COUNCIL
Medical Council
Reviews medical need(s) of the Archdiocese. Plans, facilitates, implements Medical Fairs throughout the Chicago area to assist low income families and seniors. Networks with medical-affiliated organizations for follow-up care. Meetings occur as needed.
Dr. Paul O’Keefe, Chair
Ms. Kate Mulvaney, Facilitator
For additional information or to participate on the Standing Committees and Medical Council of the Board, please contact Dalia Rocotello, Director of Board Relations and Mission Engagement at 312-655-8492 or drocotel@catholiccharities.net
2017 Standing Committees of the Board of Directors
1. Audit Committee
Reviews the scope of the audit proposed by auditors; considers problems and questions which may arise in the course of the audit; monitors the sufficiency of Catholic Charities’ bookkeeping, accounting and internal audit controls; discusses and approves audits and other fees and charges and the services of independent public auditors; and consults with auditors periodically on matters of internal financial control and procedures, and reports to the Board of Directors in respect of these matters. Meetings occur quarterly.
Mr. Kevin Cleary, Chair
Mr. Robert Lindeman, Vice Chair Ms. Jennifer Levin, Facilitator
2. Benefits Committee
Reviews, approves and monitors Pension and Defined Benefits Plans for Catholic Charities and involved agencies. Assists the Human Resources Department in reviewing and developing salary, medical and other Benefits plans and policies as they apply to the staff of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Meetings occur quarterly.
Ms. Kathleen Almaney, Chair
Ms. Heidi Darville, Facilitator
3. Board Relations Committee
Monitors progress in maximizing opportunities for Board of Advisor member involvement, and communicates frequently and clearly with Board of Advisor members regarding their responsibilities, as well as service, social and spiritual opportunities. Supports Marys’ Closet along with the Junior Board. Meetings occur quarterly.
Mr. Brian Masterson, Chair
Ms. Mary M. Carlson, Vice Chair
Ms. Marie Jochum, Facilitator
4. Communications/Marketing Committee
Assists the Department of Communications in developing, evaluating, soliciting resources and implementing new marketing programs that are aimed at increasing the awareness of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Meetings occur quarterly.
Mrs. Anne Kelly Williams, Chair
Ms. Brigid Murphy, Facilitator
5. Finance Committee
Reviews, approves and monitors annual operating and capital budgets, longer-range fiscal forecasts and recommendations related to other finance issues. Assists the treasurer in reviewing the annual independent audit. Meetings occur quarterly.
Mr. Michael Monticello and Mr. John McCarthy, Co-Chairs
Ms. Elida Hernandez, Facilitator
6. Government Relations
Provides assistance and guidance to administration and Government Relations staff as requested on governmental relations matters. Meetings occur as needed.
Mr. James Ryan, Chair
Ms. Stephanie Murray Johnson, Facilitator
7. Investment Committee
Supervises the performance of retained investment counsel in investment and reinvestment of retirement plan resources, Catholic Charities corporate resources, and Archdiocesan owned and operated agency endowment capital resources. Meetings occur quarterly.
Mr. David Hoese, Chair
Robert DiMeo, Vice Chair
Ms. Beth Seaman, Facilitator
8. Latino Advisory Committee
Assists administration in identifying and addressing needs in the Latino communities. Works with Board Relations to increase minority representation and participation on the Board of Advisors. Meetings occur quarterly.
Mr. Clement Martin, Chair
Ms. Stella Gaytan, Vice Chair
Ms. Cary Rositas-Sheftel, Facilitator
9. Legal Advisory Committee
Serves as a resource for the Catholic Charities Department of Legal Services and periodically reviews the established by-laws of Catholic Charities. Meetings occur quarterly.
Mr. Dennis Marks, Chair
Mr. Donald Brown Jr., Vice Chair
Ms. Michele Bianchi, Facilitator
(Sub-Committee of Legal Advisory Committee) By-Laws Committee
Periodically reviews the established by-laws of the Catholic Charities, and prepares suggestions for by-law revision for Administration and Board of Director consideration. Meetings occur as needed.
Ms. Renee Popovits-Long, Chair
Ms. Michele Bianchi, Facilitator
10. Nominating Committee
Develops specific recommendations regarding appointment of potentially new or reappointment of members of the Board of Advisors, and nominates officers of the Board of Directors on a biannual basis in accordance with the by-laws. Meetings occur as needed.
Mr. Charles W. Mulaney, Jr, Chair
Mr. John J. Hartman, Vice Chair
Ms. Marie Jochum, Facilitator
11. Parish Outreach Committee
Assists in the development and on-going relationships with parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago in a year-round effort to better communicate services provided by Catholic Charities. Meetings occur quarterly.
