Committees

If you would like to volunteer for one of our committees, please give us a call!  208-788-3468

Development and Engagement:

Purpose:  To ensure adequate resources to fulfill the Senior Connection mission and adequately support operations and programming in our nine core divisions – Nutrition, Client/Family Care, Health & Wellness, Transportation, Home & Safety, Leisure & Education, Intergenerational, Senior/Volunteer Job Corps, Information & Resources.

Members:

• Leslie Silva-Chair
• Gail Kearns
• Shelley Seibel
• Chris Simms
• Jon Thorson

Cocktails for a Cause:

Purpose:  Plan and implement the annual fundraising event to support the programs and services of the Senior Connection.  The annual event is Cocktails for a Cause.  Committee members identify attendees to invite, provide oversight to the creation of marketing materials and annual video, cultivate attendees and plan for the evening up including activities such as: venue, set-up needs, food and beverage, volunteer recruitment, evening’s program including a Paddle Raise for Support.

Members:

• Erin Buell – Chair
• Marie Gallo
• Charlotta Harris
• Karee Richmond
• Becky Bornhoft Duncan
• Joyce Fabre
• Jan Philipsborn
• Deb Rosen
• Leslie Silva
• Teri Szombathy
• Penny Weiss
• Trish Wilson

Property and Facility:  Develop and recommend policies and planning objectives to the Board of Directors with respect to the appropriate maintenance, repair, and expansion of the Senior Connection facility and property; striving for function at the highest level of cost-effectiveness as is reasonably possible.

Members:

• Craig Aberbach – Chair
• Gene Korby
• Lee Stoop
• Tom Wynn
• Larry Newton

Finance/Executive Committee:  Monthly review of Senior Connection Dashboard Report of Key Indicators for Success and monthly financials to ensure the operational performance is on track to meet the strategic objectives and goals of the Board of Directors.

Members:

• Mike Beck – Chair
• Shelley Seibel