDATION’S OPERATIONS AND CHARITIES FOR
BOARD APPROVAL, AND ENSURE THAT OPERATIONS ARE
CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO IT;
(2). ADVISE THE BOARD CONCERNING THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF
MONEY THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE ANNUALLY TO MEET THE
FOUNDATION’S CHARITABLE PURPOSES;
(3). MONITOR FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, INTERNAL CONTROLS AND
ANNUAL AUDIT;
(4). OVERSEE STATE AND FEDERAL TAX REGULATORY FILING;
(5). COMMUNICATE THE FOUNDATION’S FINANCIAL NEEDS TO THE
BOARD AND INVESTMENT ADVISORS ON A TIMELY BASIS;
(6). MONITOR THE INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE
FOUNDATION’S INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO’S LONG-TERM FINANCIAL
OBJECTIVES;
(7). ESTABLISH REASONABLE AND CONSISTENT INVESTMENT
OBJECTIVES, POLICY GUIDELINES AND ALLOCATIONS WHICH WILL
DIRECT THE INVESTMENT OF THE ASSETS, TO BE REVIEWED BY THE
BOARD ANNUALLY; AND
(8). DETERMINE THE FOUNDATION’S RISK TOLERANCE AND INVESTMENT
HORIZON AND COMMUNICATE THEM TO THE BOARD AND OTHER
APPROPRIATE PARTIES; AND.
(9). THE TREASURER SHALL SERVE AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE
COMMITTEE;
(10). THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY AND THE IMMEDIATE PAST FINANCIAL
OFFICERS SHALL BE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE.
Section 2. Internal Audit Committee
This committee shall consist of at least three (3) Board members who are not on the Finance AND
INVESTMENT Committee and shall examine/review annually The Foundation’s financial books and
records, and report to the Board and to the National assembly its findings. This committee shall also
recommend to the Board to be voted on, the names of three (3) professional auditors to audit the books
when the financial officers leave office or at such time as designated by the Board.
Section 3. Nominating AND GOVERNANCE Committee
a. THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE TO:
1. DEVELOP AND PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING BOARD SIZE, LEADERSHIP
AND COMPOSITION, RECOMMENDATIONS OF CANDIDATES FOR
NOMINATION TO THE BOARD, AND BOARD GUIDELINES;
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2. DETERMINE QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS NEEDED BY
DIRECTORS;
3. IDENTIFY AND SCREEN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO SERVE
AS DIRECTORS;
4. RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION AND
ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD, AND ITS
COMMITTEES, OR TO FILL BOARD VACANCIES;
5. ASSIST IN ORIENTATION PROGRAMS FOR NEWLY APPOINTED;
6. COORDINATE AND OVERSEE SELF-EVALUATIONS OF THE BOARD, ITS
COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS; AND
7. REVIEW ON A REGULAR BASIS THE OVERALL GOVERNANCE OF THE
FOUNDATION AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS FOR APPROVAL BY
THE BOARD WHERE APPROPRIATE.
b. COMPOSITION
THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THREE OR MORE BOARD MEMBERS
AND TWO OR MORE GENERAL MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS. MEMBERS MAY INCLUDE PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS OF
THE PIERIANS INC. AND PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE FOUNDATION.
c. DURATION
THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE CONVENED BY THE BOARD OF DIRCTORS
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE BIENNIAL MEETING OF THE
FOUNDATION AND SHALL REMAIN ACTIVE THROUGHOUT THE TERM
OF APPOINTMENT. A DIRECTOR SELECTED AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER
SHALL CONTINUE TO BE A MEMBER FOR AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS A
DIRECTOR OR UNTIL HER RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL FROM THE
COMMITTEE.
Section 4. Scholarship/Award Committee
It shall be the duty of the Scholarship/Award Committee to promote the Scholarship/Award Program
within established timeframes. The Committee shall establish the criteria for scholarships/awards;
distribute the information to the chapters, and present information with recommendations to the Board
about perspective candidates. The Committee is also responsible for receiving and screening all
applications and participates in the rating, interviewing, and selection of applicants. In addition, the
Committee shall be responsible for notifying the recipients and securing the scholarship/award. The
chair of the committee shall introduce the awardees at the Foundation’s biennial meeting at which
time; the scholarship/award shall be presented. The committee shall update the Board annually on the
current National Project Award recipient’s career activities AND ON THE STATUS OF ANY
PROJECTS THAT HAVE RECEIVED FUNDS FROM THE FOUNDATION.
