<html><head><base href="x-msg://14/"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Thanks for the information Sheri! It looks like a very interesting opportunity that we should consider seriously.<div><br></div><div>Hope all is well!</div><div><br></div><div>Best,</div><div>Rosemary</div><div><br></div><div>Rosemary F. Abell</div><div>Historic Baker City</div><div>2005 Washington Street</div><div>Baker City, Oregon 97814</div><div>503.544.4176 (cell)</div><div>541.523.5442 (office)</div><div><br><div><div>On Nov 3, 2014, at 8:25 AM, STUART Sheri * OPRD wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-size: medium; "><div bgcolor="white" background="cid:image001.gif@01CFF73B.30877AB0" lang="EN-US" link="#9D454F" vlink="#814E95"><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1; "><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">FYI – Just received this info & thought it might be of interest. Sheri<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">The Nonprofit Clinic at the University of Oregon is offering free tailored governance assessments of nonprofit boards.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><o:p> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">What can your nonprofit organization expect from the Nonprofit Clinic’s free governance assessment? After diving in to your organization’s dynamics by studying documents and conducting<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">interviews, the students will provide:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><o:p> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">A written report identifying your current lifestage and challenges, and suggesting steps to move your organization forward<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">A resource guide to help with implementation of suggested actions<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">A tailored assessment including recommendations for compliance with best practices in the following areas:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.75in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><span>o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Board governance<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.75in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><span>o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Board-Staff dynamics<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.75in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><span>o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Fiscal controls, policies, and procedures<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.75in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><span>o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Conflict management<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.75in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><span>o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Bylaws & compliance<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.75in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><span>o<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Board orientation process and board member manual<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.75in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><o:p> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">How much time will be required of the board and executive director? You are requested to provide documents, such as the annual report, articles of incorporation, and financial statement. The board and executive staff must also complete an online questionnaire. The ED and Board of Directors meet twice with a clinic team during the semester. The meetings last two hours and are scheduled about four weeks apart.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><o:p> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">How can your organization participate in the clinic? Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for February and March start dates. Twelve nonprofit organizations will be selected to participate.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Eligibility:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">An Oregon-based public benefit nonprofit corporation that is non-religious and not a charter school<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">At least 2 years in operation (not a startup)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Annual operational budget between $50,000 and $2 million<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Willingness to work with students and consultants in a shared learning environment<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><o:p> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; 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text-decoration: underline; ">http://www.nonprofitoregon.org/sites/default/files/uploads/file/The%20Nonprofit%20Clinic%20at%20the%20University%20of%20Oregon.pdf?utm_source=2014_October_eNews&utm_campaign=Summer+Enews&utm_medium=email</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><o:p> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Beatrice Dohrn<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; "><span style="font-size: 11pt; 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