Mr. James R. Figliulo, Chair
Mr. Dennis G. Brown, Vice Chair
Ms. Terri Denny, Facilitator
12. Real Estate Committee
Advises administration as requested regarding lease negotiations, purchase and sale of real estate, long range real estate usage planning, and other real estate matters. Meetings occur as needed.
Mr. William Hardy, Chair
13. Strategic Planning Committee
Assists administration in long-range planning and asks critical questions that affect Catholic Charities in its mission of professional social services. Meetings occur quarterly.
Ms. Mary Feeley, Chair
Ms. Kathy Donahue-Coia, Facilitator
14. Veterans Support Committee
Provides assistance and supportive program planning to Veterans’ Programs within Catholic Charities such as the St. Leo Residence for Veterans. Meetings occur as needed.
Mr. David Muhlenkamp, Chair
Ms. Stephanie Murray Johnson, Facilitator
15. Volunteer Support Committee
Assists Catholic Charities programs by identifying and processing volunteers to assist with general and hands-on efforts. Orientate, schedule, and plan most effective use of volunteers. Meetings occur quarterly.
Mr. Mark Noetzel, Chair
Michele Medzigian, Vice Chair
Mr. Andrew McKernin, Facilitator
SERVICE AREA ADVISORY BOARDS
16. Family & Parish Support Services
Provides regular assistance to and raise awareness of the Family and Parish Support Services program. These services include: providing: Basic social and psychological needs of families, individuals, information and referral, casework, counseling, specialized services for immigrants and refugees, maternity services, domestic and international adoptions. Meetings occur quarterly.
Ms. Judith M. Kendzior, Chair
Ms. Peggy Arizzi, Facilitator
17. Housing Services
Provides regular assistance to and raise awareness of the Housing Services programs. This includes: managing affordable and federally-assisted rental housing buildings for low income seniors, families and special populations, including a licensed nursing home, supportive living, shelter services and housing programs for veterans.
Ms. Mary Doohan and Mr. Gerry Kenny, Co-Chairs
James Cunnea, Facilitator
18. Children, Youth, & Family Services
Provides assistance and guidance to the management and services of the Children, Youth, and Family Services Division, and promotes a collaborative, cooperative relationship between all services. These services include: Child development centers, after school care, services to pregnant and parenting teens, child and family counseling and child welfare programs Meetings occur quarterly.
Mr. Christopher Lawler, Chair
Ms. Marcia Maslowski, Vice Chair
Ms. Laura Rios, Facilitator
19. Senior Social Services
Provides assistance and guidance to the management and services of the Senior Social Services Division, and promotes a collaborative, cooperative relationship between all services in the Division. These services include: in- home and related supportive services, for seniors on a non-residential basis; case management and senior activity centers. Meetings occur quarterly.
Dr. Janice Klich, Chair
Ms. Mary Ann Bibat, Facilitator
20. Community Development and Outreach Services
Assists individuals, families and communities in the provision of services which support and enhance growth and development in areas of community, nutrition, health, education and intervention outreach initiatives. Meetings occur quarterly.
Ms. Martha FitzGerald, Chair
Ms. Gina Cleggs, Facilitator
REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARDS
Advises regional staff and administration on regional/local related needs and issues and assists in community awareness and fundraising efforts for Catholic Charities services. Meetings occur quarterly.
1. Lake County Regional Advisory Board
Ms. Deborah Lambert, Chair
Mr. Dennis G. Brown, Vice Chair
Ms. Terri Denny, Facilitator
2. North Cook County Regional Advisory Board
Mr. John J. Burke, Jr, Chair
Mr. James Craig, Vice Chair
Ms. Adriana S. Kelly, Facilitator
3. Northwest Cook County Regional Advisory Board
Mr. Mike Kendall, Chair
Ms. Sandra Adamczyk, Vice Chair
Mr. Michael Waters, Facilitator
4. West Cook County Regional Advisory Board
Mr. Benjamin Jagoe, Chair
Mr. John Parker, Vice Chair
Ms. Esmeralda Zepeda, Facilitator
5. South Cook County Regional Advisory Board
\Ms. Linda Abbott, Chair
Mr. Christopher Torres, Facilitator
6. Southwest Cook County Regional Advisory Board
Mr. Timothy Richards, Chair
Mr. Christopher Torres, Facilitator
7. City Southwest Regional Advisory Board
Mr. Rene Medina, Chair
Ms. Marilu Gonzalez, Facilitator
For additional information or to participate on the Standing Committees of the Board, please contact Marie Jochum, Director of Board Relations and Mission Engagement at 312-655-7323 or mjochum@catholiccharities.net.