Section 5. Information and Technology Committee
The committee shall be responsible for representing the Foundation in the community and enhancing the Foundation’s image, including communications with the press through radio, TV. Newspaper, press release, and the Foundation’s website. It shall be responsible for overseeing the management, UNDER
THE DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT OR HER DESIGNEE, updating and development of the Foundation’s website. The committee shall develop guidelines and policies for releasing information about the Foundation to the media and the public for approval of the Board; propose policies for
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approval of the Board; develop and print published documents/information of the Foundation, and shall be responsible for contacts with the media. The public relations guidelines, procedures, and policies
developed by the committee shall be submitted to the Board for approval prior to being implemented.
Section 6. Development Committee
THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING APPROVED PLANS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE FOUNDATION. IT SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF ALL FUNDS
DURING THE FUNRAISING ACTIVITY.
IN ADDITION, THE COMMITTEE SHALL TURN ALL FUNDS OVER TO THE
TREASURER AND SUBMIT A REPORT AT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS.
Section 7. Appointed Committees
Ad hoc and special committees shall be appointed by the President, with the approval of the Board, as
needed to implement the work of The Foundation. The tenure of these committees ends when the project is completed.
ARTICLE IX
MEETINGS
Section 1. BOARD MEETINGS
BOARD MEETINGS shall be held at such dates, times, and places determined by The Board of Directors of The Foundation and the President. Conference call meetings may be used to transact Foundation business. A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS shall constitute a quorum.
ONLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS SHALLVOTE AT BOARD MEETINGS.
Section 2. Biennial Meeting
There shall be a biennial meeting of the Foundation at the same location as that of the National Assembly of The Pierians, Incorporated, on a day and time agreed upon by the President of the Pierians, Incorporated and the President of the Foundation.
Section 3. Special Meetings
Special meetings of The Foundation may be called by the Board of Directors with a two weeks
notification. The notice will set forth the time, place, and a brief statement of the purpose of such
meeting.
A special meeting of the members may be duly called by the Board of Directors upon the written
request, setting forth the purpose thereof, signed by not less than nine members of The Foundation.
This written request will include the purpose for the meeting and will be filed with the Recording
Secretary at the principal office of The Foundation.
Section 4. Quorum
At a meeting of the members of The Foundation, A QUORUM SHALL CONSIST OF THE
NUMBER OF MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE TIME.
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ARTICLE X
DEDICATION OF ASSETS
SECTION 1. PROPERTY USE
THE PROPERTY OF THE FOUNDATION IS IRREVOCABLY DEDICATED TO
CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, OR ANY OTHER PURPOSES
PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 501(c) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
SECTION 2. ASSETS
NO PART OF THE NET INCOME OR ASSETS OF THE FOUNDATION SHALL INURE TO
THE BENEFIT OF ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER THEREOF OR TO THE BENEFIT OF
ANY PRIVATE PERSON; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THIS PROVISION SHALL NOT
PREVENT PAYMENT TO ANY SUCH PERSON OF REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOR
SERVICES PERFORMED FOR THE FOUNDATION IN EFFECTING ANY OF ITS PUBLIC
PURPOSES, AS LONG AS SUCH COMPENSATION IS OTHERWISE PERMITTED BY
THESE BYLAWS AND IS FIXED BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
ARTICLE XI GOVERNANCE POLICIES
The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated shall be governed by policies which help prevent abuse and provide guidance to
enable a well-governed organization.
Section 1. Conflict of Interest Policy
A conflict of Interest Policy shall be used to help all those associated with the Foundation to identify,
disclose, and deal with situations where there is a financial or other conflict.
Section 2. Whistleblower Protection Policy
This policy encourages employees and others to report financial and other improprieties by establishing
procedures to keep whistleblowers identities confidential and to protect them from retaliation.
Section 3. Record Retention and Destruction Policy
This policy provides guidance on how long records must be kept by the Foundation before they are
destroyed.
Section 4. Donor Privacy Rights and Confidentiality Policy
The position of the Foundation on donor confidentiality and donor anonymity is stated in this policy
and it shall guide the actions of the Board of Directors and those who may
serve the Foundation regarding: (1) the rights of donors and potential donors, and (2) maintaining the
confidentiality of documents relating to the Foundation’s business and discussions pertaining to the
Foundation’s business operations.
