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 / 2026 /
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pdf		April 14, 2026 GCMHA Signed Organizational & Regular Meeting Minutes 11:08 am 05/14/2026349.6k

pdf		February 10, 2026 GCMHA Signed Meeting Minutes 1:50 pm 04/16/2026105.7k

pdf		January 13, 2026 GCMHA Signed Meeting Minutes 1:50 pm 04/16/2026119.1k

pdf		July 14,2026 GCMHA Signed Meeting Minutes 1:17 pm 10/02/2026228.6k

pdf		June 9, 2026 GCMHA Signed Meeting Minutes 8:32 am 07/21/20262.5M

pdf		March 10, 2026 GCMHA Signed Meeting Minutes 1:50 pm 04/16/2026233.2k

pdf		May 12, 2026 GCMHA Signed Meeting Minutes 1:46 pm 06/10/2026229.6k

 

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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