Overview

• Our Mission + Guiding Principles

• Our History + Location

• Programming

• Opportunities to Get involved

• Ways to Give

• BVCC Staff

• Board of Directors

Our Mission

We bring people together to build community as an inclusive, independent, community-supported, nonprofit organization.

We are a catalyst. We believe in reciprocity.

We build community.

Guiding

Principles

Intentional & Reciprocal Relationships

Food Security & Financial Stability

Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship

Equity & Justice

History

• The Bay View Community Center was started in 1978 in a single storefront on Milwaukee’s Kinnickinnic Avenue. We’ve since moved to a more suitable location on Oklahoma Avenue.

• From its earliest days, the Bay View Community Center has fostered a belief in quality. Our staff + volunteers aim to consistently provide programs that exceed expectations.

• Our volunteer staff is a full-force operation: they function in many ways like a paid staff. Our volunteer group exceeds more than 100 people.

Location + Hours 1320 E Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Temporary Hours due to COVID-19 Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Food Pantry Hours

Tuesday, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Wednesday, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Friday, 1:30 – 4:00 pm

Our Space

Our Center serves as a hub for the community to gather, connect and benefit from the rich programming we offer.

We now have space for birthday parties, baby showers, garden projects, and other family events open to the community.

Programming

Programs

Family Learning & Engagement Lab Classes and activities for parent and child, as well as

whole families, information to help you become an even

better parent.

Youth Programs Activities, clubs and classes for children 2 – 18 yrs.

Adult Programs Educational workshops and classes for adults featuring

great cooking ideas and ethnic cuisines; workshops in

health and wellness, economic issues and other skills and

activities for leisure time and fitness.

50+ Programs Programs exclusively for individuals 50 years of age and

older.

Trips + Tours Sinatra & Friends with the Milwaukee Symphony

Orchestra, The Lion King, Horseshoe Casino, The Play that

Goes Wrong, The Dancing Horses, Peter Pan by the

Milwaukee Ballet, Miss Saigon

*Please see our most updated program guide for more details on the services we offer.

BVCC Staff

Organizational Structure

Organizational Structure

Mike Mortell

Jimmie Owens Vi Liske & Ruth Buttke Laura Ehr Cassie Capriotti

Board of Directors

Advisory Group

Bay View Community Center

Board of Directors

Governance + Personnel

Programs + Services Finance, Facilities +

Technology

Marketing, Resource Development +

Fundraising

Executive Committee

Standing Committees

Board Structure

Current Board of Directors Board Chair

Peter Coulter, Anodyne

Vice Chair

Andy Collins, Gartner

Treasurer

Daniel Brandt, First Midwest Bank

Secretary

Danny Kerns, RW Baird

As of January 12, 2021

Board Members

Rehana Absar, Alliance for Strong Families and Communities

Nicole Biederer, Advocate Aurora Health

Kelsey Boehm, Foley & Lardner

Kathy Castillo, Keller Williams Realty

Samantha Ditzman, Advocate Aurora Health

Iuscely Flores Villarreal, Wisconsin Voices

Stephanie Harling, Havenwoods Economic Dev Corp & BID #31

Molly Madonia, Milwaukee World Festival / Summerfest

Meredith Meier, BVK

Juan Ramirez, WI State Public Defenders Office

Tony Rausch, Cortec Corporation

Natalie Zuege, Baker Tilly

Ex-Officio: Mike Mortell, BVCC President & CEO

Purpose + Role

Purpose

• Develop sufficient resources to achieve the Center’s goals and objectives.

• Strategically plan and vision for the future.

• Provide linkages to community and business leaders.

Role

• Plan and conduct the annual fundraising campaigns.

• Formulate and approve long-term goals.

• Adopt and monitor annual budget.

• Monitor the achievement of goals and objectives.

• Set policy + procedures.

• Advocate for the Center by sharing the mission, guiding principles + programs with the Community.

Responsibilities

• As a new member, complete the Board Member Onboarding Checklist.

• Attend meetings regularly (75% or more).

• Identify + recruit leadership for the Board + its committees.

• Support the efforts of the Board + Staff.

• Serve effectively on at least one Board Committee.

• Develop policies for the Center as needed in areas of Finance, Personnel and / or Governance.

• Give and/or Get fundraising support: Personally contribute to the Center’s annual campaign. Recognizing that giving is a personal matter governed by personal circumstances, we ask that Board members consider a minimum personal gift of $250 to demonstrate the leadership role of the Board in conducting an annual campaign. Board members are also encouraged to help secure additional fundraising support.

• Personally contribute to the United Way’s Annual Campaign.

What We Look For

Qualities

Relationship oriented

Community connected

Fundraising experience

Management experience

Strategic planning experience

Work experience with organizational issues

Essential Skills

Project management

Relationship building

Initiative – proactive to achieve goals

Tenacity

Integrity

Communication

Board Positions

Chair

Provide leadership + direction to the governing Board + ensure that the Board fulfills its responsibilities for the overall

mission, oversight, resources + outreach requirements necessary to achieve Bay View Community Center’s vision for the

future.