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ARTICLE XII
CONTRACTS
The Board of directors may authorize any officer (s), agent (s) of The Foundation, in addition to the officers so
authorized by these bylaws, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument on behalf of The Foundation,
and such authority be confined to specific instances.
ARTICLE XIII
GIFTS
The Board of Directors may accept on behalf of The Foundation any contribution, gift, bequest or devise on behalf of
The Foundation; however, receipt of personal gifts is prohibited.
ARTICLE XIV
BOOKS AND RECORDS
The Foundation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall also keep minutes of the
proceedings of its members, Board of Directors and committees having any of the authority of the Board of Directors,
and shall keep at its registered or principal office a record giving the names and addresses of the members entitled to
vote. All books and records of the corporation maybe inspected by any member, or her agent or attorney, for any
proper purpose at any reasonable time. Approved books and records of the Foundation shall be kept in the archives.
ARTICLE XV
BONDS
The board of directors may require any officer of The Foundation to be bonded in such amounts as shall be satisfactory
to the board.
ARTICLE XVI
EMBLEMS SEAL
The foundation shall have a seal and inscribed below shall be the name of the foundation and the year of its creation.
ARTICLE XVII
FINANCES Section1. Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated shall be from July 1st to June 30th.
Section 2. Financial Procedures
The Foundation shall be guided by the required Financial Controls and Operating Procedures adopted by the Board.
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ARTICLE XVIII
DISSOLUTION
In the event of the dissolution of the Foundation, the Board of directors shall, after paying or making provision for the
payment of all the liabilities of the corporation, dispose of all of its assets exclusively for the purposes of the
corporation in such manner, or to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for charity,
educational, or specific purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under section
501(c)3 of the Internal revenue Law of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future U. S. Internal Revenue
Law), as the Board of directors shall determine. No part of the assets of the corporation shall be distributed to its
members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered or
as otherwise permitted under the corporation’s Articles of Incorporation.
ARTICLE XIX
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER NEWLY REVISED, the most recent addition, shall govern the meetings of The
Foundation in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Constitution and
By Laws of The Pierians Foundation, Inc. or its Governing Policies.
ARTICLE XX
AMENDMENTS
The bylaws shall be amended by two-thirds (2/3) vote of The Foundation’s Board and a two- thirds (2/3) vote of the
membership of The Foundation present at its biennial meeting. The proposed amendments shall have been circulated to
the entire membership thirty (30) days prior to the National Assembly. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS SHALL
BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION.
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REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY
REPORTING PERIOD
JULY 1, 2016 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
INCOME RECEIVED
BALTIMORE, MD CHAPTER TOTAL
DATE RECEIVED MEMBER AMOUNT RECEIVED TOTAL
June 29, 2016 $ 805.00*
Carole Ball $ 35.00
Carol Spencer Carter 35.00
Clara Carter 35.00
