Board Members

FOR ANY SUGGESTIONS ABOUT CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE:

Please contact Michele Christensen: 
Michele Christensen, Board Member
Midwestern Colorado Mental Health Center
cmichele19@yahoo.com
 

DATES TO KEEP IN MIND:

  • September 16-CBHC Board of Directors Meeting
  • September 30 – October 3, 2011 – CBHC Annual Training Conference
  • January 11, 2012 – First Day of Colorado Legislative Session

 BOARD RESOURCES:

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO ACCESS VALUABLE TOOLS TO HELP BUILD EXCELLENT BOARDS

Sample Monthly Financial Report, Midwestern Colorado Mental Health Center 

List of acronyms commonly used within the community mental health system

Sample Board Member Job Description

Sample Board Profile Worksheet

Sample Board Self-Assessment

Better Boards Training Presentation

Board Meetings Training Presentation

Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Boards and Staff Presentation

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CBHC AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES:
Contact:
Terri Hurst, CBHC Director of Public Policy
303-832-7594; thurst@cbhc.org
Brian Turner, CBHC Public Policy Specialist
303-832-7594; bturner@cbhc.org  

HOW BOARD MEMBERS CAN PARTICIPATE IN CBHC ACTIVITIES:
Sign up for educational Webinars brought to you by CBHC!  It’s easy! Contact Brian Turner for more information:  
Email Brian Turner at bturner@cbhc.org
Topics include:
-The Colorado Legislative Process
-Navigating the Colorado General Assembly Website and Utilizing Online Resources
-Commissions, Committees, and Task Forces…Understanding the Powers and Purposes of Government-Created Groups
-Updates on the Colorado State Budget
-And more! 
 
Check the CBHC website regularly: www.cbhc.org
 
Participate in the Legislative and Community Action Committee
Any Board Member can participate in this committee. The monthly meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 1:00pm at the Mental Health Center of Denver.  Participation through conference calling is available - Please contact Brian Turner for details.  This Committee discusses current legislation impacting mental health, the State Budget and funding opportunities, grassroots advocacy and more.  
  
Follow mental health related legislation during the legislative session
Go to http://www.cbhc.org/resources-for-members/public-policy-3/ 

Ask to be put on the weekly Legislative Update mailing list; email bturner@cbhc.org
 
 
FOR THOSE BOARD MEMBERS INTERESTED IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS:
 
Write/Contact your Legislators
Check the CBHC bill tracking slate (see URL, above).  This site is usually updated on Fridays throughout the Legislative Sessoin.  Let’s all email our Legislators requesting support for any bills listed in the “Actively Support” column which are slated to be heard either by the full House, full Senate or by a Committee on which your Legislator sits. And ask them to oppose any bills listed in the ”Actively Oppose” section.  Remember, contact from a VOLUNTEER carries more weight than contact from a PAID staff person!
 
For current contact information of all State Legislators, as well as Committee Assignments, go to: 

To find out the names of your elected officials, click here and enter your home address. 

Invite your legislators to attend your local community events!
 
Meet with you legislators during the CBHC Annual Day at the Capitol!  (additional information will be available shortly)