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The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated

BIENNIAL MEETING

EIGHTEENTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016

AGENDA AND REPORTS

OMNI WILLIAM PENN HOTEL PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

MOLLIE W. NEAL

PRESIDENT


TRANSFORMING GENERATIONS THROUGH THE ARTS

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Mollie W. Neal

President, The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated Greetings from the Board of Directors of The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated:

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Eighteenth National Assembly of the Pierians Incorporated and to the

Foundation’s Biennial Meeting. This is a time to rekindle our bonds as Pierians and to renew our commitment to

the missions of The Foundation, and to the Pierians Incorporated. As we gather to celebrate the arts, may we

reaffirm our commitment to transforming our communities through local Chapter artistic initiatives.

We congratulate and thank the Pittsburgh Pierians for their excellent planning and execution of the events during

this weekend. Pittsburgh is an ethnically diverse community, which has a rich history of arts and culture, and the

Pittsburgh Pierians have selected for your enjoyment some of the best sights the City has to offer. I know that your

senses will be tantalized, your minds stimulated, and your emotions stirred by your adventures this weekend.

I hope you will enjoy your visit and wish you a safe return to your homes. May your spirits be lifted and your hearts

warmed by the bonds of sisterhood that unite us.

The leadership of the Foundation is grateful for your generous donations in the past, and we hope you will continue

to financially support and actively participate in planning and implementing our strategies for future growth and

development.

With warmest regards,

Mollie W. Neal

President



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OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2014 - 2016

OFFICERS

President

1st Vice President

2nd Vice President

Recording Secretary

Corresponding Secretary

Financial Secretary

Treasurer

Mollie W. Neal

Mary Sue Welcome

Constance Hill

Marty Pinkston

Harriette Meriwether

Virginia Walker

Faye Logan

Atlanta, GA

Baltimore, MD

Prince George’s County, MD

Atlanta, GA

Pittsburgh, PA

Washington, DC

Richmond, VA

GENERAL DIRECTORS

Beverly Booth Brown Baltimore County, MD

Evelyn Chandler Columbia, MD

Dorothy Jackson-Christian Montgomery County, MD

Nikita Haysbert Baltimore, MD

Patricia Jeter Atlanta, GA

Corine Smith Prince George's County, MD

Margie Walker Pittsburgh, PA

Cara Walker Pittsburgh, PA

National President,The Pierians, Inc.

ADVISORY BOARD

RHONDA KING HENLEY

Montgomery Co., MD

Manager, Partner (Channel) Operations

CISCO Systems, Inc.

CHARLOTTE KA

Pittsburgh, PA

Artist

BEVERLY O’BRYANT, PH.D

Baltimore, MD

Dean, School of Professional Studies

Coppin State University

CAMELLIA BLACKWELL TAFFEL, PHD

Columbia, MD

Artist and Proprietor, Camellia’s Art Studio & Gallery

Founder, International Center for Artistic Development

JOYCE HICKMAN WRIGHT

Prince George’s Co., MD

Consultant/Trainer



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COMMITTEES

2014-2016

FNANCE & BUDGET INFORMATION/TECHNOLOGY

Faye Logan, Chair, Richmond, VA LaNesha DeBardelaben, Chair, Detroit, MI

Constance O. Hill, Prince George’s Co., MD (Information/Public Relations)

Angelene Jones-Perry, Prince George’s Co., MD Nelda Hebert, Flint, MI

Darlene Moss, Baltimore, MD

Michele Pierson, Baltimore Co., MD Barbara Jarvis, Chair, Columbia, MD

Virginia Walker, Washington, DC (Technology)

INTERNAL AUDIT AWARDS/GRANTS

Nikita Haysbert, Chair, Baltimore, MD 1. GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE

Sandra Boatman, Prince George’s Co., MD Phyllis Dula, Co-Chair

Jean Bowen, Montgomery Co., MD Annette Baker, Columbia, MD

Evelyn Chandler, Columbia, MD Beverly Booth Brown, Baltimore, Co., MD

Frances Faithful, Flint, MI Patricia Burrell, Richmond, VA

Margie Walker, Pittsburgh, PA Marty Pinkston, Atlanta, GA

Alvanell Thompson, Montgomery Co., MD

BYLAWS COMMITTEE 2. AWARDS SUBCOMMITTEE

Mary Bracey, Co-Chair, Columbia, MD Shirley Hill, Co-Chair, Baltimore Co., MD

Shirley Hill, Co-Chair, Baltimore Co., MD Sylvia Brewer, Atlanta, GA

Frances Faithful, Flint, MI June Green, Pittsburgh, PA

Juliann Foster, Hilton Head Island, SC Mary Nicholson, Detroit, MI

Verna Jackson, Baltimore, MD Patricia Roulhac, Baltimore, MD

GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE

1. GOVERNANCE 2. NOMINATING

Mollie Neal, President LaVerne Sykes, Chair, Baltimore, MD

Mary Bracey, Past National President Rosalynne Atterbeary, Columbia, MD

Frances Faithful, Past National President Ruby Brooks, Montgomery Co., MD

Constance O. Hill, Foundation Vice President Betsy Gunn, Richmond, VA

Shirley Hill, Past Foundation President Mary Little, Detroit, MI

Harriette Meriwether, Past Foundation President Velynda Makhene, Flint MI

Mary Sue Welcome, Foundation Vice President Dana Payne, Pittsburgh, PA

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DEVELOPMENT

Mary Sue Welcome, 1ST Vice President, Co Chair Constance O. Hill, 2nd Vice President, Co Chair (Responsible for the following subcommittees) (Responsible for the following subcommittees)

1. GRANTS & PROPOSALS 1. CHAPTER INITIATIVES

Mary Bracey, Past National President, Columbia, MD Corine Smith, Chair, Prince George’s Co., MD

Jewel Mosley Gray, (Charter Member), Baltimore, MD Sylvia Brewer, Atlanta, GA

Dorothy Jackson-Christian, Montgomery Co., MD Semaj Brown, Flint, MI

Patricia Jeter, Atlanta, GA Lynn J. Dorman, Baltimore, MD

Marcia Thompson, Hilton Head Island, SC Linda Hairston, Richmond, VA

Camila Blackwell Taffel, Advisory Board Margie Walker, Pittsburgh, PA

Joyce Hickman Wright, (Past Nat’l President) Advisory Board Virginia Walker, Washington, DC

2. SCHOLARSHIPS 2. DONOR RELATIONS

Ruby Brooks, Chair, Montgomery, Co., MD Cornelia R. Terry, Chair, Montgomery Co., MD

Beverly Booth Brown, Baltimore, Co., MD Rhonda K. Henley, Advisory Board

Beverly O’Bryant, Advisory Board Faye Logan, Richmond VA

Karen Rawlins, Montgomery Co., MD Nina Scott, Detroit, MI

Marty Pinkston, Atlanta, GA Patricia Shannon, Prince George’s Co., MD

Virginia Walker, Washington, DC



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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEETING

Omni William Penn Hotel

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

October 21, 2016

AGENDA

MOLLIE W. NEAL, Presiding


3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

INSPIRATIONAL OPENING MARCIA THOMPSON, CHAPLAIN

OPENING REMARKS MOLLIE W. NEAL, PRESIDENT

MINUTES TO THE 17TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY EVELYN CHANDLER, RECORDING SECRETARY

(ADOPTION WITHOUT READING ALOUD)

3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

BY-LAWS COMMITTEE REPORT MARY BRACEY & SHIRLEY HILL

CO-CHAIRS

4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

PRESENTATION OF THE SLATE & ELECTION OF OFFICERS LAVERNE NICHOLSON SYKES, CHAIR

ELZORA TRIMMER, PARLIAMENTARIAN

5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

FINANCIAL REPORTS VIRGINIA WALKER, FINANCIAL SECRETARY FAYE LOGAN, TREASURER

5:30 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELECTION RESULTS ELZORA TRIMMER

5:35 PM

ADJOURNMENT


7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

FOUNDATION AWARDS DINNER AND GALA FORMAL ATTIRE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS



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Dylan Guest Recipient of the National Project Award for 2016

Dylan Guest is a 22 year old interdisciplinary artist based in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended the George

Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology and then graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art

(MICA) receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Sculpture.

Dylan’s work includes paintings and drawings but his main focus is in sculpture where he explores a wide range

of mediums to demonstrate his point of view. A quiet child who rarely spoke due to learning disabilities, Guest

found art-making to be a profound conduit for communication. It was through his art that Guest credits his success

and confidence during his early education.

In his early work, Guest used light, color and space to create three-dimensional references to science, nature, and

man’s role in the world. A lot of his work has focused on the struggles and triumphs of the individual which, he

feels, directly reflects his own experiences.

After receiving the VSA Kennedy Center Grand Prize Award, Sustaining/Creating in 2012 for his sculpture titled

Holding His Own, his work was featured in the group exhibition which displayed at the Smithsonian’s Dillon S.

Ripley Museum, toured the United States and made a European stop in St. Petersburg, Russia. His work is featured

on the cover of the debut CD for the music recording group Lynchpyn based in London, England. Dylan’s work

was exhibited at the 25/40 Celebration, Focus Forward, curated by the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing

Arts in Washington, DC and at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum.