Lynn Jackson Dorman 35.00
Jewell Mosley Gray 35.00
Comalita Haysbert 35.00
Nikita Haysbert 35.00
Ellen D. Howard 35.00
Pamela Holt 35.00
Hon. Yvonne Holt-Stone 35.00
Linda Folsom Jackson 35.00
Vanessa L. Jackson 35.00
Verna Jackson 35.00
Patricia Kendall-Whitmore 35.00
Elise Jude Mason 35.00
Darlene W. Moss 35.00
Camay C. Murphy 35.00
Lydia Mussenden 35.00
Wanda Ramsey, MD 35.00
Patricia Rouhlac 35.00
Lisa A. Shipley 35.00
LaVerne Nicholson Sykes 35.00
The Hon. Mary Sue Welcome 35.00
Number of Members in Chapter 24
Number of Members Paid 23
Number of Members Unpaid 1
*Chapter submitted one check for 23 members
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BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD CHAPTER TOTAL
DATE RECEIVED MEMBER AMOUNT PAID TOTAL
$735.00
May 12, 2016 Tameka Bell-Robinson $ 35.00
May 17, 2016 Beverly Booth Brown 35.00
May 17, 2016 Alice Sue Cooper-Lee 35.00
May 17, 2016 A. Lois DeLaine 35.00
May 17, 2016 Kimberleigh N. DeLaine 35.00
Sept 20, 2016 Peggy Drayton 35.00
May 16, 2016 Odessa Dunston 35.00
June 3, 2016 Jacqueline L. Frierson 35.00
May 31, 2016 Fanny Goodwin 35.00
May 17, 2016 Joan Y. Hall 35.00
June 21, 2016 Yvonne Harrison 35.00
May 17, 2016 Shirley T. Hill 35.00
May 17, 2016 Doris P. Holmes 35.00
June 18, 2016 Lydia James 35.00
May 17, 2016 Shirley S. Kane 35.00
May 17, 2016 Reva G. Lewie 35.00
May 17, 2016 Mellasenah Y. Morris 35.00
May 18, 2016 Tenyo Pearl 35.00
May 17, 2016 Michele A. Pierson 35.00
May 17, 2016 Candice M. Thompson 35.00
May 17, 2016 Rose Wiggins 35.00
Number of Members in Chapter 21
Number of Members Paid 21
Number of Members Unpaid 0
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COLUMBIA, MD CHAPTER TOTAL
DATE RECEIVED MEMBER AMOUNT RECEIVED TOTAL
$ 630.00
June 22, 2016 Jacqueline L. Antoine $ 35.00
May 24, 2016 Rosalynne Atterbeary 35.00
May 24, 2016 Dorothea Baity 35.00
May 24, 2016 Annette J. Baker 35.00
May 24, 2016 Mary H. Bracey 35.00
May 24, 2016 Evelyn Chandler 35.00
May 24, 2016 Louise Harris Cole 35.00
May 24, 2016 Alice Claxton Cox 35.00
May 24, 2016 Everlene Cunningham 35.00
June 22, 2016 Kathleen A. Fultz 35.00
May 26, 2016 Odessa Dobson Hanes 35.00
May 24, 2016 Barbara H. Jarvis 35.00
June 6, 2016 Linda D. Morrow 35.00
May 24, 2016 Barbara Murdock 35.00
May 24, 2016 Linda W. Outlaw 35.00
May 25, 2016 Hazel Kinnard Rayford 35.00
May 24, 2016 Rayna Woodford 35.00
May 24, 2016 Albertha W. Workman 35.00
Number of Members in Chapter 28
Number of Members Paid 18
Number of Members Unpaid 10
NOTE: One alumna contribution of $100.00 reported on the Donor Recognition Listing
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DETROIT, MI CHAPTER TOTAL
DATE RECEIVED MEMBER AMOUNT RECEIVED TOTAL
$ 630.00
June 21, 2016 Paulette E. Boggs $ 35.00
June 20, 2016 Celeste M. Browning 35.00
June 21, 2016 Patrina Chatman 35.00
June 1, 2016 LaNesha DeBardelaben 35.00
June 4, 2016 Sylvia W. Turner Hollifield, Ph.D. 35.00
June 21, 2016 Charlotte Jackson 35.00
June 1, 2016 Mary L. Little 35.00
June 27, 2016 M. Faye Mance 35.00
May 22, 2016 Mary F. Nicholson 35.00
June 27, 2016 Teri Page 35.00
June 21, 2016 Alisa Shannon 35.00
June 27, 2016 Nina R. Scott 35.00
June 21, 2016 Cecelia Sharpe 35.00
April 19, 2016 Barbara K. Smith, PhD. 35.00
April 26, 2016 Paula Whitaker Watkins, PhD. 35.00
June 21, 2016 Linda Ruth Whitaker 35.00
June 27, 2016 Melanie A. White 35.00
June 15, 2016 Lynda C. Wood, Ph.D. 35.00
Number of Members in Chapter 20
Number of Members Paid 18
Number of Members Unpaid 2
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD CHAPTER TOTAL
DATE RECEIVED MEMBER AMOUNT RECEIVED TOTAL
$ 560.00
June 15, 2016 Fran Armstrong $ 35.00
June 7, 2016 Dorothy Waller Avant 35.00
June 14, 2016 Jean Bowen 35.00
