GCCMH Board

Board Members

  • Gayle Maslakow
  • Joe Bonovetz
  • Colleen Kichak – Vice Chair
  • Carrie Braspenick
  • Peter Tacconelli – Chair
  • William Malloy
  • Patricia Crabtree
  • Jeri Eckman
  • Susan Roberts
  • Whitney Vernetti
  • Grady O’Neill – Board Secretary
Board Meeting Dates – The board meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month, unless noted:

Board Meeting Dates April 2026-April 2027

D. GCMHA Bylaws 2026

Board / 2022 /
TypeDrawer/FileBoard MinutesDate ModifiedSize

pdf		A Signed Board Meeting Minutes January 2022 8:19 am 06/17/2024262.7k

pdf		B Cancelled Board Meeting for February 2022 8:19 am 06/17/202428.1k

pdf		C Signed Board Meeting Minutes March 2022 8:19 am 06/17/2024262k

pdf		D Signed Board Meeting Minutes April 2022 8:19 am 06/17/2024185.2k

pdf		E Signed Board Meeting Minutes May 2022 8:19 am 06/17/2024145k

pdf		F Signed Board Meeting Minutes June 2022 8:19 am 06/17/2024130.2k

pdf		G Signed Board Meeting Minutes July 2022 8:19 am 06/17/2024145k

pdf		H Signed Board Meeting Minutes August 2022 8:19 am 06/17/2024155k

pdf		I Signed Board Meeting Minutes September 2022 8:19 am 06/17/2024153.1k

pdf		J Signed Board Meeting Minutes October 2022 8:19 am 06/17/2024121.3k

pdf		K Signed Board Meeting Minutes November 2022 8:19 am 06/17/2024133k

pdf		L Signed Board Meeting Minutes December 2022 8:19 am 06/17/2024134.2k

 

What is the role of a GCMHA Board Member?

  • The role of a GCMHA Board Member is to be an on-site voice for the community by developing policies which guide operational decisions.

When do they meet?

  • The GCMHA Board sets their meeting schedule during their annual organizational meeting in April. The Board currently meets on the Second Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at Gogebic CMHA in Wakefield. Board member terms run for 3 years. Those appointed for this term would serve from 4/1/2026-3/31/2029.

What will you do?

  • Review and approve an annual budget and receive monthly reports regarding the budget and assets of the organization.
  • Review and approve Action items on the agenda
  • Review and approve CMHA policy
  • Receive information and updates from program supervisors or other key personnel.
  • Participate in other local, regional, or State CMHA committees, as appointed.
  • Receive the opportunity to attend a yearly Board conference to network and learn from other CMHA Board members from around the State.

*Board members are compensated for attending meetings and mileage is reimbursed at the standard IRS rate.

 

 

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