Opening Items

Academic

There will be a 60 minute presentation and discussion led by G. Perez to illustrate principles of market branding. This will be followed by a discussion of the options for naming Empower, its schools and its organization. Lastly, there will be a vote to approve the name(s) for the organization and its entities.

There will be a presentation and discussion led by P. Welborn on the officer slate and the proposed process for leadership on the Board of Trustees. This will be followed by a vote to approve the officers for FY2017/18. No prep work required.

There will be a review and discussion of the FY2016/17 Fund Development Plan led by S. Breen. This will include a detailed discussion of the steps to build a vibrant philanthropic culture at Empower. Afterwards there will be a vote to approve the plan. Prep work required - review the FY 2017/18 Fund Development Plan enclosed and be prepared to discuss.

Development

Synergy Partners Consultant Stephanie Small will lead a discussion on the mission, vision, four hallmarks and major strategies of the draft strategic plan. This will be followed by a vote to approve each of these components of the plan. Prep work required - review the ECP Strategic Direction document enclosed and be prepared to discuss.

Synergy Partners Consultant Stephanie Small will lead a discussion on the programs, management and administrative systems sections of the draft strategic plan. This will be followed by a vote to approve each of these components of the plan. Prep work required - review the Draft Strategic Plan enclosed and be prepared to discuss.

Synergy Partners Consultant Stephanie Small will lead a discussion on the financial resources, governance and facilities sections of the plan.  Prep work required:

• review the Board Assessment Survey Results report
• Listen to Board on Track Walk-in Clinic on Board Structure (go to Board on Track website, select Resources, select Governance and Training, select Webinars, Select Board Structure: Getting Your Board Structure Scaffolding Right…..you will find two presentations, the second one is the Board Structure: Walk-in Clinic

There will be a discussion and vote to approve the standing and ad hoc committees for the FY2016/17 year, including the selection of committee chairs and committee members.

There will be a recap of the day's accomplishments and follow up assignments.