June 29, 2016 Myrtle Brown 35.00
June 15, 2016 Stephanie Hester Bryan 35.00
June 16, 2016 Marlene Fultz Cooper 35.00
June 15, 2016 Delores Hester 35.00
June 15, 2016 Eleanor Leak 35.00
June 14, 2016 Dorothy Jackson-Christian 35.00
June 18, 2016 Marie Marks 35.00
June 22, 2016 Betty McClendon 35.00
June 16, 2016 Karen Rawlins 35.00
June 14, 2016 Everline C. Ricks 35.00
June 13, 2016 Cornelia Robertson-Terry 35.00
June 17, 2016 Alvanell B. Thompson 35.00
June 8, 2016 Lois Wilson 35.00
Number of Members in Chapter 16
Number of Members Paid 16
Number of Members Unpaid 0
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PITTSBURGH, PA CHAPTER TOTAL
DATE RECEIVED MEMBER AMOUNT RECEIVED TOTAL
$ 355.00
June 8, 2016 Constance H. Bailey $ 30.00
June 20, 2016 Judy Clark 50.00
May 26, 2016 Robyn E. Francis 50.00
June 16, 2016 June Green 25.00
June 9, 2016 Elizabeth Ann Haley 35.00
June 10, 2016 Marlene Gary Hogan, Esq. 35.00
June 20, 2016 Harriette Meriwether 25.00
May 25, 2016 Anita B. Walker 35.00
June 13, 2016 Cara Walker 35.00
June 20, 2016 Margie Walker 35.00
Number of Members in Chapter 16
Number of Members Paid 10
Number of Members Unpaid 6
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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD CHAPTER TOTAL
DATE RECEIVED MEMBER AMOUNT RECEIVED TOTAL
$ 805.00
June 23, 2016 Sandra C. Boatman $ 35.00
June 27, 2016 Lorraine Brown 35.00
June 30, 2016 Kathy Cordero 35.00
May 26, 2016 Eva S. Chesley 35.00
June 28, 2016 Paulette Davis 35.00
May 24, 2016 Shirley J. Davis, Esq. 35.00
June 15, 2016 Joyce C. Flowers 35.00
June 21, 2016 Constance Oxendine Hill 35.00
June 28, 2016 Kristi Wilson Hill, PhD. 35.00
June 13, 2016 Marilyn L. Holland 35.00
June 27, 2016 Marie Antoinette Jackson 35.00
June 21, 2016 Bettie L. Johnson 35.00
June 27, 2016 Tiffanie Smith Johnson 35.00
June 28, 2016 Roslyn Murphy 35.00
July 8, 2016 Angeline Jones Perry 35.00
June 13, 2016 Patricia Shannon 35.00
June 28, 2016 Nicole Shifflett 35.00
May 21, 2016 Mary Jane Short 35.00
June 21, 2016 Corine E. Smith 35.00
June 27, 2016 Ginneh Danielle Stowe 35.00
June 27, 2016 Margaret Stowe 35.00
June 26, 2016 Elzora Trimmer 35.00
June 16, 2016 Ann Washington 35.00
Number of Members in Chapter 27
Number of Members Paid 23
Number of Members Unpaid 4
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RICHMOND, VA CHAPTER TOTAL
DATE RECEIVED MEMBER AMOUNT RECEIVED TOTAL
$ 420.00
June 20, 2016 Linda Bennett $ 35.00
June 20, 2016 Patricia Burrell 35.00
June 20, 2016 Sone-Sereé Burrell 35.00
July 6, 2016 Arnetha Carter 35.00
June 28, 2016 Michelle Crump 35.00
June 30, 2016 Betsy Gunn 35.00
June 30, 2016 Tiffany Gunn 35.00
June 3, 2016 Linda Hairston 35.00
July 1, 2016 Tammy Lewis 35.00
June 21, 2016 Faye Logan 35.00
July 17, 2016 Sherrethia Lowe 35.00
June 17, 2016 Marilyn D. Taylor 35.00
Number of Members in Chapter 12
Number of Members Paid 12
Number of Members Unpaid 0
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WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER TOTAL
DATE RECEIVED MEMBER AMOUNT RECEIVED TOTAL
June 30, 2016 $ 350.00*
Dr. Jessie Colson $ 35.00
Shelia Davis, M.D. 35.00
Frances Drye 35.00
Dr. Antoinette Ford 35.00
Dr. Nancy B. Higgins 35.00
Deloris James, Ph.D./J.D. 35.00
Sherese McConnell 35.00
Patricia Tolson 35.00
Virginia W. Walker 35.00
Patricia Watkins 35.00
Number of Members in Chapter 10
Number of Members Paid 0
Number of Members Unpaid 0
*Chapter submitted one check for 10 members
TOTAL INCOME RECEIVED $ 5,290.00
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REPORT OF THE TREASURER
The report of the Treasurer of The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated is divided into four sections.
