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Join the Board

Apply to become a Director or committee member at Copper Shores.

What are the

Expectations

Copper Shores desires to have committed, community-minded individuals serving on the Board of Directors and the committees. Copper Shores hopes that each member of the Board and committees find their involvement to be both a personally and professionally rewarding experience while serving together.

Members of the Board of Directors should act on behalf of and represent Copper Shores stakeholders including service recipients, funders, local municipalities/governments and the citizens of the community. The time, talents and contributions invested by each individual who volunteers is greatly appreciated.

All Copper Shores Board and committee members serve without monetary compensation.

Board Structure

The Board consists of (up to) 11 Directors, including executive office holders:

  • Board Chair
  • Board Vice Chair
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary

Committees

Copper Shores has several committees that help keep things moving, including:

  • Bridges Steering Committee
  • Donor & Community Relations Committee
  • Elder Nutrition Committee
  • Executive Committee - filled by executive office holders
  • Finance & Investment Committee
  • Grants Management Committee
  • Multidisciplinary Team

How to

Join the Board or a Committee

Copper Shores requires all Directors to serve on at least one of Copper Shores' committees. However, not all committee members serve on the Board.

To apply to the Board or a committee, view the full application below.

More Information

About the Board and Committees

Board of Directors

Directors advise Copper Shores’ administrative staff, oversee committee activities, and vote on matters regarding the long-term operations and responsible growth of Copper Shores.

Bridges Steering Committee

The Bridges Steering Committee, made up of community leaders, educators and graduates of Copper Shores Bridges, guides Bridges program staff on the efficacy of program operations; ensures Bridges is accessible and welcoming to all participants; and builds awareness, understanding, partnerships and trust within the community.

Donor & Community Relations Committee

The Donor & Community Relations Committee provides guidance to the Marketing and Donor Relations department on event coordination and community member outreach, cultivates individual and institutional donors, and creates plans for fund development and annual integrated communications.

Elder Nutrition Committee

The Elder Nutrition Committee advises Copper Shores Meals on Wheels in decisions regarding the expansion of services to more seniors across Houghton County.

Executive Committee

As the leadership of the Board of Directors, the members of the Executive Committee advise Directors on matters brought before the Board for voting and decision making.

Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance & Investment Committee reviews and approves all payables and receivables; develops, reviews and makes recommendations for annual budgets; monitors financial performance and oversees the investments and financial assets; ensures appropriate internal controls, financial policies and procedures are in place; and provides guidance to the Board as needed.

Grants Management Committee

The Grants Management Committee advises the Grants Manager on all outgoing grants and scholarships from Copper Shores, reviews all grant and scholarship applications, and votes to select grant and scholarship recipients.

Multidisciplinary Team

The Multidisciplinary Team, comprised of local mental health professionals, law enforcement officers, CPS agents, prosecutors, forensic interviewers, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners and Victim Advocates, reviews each case at the Child Advocacy Center, advises Copper Shores Victim Support on best practices, and continually refines the interview process to ensure children and families receive comprehensive, individualized support.

Meet The

Board of Directors

Our Board and committees are filled with community-minded individuals from across the Copper Country, bringing a variety of skills and insights that help move our mission forward.