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COORDINATING COUNCIL
The Youth Homes Auxiliary Coordinating Council is the
governing body of the Auxiliary, and consists of five elected officers, the
chairpersons of Standing Committees, and Chapter Presidents. We are independent
of Youth Homes, Inc. but work hand-in-hand with the Agency in helping the young
people placed in our homes.
Council meets on the first Thursday of each month (except
July and August). Currently meetings are held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Parish Hall, 1924 Trinity Avenue, Walnut Creek.
At the meetings the Council hears reports from each elected
officer, Standing Committee Chairperson, and Chapter President. They discuss
mutual concerns, act on requests from the homes, and administer the
Memorial/Honors Fund. Whenever possible, the Executive Director of Youth Homes,
Inc., or his representative, attends and gives a report on the work of the
Agency.
Formed in 1964, we were incorporated in 1992. We conduct our
affairs under the terms of recently revised Bylaws and Standing Rules.
| ELECTED OFFICERS |
| · | President |
· | Recording Secretary |
| · | Vice-President |
· | Corresponding Secretary |
| · | Treasurer |
STANDING COMMITTEES |
| · | Birthday |
· | Directory |
· | Emancipation |
| · | Entertainment Books |
· | Fashion Show |
· | Historian |
| · | Pantry & Linen Shower |
· | Parliamentarian |
· | Scrip Sales |
| · | Thanksgiving/Christmas |
· | Thirft Shop |
WHERE DO COORDINATING COUNCIL FUNDS COME FROM?
- A portion of all chapter dues goes to the Council.
- Chapters send to Council monies from their fund-raisers that are
over and above their operating expenses and responsibilities to the
children.
- Donations are received from individuals and foundations.
- The Thrift Shop regularly transfers funds to Council treasury.
HOW DOES COUNCIL SPEND THE MONEY?
- A monthly allotment to the Agency of $2500.
- Fills requests for help with repairs and maintenance to the houses
and grounds, as well as replacement of failed appliances.
- Fills requests for help in maintaining the vans used to transport
the children, as well as helps with purchase of replacement
vans.
- Memorial and Honor donations are used only for direct needs of the
young people, such as special classes, special event clothing, summer
outings when school is closed, scholarships for emancipating residents,
and more.
- Supplies the food for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for each home.
- Gives a monetary Christmas gift to the dedicated Youth Homes, Inc. staff.
- Our operating expenses are only 2% of income.
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