Dylan is the recipient of many additional awards including:

The Northern Baltimore County Arts Foundation Scholarship Award (2012),

The Pierians Incorporated Scholarship Award (2012),

Ed Smith Art Scholarship Fund (2012),

The NAACP - ACTSO- National- Gold Medal for Sculpture (2012) and

The VSA-Kennedy Center and Volkswagon Group of America 2012 Sustaining/Creating Grand Prize

Award.

2013 YoungArts finalist award

The Foundation is proud to honor Dylan Guest's exceptional artistic talents, and to present to him the National

Project Award in support of his future endeavors as an aspiring young artist.



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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION

It has been my privilege to serve as the President of the Pierians Foundation and to be a member of its leadership

team. My first and foremost goal has been to honor my pledge to strengthen the organizational structure of the

Foundation and provide guidance and direction on how we might best accomplish our mission. The Board has

focused its efforts on: (1) continuing to develop an effective governing body; (2) developing a strategic plan; (3)

increasing the Foundation’s financial stability; (4) expanding our presence in the community through social media

and greater support to the Pierian Chapters through awards and grants; (5) disseminating information regarding

the collaborative relationship between the Foundation and the Chapters; and (6) engaging the membership in

active involvement in the Foundation’s development.

During this term, the Board approved the Pierians Foundation’s strategic plan. The strategic objectives for 2016-

2020 are to: (1) develop and implement a fundraising plan with external and internal sources to raise $100,000

for programming by 2020; (2) identify and develop 5 strategic partnerships to advance the Foundation’s agenda;

and (3) create a programming plan to support programs and projects. The primary focus in the succeeding term

will be to move the Foundation forward consistent with these planning goals.

I am pleased to report a 250% increase in the financial assets of the Foundation from FY 15 to FY 16. Through

the generous support of such visionaries as Pierians Jewel Mosley Gray and Lydia Mussenden (founding members

of the Pierians Incorporated), our Advisory Board Member, Rhonda King Henley, and five other members of the

Foundation, an endowed fund has been established, which will ensure our long term financial sustainability. We

have met 80% of our fundraising goal for the endowed fund for 2016, and challenge all members to invest in the

future of the Foundation by making a contribution before the close of the calendar year.

Our Board of Directors committed to and generously contributed over $5,000.00 to support the National Project

Award. We enter a new administration with a surplus for that program component which will allow us to increase

the amount of the award in 2018.

Our newly created Facebook Page allows us to share with members and supporters, news about the Pierians

Foundation and events of interest in the arts community. Facebook will play a pivotal role in our fundraising

efforts in the coming term.

We have expanded our reach to a larger segment of our targeted population, by a 150%, increase in our support

for Chapter Artistic Initiatives. This term, we have awarded matching grants to three Chapters to fund: (1)

“Project Water Us” (Flint); (2) The Piano Olympics Competition (Columbia); and (3) The Finest Performance

“Impact” (Montgomery County). Two projects are partnerships with other 501(c) (3) organizations, and one is a

project which the Chapter organized and will implement. These projects will net an investment of $5,000 in art

education in the communities we serve.

Finally, your President visited four Chapters (Atlanta, GA; Baltimore City, MD; Baltimore County, MD; and

Hilton Head SC) to discuss how the Foundation can develop mutually beneficial collaborative efforts with the

Pierians Incorporated and the Foundation. Those dialogues were fruitful. Three Chapters are, at various stages,

working toward developing grant proposals for submission to the Foundation for private funding.

I express my sincere gratitude to the Board members, whose commitment, active participation and hard work

made our accomplishments possible. I thank the membership for your confidence and support.

Respectfully submitted,

President



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MINUTES OF THE FOUNDATION ASSEMBLY

OCTOBER 17, 2014

SHERATON HOTEL

COLUMBIA, MARYLAND

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 3:10 pm by President, Mollie Neal. She introduced the officers. Merlene Adair

of the Baltimore County Chapter delivered the inspirational message.

II. OPENING REMARKS

Mollie Neal stated that the report of the President could be found in the Pierians Foundation, Incorporated booklet

of Agenda and Reports on pages 7-8.

III. MINUTES

The minutes of the October 20, 2012 Assembly were distributed as part of The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated

booklet of Agenda and Reports pages 9-12. The membership was given a few minutes to review the minutes. Ruby

Brooks moved that the minutes of the 2012 meeting of the Foundation be accepted. The motion was seconded and

carried.

IV. INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER

Mary Bracey introduced Rachael Goldberg from the Phillips Collection Museum. Rachael discussed the Jacob

Lawrence Migration Series Education Project. Rachael heads K-12 programs and initiatives at The Phillips

Collection. She takes a leadership role in education partnerships locally, nationally, and internationally and

advocates for the museum’s philosophy and pedagogy to promote arts integration. Rachael made a presentation to

the body about the Jacob Lawrence Migration Series arts integration education project and discussed the

interdisciplinary approach to art. She stated that the need for teaching the Migration Series is diverse and that the

Phillips has been able to adapt its educational training with the diversity requirements. She indicated that the

common component in teaching the Migration Series is the professional development workshops for the teachers.

The Phillips Collection Museum owns all of the odd number panels of the Jacob Lawrence Migration Series, and

plans to exhibit the entire collection in the Fall of 2016.

V. PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL PROJECT AWARD

Evelyn Chandler, Chair of Awards Committee, presented the National Project Award to Darian Clonts, Austell,

Georgia. She read the summary of Darian’s background and accomplishments which can be found on page 6 of

the Agenda and Reports booklet. Darian was unable to join us to receive the award, however, Janet Payne of the

Atlanta Chapter accepted on his behalf. Darian was awarded $3,000.00. The report of the Scholarship and Awards

Committee is on page 14 of the Agenda and Reports booklet.

Presentation of the Grant Award

The Grant was presented to “The Finest” Performance and “Impact” for $1,000. The reporting requirements were

reviewed. Reports of progress of the award winners are expected twice per year. The first report is due within 6

months of the award and the next report is due at the end of the year. The Grant reporting instructions can be found

on pages 18-19 in the Agenda and Reports booklet. Karen Rawlins of the Montgomery County Chapter accepted

the award. Everlene Cunningham, Chair of the Grants Committee, report can be found on page 15 in the Agenda

and Reports booklet. The Grant review criteria and rating sheet is also included in the Agenda and Reports booklet

on pages 16-17.

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VI. OVERVIEW OF THE STATUS OF THE FOUNDATION

Foundation Policies/Procedures

Ruby Brooks reviewed the conflict of interest and gift acceptance policy documents. She stated that both

documents are posted on the Foundation website under governance.

Fundraising and Development

Constance Hill stated that the Foundation is focused on 5 core areas of fundraising and development. There is

$1,000 in the treasury for a scholarship. She also stated that the Foundation is working on a plan to support one

school for the Jacob Lawrence Series.

Marketing/Branding

LaNesha Debardelaben stated that the elements of branding have been refined with emphasis on push/pulling and

reaching out to our friends in the arts. The organizational vision has been redefined and the focus is on finding out

who is contributing to the arts.

Strategic Planning

This item was removed from the agenda.

VII. BY-LAWS COMMITTEE REPORT

Shirley Hill, Chair of the Constitution and By-Laws Committee, stated that her report is on page 20 of the Agenda

and Reports booklet. The draft of the proposed revised By-Laws is on pages 21-30. Elzora Trimmer moved that

we make an administrative change to Section 2 A. and B. under qualifications, strike including and add which may

include. The motion was seconded and carried.

Shirley Hill requested a motion to accept the By-Laws with the change. Patricia Jeter moved that the proposed

revised By-Laws be approved and adopted with proposed change. Mary Bracey seconded. The motion carried

and the By-Laws are approved and adopted.

VIII. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT

Phyllis Dula presented the slate she stated that the Vice Presidential role has been divided into First and Second

Vice President. She stated that the First Vice President shall serve in the absence of the President, develops a

comprehensive fundraising plan, plans for individual donors and assist chapters with fund raising. The Second

Vice President serves in the absence of the President and First Vice President, serves as the co-chair of the

fundraising and development committees. The officers and duties are defined in Article V of the revised By-Laws,

listed on page 24-25 in the Agenda and Reports booklet.

Phyllis Dula presented the slate of candidates running for office and ballots were distributed. Phyllis ask that

nominations from the floor should written in by the members, should there be nominated candidates from the floor.

She read the slate as follows:

President, Mollie Neal, Atlanta Chapter, after solicitation from the floor for more nominations, hearing none Marty

Pinkston moved to close the nomination for office of President. Hazel Rayford seconded, the motion carried.

First Vice President, Mary Sue Welcome, Baltimore City Chapter, after solicitation from the floor for more

nominations, hearing none Reva Lewie moved that the nomination be closed for First Vice President. Marcia

Thompson seconded, and the motion carried.

Second Vice President, Constance Hill, Prince George’s Chapter and Ruby Brooks, Montgomery County Chapter

were nominated. After solicitation from the floor for more nominations, hearing none Shirley Hill moved that the

nomination for Second Vice President be closed. The motion was seconded and carried.

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Treasurer, Faye Logan, Richmond, Virginia Chapter, after solicitation from the floor for more nominations, hearing

none Mary Jane Short moved that the nomination be closed. Marcia Thompson seconded the motion, the motion

carried.

Recording Secretary, Marty Pinkston, Atlanta Chapter, after solicitation from the floor for more nominations,

hearing none Janet Payne moved that the nomination be closed, Reva Lewie seconded, the motion carried.

