- Complete an updated contact form on an annual basis
- Appoint a representative(s) to participate in coalition meetings/activities
- Read minutes, reports and newsletters to keep abreast of coalition decisions/activities
- Disseminate relevant information to organizational members or employees
Members provides overall governance, financial oversight, planning, fundraising, education, public relations and communications, membership management, review and ongoing assessment of all programs at regular intervals, and guides implementation of strategic plan. The board typically meets monthly at the Reading Police Department.
If you are interested in learning more about the board, contact emcnamara@ci.reading.ma.us
2019-2020 RCASA Board of Directors Meeting Schedule
Meeting Details:
5:30-6:30 pm
Reading Police Department
15 Union St. Reading
1st floor community room
Meeting Dates:
- Wed August 28, 2019
- Wed September 25, 2019 (Film Screening & Annual Meeting, 7-9pm, More info at https://conta.cc/2SQl50X )
- Wed October 30, 2019
- Wed November 20, 2019 (1 week early due to Thanksgiving)
- Wed December 18, 2019 (1 week early due to Christmas)
- Wed January 29, 2020
- Wed February 26, 2020
- Wed March 25, 2019
- Wed April 29, 2020
- Wed May 27, 2020
- Wed June 24, 2020
Board Business
Jan. 2019
RCASA_Board_of_Directors.Agenda.1.31.19.pdf
Parent-Alert-CBD-version-6.pdf
Feb. 2019
1.RCASA_Board_of_Directors.Agenda.2.28.19.pdf
2.A_Nation_At_Hope_exemplar_release_FINAL.pdf
March 2019
1.RCASA_Board_of_Directors.Agenda.3.28.19.pdf
CBD_Overview_for_RCASA_Board_Members_March_2019.pdf
April 2019
RCASA_Board_of_Directors.Agenda.4.25.19.pdf
TDV_Reading_Flyer_May_8_2019.pdf
May 2019
Board Report To Be Posted
June 2019
Board Report To Be Posted
July 2019
Board Report To Be Posted
August 2019
September 2019- Annual Coalition meeting
October 2019
November 2019
December 2019
Jan. 2018
BOD_January_25_2018_Packet.pdf
Feb. 2018
March 2018
March__2018_RCASA_BOD_Packet.pdf
April 2018
April_2018.RCASA_BOD_packet.pdf
May 2018
June 2018
June_2018_RCASA_BOD_Packet.pdf
July 2018
No board meeting
August 2018 meeting rescheduled to September 13, 2018
AugSept_2018_RCASA_BOD_Packet.pdf
September 2018- Annual Coalition meeting
9.27.18_Flyer_for_RCASA_12th_Annual_Meeting.png
To view the entire event
Overview
Pat Shannon, the RCASA Board President welcomed the audience and acknowledged the Board. Pat reminded the audience that RCASA was in their 10th and final year of federal grant funding. He encouraged the community to support RCASA's efforts to continue their work.
Erica McNamara, Director, presented the highlights from the last year including the national award that RCASA received for the 2017 educational series called 'Reading Unites for Recovery'.
2018_Annual_Presidents_Welcome_and_Directors_Report.pdf
Sherri VandenAkker, Board Member, provided a thought provoking and inspired speech with guidance on facing a family member's addiction.
Keynote_Speech_at_RCASA_Annual_Meeting.9.27.18.Sherri_VandenAkker.pdf
Rich Abate, Board Member, presented an award from the RCASA Board of Directors to Erica McNamara, for her 10 years of service to the people of Reading. On Behalf of the Board, Joanne Senders presented Erica with a framed photo and quote from the board.
Bob LeLacheur, Town Manager and Board Member, emphasized the unique role that public service employees play in our community. He announced that Erica McNamara was resuming her role as the Director of RCASA on Monday October 1, 2018.
The meeting concluded with a short business agenda item to review and accept the Treasurer's Report.
October 2018
RCASA_Board_of_Directors.Agenda.10.25.18.pdf
November 2018
RCASA_Board_of_Directors.Agenda.11.29.18.pdf
December 2018
RCASA_Board_of_Directors.Agenda.12.13.18.pdf
Jan. 2017
Feb. 2017
March 2017
April 2017
May 2017
June 2017
RCASA_Board_of_Directors.6.29.17.pdf
July 2017-
No board meeting
August 2017
September 2017- Annual Coalition meeting
RCASA_Annual_Meeting_Board_Packet_and_Dr._Potees_Slides.pdf
October 2017
RCASA_Board_of_Directors.10.26.17.pdf
November 2017
December 2017
Jan. 2016
Feb. 2016
RCASA_Board_of_Directors.2.25.16.pdf
March 2016
RCASA_Board_of_Directors.3.31.16.pdf
April 2016
RCASA_Board_of_Directors_Packet.4.28.16.pdf
May 2016
RCASA_Board_of_Directors_Packet.5.26.16.pdf
June 2016
6.30.16.RCASA_Board_Packet.pdf
July 2016
No board meeting
August 2016
September 2016- Annual meeting
9.29.16.RCASA_Annual_Meeting__Board_packet.pdf
October 2016
November 2016-Board Education meeting
RCASA_BREAKING_POINTS_Film_Screening__Panel_Discussion_on_11.30.16.pdf
December 2016
Kudos