Treasurer’s Report for the period November 2014 – June 30, 2015 [with Attachment A]
Treasurer’s Report for the period July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 [with Attachment B]
Treasurer’s Report for the period July 1, 2016 – September 30, 2016
Account Information Summary for the period July 1, 2016 – September 30, 2016
Operating Budget – Fiscal Year 2017
Program Budget – Fiscal Year 2017
Respectfully Submitted,
Faye Logan, Treasurer
Richmond, VA
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TREASURER’S REPORT
REPORTING PERIOD NOVEMBER 8, 2014 – JULY 7, 2015
Operating
Temporarily
Restricted Savings Total
Support
Membership Donations 1,785.00 1,785.00
Other Contributions 30.00 30.00
Board Contributions 2,513.00 2,513.00
Matching Gift (Oracle)
In-Kind Donations
Savings
Total Support $1,815.00 $2,513.00 $0.00 $4,328.00
*Expenses
Management & General 726.00
Total Expenses $726.00
Net Assets, Beginning November 8, 2014 $4,651.88 $4,360.76 $50.00 $9,062.64
Net Assets Ending July 7, 2015 $5,740.91 $6,122.55 $50.00 $11,913.46
*See Attachment A
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ATTACHMENT A
EXPENSES
REPORTING PERIOD NOVEMBER 8, 2014 – JUNE 30, 2015
Program Services Supporting Services
Program Expenses Management & General Expenses Total
Audit 450.00 450.00
Insurance 100.00 100.00
Postage 22.08 22.08
Presentation Board 97.91 97.91
USPS (Richmond) 56.00 56.00
Total Expenses $ - $726.00 $726.00
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TREASURER’S REPORT
FISCAL YEAR-JULY 1, 2015-JUNE 30, 2016
Operating
Temporarily
Restricted Savings Total
Support
Membership Donations 6,975.00 6,975.00
Other Contributions 364.00 364.00
Board Contributions 2,717.00 2,717.00
Matching Gift (Benevity)* 100.00 100.00
In-Kind Donations** 1,200.00 1,200.00
Savings 5,000.00 5,000.00
Total Support 8,539.00 $2,817.00 $5,000.00 $16,356.00
Expenses***
Management & General 3,919.00
Total Expenses $3,919.00
Net Assets, Beginning July 1, 2015 $5,740.91 $6,122.55 $50.00 $11,913.46
Net Assets Ending June 30, 2016 $6,931.63 $9,712.71 $5,050.00 $21,694.34
*Matching Gift (Benevity) for Board Member, Evelyn Chandler
**In Kind Contributions from Nikita Haysbert & Harriette Merriwether
***See Attachment B
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ATTACHMENT B
EXPENSES
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2015 - JUNE 30, 2016
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Program Services
Supporting
Services
Program Expenses Management & General Expenses Total
Amenities 70.00 70.00
Bank Fees 194.00 194.00
Tax Filing 450.00 450.00
Postage 127.00 127.00
Printing* 628.00 628.00
Technology** 450.00 450.00
Rent 720.00 720.00
Meeting/Conferences*** 724.00 724.00
Insurance 100.00 100.00
Travel 456.00 456.00
Total Expenses $ - $3,919.00 $ 3,919.00
*Christmas Cards & Artwork
**Logo Design & Technology Services
***Meeting space in Philadelphia, copies for all meetings ,non-reimbursement for refreshments
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TREASURER’S REPORT
REPORTING PERIOD JULY 1, 2016-SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
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Operating
Temporarily
Restricted Savings Total
Support
Membership Donations 5410.00
Other Contributions/Transfers $500.00
Board Contributions
Savings 2,000.00 2,000.00
Pledge 1,000.00
Total Support* $5,410.00 $500.00 $3,000.00 $8,910.00
Expenses**
Management & General 195.50
Total Expenses $195.00
Net Assets, Beginning July 1, 2016 $6,931.63 $9,712.71 $5,050.58 $21,694.92
Net Assets, September 30, 2016 $11,646.13 $10,212.71 $7,151.01 $29,009.85
* Includes $100.00 monthly payment made pursuant to a $1,000.00 pledge agreement.