Corresponding Secretary, Harriette Meriwether, Pittsburgh Chapter, after solicitation from the floor for more

nominations, hearing none Reva Lewie moved that the nomination for Corresponding Secretary be closed, the

motion was seconded and carried.

Financial Secretary, Virginia Walker, Washington, D. C. Chapter, after solicitation from the floor for more

nominations, hearing none Harriette Meriwether moved that the nomination for Financial Secretary be closed, and

the motion was seconded and carried.

The nominations for Directors are as follows:

o Beverly Brown, Baltimore County

o Evelyn Chandler, Columbia, Maryland

o Nikita Haysbert, Baltimore City, Maryland

o Margie Walker, Pittsburgh, PA

o Patricia Jeter, Atlanta, GA

o Dorothy Jackson Christian, Montgomery County, MD

o Corine Smith, Prince George’s County, MD

After the solicitation of nominations from the floor, hearing none Marty Pinkston moved that nominations for

General Directors be closed, the motion was seconded and carried.

The ballots were distributed for voting and election of Officers and Directors.

The report of the tellers will be delivered Sunday, October 19, 2014. The meeting adjourned at 5:40 pm.

Minutes from Sunday, October 19, 2014

The meeting was called to order by President Mollie Neal.

IX. FINANCIAL REPORTS

Darlene Moss, Treasurer, stated that the financial reports are provided in the Agenda and Reports booklet, dated

October 17, 2014 on pages 31-37. She reported as of September 8, 2014 the Foundation had assets of $14,750.19

of which $50.20 are in savings. There was discussion regarding the Pierians Foundation 3 year comparative data,

the information is on page 34 of the Agenda and Reports booklet. The time period of 2012-2013, $13,129 in

income and $20,331.72 in expenses was reported. During this period the income was based on the Foundation

Gala and the associated expenses of the Gala in Atlanta. Elzora Trimmer recommended that a notation of

explanation should be added to help explain the delta in the 2012 income of $13,129.44 vs. the expenses of

$20,331.72

Darlene Moss stated that the she will submit the financial books to the accountant in November for audit. The 990

is in the process of being completed and is due now, adjustments are being made.

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Virginia Walker, Financial Secretary, stated that she will provide the addendum to the income report at the next

Foundation meeting. She stated that the financial report is provided on page 38 in the Agenda and Reports booklet.

She reported total receipts through October 8, 2014 were $8,825.15. Constance Hill questioned why page 38 has

a PayPal entry as it was reported in the previous administration. A note should have been made to state were the

money came from. Virginia Walker moved for the acceptance of her report. The motion was seconded and

carried.

X. REPORT OF THE TELLERS

Sylvia stated that a total of 57 ballots were cast. Of the 57 votes for Second Vice President the tallies were as

follows:

o 22 votes for Ruby Brooks

o 35 votes for Constance Hill

The following officers were elected:

o President – Mollie Neal

o 1st Vice President – Mary Sue Welcome

o 2nd Vice President – Constance Hill

o Recording Secretary – Marty Pinkston

o Treasurer – Faye Logan

o Financial Secretary – Virginia Walker

o Corresponding Secretary – Harriette Meriwether

General Directors are as follows:

o Beverly Brown Corine Smith

o Evelyn Chandler Margie Walker

o Nikita Haysbert Dorothy Jackson Christian

o Patricia Jeter

XI. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Elzora Trimmer began the installation of officer’s ceremony at 9:10 am.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 9:35.

Respectfully Submitted,

Evelyn Chandler

Recording Secretary



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REPORT OF THE AWARDS AND GRANTS COMMITTEE

The Awards and Grants Committee is responsible for the solicitation, selection and recommendations for the

National Project Award and The Foundation Project Grants to the Board of Directors. The Board approves the

recommendations for these awards. The awards are given to recognize and promote artistic excellence, and to

encourage and support the aspiring young artists in the visual and performing arts.

On October 9, 2015, the Awards and Grants Committee notified all Chapters that applications were being accepted

for the National Project Award. The Award is given to a deserving person who is on the threshold of a professional

career in the arts and exhibits high potential in pursuing further study in music, art, theatre, dance, literature and

related fields. The deadline date for submission of applications was May 30, 2016. A nomination for Dylan Guest,

a Visual Artist and Sculptor, was received from the Baltimore County Chapter. The recommendation for approval

of The National Project Award was made at the Foundation Board Meeting on August 17, 2016. The nomination

was approved and the awardee was notified of his selection by letter dated, September 1, 2016.

On October 31, 2015, the Awards and Grants Committee notified all Chapters that nominations for Project Grants

were being accepted. The Grants are awarded to support quality artistic programs in communities and to enhance

community-based artistic projects, art appreciation programs, and art education programs in schools. The deadline

date for submission of nominations was June 15, 2016. Nominations were received from three Chapters: (1) Piano

Olympics and Concerto Performance Program (Columbia Chapter); (2) Project Water Us! (Flint Chapter); and (3)

The Finest Performance Foundation, Inc. (Montgomery County Chapter). The recommendation for approval of

three Project Grants was made at the Foundation Board Meeting on August 17, 2016. The nominations were

approved and Chapters were notified by letter dated, September 9, 2016.

The National Project Award and the Chapter Grants will be presented at the Foundation’s Awards Dinner and Gala,

on October 21, 2016 during the 18th National Assembly.


Phyllis C. Dula, Co-Chair, Prince George’s Co., MD Juliann Foster, Hilton Head, SC

Shirley T. Hill, Co-Chair, Baltimore Co., MD Mary Nicholson, Detroit, MI

Patricia Roulhac, Baltimore City, MD Sylvia Brewer, Atlanta, GA

June Green, Pittsburgh, PA Beverly Booth Brown, Baltimore, MD

Marty Pinkston, Atlanta, GA Sandra C. Boatman, Prince George’s Co., MD

Annette Baker, Columbia, MD Avanell Thompson, Montgomery Co., MD

Patricia Burrell, Richmond, VA



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REPORT OF THE CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS COMMITTEE

As the Pierians Foundation, Incorporated continues to evolve and progress, it becomes necessary from time to

time to revise the rules, policies, and procedures which govern its operations and activities. It is the responsibility

of the Bylaws Committee to review the current Bylaws periodically to determine their appropriateness and

relevancy. The Committee is charged with proposing revisions of the Bylaws which provide the Foundation

members detailed guidelines for the accomplishment of their responsibilities, proper protocol, suggested methods

and standard operating procedures.

After examining our Bylaws, the Board of Directors and Bylaws Committee realized a need to include additional

information about the following sections of our Bylaws:

The Status of the Foundation

Duties and Responsibilities of Officers and Members of the Board

Election/Term of Office

Standing Committees

Dedication of Assets

Taking this into consideration, the Committee has proposed several amendments to the Bylaws which will address

these areas. These amendments are intended to improve the Foundation’s standard operating procedures and

provide guidance to ensure good management, transparency, and compliance to the requirements of the

Foundation’s tax exempt status.

These amendments have been approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and were distributed to the

members of the Foundation in June and again in September for questions and comments. During this biennial

meeting of the Pierians Foundation, Incorporated, the members of the Foundation will vote on The Proposed

Revised Bylaws which follow this report. The revisions are in bold print.

Respectfully submitted,

The Bylaws Committee:

Mary K. Bracey, Columbia, MD, Chair

Juliann Foster, Hilton Head Island, SC

Shirley T. Hill, Baltimore County, MD

Mollie W. Neal, Atlanta, GA President

Elzora Trimmer, Prince George’s County, MD, Parliamentarian



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DRAFT OF PROPOSED REVISED BYLAWS

[August 31, 2016]

THE PIERIANS FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED

PROPOSED REVISED BYLAWS

ARTICLE I

NAME AND STATUS

SECTION 1. The name of this non-profit corporation shall be the Pierians Foundation, Incorporated. The foundation serves the public through the delivery and promotion of art education and artistic programs and by raising funds to support community based artistic projects, art appreciation

programs, education programs in schools and providing support to emerging artists in the performing, visual and literary arts.

SECTION 2. THE FOUNDATION IS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS A

501(C) (3) TAX EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND UNDER THE LAWS OF

THE STATE OF MARYLAND.

SECTION 3. THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE NONPROFIT AND NONPARTISAN. THE FOUNDATION

SHALL NOT, EXCEPT IN ANY INSUBSTANTIAL DEGREE, ENGAGE IN ANY

ACTIVITIES OR EXERCISE ANY POWERS THAT ARE NOT IN THE FURTHERANCE

OF THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1.

SECTION 4. NO SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION SHALL

CONSIST OF THE PUBLICATION OR DISSEMINATION OF MATERIALS WITH THE

PURPOSE OR ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION, AND THE

FOUNDATION SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE OR INTERVENE IN ANY POLITICAL

CAMPAIGN ON BEHALF OF ANY CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE OR FOR OR

AGAINST ANY CAUSE OF MEASURE BEING SUBMITTED TO THE PEOPLE FOR

VOTE.

ARTICLE II OFFICES

THE PRINCIPLE EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE FOR THE TRANSACTION OF THE

BUSINESS OF THE PIERIANS FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED MAY BE ESTABLISHED AT ANY

PLACE OR PLACES WITHIN THE STATE OF MARYLAND BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF

DIRECTORS.

