Board Chair
 
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Co/Vice Chair
 
Job Description:
The following description was adapted from materials from BoardSource. Note that materials apply to both for-profit and nonprofit unless otherwise noted.

This position in typically successor to the Chair position. In addition to the responsibilities outlined in the Committee Member job description, this position:

1. Is a member of the Board.
2. Performs Chair responsibilities when the Chair cannot be available (see Chair Job Description).
3. Reports to the Board's Chair.
4. Works closely with the Chair and other staff.
5. Participates closely with the Chair to develop and implement officer transition plans.
6. Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Board.

Director of Student Behavior Management and Support 

After being thrust into the role of single parent to four children ages 4-13 after 17 years of marriage,  Doris had to focus on the task at hand of leading her children through the trials and challenges of growing up in the fast paced life of Miami, Florida. She focused on her own education while maintaining a degree of mental health. Doris turned to some trusted friends who provided a strong arm to lean on while she regained her balance. Her children were able to focus on their education and excelled in great ways.

This taught her that God will sometimes shake the nest in order to teach His beloved to fly. He shook her nest and provided her wings to fly. Doris is thankful to God for being her guide and most trusted advisor throughout the ordeals that followed. She felt comfortable in the backgrounds, not to draw attention to herself but wanting all the while to see her fellow sisters and brothers grow and flourish in their own journey. Doris began to provide counseling and support to others who happen to be going through, and God allowed her to stay the course.

Her passion for children grew exponentially and she began to reach out to those who were assigned to me to teach while she stayed intimately connected to my own who were involved in sports, music and clubs at their own schools. We were involved in Kory League football, basketball and baseball. We were involved in music and the intense travel involved with the chorus and the competitions included. God is good.

It was during this time that she began to get serious about my Bible Studies, she sought to learn more and more about this God who they said loved her. Doris took the resources of the Evangelical Covenant Church and tailored it to the needs of her congregation who were new to the Covenant.  Rather than depending on her own strength, she learned to lean and depend of God. When  she heard about the Continental Societies, Inc and that they were a group of Christian women who had a heart for the children,  she accepted the invitation to join and the rest is history.

Doris believe that everything happens for a Divine reason – If we concentrate on the NOW we are not able to see the NEXT. God is preparing us for the NEXT level of greatness, productivity, support, sisterhood, happiness and love. Our challenges may be great but the NEXT is greater!

Education

• Ed.D – Educational Leadership with a focus on Adult Education – Nova University; Davie, Florida
• M.Ed. – Educational Administration and Supervision minor in Reading – Nova University, Davie, Fl
• Certification = Educational Guidance and Counseling – Florida International University, Miami
• B.S. – Physical Education minor Social Sciences – Tuskegee University; Tuskegee, Alabama

Special Certification:

• Annenberg Critical Friends Group Coach – Boston University
• Notary Public
• Ordained for Word and Sacrament – Evangelical Covenant Church; Chicago, Il

Work History & Experience
Tuskegee University

• Community Organizer – Troy, Alabama
• Secretary to Chaplain
•  Physical Education Instructor

Miami, Florida
    Florida International University – Secretary to Dean of School of Education
    Miami-Dade County Public Schools (35 years)
1) Physical Education Teacher – Parkway Middle School, Southwood Middle School
2) Guidance Counselor – R.R. Moton Elementary School, Riveria Middle School
3) Assistant Principal – Miami Coral Park Senior High School
4) School Principal – Miami Coral Park Senior High School, Caribbean Elementary School, BelAir Elementary School, South Dade Educational Center/South Dade Skill Center
5) Administrator (Part-Time) – Robert Morgan Vocational/Technical Educational Center
6) District Facilitator – Adult Education
7) Attendance Facilitator – Greenridge Charter School

Continental Societies, Inc. – Activities and Community Service
Doris Granberry  was inducted into the Greater Miami Chapter November, 2007 under the presidency of Dr. Earlene Dotson. Doris came into the Chapter with a mind to work and she became chair of the Employment committee the next year. The following is a summary of her organizational involvement:

Greater Miami Chapter
    1) President – 2013-2017 (Cruising For a Cause of Children; President’s Student of the Month; Created Refreshment Committee; Created Fundraising Committee; Father’s Day Brunch; Mother’s Day Love Pillows for Mothers at Homeless Shelter)
    2) 1st Vice President – Current
    3) Chaplain – 1 term

Southeastern Region    
    1) Southeastern Region Chaplain (Regional Memorial Service)
    2) Melvinor and Carlton Kendrick Scholarship Selection Chair (2016,2017,2018)

National
National Chaplain – 2 terms (National Day of Prayer; Resolutions for deceased Continentals, and Continental Guys; Morning Glory corporate prayerline)
    1) National Nominating Committee Chair
    2) Inaugural Emerald Club Member

Community Involvement/Recognitions
    1) United Way of Miami Dade County – represented three level public schools
    2) Homestead Chamber of Commerce – Adult School Liaison
    3) South Dade Newsletter – Advisor
    4) United Teachers of Dade – Member and Designated Steward
    5) Dade Association of School Administrators (DASA) – Executive Board Member representing High School Principals
   6) NAACP – member
   7) Eta Phi Beta – Member
   8) West Perrine Pastors Association
   9) Southeast Conference of Evangelical Covenant Church - Chair

