Brattleboro Pastoral Counseling Center
Meet the Board of Directors
A board of directors is the governing body of a non-profit organization. No one is born with the knowledge of how to be a good board member; it is an acquired skill that most of us learn through experience. The most important requirement for any board member is a strong commitment to the mission and vision of the organization and the desire to support it.
The Board of Directors work to ensure effective management of current income and protection of our accumulated assets. In addition to approving and overseeing the yearly budget, the board develops and executes plans for fundraising.
Good qualities in board members are: honesty, enthusiasm, having an open mind, are team players, are willing to tackle problems when needed, and most importantly have a sense of humor. There is no one size fits all for board members (Patterson,2006) .
Board members are elected for a three year term with an option to renew that membership for an additional three years. Our board meets on the second Thursday of each month at the First United Methodist Church on Putney Road. The meetings run from 3PM - 4:30PM.
The board leadership positions are President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. We communicate between meetings mostly through emails.
Become a board member and be proud that you have the opportunity to serve an organization such as ours. For more information please contact us at bpccvt@gmail.com.
The Board of Directors work to ensure effective management of current income and protection of our accumulated assets. In addition to approving and overseeing the yearly budget, the board develops and executes plans for fundraising.
Good qualities in board members are: honesty, enthusiasm, having an open mind, are team players, are willing to tackle problems when needed, and most importantly have a sense of humor. There is no one size fits all for board members (Patterson,2006) .
Board members are elected for a three year term with an option to renew that membership for an additional three years. Our board meets on the second Thursday of each month at the First United Methodist Church on Putney Road. The meetings run from 3PM - 4:30PM.
The board leadership positions are President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. We communicate between meetings mostly through emails.
Become a board member and be proud that you have the opportunity to serve an organization such as ours. For more information please contact us at bpccvt@gmail.com.
Pastor Cheryl Meachen
Faith Community: Pastor, First United Methodist Church
Position: Vice-President
Pastor Cheryl has a heart for passionate spirituality and inspired worship and brings musical gifts as well as technological expertise to her work. She currently volunteers with the Brattleboro Community Justice Center in a Circle of Support and Accountability; as a member of the Board of Directors for both the Brattleboro Area Drop In Center and Brattleboro Pastoral Counseling Center; and chairs the Vermont District Committee for Church Revitalization / New Church Starts. She participates in the Brattleboro Area Interfaith Clergy Association and Monadnock United Methodist Clergy Cluster.
Position: Vice-President
Pastor Cheryl has a heart for passionate spirituality and inspired worship and brings musical gifts as well as technological expertise to her work. She currently volunteers with the Brattleboro Community Justice Center in a Circle of Support and Accountability; as a member of the Board of Directors for both the Brattleboro Area Drop In Center and Brattleboro Pastoral Counseling Center; and chairs the Vermont District Committee for Church Revitalization / New Church Starts. She participates in the Brattleboro Area Interfaith Clergy Association and Monadnock United Methodist Clergy Cluster.
Judith Kinley - Board membership pending
Faith Community: Guilford Community Church
Position: Scribe
After a career in nursing education, Judith completed graduate degrees
at Harvard University Divinity School and is now an ordained minister in
the United Church of Christ. As a practicing minister she referred to and
was grateful for the work of her local Pastoral Counseling Center. She
has lived in Vermont for 36 years, served on the boards of several
community agencies including Brattleboro Area Hospice, United Way,
Brattleboro Music Center and the Brattleboro Retreat.
Position: Scribe
After a career in nursing education, Judith completed graduate degrees
at Harvard University Divinity School and is now an ordained minister in
the United Church of Christ. As a practicing minister she referred to and
was grateful for the work of her local Pastoral Counseling Center. She
has lived in Vermont for 36 years, served on the boards of several
community agencies including Brattleboro Area Hospice, United Way,
Brattleboro Music Center and the Brattleboro Retreat.
Rev. Roger Brown
Faith Community: Centre Congregation Church
Position: President
Rev. Roger Brown is a semi-retired United Church of Christ minister, having served 12 churches around New England as an Intentional Interim Minister. He is a member of Centre Congregational Church. Rev. Brown grew up in Brattleboro, and returned to Brattleboro late in his career after living in several regions of the US and England.. He is the chairperson of the Centre Church Peace and Justice Committee, and a member of the Brattleboro Area Interfaith Initiative. Trained as a spiritual director by the Silver Dove Institute, he has a practice of offering individual spiritual direction, and so strongly believes in the value of integrating spiritual life and practice in the therapeutic setting.
Position: President
Rev. Roger Brown is a semi-retired United Church of Christ minister, having served 12 churches around New England as an Intentional Interim Minister. He is a member of Centre Congregational Church. Rev. Brown grew up in Brattleboro, and returned to Brattleboro late in his career after living in several regions of the US and England.. He is the chairperson of the Centre Church Peace and Justice Committee, and a member of the Brattleboro Area Interfaith Initiative. Trained as a spiritual director by the Silver Dove Institute, he has a practice of offering individual spiritual direction, and so strongly believes in the value of integrating spiritual life and practice in the therapeutic setting.
Sylvia Seitz
Faith Community: First Baptist Church, Brattleboro
Position: Treasurer
Sylvia moved to Brattleboro in 1969 with her husband and family. It was here in Brattleboro that she began her career as a LPN, working at the Austine School, Bellows Falls Memorial Hospital, and Springfield Hospital. Sylvia is an avid volunteer spending most of her time at the First Baptist Church as a past trustee, treasurer, church school teacher, member of Grace's Kitchen staff, and the Women's Society. Sylvia states that she is looking forward to working closely with the members of the Pastoral Counseling Center Board and with God's help, continuing to help the Center grow and be successful in the coming years.
Position: Treasurer
Sylvia moved to Brattleboro in 1969 with her husband and family. It was here in Brattleboro that she began her career as a LPN, working at the Austine School, Bellows Falls Memorial Hospital, and Springfield Hospital. Sylvia is an avid volunteer spending most of her time at the First Baptist Church as a past trustee, treasurer, church school teacher, member of Grace's Kitchen staff, and the Women's Society. Sylvia states that she is looking forward to working closely with the members of the Pastoral Counseling Center Board and with God's help, continuing to help the Center grow and be successful in the coming years.