ARTICLE III

PURPOSE

Section 1. To provide philanthropic resources for the promotion and delivery of artistic and art education programs;

Section 2. To assist The Pierians, Incorporated with strengthening and expanding its cultural, artistic and

educational initiatives;

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Section 3. To create opportunities for the expression of the arts by promoting career aspirations of emerging artists;

Section 4. To provide support for art education programs that stimulate the mind and creativity of our youth;

Section 5. To partner with art institutions, public agencies, and the business community to promote audience appreciation and participation in the arts.

ARTICLE IV

MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Each member of The Pierians, Incorporated who has satisfied the financial obligation of The Pierians, Incorporated and The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated shall be a member of the Foundation.

Section 2. The Board shall recommend the financial obligation of the members based on the circumstances and needs of the Foundation. The recommendation shall be voted upon by the membership.

Section 3. Members shall satisfy their annual financial obligation to the Foundation on or before June 30th.

Section 4. Members who have met their financial obligations shall be eligible to be elected as an officer or director.

ARTICLE V BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. Composition

a. The Board shall be composed of individuals who are committed to the mission of the organization and possess skills needed to accomplish the mission.

b. The number of Directors on The Board of Directors (“the Board”) shall not be less than nine (9) or more

than twenty-one (21), as may be designated f r o m time to time by resolution of a majority of the entire

Board.

c. Seven (7) Directors shall be elected OFFICERS: President, First Vice President, Second Vice President,

Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Financial Secretary and Treasurer.

d. One (1) Director shall be the current National President of the Pierians, Incorporated. One (1) Director

shall be the immediate past President of the Foundation.

e. There shall be eight (8) general directors. Only one general director shall be elected from each chapter.

Section 2. Qualifications

a. All officers and directors of the Foundation shall have been active members of The Pierians, Incorporated for two (2) consecutive years and must have attended at least one (1) National Assembly of The Pierians, Incorporated, including the Assembly at which the election takes place.

b. All officers and directors of the Foundation shall have been financial members of the Foundation for two

(2) consecutive years, including the year in which the election takes place.

c. THE RULES PROVIDED IN THE QUALIFICATIONS BYLAWS MAY BE SUSPENDED BY A

TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING, WHEN THE

FOUNDATION NEEDS MEMBERS WITH SPECIFIC SKILLS.

d. A CANDIDATE MAY NOT SERVE AS PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT OR TREASURER, IF

SHE HOLDS THE SAME POSITION IN HER CHAPTER.

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Section 3. Powers

a. The business of the Foundation shall be conducted and managed by its Board of Directors who may

exercise any and all powers necessary to carry out the mission of the Foundation as provided by its

bylaws.

The officers and Directors have the power to recruit and hire, contract for services, and to take all

actions necessary to carry out the day to day activities of the Foundation.

b. The Officers and Directors of the Foundation have decision-making powers, regarding matters of

policy, direction, strategies, and governance of the organization and power to:

(1) Formulate key corporate policies and strategic goals, focusing on challenges and opportunities,

and authorize major transactions;

(2) Oversee fundamental matters relating to the financial health of e the Foundation; (3) Evaluate

and help manage risk.

Section 4. Duties and Responsibilities of the Board

a. Management/Oversight

The Board shall fulfill its role of managerial oversight and decision making directly or by delegating

certain responsibilities to its committees.

b. Participation in Board and Committee Meetings

The Board shall meet as frequently as needed to fully and adequately conduct the business of the

Foundation, and at a minimum of four times a year. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum

for meetings. Only elected Board members shall vote at Board meetings.

c. Fundraising and Development

All Foundation Directors shall be expected to make a reasonable effort to support Foundation

fundraising projects and events through financial assistance and direct participation.

d. The Board shall comply with the policies, practices and ethical standards adopted by the Foundation,

and all federal and state laws governing the operations of nonprofit organizations;

e. THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION IS A VOTING MEMBER

OF THE BOARD AND ASSISTS THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD IN IMPLEMENTING

THEIR POLICIES AND ACTIVITIES. SHE SERVES ON THE

NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE;

f. THE CURRENT PRESIDENT OF THE PIRIANS INCORPORATED IS A NONVOTING

MEMBER OF THE BOARD. SHE KEEPS THE FOUNDATION BOARD INFORMED OF

THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE PIERIANS INCORPORATED AND SERVES

AS THE LIAISON BETWEEN THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS.

Section 5. Election/ Term of Office

a. OFFICERS AND GENERAL DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE ELECTED

BIENNIALLY AT THE MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF THE FOUNDATION DURING

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, EXCEPT FOR CLASS I

GENERAL DIRECTORS.

b. THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENTS AND TREASURER SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR

RE-ELECTION FOR FOUR (4) CONSECUTIVE TERMS.

c. ELECTIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF GENERAL DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD

SHALL BE STAGGERED. THERE SHALL BE TWO (2) CLASSES OF GENERAL

DIRECTORS: CLASS I AND CLASS II.

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(1) THREE GENERAL DIRECTORS, CLASSIFIED AS CLASS I DIRECTORS, SHALL

BE ELECTED TO SERVE A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM;

(2) FIVE GENERAL DIRECTORS, CLASSIFIED AS CLASS II GENERAL

DIRECTORS, SHALL BE ELECTED TO SERVE A TWO (2) YEAR TERM.

CLASS II GENERAL DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR RE-ELECTION

FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS;

(3) EACH CLASS OF GENERAL DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED AT THE FIRST

ELECTION AFTER THIS PROVISION BECOMES EFFECTIVE, AND

ELECTIONS SHALL BE STAGGERED THEREAFTER.

d. THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT OF THE

FOUNDATION IS CONCURRENT WITH THE TERM(S) OF THE SUCCEEDING

PRESIDENT.

SECTION 6. VACANCIES

A VACANCY CAUSED BY DEATH, RESIGNATION, REMOVAL, DISQUALIFICATION, OR

ANY OTHER CAUSE SHALL BE FILLED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Upon a vacancy on the Board

of Directors, a term of less than three months shall be filled by appointment by the President. An unexpired

term of more than three months shall be filled by special election, unless the Board of Directors by two-

thirds vote agrees to fill the vacancy by appointment by the President.

Section 7. Removal of General Directors, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

Any Director may be removed from office at a special meeting of Directors called for this purpose for

failure to discharge the duties of office as provided in Article V of the Foundation’s Bylaws and/or as set

forth in the Foundation’s Handbook. Upon two-thirds vote of the elected Board of Directors, any Director

OR OFFICER may be removed from office for: (1) violation of the Foundation’s Code of Ethics, its

policies or failure to comply with state or federal laws governing the Foundation’s operations; and (2)

negligence in the performance of duties; or (3) any act that creates economic harm to the Foundation or

causes damage to the reputation of the Foundation.

Section 8. Indemnification

The Foundation shall, to the extent legally permissible, indemnify each person who may serve or who has

served at any time as an officer or director of The Foundation against all expenses and liabilities,

including, without limitation, counsel fees, judgments, fines, excise taxes, penalties and settlement

payments, reasonably incurred by or imposed upon such person in connection with any threatened,

pending or completed action, suit or proceeding in which she may become involved by reason of her

service in such capacity; provided that no indemnification shall be provided for any such person with

respect to any matter as to which she shall have been finally adjudicated in any proceeding not to have

acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that such action was in the best interests of the Foundation;

and further provided that any compromise or settlement payment shall be approved by a majority vote

of a quorum of the members of the Board of Directors, who are not at that time parties to the proceeding.

ARTICLE VI

OFFICERS AND DUTIES

Section 1. The President shall:

a. Preside over all meetings of the Foundation and its Board;

b. Call special meetings, if necessary;

c. Appoint all committee chairs;

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d. Serve as an ex officio member of all committees;

e. Work in partnership with the President of The Pierians, Incorporated to achieve goals;

f. Represent the Foundation at public events;

g. Make no commitments outside The Foundation’s operating procedures without the approval of The

Board;

h. Authorize all disbursements by co-signing checks for all expenditures;

i. Be responsible for a report of the program and finances at each executive

committee meeting and National Assembly of The Pierians Incorporated;

j. BE THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE FOUNDATION

k. Perform such other duties assigned to her by the Board

Section 2. The First Vice President shall:

a. Serve in the absence of the President;

b. Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan;

c. Serve as chair of Development Committee;

d. Establish and maintain a relationship with current, former, and perspective donors;

e. Assist chapters with their fundraising activities when requested;

f. Give progress reports to the Board and membership;

g. Perform such other duties assigned to her by the President and/or the Board.

Section 3. The Second Vice President shall:

a. Serve in the absence of the President and First Vice President;

b. Serve as Co-chair of Development Committee;

c. Assist the First Vice President in developing a comprehensive fundraising plan;

d. Identify beneficial grants and write proposals for them;

e. Identify and solicit corporate funding;

f. Serve as a member of the Finance (AND INVESTMENT ) Committee;

g. CREATE A PLAN FOR SOLICITING INDIVIDUAL DONORS;

h. Perform such other duties assigned to her by the President and/or the Board.

Section 4. The Recording Secretary shall;

a. Keep the minutes of all meetings of The Foundation and Board of director;

b. Keep record of attendance at the foundation meetings;

c. Circulate minutes of Board meetings and all other Foundation meetings at least ten (10) days in

advance of the next scheduled meeting;

d. Store all Foundation documents and records in the Archives;

e. Perform such other duties assigned to her by the president and/or The Board.