Evangelical Covenant Church
    1) National Executive Board – Love Mercy Do Justice - Chair
    2) National Board of Nominations
    3) National Board of Christian Formation

Kingdom Covenant Ministries
    1) Pastor of Children and Family Ministries
    2) Teacher/Founder of Discipleship Ministry
    3) Teacher Adult Sunday School
    4) Church Program Coordinator
    5) Vacation Bible School Facilitator/Pastor
    6) Church Secretary/Treasurer
    7) “Spirit of the Ram Award” – Miami Coral Park Senior High School
    8) Lady of Distinction – Kingdom Covenant Ministries
    9) Sister of the Year – Greater Miami Chapter
  10) Grandparent Award – Cutler Bay Senior High School

Region 3 Assistant Principal of the Year
       Rochester Person of Distinction

Board Treasurer
 
Job Description:
The following description was adapted from materials from the National Center for Nonprofit Boards. Note that materials apply to both for-profit and nonprofit unless otherwise noted.

1. Is a member of the Board.
2. Manages finances of the organization.
3. Administrates fiscal matters of the organization.
4. Provides annual budget to the board for members' approval.
5. Ensures development and board review of financial policies and procedures

Board Secretary
 
Job Description:
The following description was adapted from materials from the National Center for Nonprofit Boards. Note that materials apply to both for-profit and nonprofit unless otherwise noted.

1. Is a member of the Board.
2. Maintains records of the board and ensures effective management of organization's records.
3. Manages minutes of board meetings.
4. Ensures minutes are distributed to members shortly after each meeting.
5. Is sufficiently familiar with legal documents (articles, by-laws, IRS letters, etc.) to note applicability during meetings.

Board Member
 
Job Description:
The following description was adapted from materials from BoardSource. Note that materials apply to both for-profit and nonprofit unless otherwise noted.

1. Regularly attends board meetings and important related meetings.
2. Makes serious commitment to participate actively in committee work.
3. Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time.
4. Stays informed about committee matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports.
5. Gets to know other committee members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus.
6. Is an active participant in the committee's annual evaluation and planning efforts.
7. Participates in fund raising for the organization

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Committee Chair
 
Job Description:
The following description was adapted from materials from BoardSource. Note that materials apply to both for-profit and nonprofit unless otherwise noted.

1. Is a member of the Board.
2. Sets tone for the committee work.
3. Ensures that members have the information needed to do their jobs.
4. Oversees the logistics of committee's operations.
5. Reports to the Board's Chair.
6. Reports to the full Board on committee's decisions/recommendations.
7. Works closely with the Chief Executive and other staff as agreed to by the Chief Executive.
8. Assigns work to the committee members, sets the agenda and runs the meetings, and ensures distribution of meeting minutes.
9. Initiates and leads the committee's annual evaluation.

Board and Staff Responsibilities
 

To help convey who does what regarding board and staff, the following activities are suggested to be done by board, staff or jointly. Ultimately, the responsibility for the various activities depends very much on the life-cycle of the organization -- young organizations often have working Boards that are involved in day-to-day activities, while older organizations have Boards that attend exclusively to top-level policies and plans. This document should be reviewed by board members to finalize who they would like to do what among board and staff members.

Activity	Responsibility
PLANNING:
Direct the process of planning	Board
Provide input to long range goals	Joint
Approve long range goals	Board
Formulate annual objectives	Staff
Approve annual objectives	Board
Prepare performance reports on achievement of goals and objectives	Staff
Monitor achievement of goals and objectives	Joint
PROGRAMMING:
Assess stakeholder (customers, community) needs	Staff
Train volunteer leaders (nonprofits only)	Staff
Oversee evaluation of products, services and programs	Board
Maintain program records; prepare program reports	Staff
Prepare preliminary budget	Staff
Finalize and approve budget	Board
See that expenditures are within budget during the year	Staff
Solicit contributions in fundraising campaigns (nonprofits)	Board
Organize fundraising campaigns (nonprofits)	Staff
Approve expenditures outside authorized budget	Board
Insure annual audit of organization accounts	Board
PERSONNEL:
Employ Chief Executive	Board
Direct work of the staff	Staff
Hire and discharge staff member	Staff
Decision to add staff (nonprofit)	Board
Settle discord among staff	Staff
COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
Interpret organization to community	Board
Write news stories	Staff
Provide organization linkage with other organizations	Joint
BOARD COMMITTEES:
Appoint committee members	Board
Call Committee Chair to urge him/her into action	Board
Promote attendance at Board/Committee meetings	Joint
Recruit new Board members	Board
Plan agenda for Board meetings	Joint
Take minutes at Board meetings	Joint
Plan and propose committee organization	Joint
Prepare exhibits, material and proposals for Board and Committees	Staff
Sign legal documents	Board
Follow-up to insure implementation of Board and Committee decisions	Staff
Settle clash between Committees	Board