Youth News from the Arlington Alliance for Youth

Walther to step down as AA4Y Chairman; Board Seeks Replacement Nominees

Jim Walther, chairman of the Arlington Alliance for Youth, recently informed the board that he will not seek re-election as Alliance Chair at the annual meeting in October.  While health issues require his attention, he still plans to remain on the Board during the coming year.

Since its inception in 2004, the Alliance has grown from just a Small Grants Program to include Arlington's Annual Youth Collaboration Breakfast, two awards programs and Arlington's Global Youth Service Day.  Its Board of Directors has expanded to include representatives of Arlington’s major civic service clubs (Kiwanis, Rotary, Optimist, and Lions), the City, AISD, UTA, Chamber, YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs, and the Faith-sector.  It has also maintained liaison with Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and the Vietnamese community.

The Alliance board has formed a search committee for a new board chair and is now seeking community nominations/applications or referrals prior to August 1st.  The Search Committee consists of Jerry Cooper (Chair), Bill Gilmore, and Cal Kost.  Please include your nominee’s name, contact information, and experience in non-profits and youth-service. Nominations may be submitted by e-mail to Jerry Cooper, chairman of the nominating committee (jcooper5064@earthlink.net) or mailed to Cooper at 3016 Friendswood Dr., Arlington, Texas 76013.  You may contact him at 817-261-3406 if you have any questions.

Here is some helpful information about the position.

• This non-compensatory post of Alliance Chairman requires that he or she plan and carry out the Alliance’s signature programs;  plan and organize monthly board meetings; delegate responsibilities to members, liaisons and friends of the Board; raise funds; oversee compliance with various legally-required reporting requirements, and represent the Alliance at and with various community events and organizations.
• Qualifications include proven leadership, effective technical communications skills, be self-directed and have a passion to lead others in making Arlington a better community through youth work.  A more complete job description can be requested from the Jerry Cooper(see above).

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