Section 5. The Corresponding Secretary shall:

a. Conduct the general correspondence of the Foundation and maintain a file of each correspondence;

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b. Transmit to the Board of Directors and to the general membership A schedule of

ANNUAL Board meetings, as determined by the Board;

c. Notify Board members of all regularly scheduled and special meetings at

d. Assist the Chair of the Information and Technology Committee in:

(1) Maintaining a current listing of advertising sources;

(2) Preparing releases to community news media;

(3) Preparing the semi-annual newsletter for release.

Section 6. The Financial Secretary shall:

a. Receive all funds and record receipts in a manner required by the Financial Controls and Operating

procedures;

b. Submit funds to treasurer within ten (10) days of receipt and transmit promptly an electronic record

of receipts to treasurer;

c. Prepare and send out acknowledgements of receipt of funds to donors, sponsors, and PRIVATE

foundations AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES;

d. Make reports to the Board and membership, including quarterly and annual donor reports on

contributions and other revenues;

e. Serve as a member of the FINANCE AND INVESTMENT Committee.

Section 7. The Treasurer shall:

a. Receive and keep an accurate record of all financial transaction;

b. Deposit funds into the bank approved by the Board of the Directors in timely manner;

c. Co-sign all checks;

d. Pay all authorized expenses of The Foundation;

e. Submit annual budget and mid-year budget, adjusted as necessary to reflect changing conditions,

to the Board of Directors for approval;

f. Provide detailed financial reports to the Board of Directors and to the membership, at least

quarterly or as requested;

g. Submit IRS Form 990 and the Maryland Personal Property Tax Return to the Board of Directors

for review, at least twenty (20) days prior to the filing date;

h. Timely file IRS Form 990 and the Maryland Property Tax Return, and comply with all other

federal and state requirements;

i. Prepare the Foundation’s financial records for the annual internal audit and for the external audit

when scheduled;

j. Submit all Foundation documents to the Recording Secretary for filing in the Archives;

k. SERVE AS CHAIR OF THE FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE.

Section 8. Transfer of Records

Each officer shall deliver to her successor all records, files, supplies, and other official records of The

Foundation, within 30 days after leaving office.

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ARTICLE VII

ADVISORY BOARD

Section 1.There shall be an Advisory Board which shall be selected by the Board of Directors.

a. The Advisory Board shall consist of at least ten (10) and no more than fifteen

(15) members to serve in an advisory or honorific capacity;

b. It shall be a resource for the Board of Directors as it plans and creates strategies;

c. It shall not have legal or governing authority;

d. Five of the members shall serve a three (3) years term; the others shall serve two (2) years term.

SECTION 2. THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE ADVISORY BOARD AND THE BOARD OF

DIRECTORS SHALL SELECT ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS.

Section 3. Members of the Advisory Board shall be community and business leaders with expertise in the areas

related to the Foundation’s business, including but not limited to:

a. Corporate administration and management;

b. Compliance issues related to federal and state laws governing nonprofits;

c. Public relations and business practices;

d. Fundraising and development and financial management and accounting;

e. Strategic planning and grants management;

f. Technology

g. Performing, visual and literary artists.

Section 4. Advisory Board members shall meet with the Board of Directors quarterly or as needed.

Meetings may be in person or by teleconference or videoconference. A majority of the members

of the Advisory Board shall constitute a quorum for meetings.

Section 5. The Advisory Board shall not be required to make financial commitment to the Foundation, but shall

make every effort to financially support the Foundation annually.

ARTICLE VIII

STANDING COMMITTEES

Section 1. Finance and INVESTMENT Committee

a. THE FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE SHALL ASSIST THE BOARD

OF DIRECTORS IN FULFILLING ITS OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES

RELATING TO FISCAL MANAGEMENT BY:

(1). OVERSEEING THE MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIZATION-WIDE

FINANCIAL ASSETS;

(2). REVIEWING INVESTMENT POLICIES AND STRATEGIES;

(3). REVIEWING FINANCIAL RESULTS;

(4). ENSURING THE MAINTENANCE OF AN APPROPRIATE CAPITAL

STRUCTURE; AND

(5). REVIEWING AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN ANNUAL

OPERATING BUDGET.

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b. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

THE COMMITTEE IS CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF MANAGING

THE FINANCES OF THE FOUNDATION. ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ARE TO:

(1). ASSIST THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD IN DEVELOPING AN ANNUAL

BUDGET FOR THE FOUNDATION’S OPERATIONS AND CHARITIES FOR

BOARD APPROVAL, AND ENSURE THAT OPERATIONS ARE

CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO IT;

(2). ADVISE THE BOARD CONCERNING THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF

MONEY THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE ANNUALLY TO MEET THE

FOUNDATION’S CHARITABLE PURPOSES;

(3). MONITOR FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, INTERNAL CONTROLS AND

ANNUAL AUDIT;

(4). OVERSEE STATE AND FEDERAL TAX REGULATORY FILING;

(5). COMMUNICATE THE FOUNDATION’S FINANCIAL NEEDS TO THE

BOARD AND INVESTMENT ADVISORS ON A TIMELY BASIS;

(6). MONITOR THE INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE

FOUNDATION’S INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO’S LONG-TERM FINANCIAL

OBJECTIVES;

(7). ESTABLISH REASONABLE AND CONSISTENT INVESTMENT

OBJECTIVES, POLICY GUIDELINES AND ALLOCATIONS WHICH WILL

DIRECT THE INVESTMENT OF THE ASSETS, TO BE REVIEWED BY THE

BOARD ANNUALLY; AND

(8). DETERMINE THE FOUNDATION’S RISK TOLERANCE AND INVESTMENT

HORIZON AND COMMUNICATE THEM TO THE BOARD AND OTHER

APPROPRIATE PARTIES; AND.

(9). THE TREASURER SHALL SERVE AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE

COMMITTEE;

(10). THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY AND THE IMMEDIATE PAST FINANCIAL

OFFICERS SHALL BE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE.

Section 2. Internal Audit Committee

This committee shall consist of at least three (3) Board members who are not on the Finance AND

INVESTMENT Committee and shall examine/review annually The Foundation’s financial books and

records, and report to the Board and to the National assembly its findings. This committee shall also

recommend to the Board to be voted on, the names of three (3) professional auditors to audit the books

when the financial officers leave office or at such time as designated by the Board.

Section 3. Nominating AND GOVERNANCE Committee

a. THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE TO:

1. DEVELOP AND PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING BOARD SIZE, LEADERSHIP

AND COMPOSITION, RECOMMENDATIONS OF CANDIDATES FOR

NOMINATION TO THE BOARD, AND BOARD GUIDELINES;

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2. DETERMINE QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS NEEDED BY

DIRECTORS;

3. IDENTIFY AND SCREEN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO SERVE

AS DIRECTORS;

4. RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION AND

ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD, AND ITS

COMMITTEES, OR TO FILL BOARD VACANCIES;

5. ASSIST IN ORIENTATION PROGRAMS FOR NEWLY APPOINTED;

6. COORDINATE AND OVERSEE SELF-EVALUATIONS OF THE BOARD, ITS

COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS; AND

7. REVIEW ON A REGULAR BASIS THE OVERALL GOVERNANCE OF THE

FOUNDATION AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS FOR APPROVAL BY

THE BOARD WHERE APPROPRIATE.

b. COMPOSITION

THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THREE OR MORE BOARD MEMBERS

AND TWO OR MORE GENERAL MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF

DIRECTORS. MEMBERS MAY INCLUDE PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS OF

THE PIERIANS INC. AND PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE FOUNDATION.

c. DURATION

THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE CONVENED BY THE BOARD OF DIRCTORS

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE BIENNIAL MEETING OF THE

FOUNDATION AND SHALL REMAIN ACTIVE THROUGHOUT THE TERM

OF APPOINTMENT. A DIRECTOR SELECTED AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER

SHALL CONTINUE TO BE A MEMBER FOR AS LONG AS SHE REMAINS A

DIRECTOR OR UNTIL HER RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL FROM THE

COMMITTEE.

Section 4. Scholarship/Award Committee

It shall be the duty of the Scholarship/Award Committee to promote the Scholarship/Award Program

within established timeframes. The Committee shall establish the criteria for scholarships/awards;

distribute the information to the chapters, and present information with recommendations to the Board

about perspective candidates. The Committee is also responsible for receiving and screening all

applications and participates in the rating, interviewing, and selection of applicants. In addition, the

Committee shall be responsible for notifying the recipients and securing the scholarship/award. The

chair of the committee shall introduce the awardees at the Foundation’s biennial meeting at which

time; the scholarship/award shall be presented. The committee shall update the Board annually on the

current National Project Award recipient’s career activities AND ON THE STATUS OF ANY

PROJECTS THAT HAVE RECEIVED FUNDS FROM THE FOUNDATION.

Section 5. Information and Technology Committee

The committee shall be responsible for representing the Foundation in the community and enhancing the Foundation’s image, including communications with the press through radio, TV. Newspaper, press release, and the Foundation’s website. It shall be responsible for overseeing the management, UNDER

THE DIRECTION OF THE PRESIDENT OR HER DESIGNEE, updating and development of the Foundation’s website. The committee shall develop guidelines and policies for releasing information about the Foundation to the media and the public for approval of the Board; propose policies for

communicating and receiving information and responding to public requests for information for

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approval of the Board; develop and print published documents/information of the Foundation, and shall be responsible for contacts with the media. The public relations guidelines, procedures, and policies

developed by the committee shall be submitted to the Board for approval prior to being implemented.

