The First Time Board President - A Discussion with Cheryl Evans of Project Light

This week, we are speaking with Board President of Project Light of Manatee, Cheryl Evans. Together, we discuss how Cheryl got involved in Project Light, stepping into the board president role for the first time, and how she is growing in the position. Cheryl candidly shares with us her successes and struggles. Including overcoming obstacles to recruit board members, facilitating the board meetings, and recognizing staff and board members.

Project Light of Manatee

Timestamps:

00:00 Introducing Cheryl Evans

04:30 How did you become board president?

08:00 What have been your biggest challenges as board chair?

10:00 How Cheryl recruited board members

12:00 How do you structure your board meetings?

14:30 Interacting with the Executive Director

17:40 How do you recognize staff and board members?

21:17 Advice to an incoming board chair

23:50 Recapping with Read

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