On August 16, 2016 the Board voted to transfer $500.00 from Operating Account to Temporarily Restricted
Account to Support Chapter Projects
**Rent payments ($180.00) for August-October; Bank Fee (15.50) over limit by 31 checks cashed @ .50 per item
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ACCOUNT SUMMARY INFORMATION
REPORTING PERIOD JULY 1, 2016-SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Operating Account Opening Balance $6,931.63
Amount of Deposits/Credits 5,410.00
Amount of withdrawals/debits/transfers -695.50
Operating Account Ending Balance $11,646.63
Restricted Account Opening Balance $9,712.71
Amount of Deposits/Credits 500.00
Amount of Withdrawals/Credits 0.00
Operating Account Ending Balance $10,212.71
Savings Account Opening Balance $5,050.58
Amount of Deposits/Credits 2,100.15
Amount of Withdrawals/Credits 0.00
Savings Account Ending Balance $7,151.01
Total Foundation Assets Ending September 30, 2016 $29,909.42
Respectfully Submitted,
Faye K. Logan
Treasurer
Mollie Neal, President
Mary Sue Welcome, 1st Vice President, Baltimore, MD
Constance Hill, 2nd Vice President, Prince George's County, MD
Harriette Meriwether, Corresponding Secretary, Pittsburgh, PA
Virginia Walker, Financial Secretary, Washington, DC
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FISCAL YEAR 2017 OPERATING BUDGET
REVISED SEPTEMBER 3, 2016
Projected Revenue Budget
Member Donations
(210 members @ $35.00 each) $ 7,350.00
Beginning Balance $ 4,438.82
Total Projected Revenue $11,788.82
General & Administrative Expenses
Printing & Postage 150.00
Newsletter/Correspondence (Photo copies/supplies) 100.00
President Airfare) 800.00
1st Vice President 200.00
2nd Vice President 200.00
Recording Secretary 100.00
Corresponding Secretary 200.00
Financial Secretary 200.00
Treasurer 200.00
Audit/Tax Returns 1,400.00
Archives/History 75.00
Miscellaneous 250.00
Virtual Office Rent (12 months @ $60) 720.00
Subtotal Expenses $ 4,595.00
Fund Raising Expense
Charitable Solicitation State Registration Fees 300.00
Subtotal Expenses $ 300.00
National Assembly Expenses
National Project Awardee (2014) Performance 700.00
Honorarium Pianist 250.00
Printing (Program Agenda) 500.00
Miscellaneous 300.00
Subtotal Expenses $ 1,750.00
Program Expenses
Chapter Initiative Grants 100.00
Subtotal $ 100.00
Total Budgeted Expenses $ 6,745.00
Budgeted Revenue Minus Expenses $ 5,043.82
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FISCAL YEAR 2017 PROGRAM BUDGET
REVISED SEPTEMBER 3, 2016
PROJECTED REVENUE
Restricted Funds Account Balance $ 7,753.64
Board Contributions/Donors $ 2,400.00
TOTAL PROJECTED REVENUE $10,153.64
PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS
National Project Awardee 3,000.00
Travel, Hotel, Meals for Awardee 600.00
Chapter Initiatives1 500.00
TOTAL PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS/EXPENSES 6,100.00
PROJECTED REVENUE MINUS EXPENSES $ 4,053.64
1 Program allocations were approved by board on 8-17-2016 as follows: The Finest Performance/Impact: $1,000.00 Columbia Piano Playing Competition: $500.00 Flint Water Project: $1,000.00
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DONOR RECOGNITION
The Pierians Foundation acknowledges with grateful appreciation the generous support of its donors for the
period July 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016: Friend $1,000 – $4,499
(Includes Endowed Fund Contributors)
Mary H. Bracey
Alice Cooper Lee
Jewel Mosley Gray
Nikita Haysbert
Rhonda Henley (Advisory Board)
Shirley T. Hill
Lydia Mussenden
Hon. Mollie W. Neal
Mildred Smith
Sponsor $250 - $999
Beverly Booth Brown
Evelyn Chandler
Phyllis Dula
Constance O. Hill
Dorothy Jackson Christian
Patricia Jeter
Faye Logan
Harriette Meriwether
Corine Smith
Hon. Mary Welcome
Margie Walker
Virginia Walker
Contributor $100 - $249
Sylvia Cooke Martin
Albertha Workman
Donor $99.00 and below
Jacqueline L. Antoine
Frances Armstrong
Julie Arter
Rosalynne Atterbeary
Dorothy Waller Avant
Constance Bailey
Dorothea Baity
Annette Baker
Carol Ball
Linda Bennett
Jan Billingslea
Sandra Boatman
Paulette Boggs
Jean Bowen
Ruby Brooks
Lorraine Brown
Myrtle Brown
Semaj Brown
Sylvia Brewer
Celeste Browning
Stephanie Hester Bryan
Precious Buckner
DeLace Burch
Patricia Burrell
Sone-Seere Burrell
Brenda Caldwell
Tammy Cannon
Arnetha Carter
Carol Carter
Patrina Chatman
Eva S. Chesley
Judy Clark
Louise H. Cole
Vanessa Cole
Derenda Collins
Dr. Jesse Colson
Elaine Conway
Marlene Fultz Cooper
Kathy Cordero
Marilyn Cox
Michelle Crump
Everlene Cunningham
Paulette Davis
Shelia Davis, MD
Shirley j. Davis Esq.
