October 25, 2014
NAMI Mass Board Minutes at Schrafft’s Center, 10 am – 12:15 pm
Present: Steve Rosenfeld (President), Anne Whitman (Vice President), Kathleen Considine,
Kitty Dukakis, Michael Fetcho, Mel Greenberg Mary Jean Guidette, Ron Holmes,
Deb Pacheco, and Tom Scurfield.
By phone: Mathieu Bermingham, Bernice Drumheller, and Constantine Souris.
Absent: Bob Antonioni (Treasurer), Jane Martin (Secretary), Marylou Sudders, and Howard
Trachtman.
Staff:
Laurie Martinelli, Larry DeAngelo, Joyce Calogero, and Marilyn DeSantis.
10:05: Steve Rosenfeld opened the meeting and introduced retired judge and Worcester
attorney, Mel Greenberg as the newest board member. He then asked for approval of June 21,
2014 Board minutes. June 21, 2014 board meeting minutes were unanimously approved
with no changes.
1. Treasurer’s Report – Anne Whitman, in Bob Antonioni’s absence:
 Anne reviewed the Year to Date budget report through September, 2014.
 Anne presented the draft FY 15 financial statements for board approval.
A motion was made to approve the FY 14 Financial Statement (Audit).
Board Vote: YES = 13, NO = 0, ABSENTIONS = 0
2. President’s Report – Steve Rosenfeld:
 Steve gave an update of the AG Anti-Stigma Campaign, Voter Survey, and First 100
Days proposal for the next governor.
 Steve proposed a new Slate of Officers in accordance with the bylaws.
o Steve Rosenfeld, President
o Anne Whitman, Vice-President
o Bob Antonioni, Treasurer
o Jane Martin, Secretary
o Marylou Sudders, At Large Executive
o Howard Trachtman, At Large Executive
o Ron Holmes, At Large Executive
A motion was made to approve the slate of officers as presented.
Board Vote: YES = 13, NO = 0, ABSENTIONS = 0
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A proposal for the strategic planning process will be provided at the December meeting.
Facilitator, Elaine Kuttner has been hired. External interviews will be part of the process.
Steve proposed that Eliza Williamson fill the vacant board seat.
A motion was made to approve the appointment of Eliza Williamson to the Board.
Board Vote: YES = 13, NO = 0, ABSENTIONS = 0
3. Board Committee reports:
 Bernice Drumheller reported on Affiliate Growth and Membership and efforts in her
affiliate to recruit new members.
 Kathleen Considine presented an overview of the Educating the Educators (ETE)
(Educating the Educators) on Power Point and Tom Scurfield reported on the Ending the
Silence program for middle and high school students.
 Steve Rosenfeld: reported that Tom Scurfield will chair and Michael Fetcho will join the
newly designated standing committee on the WALK.
4. Executive Director’s report– Laurie Martinelli
 Laurie reported that there were 325 people in attendance at the Convention on 10/18.
 The 2014 Walk raised $570,878. Affiliates received over $97,000 for the money they
raised for the Walk.
 An Advisory Board meeting for the HelpLine will meet on 11/5.
 Mel Greenberg will participate in the Worcester stakeholder event on Dec. 2nd.
 Florette Willis and Joseph Feaster will develop a draft diversity plan and present to
Diversity Board Committee and then full board in December.
 Laurie reviewed a Letter to DMH regarding: $10 million, 52 additional beds at new
Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital and Bridgewater State Hospital.
 Laurie reviewed the new exit interview form for staff.
 Laurie presented her draft goals and objectives for comment. Steve said they will be
reviewed and voted on at Dec. board meeting.
5. Affiliation update – Larry DeAngelo
 Larry discussed liability insurance for affiliates.
Executive Committee Session: 12:05
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