Chest board meets Sept. 2

Directors of the Albany Chest met on Wednesday, Sept. 2, to organize the 2020 fundraising drive, elect four board members, and vote on officers.

The deadline for organizations to turn in funding requests was set for Friday, Oct. 2, and the board’s next meeting will be held at The Feed Store on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 5:15 p.m. to evaluate the applications and decide on the fundraising target for the 2020 Chest drive.

A 2019 goal of $42,000 was set, with $39,816 raised and $44,000 distributed using surplus funds.

Applications will be available this week at First National Bank, First Financial Bank, and The Albany News, or can be requested by email at news@thealbanynews.net.

Board Elections

Directors who have been on the board for two consecutive three-year terms cycle off according to the Chest by-laws. All four of the board members whose terms ended this month, including Robert Dacus, Lacey Anderson, Susan Montgomery, and Susie Beard, have served six years. 

Chris Beard, Mike Bean, Rosie Sanchez, and Daivis Gallagher were elected as new board members.

Officer elections followed, with Amy Kelly reelected as chair, Melinda Lucas vice chair/public relations, and Tisha Wilkins secretary. Chris Beard will serve as parliamentarian. 

Paige Adair will continue in the role of treasurer as an appointed position.

Other directors include Jana Kitchens, Sara Wilson, Mindy Skelton, Austin Sherwood, and Clint Chapman.