LaNesha DeBardelaben
A. Lois DeLaine
Kimberleigh DeLaine
Ethel Denmark
Janice Dismond
Lynn Dorman
Odessa Dunston
Peggy Drayton
Frances Drye
Corrine Archie Edwards
Pamela Elliott
Frances Faithful
Joyce Flowers
Dr. Antoinette Ford
Juliann Foster
Robyn E. Francis
Cynthia Franklin
Jacqueline L. Frierson
Kathleen Fultz
Fanny Goodwin
June Green
Betsy Gunn
Tiffany Gunn
Linda Hairston
Elizabeth Ann Haley
Joan Hall
Odessa Dobson Hanes
Louise Harris
Yvonne Harrison
Comalita Haysbert
Nelda Hebert
Sarah Henderson
Sylvia Henderson
Delores Hester
Dr. Nancy Higgins
Beverley Hill
Kristi Wilson Hill
Veronica Hill, Esq.
Marlene Gary Hogan, Esq.
Marilyn Holland
Sylvia W. Turner Hollifield
Carlotta Holloway
Doris P. Holmes
Dorothea Perkins-Hooks
Ellen Howard
Angel Hunter
Jessica Isaacs
Charlotte Jackson
Linda Jackson
Marie Antoinette Jackson
Vanessa Jackson
Verna Jackson
Deloris James
Lydia James
Barbara Jarvis
Bettie L. Johnson
Jimmye Johnson
Tiffanie Smith Johnson
Kathleen Jones
Elizabeth Jordan
Gayle Jordan
Shirley S. Kane
Patricia Kendall-Whitmore
Diane Kirksey
Dot Law
Gloria Lawlah
Eleanor Leak
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Tammy Lewis
Mary Little
Sherrenthia Lowe
Bette Lynch
Velynda Makhene
M. Faye Mance
Allison Lee Mann
Marie Marks
Elise Mason, Esq.
Barbara Martin
Betty McClendon
Sherese McConnell
Anita Miles
Mellasenah Y. Morris
Linda Morrow
Darlene Moss
Barbara Murdock
Camay Murphy
Roslyn Murphy
Lillie N. Myers
Mary Nicholson
Linda Outlaw
Denise Whiting Pack
Teri Page
Joyce Patterson
Marion Payne
Tenyo Pearl
Angelene Jones Perry
Michele A. Pierson
Martha (Marty) Pinkston
Sylvia Pittman
Wanda Ramsey
Karen Rawlins
Hazel Kinnard Rayford
Pamela Redmon
Everline C. Ricks
Tameka Bell Robinson
Patricia Rouhlac
Renee Sanders
Nicole Shifflett
Nina Scott
Alisa Shannon
Patricia Shannon
Cecelia Sharpe
Lisa A. Shipley
Mary J. Short
Bernadine Esther Smiley
Patricia C. Sluby
Barbara Hughes Smith
Barbara Smith
Aubrey E. Stephens
Yvonne Holt-Stone
Ginneh Stowe
Margaret Stowe
Joann Holland Strange
LaVerne Nicholson Sykes
Marilyn D. Taylor
Cornelia Robertson Terry
Wanda Gurley Thomas
Alvanell Thompson
Marcia Lewie Thompson
Candice M. Thompson
Patricia Tolson
Elzora Trimmer
Anita Walker
Cara Walker
Delores Ann Washington
Janet Waters
Patricia Watkins
Paula Whitaker Watkins
Rose Wiggins
Linda Whitaker
Melanie White
Donna Williams
Lois Wilson
Roselle Wilson
Edith Withey
Lynda Wood
Rayna Woodford
Lois Wysinger
Roni Young
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