governANCE
chief elected officials
The collaborative is governed by a Chief Elected Officials Board consisting of a county commissioner from each county. The CEO Board meets at least annually before the annual meeting of the Collaborative and at other times as necessary.
The Board of Chief Elected Officials gives authority to either the PACT for Families Director or the Executive Board Chair to enter into any contract or to execute any instrument for the agency. The PACT for Families Attorney is authorized to certify entities' requirements when required.
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Governing duties include: 1) Review and approval of upcoming budget. 2) Annual authorization to apply for grant funds. 3) Annual appropriation of tax dollars. 4) Review of Bylaws.
Current CEO Board members are:
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George "Corky" Berg - Kandiyohi County - Board Chair
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Paul Johnson- Meeker County - Vice-Chair
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Daryl Luthens - McLeod County
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John Robinson - Renville County
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Ron Antony - Yellow Medicine County
executive board
Description and Expectations
Purpose: To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of PACT for Families Collaborative to support the organization’s mission and needs.
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Mission statement: Partners working together to strengthen families and support children in achieving their highest potential.
*Major responsibilities:
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Organizational leadership and advisement
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Formulation and oversight of policies and procedures
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Financial management, including oversight of the budget
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Oversight of grants and programs
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Review of organizational and programmatic reports
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Promotion of the organization
*Members of the board share these responsibilities while acting in the interest of PACT for Families. Each member is expected to make recommendations based on his or her experience and vantage point in the organization.
Meetings and time commitment:
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The board meets the first Tuesday of each month from 11:30 – 2:00 at the Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services Building in Willmar.
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Committees of the board meet an average of four times per year, pending their respective work agenda.
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Board members are asked to attend no more than two special meetings/events per year, as they are determined.
Expectations of board members:
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Attend and participate in meetings regularly, and special events as able.
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Participate on a standing committee of the board, and serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary.
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Help communicate and promote PACT for Families’ mission and programs to the larger membership.
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Become familiar with PACT’s finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.
Board Members
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Mary Jo DeCathelineau
Chair 2024
Corrections Representative, Kandiyohi County Community Corrections
Serves through 2026
(320) 231-6222 x 2230
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Lori Anderson
Vice-Chair 2024
Parent Representative (Renville & Kandiyohi Co Resident)
Serves through 2025
(507) 828-3153​
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Kodi Goracke
School Representative
Principal - Atwater/Cosmos/Grove City School
Serves through 2026
(320) 244-4686
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Heather Jeseritz
At-Large Representative
Community Services Director, United Community Action Partnership
Serves through 2024
(320) 235-0850 x 1138
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Rae Ann Keeler-Aus
Social Services Representative
Director, Yellow Medicine County Family Services
Serves through 2025
(320) 564-2211
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Leah Lundgren
At-Large Representative
McLeod County Social Services
Serves through 2024
(320) 864-1431
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Carrie Peterson
Parent of SED Child Representative
Kandiyohi County Resident
Serves through 2025
carrieannpeterson@yahoo.com​
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Wendell Veurink
Mental Health Representative
Greater MN Family Services
Serves through 2025
(320) 894-9370
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Sara Benson
Public Health Representative
Director, Renville County Public Health
Serves through 2026
(320) 523-3831
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Brenda Peterson
Fiscal Agent (non-voting)
Yellow Medicine County Social Services
(320) 564-2211
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Sarah Vonderharr
Director (non-voting)
(320) 231-7030 ext. 2965
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Meeting Minutes
Monthly board meeting minutes