Section 6. Development Committee

THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING APPROVED PLANS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE FOUNDATION. IT SHALL BE

RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF ALL FUNDS

DURING THE FUNRAISING ACTIVITY.

IN ADDITION, THE COMMITTEE SHALL TURN ALL FUNDS OVER TO THE

TREASURER AND SUBMIT A REPORT AT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS.

Section 7. Appointed Committees

Ad hoc and special committees shall be appointed by the President, with the approval of the Board, as

needed to implement the work of The Foundation. The tenure of these committees ends when the project is completed.

ARTICLE IX

MEETINGS

Section 1. BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS shall be held at such dates, times, and places determined by The Board of Directors of The Foundation and the President. Conference call meetings may be used to transact Foundation business. A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS shall constitute a quorum.

ONLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS SHALLVOTE AT BOARD MEETINGS.

Section 2. Biennial Meeting

There shall be a biennial meeting of the Foundation at the same location as that of the National Assembly of The Pierians, Incorporated, on a day and time agreed upon by the President of the Pierians, Incorporated and the President of the Foundation.

Section 3. Special Meetings

Special meetings of The Foundation may be called by the Board of Directors with a two weeks

notification. The notice will set forth the time, place, and a brief statement of the purpose of such

meeting.

A special meeting of the members may be duly called by the Board of Directors upon the written

request, setting forth the purpose thereof, signed by not less than nine members of The Foundation.

This written request will include the purpose for the meeting and will be filed with the Recording

Secretary at the principal office of The Foundation.

Section 4. Quorum

At a meeting of the members of The Foundation, A QUORUM SHALL CONSIST OF THE

NUMBER OF MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE TIME.

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ARTICLE X

DEDICATION OF ASSETS

SECTION 1. PROPERTY USE

THE PROPERTY OF THE FOUNDATION IS IRREVOCABLY DEDICATED TO

CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, OR ANY OTHER PURPOSES

PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 501(c) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

SECTION 2. ASSETS

NO PART OF THE NET INCOME OR ASSETS OF THE FOUNDATION SHALL INURE TO

THE BENEFIT OF ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER THEREOF OR TO THE BENEFIT OF

ANY PRIVATE PERSON; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THIS PROVISION SHALL NOT

PREVENT PAYMENT TO ANY SUCH PERSON OF REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOR

SERVICES PERFORMED FOR THE FOUNDATION IN EFFECTING ANY OF ITS PUBLIC

PURPOSES, AS LONG AS SUCH COMPENSATION IS OTHERWISE PERMITTED BY

THESE BYLAWS AND IS FIXED BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF

DIRECTORS.

ARTICLE XI GOVERNANCE POLICIES

The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated shall be governed by policies which help prevent abuse and provide guidance to

enable a well-governed organization.

Section 1. Conflict of Interest Policy

A conflict of Interest Policy shall be used to help all those associated with the Foundation to identify,

disclose, and deal with situations where there is a financial or other conflict.

Section 2. Whistleblower Protection Policy

This policy encourages employees and others to report financial and other improprieties by establishing

procedures to keep whistleblowers identities confidential and to protect them from retaliation.

Section 3. Record Retention and Destruction Policy

This policy provides guidance on how long records must be kept by the Foundation before they are

destroyed.

Section 4. Donor Privacy Rights and Confidentiality Policy

The position of the Foundation on donor confidentiality and donor anonymity is stated in this policy

and it shall guide the actions of the Board of Directors and those who may

serve the Foundation regarding: (1) the rights of donors and potential donors, and (2) maintaining the

confidentiality of documents relating to the Foundation’s business and discussions pertaining to the

Foundation’s business operations.

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ARTICLE XII

CONTRACTS

The Board of directors may authorize any officer (s), agent (s) of The Foundation, in addition to the officers so

authorized by these bylaws, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument on behalf of The Foundation,

and such authority be confined to specific instances.

ARTICLE XIII

GIFTS

The Board of Directors may accept on behalf of The Foundation any contribution, gift, bequest or devise on behalf of

The Foundation; however, receipt of personal gifts is prohibited.

ARTICLE XIV

BOOKS AND RECORDS

The Foundation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall also keep minutes of the

proceedings of its members, Board of Directors and committees having any of the authority of the Board of Directors,

and shall keep at its registered or principal office a record giving the names and addresses of the members entitled to

vote. All books and records of the corporation maybe inspected by any member, or her agent or attorney, for any

proper purpose at any reasonable time. Approved books and records of the Foundation shall be kept in the archives.

ARTICLE XV

BONDS

The board of directors may require any officer of The Foundation to be bonded in such amounts as shall be satisfactory

to the board.

ARTICLE XVI

EMBLEMS SEAL

The foundation shall have a seal and inscribed below shall be the name of the foundation and the year of its creation.

ARTICLE XVII

FINANCES Section1. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated shall be from July 1st to June 30th.

Section 2. Financial Procedures

The Foundation shall be guided by the required Financial Controls and Operating Procedures adopted by the Board.

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ARTICLE XVIII

DISSOLUTION

In the event of the dissolution of the Foundation, the Board of directors shall, after paying or making provision for the

payment of all the liabilities of the corporation, dispose of all of its assets exclusively for the purposes of the

corporation in such manner, or to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for charity,

educational, or specific purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under section

501(c)3 of the Internal revenue Law of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future U. S. Internal Revenue

Law), as the Board of directors shall determine. No part of the assets of the corporation shall be distributed to its

members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered or

as otherwise permitted under the corporation’s Articles of Incorporation.

ARTICLE XIX

PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER NEWLY REVISED, the most recent addition, shall govern the meetings of The

Foundation in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Constitution and

By Laws of The Pierians Foundation, Inc. or its Governing Policies.

ARTICLE XX

AMENDMENTS

The bylaws shall be amended by two-thirds (2/3) vote of The Foundation’s Board and a two- thirds (2/3) vote of the

membership of The Foundation present at its biennial meeting. The proposed amendments shall have been circulated to

the entire membership thirty (30) days prior to the National Assembly. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS SHALL

BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION.



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REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY

REPORTING PERIOD

JULY 1, 2016 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

INCOME RECEIVED

BALTIMORE, MD CHAPTER TOTAL

DATE RECEIVED MEMBER AMOUNT RECEIVED TOTAL

June 29, 2016 $ 805.00*

Carole Ball $ 35.00

Carol Spencer Carter 35.00

Clara Carter 35.00

Lynn Jackson Dorman 35.00

Jewell Mosley Gray 35.00

Comalita Haysbert 35.00

Nikita Haysbert 35.00

Ellen D. Howard 35.00

Pamela Holt 35.00

Hon. Yvonne Holt-Stone 35.00

Linda Folsom Jackson 35.00

Vanessa L. Jackson 35.00

Verna Jackson 35.00

Patricia Kendall-Whitmore 35.00

Elise Jude Mason 35.00

Darlene W. Moss 35.00

Camay C. Murphy 35.00

Lydia Mussenden 35.00

Wanda Ramsey, MD 35.00

Patricia Rouhlac 35.00

Lisa A. Shipley 35.00

LaVerne Nicholson Sykes 35.00

The Hon. Mary Sue Welcome 35.00

Number of Members in Chapter 24

Number of Members Paid 23

Number of Members Unpaid 1

*Chapter submitted one check for 23 members

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BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD CHAPTER TOTAL

DATE RECEIVED MEMBER AMOUNT PAID TOTAL

$735.00

May 12, 2016 Tameka Bell-Robinson $ 35.00

May 17, 2016 Beverly Booth Brown 35.00

May 17, 2016 Alice Sue Cooper-Lee 35.00

May 17, 2016 A. Lois DeLaine 35.00

May 17, 2016 Kimberleigh N. DeLaine 35.00

Sept 20, 2016 Peggy Drayton 35.00

May 16, 2016 Odessa Dunston 35.00

June 3, 2016 Jacqueline L. Frierson 35.00

May 31, 2016 Fanny Goodwin 35.00

May 17, 2016 Joan Y. Hall 35.00

June 21, 2016 Yvonne Harrison 35.00

May 17, 2016 Shirley T. Hill 35.00

May 17, 2016 Doris P. Holmes 35.00

June 18, 2016 Lydia James 35.00

May 17, 2016 Shirley S. Kane 35.00

May 17, 2016 Reva G. Lewie 35.00

May 17, 2016 Mellasenah Y. Morris 35.00

May 18, 2016 Tenyo Pearl 35.00

May 17, 2016 Michele A. Pierson 35.00

May 17, 2016 Candice M. Thompson 35.00

May 17, 2016 Rose Wiggins 35.00




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COLUMBIA, MD CHAPTER TOTAL


$ 630.00

June 22, 2016 Jacqueline L. Antoine $ 35.00

May 24, 2016 Rosalynne Atterbeary 35.00

May 24, 2016 Dorothea Baity 35.00

May 24, 2016 Annette J. Baker 35.00

May 24, 2016 Mary H. Bracey 35.00

May 24, 2016 Evelyn Chandler 35.00

May 24, 2016 Louise Harris Cole 35.00

May 24, 2016 Alice Claxton Cox 35.00

May 24, 2016 Everlene Cunningham 35.00

June 22, 2016 Kathleen A. Fultz 35.00

May 26, 2016 Odessa Dobson Hanes 35.00

May 24, 2016 Barbara H. Jarvis 35.00

June 6, 2016 Linda D. Morrow 35.00

May 24, 2016 Barbara Murdock 35.00

May 24, 2016 Linda W. Outlaw 35.00

May 25, 2016 Hazel Kinnard Rayford 35.00

May 24, 2016 Rayna Woodford 35.00

May 24, 2016 Albertha W. Workman 35.00




NOTE: One alumna contribution of $100.00 reported on the Donor Recognition Listing

