Serving the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Community in Northern California Since 1990

Board & Staff

The Stonewall Alliance of Chico is an all volunteer agency serving the Northern Sacramento Valley of California. We have an eleven seat Board of Directors and a variety of volunteer staff positions. Committees for fundraising, programming, policy, and audit are staffed by board members, program staff, and community members. An executive committee performs the chief executive function and is comprised of the Board officers.

Board Officers & Directors:  

Chairperson  Eric Ruben       Secretary   Sherry Butler     

Members:   Belle Bratcher, Linda Ellis, Steve Ellis, Shen Lee, Cece Matthews

I&R Staff:                                                                          SAY! Leadership:

Bob Cannon                                                                         Belle Bratcher

Doug Dinnell                                                                        Jenny Boen

Shen Lee                                                                             Shen Lee

 

The Board of Directors has designated Five Management Areas for the successful operation of the Stonewall Alliance Center. Two Board seats are dedicated to the management of each designated area. The Board chairperson oversees all agency management. The Five Management Areas are Operations, Programs, Communications, Fundraising, and the Board of Directors.

Chairperson of the Board     Eric Ruben        

    Management Area/BOD Committees: Overall Agency Management, Executive Committee   

    Responsibilities: Chairperson is the chief executive officer (CEO) of the corporation. 

Vice Chair of the Board:   Open Seat   

   Management Area/BOD Committees: Board of Directors Management, Executive Committee 

   Responsibilities: To serve as Board Chairperson in the absence of Chairperson. 

Secretary of the Board:       Sherry Butler   

    Management Area/BOD Committees: Communication Management, Executive Committee 

    Responsibilities: To record and report the minutes of the Board of Director’s meetings.   

Treasurer of the Board:       Open Seat    

    Management Area/BOD Committees: Operations Management, Executive Committee  

    Responsibilities: Maintain and report the financial records of the Center.    

Communications Officer:       Open Seat    

   Management Area/BOD Committees: Communications Management   

   Responsibilities: CO is responsible for maintaining the Center’s website, publications & managing email.   

Outreach and Education Officer:   Cece Matthews    

    Management Area/BOD Committees: Program Management    

    Responsibilities: O&E Officer is responsible for scheduling all Outreach and Education efforts.   

Center Operations Officer:     Linda Ellis     

    Management Area/BOD Committees: Operations Management     

    Responsibilities: The COO will team with Board Treasurer in managing agency facility & equipment, & personnel.   

Groups and Activities Officer:    Shenison Lee     

    Management Area/BOD Committees: Program Management    

    Responsibilities: G&A Officer is responsible for scheduling and managing the Center’s groups and social activities.   

Donor Relations Officer:    Open Seat       

    Management Area/BOD Committees: Fundraising Management    

    Responsibilities: DRO is responsible for managing the annual campaign and Rainbow Alliance (sustaining donors).  

Policy & Planning Officer:   Stan Ellis       

    Management Area/BOD Committees: Board of Directors Management, Planning Committee    

    Responsibilities: PPO direct the annual organizational assessment of the Stonewall Alliance.    

Special Events Officer:     Belle Bratcher     

    Management Area/BOD Committees: Fundraising Management     

    Responsibilities: Manages the Stonewall Alliance Center Special Events (SACSE) committee.