2016 KORA COUNCIL
(elected)
Members of KORA Council for 2016. Seated, l. to r: Janet Smith. Ira Steinberg (treasurer), Ardith Hayes (president), Jim Helm (vice president), Sally Nelson-Olin (secretary), Ed Long. Standing, l. to r: Randy Wagner, Bob Longsworth, Sue Palmieri, Marcia Deist, Bill Hole, Barbara Bruer, Margaret-Ann Ellis. Insets: Al Carroll and Virginia Erdy.
The Kendal at Oberlin Residents Association (KORA) promotes cooperation among residents, administration, staff, and the Board of Directors of Kendal at Oberlin. With a commitment to openness, careful listening, and genuine respect for each other, the goal is to establish a true community in which individuals are nurtured by responding to one another with sensitivity, good will, and patience. All residents are members of KORA. Fifteen residents are elected to serve on the Residents’ Council.
The 2015 Report of the KORA President to the Annual Meeting is available here.
Click here to view a PDF document of the KORA Constitution and Bylaws.
OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Ardith Hayes (President), Sally Nelson-Olin (Secretary), Ira Steinberg (Treasurer), Jim Helm (Vice President)
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
(yrs remaining in term)[1st or 2nd term]
| Barbara Bruer (2)[2nd] | Al Carroll (1)[1st] | Marcia Deist (1)[1st] |
| Margaret-Ann Ellis (2)[2nd] | Virginia Erdy (1)[1st] | Bill Hole (2)[1st] |
| Ed Long (2)[2nd] | Bob Longsworth (1)[1st] | Sue Palmieri (2)[1st] |
| Janet Smith (2)[1st] | Randy Wagner (2)[1st] |
COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL (Chairs in italics)
For further information click on the name of the committee.
Executive: Ardith Hayes, Jim Helm, Sally Nelson-Olin, Ira Steinberg (all 1 year terms)
Budget: Ira Steinberg, Barbara Bruer, Ed Long, Virginia Erdy, Jim Helm (ex officio)
Suggestions & Concerns: Margaret-Ann Ellis, Barbara Bruer, Bob Longsworth, Marcia Deist
Coordination:, Sue Palmieri, Al Carroll, Randy Wagner
Stephens Care Center Liason: Janet Smith
Audit: Jim Helm, Bill Hole, Sally Nelson-Olin
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Anne Martin(2), Marilyn Myerson(2), Elizabeth Aldrich (1), Del Jenkins (1), Ruth Miller (1)
( This committee is elected at the annual membership meetings, per Sections 4.3 and 4.4 of the Constitution. In case of a vacancy on the Committee, Council shall appoint a replacement to serve until the next annual meeting. (elects own chair, see above for current members))
COUNCIL LIAISONS TO STANDING COMMITTEES
| Art – Barbara Bruer, Margaret-Ann Ellis | Care and Nurturing – Margaret-Ann Ellis | |
| Communications – Bob Longsworth | Environmental Concerns – Jim Helm | |
| Fitness and Health – Virginia Erdy | Food – Bill Hole | |
| Horticulture – Ed Long | House – Ira Steinberg | |
| Library – Randy Wagner | Nutrition – (inactive) | |
| Program – Randy Wagner | Safety – Barbara Bruer | |
| Sports and Recreation – Ira Steinberg | Transportation – Sue Palmieri | |
| Website – Sally Nelwon-Olin | Woodshop – Jim Helm |
KORA COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR 2016
10:00 a.m. third Thursday (except December) in the Auditorium
Jan. 21, Feb. 18 Mar. 17, Apr. 21, May 19, Jun. 16, Jul. 16, Aug. 18, Sep. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 Dec. 8
KORA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Monthly)
1 week before KORA Council Meeting
ANNUAL MEETING OF KORA
4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 10, 2016, in the Auditorium (refreshments at 3:30 p.m.)
Executive Committee
Seated, l. to r: Ardith Hayes (chair), Jim Helm. Standing, l. to r: Ira Steinberg, Sally Nelson-Olin.
“There shall be an Executive Committee consisting of the four elected Officers. The Executive Committee may meet on one day’s notice, and when the Council is not in session may exercise all the powers and duties of the Council. Three Officers shall constitute a quorum. Any actions taken by the Executive Committee shall be reported to the Council at its next meeting.”
Budget Committee
L. to r: Ira Steinberg (chair), Barbara Bruer, Ed Long, Jim Helm (ex officio). Not shown: Virginia Erdy.
The Budget Committee is charged with preparing a KORA budget for the coming year, working with the Treasurer and with each committee on estimated income sources and proposed expenditures. The Budget Committee shall also monitor income and expenses compared to the budget and shall report to Council.
- November 2016 Budget and Expenses
- October 2016 Budget and Expenses
- September 2016 Budget and Expenses
- KORA Budget for 2016
Suggestions and Concerns Committee
Seated, l. to r: Barbara Bruer, Margaret-Ann Ellis (chair). Standing, l. to r: Marcia Deist, Bob Longsworth.
The Suggestions and Concerns Committee is charged with listening to suggestions, complaints and concerns from residents, and taking appropriate steps to see that they are responded to within a reasonable time.
Coordination Committee
L. to r: Randy Wagner, Sue Palmieri (chair). Not shown: Al Carroll.
The Coordination Committee is charged with helping all Standing Committees, Subcommittees and Special Purpose Groups of the Residents Association to avoid duplication of effort, to communicate with Council and among Committees, Subcommittees and Special Purpose Groups and to resolve problems within and between Committees, Subcommittees and Special Purpose Groups.
Stephens Care Center Liaison
Janet Smith (chair).
The special liaison to the Stephens Care Center shall facilitate communication between the Stephens Care Center and KORA Council.
Audit Committee
L. to r: Jim Helm (chair), Bill Hole, Sally Nelson-Olin.
The Council shall appoint members of the Association to audit the accounts of the Treasurer for the current fiscal year. The Committee’s report shall be delivered to the President who shall have it posted on the bulletin board.