Newberry On Board – A Non-Profit Board Education

The Chamber of Commerce, Newberry County, City of Newberry, the Newberry Opera House, and Newberry College have partnered to present a continuing education opportunity for both current members of non-profit boards and for those interested in future board positions. Although each non-profit is charged with advancing the mission of its individual organization, there are fundamental roles and responsibilities inherent to all non-profit boards. Aligned with those responsibilities is a framework of legalities, compliance, and accountability issues that not knowing can impede board service and jeopardize organizational growth. Education is the key to the most positive and productive non-profit board service, and it is also the best protection from avoidable unfavorable board related and organizational situations.

Through a series of four Sunday afternoon sessions, this cooperative effort will provide information and resources for good governance and is open to both currently serving non-profit board members and to those persons interested in learning more about serving in such a capacity. The total fee for all four sessions is $25 per participant. Non-profit boards sending five or more participants will pay $20 for each participant.

Each session will be held in the auditorium of the Alumni Music Center (AMC) at Newberry College.

Session I: Building a Good Board

(Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.)

Session II: Best Practices and Compliance

(Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.)

Session III: Fiduciary Responsibility and Accountability

(Sunday, February 3, 2019 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.)

Session IV: Legalities and Risk Management

(Sunday, February 17, 2019 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.)

2019 Annual Banquet

Join us as we celebrate the previous year and kick off the new one. A reception is followed by dinner when our major investors, ambassadors, and volunteers are recognized.

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Reception at 6:00 p.m.

Dinner at 7:00 p.m.

Featured Speaker:

Sue Summer

Country Club of Newberry

414 Country Club Road

Newberry, SC 29108

$60 per person

Visit the Chamber website at NewberryCountyChamber.com or call 803-276-4274 to register for either of these events.

Santa’s Workshop and Story Time with Mrs. Claus

We thank Reindeer Sponsors Duke Energy, Newberry Animal Hospital, and Wilson Tractor and Elf Sponsor The Newberry Observer.

The Junior Leadership class took a tour of the Newberry College campus after dining in the cafeteria, then learned about what they should look for when applying for higher education. They also learned what higher education facilities look for in students, including social media postings.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web1_50280473_10156729740036648_7534048282784301056_o.jpgThe Junior Leadership class took a tour of the Newberry College campus after dining in the cafeteria, then learned about what they should look for when applying for higher education. They also learned what higher education facilities look for in students, including social media postings. Courtesy of Michelle Long

More musical entertainment by Munson Summer and students at Santa’s Workshop.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web1_49811660_10156729772976648_8125975865155649536_n.jpgMore musical entertainment by Munson Summer and students at Santa’s Workshop. Courtesy of Michelle Long

Miss Teen Newberry Elizabeth Hunter, helped children with their crafts.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web1_48426073_2287105464646557_5616093554007867392_n.jpgMiss Teen Newberry Elizabeth Hunter, helped children with their crafts. Courtesy of Michelle Long

The December Leadership Newberry County class experienced Economic Development day, including hearing from Newberry County’s Economic Development Director Rick Farmer, touring Samsung, and much more.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web1_50018850_10156729740216648_1210660867385851904_o.jpgThe December Leadership Newberry County class experienced Economic Development day, including hearing from Newberry County’s Economic Development Director Rick Farmer, touring Samsung, and much more. Courtesy of Michelle Long

Dr. John Lake helps his children complete the evening’s craft.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web1_49704107_10156729773001648_8551844975183134720_n.jpgDr. John Lake helps his children complete the evening’s craft. Courtesy of Michelle Long

Miss Teen Newberry Elizabeth Hunter stopped by to assist with Santa’s Workshop and Story Time with Mrs. Claus.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web1_48374963_2287105437979893_2929578144421642240_n.jpgMiss Teen Newberry Elizabeth Hunter stopped by to assist with Santa’s Workshop and Story Time with Mrs. Claus. Courtesy of Michelle Long

Blair Sease poses with the Chamber Christmas tree. It was decorated with ornaments made by art students at Little Mountain Elementary, Boundary Street Elementary, Newberry Elementary and Pomaria-Garmany Elementary.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web1_49948369_10156729740391648_9179440023269801984_o.jpgBlair Sease poses with the Chamber Christmas tree. It was decorated with ornaments made by art students at Little Mountain Elementary, Boundary Street Elementary, Newberry Elementary and Pomaria-Garmany Elementary. Courtesy of Michelle Long

Julie Shields was a helpful elf for each Workshop.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web1_49658077_10156729773556648_6470948163678109696_n.jpgJulie Shields was a helpful elf for each Workshop. Courtesy of Michelle Long

Mrs. Claus reads to a happy child.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web1_48372353_2281311588559278_4663791960367038464_n.jpgMrs. Claus reads to a happy child. Courtesy of Michelle Long

Elves Laura Kneece and Kimberly Kitchens assist children with their craft.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web1_49947461_10156729773091648_2184358536396406784_n.jpgElves Laura Kneece and Kimberly Kitchens assist children with their craft. Courtesy of Michelle Long

Gingerbread men and women ornaments were the craft for this evening.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web1_49351371_10156729772911648_514874954253074432_n.jpgGingerbread men and women ornaments were the craft for this evening. Courtesy of Michelle Long

One craft was that of making ornaments by gluing tissue paper to paper plates.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/web1_48252694_2281311681892602_8538137316475011072_n.jpgOne craft was that of making ornaments by gluing tissue paper to paper plates. Courtesy of Michelle Long

Michelle Long

Contributing Columnist