NAMI Vermont Annual Business Meeting
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 – 4:00-5:30 pmA
Please join us as we celebrate 40 years of history at NAMI Vermont’s Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 4:00-5:30 pm virtually by Zoom. At the meeting, members will vote on the slate of candidates, hear about the amazing work and dedication of our volunteers, and recognize their achievements! The Annual Report will be available and posted on our website as we get closer to the meeting. REGISTER NOW.
AGENDA:
- 4:00 pm — Welcoming Remarks
- 4:10 pm — Volunteer Recognition and Awards (during the Annual Conference)
- 4:30 pm — Board Member Introductions and Voting
- 4:45 pm — Approve Minutes from November 15, 2023 Annual Business Meeting
- 4:50 pm — Updates from NAMI Vermont Committees and Staff
- 5:15 pm: — Key Highlights
- 5:25 pm: — Voting Results and Evaluations
- 5:30 pm: — Adjourn Meeting
- 5:30 pm: — NAMI Vermont Board of Directors Meeting (Elect Officers)
FY2025 NAMI Vermont Slate of Board Candidates:
View the candidates bios
- Judy Siler, Guilford (4th Term)
- Reba Porter, Burlington (1st Term)
- Alex Lehning, St. Albans (1st Term)
- Daisy Berbeco, Winooski (1st Term)
- Lisa Martiny, Underhill (1st Term)
NAMI Vermont members can vote for the Board of Directors slate of candidates either through a paper ballot or via a secure online method prior to and during the meeting.
You must pre-register to attend. A link will be sent to your email after registering. Please register online or call us at 802-876-7949 x100.
We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Business Meeting!
Take a look at NAMI Vermont’s Annual Report to learn more about the impact we’ve made in communities across Vermont.
Did you miss the previous Annual Business Meeting? Don’t worry, here’s a recap:
November 15, 2023
NAMI Vermont’s Annual Business Meeting was part of the Annual Conference this year on November 15 at the DoubleTree Conference Center (in-person) from 4:15-5:00 p.m. Members approved amendments to the Bylaws and voted for new and returning Board Members:
- Lois Beardwood, Manchester Center (1st Term)
- Kathleen Kilbourne, Vergennes (1st Term)
- Andrea Kolbe, Plymouth, MA (3rd Term)
- Thelma Stoudt, Sudbury (1st Term)
The Recognition and Awards Ceremony was held from 1:00-1:15 p.m. at the Conference. Three amazing volunteers were presented with awards in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to NAMI Vermont in 2023. These standout volunteers gave their time and effort to NAMI Vermont in a uniquely impactful way. We greatly appreciate their generosity and thank them for the wonderful work they have done!
- Kathy Johnson who received the Volunteer of the Year Award. Kathy is always willing to go the extra mile to deliver many of NAMI Vermont’s programs.
- Alexina Federhen, who received the Inspiration Award, whose efforts have made an impressive impact to inspire our youth and young adults.
- Robin Mallor who received the Rising Star Award, whose efforts and leadership have increased awareness about NAMI Vermont.
Volunteer of the Year Award
Kathy Johnson
Rising Star Award
Robin Mallor
Inspiration Award
Alexina Federhen
Election of Officers
The NAMI Vermont Board met after the Annual Business Meeting to elect officers. Congratulations to the FY2024 Officers:
- Chip Siler, President
- Judy Siler, Vice President
- Ann Cooper, Secretary
- Phil Blackburn, Treasurer