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DETROIT, MI CHAPTER TOTAL


$ 630.00

June 21, 2016 Paulette E. Boggs $ 35.00

June 20, 2016 Celeste M. Browning 35.00

June 21, 2016 Patrina Chatman 35.00

June 1, 2016 LaNesha DeBardelaben 35.00

June 4, 2016 Sylvia W. Turner Hollifield, Ph.D. 35.00

June 21, 2016 Charlotte Jackson 35.00

June 1, 2016 Mary L. Little 35.00

June 27, 2016 M. Faye Mance 35.00

May 22, 2016 Mary F. Nicholson 35.00

June 27, 2016 Teri Page 35.00

June 21, 2016 Alisa Shannon 35.00

June 27, 2016 Nina R. Scott 35.00

June 21, 2016 Cecelia Sharpe 35.00

April 19, 2016 Barbara K. Smith, PhD. 35.00

April 26, 2016 Paula Whitaker Watkins, PhD. 35.00

June 21, 2016 Linda Ruth Whitaker 35.00

June 27, 2016 Melanie A. White 35.00

June 15, 2016 Lynda C. Wood, Ph.D. 35.00




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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD CHAPTER TOTAL


$ 560.00

June 15, 2016 Fran Armstrong $ 35.00

June 7, 2016 Dorothy Waller Avant 35.00

June 14, 2016 Jean Bowen 35.00

June 29, 2016 Myrtle Brown 35.00

June 15, 2016 Stephanie Hester Bryan 35.00

June 16, 2016 Marlene Fultz Cooper 35.00

June 15, 2016 Delores Hester 35.00

June 15, 2016 Eleanor Leak 35.00

June 14, 2016 Dorothy Jackson-Christian 35.00

June 18, 2016 Marie Marks 35.00

June 22, 2016 Betty McClendon 35.00

June 16, 2016 Karen Rawlins 35.00

June 14, 2016 Everline C. Ricks 35.00

June 13, 2016 Cornelia Robertson-Terry 35.00

June 17, 2016 Alvanell B. Thompson 35.00

June 8, 2016 Lois Wilson 35.00




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PITTSBURGH, PA CHAPTER TOTAL


$ 355.00

June 8, 2016 Constance H. Bailey $ 30.00

June 20, 2016 Judy Clark 50.00

May 26, 2016 Robyn E. Francis 50.00

June 16, 2016 June Green 25.00

June 9, 2016 Elizabeth Ann Haley 35.00

June 10, 2016 Marlene Gary Hogan, Esq. 35.00

June 20, 2016 Harriette Meriwether 25.00

May 25, 2016 Anita B. Walker 35.00

June 13, 2016 Cara Walker 35.00

June 20, 2016 Margie Walker 35.00




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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD CHAPTER TOTAL


$ 805.00

June 23, 2016 Sandra C. Boatman $ 35.00

June 27, 2016 Lorraine Brown 35.00

June 30, 2016 Kathy Cordero 35.00

May 26, 2016 Eva S. Chesley 35.00

June 28, 2016 Paulette Davis 35.00

May 24, 2016 Shirley J. Davis, Esq. 35.00

June 15, 2016 Joyce C. Flowers 35.00

June 21, 2016 Constance Oxendine Hill 35.00

June 28, 2016 Kristi Wilson Hill, PhD. 35.00

June 13, 2016 Marilyn L. Holland 35.00

June 27, 2016 Marie Antoinette Jackson 35.00

June 21, 2016 Bettie L. Johnson 35.00

June 27, 2016 Tiffanie Smith Johnson 35.00

June 28, 2016 Roslyn Murphy 35.00

July 8, 2016 Angeline Jones Perry 35.00

June 13, 2016 Patricia Shannon 35.00

June 28, 2016 Nicole Shifflett 35.00

May 21, 2016 Mary Jane Short 35.00

June 21, 2016 Corine E. Smith 35.00

June 27, 2016 Ginneh Danielle Stowe 35.00

June 27, 2016 Margaret Stowe 35.00

June 26, 2016 Elzora Trimmer 35.00

June 16, 2016 Ann Washington 35.00




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RICHMOND, VA CHAPTER TOTAL


$ 420.00

June 20, 2016 Linda Bennett $ 35.00

June 20, 2016 Patricia Burrell 35.00

June 20, 2016 Sone-Sereé Burrell 35.00

July 6, 2016 Arnetha Carter 35.00

June 28, 2016 Michelle Crump 35.00

June 30, 2016 Betsy Gunn 35.00

June 30, 2016 Tiffany Gunn 35.00

June 3, 2016 Linda Hairston 35.00

July 1, 2016 Tammy Lewis 35.00

June 21, 2016 Faye Logan 35.00

July 17, 2016 Sherrethia Lowe 35.00

June 17, 2016 Marilyn D. Taylor 35.00




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WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER TOTAL


June 30, 2016 $ 350.00*

Dr. Jessie Colson $ 35.00

Shelia Davis, M.D. 35.00

Frances Drye 35.00

Dr. Antoinette Ford 35.00

Dr. Nancy B. Higgins 35.00

Deloris James, Ph.D./J.D. 35.00

Sherese McConnell 35.00

Patricia Tolson 35.00

Virginia W. Walker 35.00

Patricia Watkins 35.00




*Chapter submitted one check for 10 members

TOTAL INCOME RECEIVED $ 5,290.00



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REPORT OF THE TREASURER

The report of the Treasurer of The Pierians Foundation, Incorporated is divided into four sections.

Treasurer’s Report for the period November 2014 – June 30, 2015 [with Attachment A]

Treasurer’s Report for the period July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 [with Attachment B]

Treasurer’s Report for the period July 1, 2016 – September 30, 2016

Account Information Summary for the period July 1, 2016 – September 30, 2016

Operating Budget – Fiscal Year 2017

Program Budget – Fiscal Year 2017


Faye Logan, Treasurer

Richmond, VA



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TREASURER’S REPORT

REPORTING PERIOD NOVEMBER 8, 2014 – JULY 7, 2015

Operating

Temporarily

Restricted Savings Total

Support

Membership Donations 1,785.00 1,785.00

Other Contributions 30.00 30.00

Board Contributions 2,513.00 2,513.00

Matching Gift (Oracle)

In-Kind Donations

Savings

Total Support $1,815.00 $2,513.00 $0.00 $4,328.00

*Expenses

Management & General 726.00

Total Expenses $726.00

Net Assets, Beginning November 8, 2014 $4,651.88 $4,360.76 $50.00 $9,062.64

Net Assets Ending July 7, 2015 $5,740.91 $6,122.55 $50.00 $11,913.46

*See Attachment A

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ATTACHMENT A

EXPENSES

REPORTING PERIOD NOVEMBER 8, 2014 – JUNE 30, 2015

Program Services Supporting Services

Program Expenses Management & General Expenses Total

Audit 450.00 450.00

Insurance 100.00 100.00

Postage 22.08 22.08

Presentation Board 97.91 97.91

USPS (Richmond) 56.00 56.00

Total Expenses $ - $726.00 $726.00

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FISCAL YEAR-JULY 1, 2015-JUNE 30, 2016

Operating

Temporarily


Support

Membership Donations 6,975.00 6,975.00

Other Contributions 364.00 364.00

Board Contributions 2,717.00 2,717.00

Matching Gift (Benevity)* 100.00 100.00

In-Kind Donations** 1,200.00 1,200.00

Savings 5,000.00 5,000.00

Total Support 8,539.00 $2,817.00 $5,000.00 $16,356.00

Expenses***

Management & General 3,919.00

Total Expenses $3,919.00

Net Assets, Beginning July 1, 2015 $5,740.91 $6,122.55 $50.00 $11,913.46

Net Assets Ending June 30, 2016 $6,931.63 $9,712.71 $5,050.00 $21,694.34

*Matching Gift (Benevity) for Board Member, Evelyn Chandler

**In Kind Contributions from Nikita Haysbert & Harriette Merriwether

***See Attachment B

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ATTACHMENT B

EXPENSES

FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2015 - JUNE 30, 2016

(Continued)

Program Services

Supporting

Services

Program Expenses Management & General Expenses Total

Amenities 70.00 70.00

Bank Fees 194.00 194.00

Tax Filing 450.00 450.00

Postage 127.00 127.00

Printing* 628.00 628.00

Technology** 450.00 450.00

Rent 720.00 720.00

Meeting/Conferences*** 724.00 724.00

Insurance 100.00 100.00

Travel 456.00 456.00

Total Expenses $ - $3,919.00 $ 3,919.00

*Christmas Cards & Artwork

**Logo Design & Technology Services

***Meeting space in Philadelphia, copies for all meetings ,non-reimbursement for refreshments



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REPORTING PERIOD JULY 1, 2016-SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(Continued)

Operating

Temporarily


Support

Membership Donations 5410.00

Other Contributions/Transfers $500.00

Board Contributions

Savings 2,000.00 2,000.00

Pledge 1,000.00

Total Support* $5,410.00 $500.00 $3,000.00 $8,910.00

Expenses**

Management & General 195.50

Total Expenses $195.00

Net Assets, Beginning July 1, 2016 $6,931.63 $9,712.71 $5,050.58 $21,694.92

Net Assets, September 30, 2016 $11,646.13 $10,212.71 $7,151.01 $29,009.85

* Includes $100.00 monthly payment made pursuant to a $1,000.00 pledge agreement.

