The business and affairs of the Children of the World Co-op, Inc. are managed by its Board of Directors. The Board consists of a minimum of seven and not more than fifteen directors, each serving a one year renewable term. Directors are elected by the General Membership at the Annual Meeting of the Corporation, held in October of each year.
The Board of Directors is comprised of:
- At least three Parent Member Representatives
- The President of the Co-op, who is the Chair of the Board
- The Vice-President of the Co-op
- The Secretary of the Co-op
- The Treasurer of the Co-op
In addition, Board Advisors, volunteer parents and community professionals offer technical support for the operation of the Co-op.
Regular meetings of the Board are held on the second Wednesday of each month and are open to all Co-op members.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Term ending October 2009)
Officers
- Karen Fireman (U.S.), President
- Alessandra Vadala (U.S.),Vice-president
- Leigh Weihs (U.S.), Secretary
- Katie Blazek (U.S.), Treasurer
Member Representatives
- MONDAY: Sophie Orban (France)
- TUESDAY: Katy Richardson (U.S.)
- WEDNESDAY: Yoriko Matsushita (Japan)
- WEDNESDAY: Melinda Frame (U.S.)
- THURSDAY: Namrata Maguire (U.S.)
- FRIDAY: Radhika Rohini (India)
- REP AT LARGE: Kyle Engler (U.S.)
Advisors
- Philip Symonds, C.P.A.
- Susan Warren, Community Organizer and Fundraiser
- Micah Rosenblum, Dept. of Agriculture, International Affairs Specialist
- Mary Pat Clarke, Baltimore City Council Representative
- Mary Draper, Director, Brown Memorial Day School
- Maura DeMouy, Esq.
Staff
- Karen Rist, Executive Director
(full time)
- Meredith Schofield, Assistant Director (part time)
- Janet Vroman, ESL Instructor
(part time)