Vice Chair

Assume the responsibilities of the Board Chair in the event that the Chair is unable to serve as the volunteer leader of Bay

View Community Center.

Treasurer

Ensure that the Board fulfills its responsibility for the financial oversight of Bay View Community Center.

Secretary

Document + safeguard the records of Bay View Community Center.

Governance + Personnel

Programs + Services Finance, Facilities +

Technology

Marketing, Resource Development +

Fundraising

Standing Committees

Member Materials

Your orientation leader will review with you the following:

• Director Orientation Materials • Budget + Financial Reports

• By Laws

• Articles of Incorporation

• 501(c)3 Determination

• Conflict of Interest Statement (currently being updated by Governance Committee)

Board Member Onboarding Checklist

As part of your Onboarding, you will see a checklist in your Directors Handbook that you will need to complete. This includes:

Complete New Volunteer + Board Member Orientation

Complete Facility Tour

Review Board of Director’s Handbook

Pair up with a current board member and schedule a monthly meeting for 90 days

Meet each staff member President + CEO

Adult Programs/Trips/Tours/

Director Marketing/ Fund Development

50+ Programs

Front Desk Staff

Custodial

Participate in an upcoming class at the Center

Volunteer for an upcoming event at the Center

Strategic Priorities

Refer to document on Google Drive https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sF9G5LuR_nWdgoiPoXgjZFutvWKU3evn/view?usp=sharing

Volunteering

How

to Serve

The Bay View Community Center runs on the passion + generosity of our 100+ volunteer corp.

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering with BVCC is a great way to give back to the community.

We’re flexible - you have the option to volunteer regularly, or participate in one-time projects that families, a group of friends, a youth sports team, or even a company can do.

From serving a meal at the monthly Senior Celebration or sorting donated canned goods, we have projects that make a difference.

“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” -Winston Churchill

Volunteer Opportunities

Emergency Food Pantry

Hours & Times arranged with the Director of Food Security &

Financial Stability. Assist with stocking shelves, sorting food

donations, pre-bagging items before food pantry days, and

filling food carts based on household size during pantry hours.

Administrative & Office Work

Help prepare mailings, enter data, or file documents.

Facilities & Maintenance

Painting, gardening, and lawn work help keep the Center in

good shape for all to enjoy.

One-On-One Tutoring

This opportunity requires a commitment of 8 weeks, once a

week for 45 minutes. Tutors tutor one-on-one with children

ages 7-12, Monday-Thursday, in math, reading or both. Tutors

may choose which subject they prefer to tutor in. Hours and

days for tutoring are flexible depending on tutor’s and/or

student’s schedules. Hours in which the tutoring program is

open are 3:45 – 7:45 p.m.

Senior Celebration Assistant

One Wednesday a month, 11:00 am -2:00 pm assist in serving

and clean-up at Senior Luncheons. Includes lunch

Senior Bingo

One Wednesday a month, 12:00-2:00 pm calling numbers, etc.

Must be able to engage seniors in conversation.

Volunteer Stories

“I live in Bay View, this is home. The center serves so many people and there is a large constituency that needs our services that may not be able to afford them elsewhere.” “I love the intergenerational approach. We offer opportunities for people to connect with one another to build a supportive community at various stages of life…we hold space for people to just be, and I think that's a special thing.” “I live in the area and have come to love the real people, unique places and overall sense of community. Bay view offers a feel of authenticity and realness that you share with all your neighbors (of various ages, backgrounds, personal experiences). I don't think you get this elsewhere locally.”

Become a Volunteer

• If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, complete + submit our Volunteer Application.

• Once received, a staff member will contact the potential volunteer to schedule an interview.

Support the Center

Ways to Give

Monetary Donations Monetary donations allow us to leverage the most for your

donation. We accept checks, cash and credit cards. To donate

with Visa or Mastercard you may contact us by phone, or

mail/walk-in your donation. Donations are tax deductible.

In-Kind Donations If you have an in-kind donation that is not on our list, please

reach out.

Non-Perishable Food Food is always needed in our Emergency Food Pantry. We

average between 300-500 visits a month from Families and

Individuals in need. Items that we always need are Peanut

Butter & Jelly, Cereal, Creamed Soups, Canned Fruits, Pasta,

Rice and Canned Meats.

Sporting or Entertainment Tickets Have tickets you can no longer use? Consider donating them to

the Center. We will distribute them to a family or individual

who otherwise would not be able to go.

Gift Cards Consider re-gifting a gift card to the Center. If you are a

Businesses Owner, Gift Cards & Certificates are a great

donation to generate new customers from one of our

Fundraising Events.

E-Bay Auction Items Do you have a collection, an antique or a collectible item that

you would like to donate to us to sell on e-Bay? Popular sale

items are vintage/estate jewelry, hats, purses; stamp or coin

collections; collectible pottery, glass & figurines; other

antiques.

Welcome!