On August 16, 2016 the Board voted to transfer $500.00 from Operating Account to Temporarily Restricted

Account to Support Chapter Projects

**Rent payments ($180.00) for August-October; Bank Fee (15.50) over limit by 31 checks cashed @ .50 per item



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ACCOUNT SUMMARY INFORMATION

REPORTING PERIOD JULY 1, 2016-SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Operating Account Opening Balance $6,931.63

Amount of Deposits/Credits 5,410.00

Amount of withdrawals/debits/transfers -695.50

Operating Account Ending Balance $11,646.63

Restricted Account Opening Balance $9,712.71

Amount of Deposits/Credits 500.00

Amount of Withdrawals/Credits 0.00

Operating Account Ending Balance $10,212.71

Savings Account Opening Balance $5,050.58

Amount of Deposits/Credits 2,100.15

Amount of Withdrawals/Credits 0.00

Savings Account Ending Balance $7,151.01

Total Foundation Assets Ending September 30, 2016 $29,909.42


Faye K. Logan

Treasurer

Mollie Neal, President

Mary Sue Welcome, 1st Vice President, Baltimore, MD

Constance Hill, 2nd Vice President, Prince George's County, MD

Harriette Meriwether, Corresponding Secretary, Pittsburgh, PA

Virginia Walker, Financial Secretary, Washington, DC



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FISCAL YEAR 2017 OPERATING BUDGET

REVISED SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

Projected Revenue Budget

Member Donations

(210 members @ $35.00 each) $ 7,350.00

Beginning Balance $ 4,438.82

Total Projected Revenue $11,788.82

General & Administrative Expenses

Printing & Postage 150.00

Newsletter/Correspondence (Photo copies/supplies) 100.00

President Airfare) 800.00

1st Vice President 200.00

2nd Vice President 200.00

Recording Secretary 100.00

Corresponding Secretary 200.00

Financial Secretary 200.00

Treasurer 200.00

Audit/Tax Returns 1,400.00

Archives/History 75.00

Miscellaneous 250.00

Virtual Office Rent (12 months @ $60) 720.00

Subtotal Expenses $ 4,595.00

Fund Raising Expense

Charitable Solicitation State Registration Fees 300.00

Subtotal Expenses $ 300.00

National Assembly Expenses

National Project Awardee (2014) Performance 700.00

Honorarium Pianist 250.00

Printing (Program Agenda) 500.00

Miscellaneous 300.00

Subtotal Expenses $ 1,750.00

Program Expenses

Chapter Initiative Grants 100.00

Subtotal $ 100.00

Total Budgeted Expenses $ 6,745.00

Budgeted Revenue Minus Expenses $ 5,043.82



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FISCAL YEAR 2017 PROGRAM BUDGET

REVISED SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

PROJECTED REVENUE

Restricted Funds Account Balance $ 7,753.64

Board Contributions/Donors $ 2,400.00

TOTAL PROJECTED REVENUE $10,153.64

PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS

National Project Awardee 3,000.00

Travel, Hotel, Meals for Awardee 600.00

Chapter Initiatives1 500.00

TOTAL PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS/EXPENSES 6,100.00

PROJECTED REVENUE MINUS EXPENSES $ 4,053.64

1 Program allocations were approved by board on 8-17-2016 as follows: The Finest Performance/Impact: $1,000.00 Columbia Piano Playing Competition: $500.00 Flint Water Project: $1,000.00



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DONOR RECOGNITION

The Pierians Foundation acknowledges with grateful appreciation the generous support of its donors for the

period July 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016: Friend $1,000 – $4,499

(Includes Endowed Fund Contributors)

Mary H. Bracey

Alice Cooper Lee

Jewel Mosley Gray

Nikita Haysbert

Rhonda Henley (Advisory Board)

Shirley T. Hill

Lydia Mussenden

Hon. Mollie W. Neal

Mildred Smith

Sponsor $250 - $999

Beverly Booth Brown

Evelyn Chandler

Phyllis Dula

Constance O. Hill

Dorothy Jackson Christian

Patricia Jeter

Faye Logan

Harriette Meriwether

Corine Smith

Hon. Mary Welcome

Margie Walker

Virginia Walker

Contributor $100 - $249

Sylvia Cooke Martin

Albertha Workman

Donor $99.00 and below

Jacqueline L. Antoine

Frances Armstrong

Julie Arter

Rosalynne Atterbeary

Dorothy Waller Avant

Constance Bailey

Dorothea Baity

Annette Baker

Carol Ball

Linda Bennett

Jan Billingslea

Sandra Boatman

Paulette Boggs

Jean Bowen

Ruby Brooks

Lorraine Brown

Myrtle Brown

Semaj Brown

Sylvia Brewer

Celeste Browning

Stephanie Hester Bryan

Precious Buckner

DeLace Burch

Patricia Burrell

Sone-Seere Burrell

Brenda Caldwell

Tammy Cannon

Arnetha Carter

Carol Carter

Patrina Chatman

Eva S. Chesley

Judy Clark

Louise H. Cole

Vanessa Cole

Derenda Collins

Dr. Jesse Colson

Elaine Conway

Marlene Fultz Cooper

Kathy Cordero

Marilyn Cox

Michelle Crump

Everlene Cunningham

Paulette Davis

Shelia Davis, MD

Shirley j. Davis Esq.

LaNesha DeBardelaben

A. Lois DeLaine

Kimberleigh DeLaine

Ethel Denmark

Janice Dismond

Lynn Dorman

Odessa Dunston

Peggy Drayton

Frances Drye

Corrine Archie Edwards

Pamela Elliott

Frances Faithful

Joyce Flowers

Dr. Antoinette Ford

Juliann Foster

Robyn E. Francis

Cynthia Franklin

Jacqueline L. Frierson

Kathleen Fultz

Fanny Goodwin

June Green

Betsy Gunn

Tiffany Gunn

Linda Hairston

Elizabeth Ann Haley

Joan Hall

Odessa Dobson Hanes

Louise Harris

Yvonne Harrison

Comalita Haysbert

Nelda Hebert

Sarah Henderson

Sylvia Henderson

Delores Hester

Dr. Nancy Higgins

Beverley Hill

Kristi Wilson Hill

Veronica Hill, Esq.

Marlene Gary Hogan, Esq.

Marilyn Holland

Sylvia W. Turner Hollifield

Carlotta Holloway

Doris P. Holmes

Dorothea Perkins-Hooks

Ellen Howard

Angel Hunter

Jessica Isaacs

Charlotte Jackson

Linda Jackson

Marie Antoinette Jackson

Vanessa Jackson

Verna Jackson

Deloris James

Lydia James

Barbara Jarvis

Bettie L. Johnson

Jimmye Johnson

Tiffanie Smith Johnson

Kathleen Jones

Elizabeth Jordan

Gayle Jordan

Shirley S. Kane

Patricia Kendall-Whitmore

Diane Kirksey

Dot Law

Gloria Lawlah

Eleanor Leak

Reva G. Lewie (Continued)



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Tammy Lewis

Mary Little

Sherrenthia Lowe

Bette Lynch

Velynda Makhene

M. Faye Mance

Allison Lee Mann

Marie Marks

Elise Mason, Esq.

Barbara Martin

Betty McClendon

Sherese McConnell

Anita Miles

Mellasenah Y. Morris

Linda Morrow

Darlene Moss

Barbara Murdock

Camay Murphy

Roslyn Murphy

Lillie N. Myers

Mary Nicholson

Linda Outlaw

Denise Whiting Pack

Teri Page

Joyce Patterson

Marion Payne

Tenyo Pearl

Angelene Jones Perry

Michele A. Pierson

Martha (Marty) Pinkston

Sylvia Pittman

Wanda Ramsey

Karen Rawlins

Hazel Kinnard Rayford

Pamela Redmon

Everline C. Ricks

Tameka Bell Robinson

Patricia Rouhlac

Renee Sanders

Nicole Shifflett

Nina Scott

Alisa Shannon

Patricia Shannon

Cecelia Sharpe

Lisa A. Shipley

Mary J. Short

Bernadine Esther Smiley

Patricia C. Sluby

Barbara Hughes Smith

Barbara Smith

Aubrey E. Stephens

Yvonne Holt-Stone

Ginneh Stowe

Margaret Stowe

Joann Holland Strange

LaVerne Nicholson Sykes

Marilyn D. Taylor

Cornelia Robertson Terry

Wanda Gurley Thomas

Alvanell Thompson

Marcia Lewie Thompson

Candice M. Thompson

Patricia Tolson

Elzora Trimmer

Anita Walker

Cara Walker

Delores Ann Washington

Janet Waters

Patricia Watkins

Paula Whitaker Watkins

Rose Wiggins

Linda Whitaker

Melanie White

Donna Williams

Lois Wilson

Roselle Wilson

Edith Withey

Lynda Wood

Rayna Woodford

Lois Wysinger

Roni Young



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