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

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pdf		Signed Meeting Minutes 2025-02-11 1:36 pm 05/27/20251.3M

pdf		Signed Meeting Minutes 2025-03-11 1:36 pm 05/27/20251.3M

pdf		Signed Meeting Minutes 2025-04-08 8:42 am 06/19/20252.3M

pdf		Signed Meeting Minutes 2025-05-12 1:52 pm 06/17/20252.3M

pdf		Signed Meeting Minutes 2025-06-10 9:23 am 07/09/20251020.7k

pdf		Signed Meeting Minutes 2025-07-08 8:23 am 08/13/20251.3M

pdf		Signed Meeting Minutes 2025-08-12 6:36 pm 09/18/2025180.6k

pdf		Signed Meeting Minutes 2025-09-16 8:30 am 10/21/20251.4M

pdf		Signed Meeting Minutes 2025-10-14 8:17 am 11/12/20251.2M

pdf		Signed Meeting Minutes 2025-11-11 1:45 pm 12/22/20251.1M

pdf		Signed Meeting Minutes 2025-12-16 11:44 am 01/14/2026268.6k

pdf		Signed Special Meeting Minutes 2025-10-07 8:30 am 10/21/2025837.8k

 

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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