As a private nonprofit corporation, Blue Valley Community Action (BVCA) Partnership has a volunteer board of directors. As an officially designated community action agency (CAA) and community housing development organization (CHDO), BVCA Partnership adheres to the 1/3-1/3-1/3 rule. One third of the board members represent the low-income community (low-income sector), one-third represent local elected officials (public sector), and one-third represent the general community (private sector).

Audrey Skretta
Butler CAB President
David City NE
Term: November 2006-2009

Samantha Kosch (Alternate)
Butler CAB
David City NE

Karen Elznic,
Fillmore CAB President
Exeter NE
Term: November 2005-2008

Harlan Hagemeier
Gage County Supervisor
DeWitt NE
Term: November 2007-2010

Shirley Gronewold (Alternate)
Gage County Supervisor
Pickrell NE

Connie Reiber
Gage CAB President
Beatrice NE
Term: November 2006-2009

Judy Doerr (Alternate)
Gage CAB
Beatrice NE

Terry Kesler Mumm
Double T Enterprise
Fairbury NE
Term: November 2006-2009

Roger Rupp
Jefferson CAB President
Fairbury NE
Term: November 2005-2008

Sam Mishler (Alternate)
Jefferson CAB
Fairbury NE

Michael Smith
Polk County Commissioner
Osceola NE
 

Joyce Knudson
Lions Club of Osceola
Shelby NE
 

Anna Gray
Polk CAB
Stromsburg NE

Kim Myers
Saline CAB President
Crete NE
Term: November 2006-2009

Velma Lutz, Vice President
Seward CAB President
Cordova NE
Term: November 2007-2010

Lucinda Johnson (Alternate)
Seward CAB
Goehner NE

Kenny Vieselmeyer
Thayer CAB President
Bruning NE
Term: November 2007-2010

Janis Banks (Alternate)
Thayer CAB
Hardy NE

Eugene Bergen
York County Commissioner
Henderson NE
Term: November 2007-2010

Bob Wolfe (Alternate)
York County Commissioner
York NE

Chris Tonniges (Alternate)
York Eagles #3990
York NE

Rita Critel
York CAB President
York NE
Term: November 2005-2008

Executive Committee. Made up of board officers and certain committee chairpersons to oversee events of the corporation should it be necessary between full board meetings and in the event the executive director is incapacitated or removed. The committee may also propose the general direction of the corporation to the full board. Staff liaison is Richard Nation, CEO/Executive Director.

Finance Committee. Monitors corporate budgets and accounts, oversees audit contract and makes recommendations on fiscal policies, procedures and investments. Staff liaison is Robin Mayer, Chief Financial Officer.

Personnel Committee. Reviews personnel policies and procedures, recommends changes, including salary/wage scales and hears appeals of employee grievances related to employment concerns and/or practices. Staff liaison is Loree Rix-Crouse, Human Resources Director.

Planning Committee. Recommends corporate expansion of geographic area, development of new programs, and overall work programs. Responsible for initiation of annual corporate needs assessment and planning process. May also be involved with statewide negotiations on programs and coverage. The board president sits as an ex officio member. Staff liaison is Richard Nation, CEO/Executive Director.

Housing, Rural Development and Facilities Committee. Monitors purchases and construction projects, economic and community development activities of the corporation (including housing, office and center facilities), and recommends projects to full board. Staff liaison is Jerri Kerr, Housing and Rural Development Director.

Equal Opportunity Committee. Arbitrates equal opportunity grievances, recommends changes in the equal opportunity policy, and develops the affirmative action plan. Staff liaison is Kathryn Molczyk, Children and Youth Services Director.

Membership Committee. Seeks new board members, assists president and staff with board orientation and development, and recommends nominees to full board for membership. Staff liaison is Carmen Grummert, Blue Valley Crisis Intervention Director.

Scholarship Committee. Determines scholarship procedures within scope of donations and selects award winners each year. Staff liaison is Heather Lytle, Administrative Assistant.

Legislative Committee. Monitors relevant state and national legislative activity, writes to legislators when appropriate, and suggests positions for the board to take on issues impacting low-income residents. Staff liaison is Ardi Hoins, Family and Community Services Director.

Fund Raising Committee. Oversees fund raising activities and events and the organization's fund generation campaigns. Staff liaison is Robin Mayer, Chief Financial Officer.

Audit
Committee Assignments and Delegation of Authority
Board Orientation
Head Start Grant
CDBG/Butler County Semiannual Report

As noted, Blue Valley Community Action (BVCA) Partnership has a volunteer board of directors. One third of the board members represent the low-income community (low-income sector), one-third represent local elected officials (public sector), and one third represent the general community (private sector). The grassroots nature of the board ensures diversity and true community representation. In addition to governance duties, board members receive information regarding the various programs operated by BVCA Partnership and report this to their constituency. They also provide input and support for the development of additional services.

All members serve an initial three year term. With the exception of the local elected officials, representatives may serve two consecutive terms. The following explains how members from each sector are elected. If you are interested in being a representative to the board or nominating someone to serve, please contact our home office (402.729.2278).

Low-Income Sector. Representatives of the low-income sector must have incomes at or below 80 percent of the median income for the county they represent. The board representative is nominated and elected by the low-income and other BVCA Partnership program participants from a specific county. This ensures that the low-income sector director is representative of those being served by Blue Valley Partnership. The low-income representative to the BVCA Partnership board of directors is automatically the president of the County Advisory Board (CAB).

Please call your local Family and Community Services Center to learn how to nominate a low-income representative or vote in an upcoming election.

Public Sector. The public sector representative is generally a county commissioner or supervisor. This person is selected by the local county board according to their policies and procedures. Occasionally, the county board may request a third party to attend meetings on their behalf and report back. Representation by the public sector ensures that local governments are kept advised of the programs and activities being conducted by BVCA Partnership in their counties.

Private Sector. The private sector representatives come from various community organizations and corporations. They may represent business and industry, professional services, civic clubs, religious groups, minority organizations, or any other for profit or nonprofit group. This sector is most accessible to a member of the general public who would like to serve on the BVCA Partnership board of directors.

Blue Valley Partnership would like to invite you to serve or nominate someone for service on the board of directors. To nominate someone for service, you may call our office (402.729.2279), email us, or complete the Board of Directors Nomination Form available through our Publications page. If you would like your company or organization to nominate you to be their representative to the board, simply have them complete the Private Sector Nomination Form, also available at Publications. Please call or email if you have questions. We will be happy to walk you through the process.