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Regenerated Hope, Inc.
Board of Directors Q & A
Preparing communities with the knowledge and
skills to succeed in college and career is the
greatest moral and economic challenge of our era!
2922 Martin Luther King Blvd., Bldg A, #117
Dallas, TX 75215
214-389-0002
www.regenerated-hope.org
Tracie Reed – Program Director
[email protected]
Please Consider Joining!
The Board of Directors of
Regenerated Hope, Inc.
Value / Mission and Vision
At Regenerated Hope, we value our true calling and purpose in life; to passionately
serve communities and their educational and career endeavors. As stewards, we wear
the armor of responsibility and duty seriously. Our mission is to prepare communities to
be globally competitive by helping them successfully navigate through the education
and career process and to build strong academic, leadership, and character and life
skills. Our vision is to build a new educational business model that remains community
centered.
Regenerated Hope is a private educational, career support and leadership services
organization. Incorporated in 2006, RK has been facilitating education and career
readiness seminars and workshops in North Texas for over 15 years.
Key stakeholders for our programs include, but are not limited to: communities,
students, parent(s)/guardian(s), guidance counselors, the post-secondary / college
community, as well as employers.
Management / Staff
Regenerated Hope was founded and is managed by Tracie R. Reed \Tracie R.
Reed.docx who personally facilitates many of the programs. Regenerated Hope is the
corporate umbrella for several of our flagship programs: Forest Theater Project, College
Survival Experience, Crowd Creations and more…
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Forest Theater Project (PLEASE SEE TAB ABOVE)
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College Survival Experience
A fully integrated, web-based, academic and student leadership solution aimed at
preparing and empowering both students and parent(s)/guardian(s) for the
college and career journey, TOGETHER! Our program uses a holistic approach
that is principle based, yet student centered. In partnership with the Franklin
Covey Company, our program utilizes a customized platform built around The 7
Habits of Highly Effective People®. Our program is delivered through cutting
edge technology using a digital tablet and supported by our trained and talented
life coaches.
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Crowd Creations
A fun and exciting way to raise money for your organization through intellectual
competition in the arts. Through Crowd Creations, competing organizations
generate funds through $1.00-$5.00 votes over the internet. The entire social
media becomes their audience. Organizations have raised several thousand
dollars in funds for uniforms, travel, etc…past fundraisers have included:
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o The Master Lyricists: Def Poetry through social commentary and
current events.
o The Funk Brothers Anthology: A tribute to the instrumental dynasty and
Motown sound machine
o 50 Years of Flava, Music and Fashion: A history and revue of pop
culture from 1960 - Present.
Our small diverse staff of administrators and instructors are bi-lingual in English and
Spanish. Our instructors are results-oriented professionals who have demonstrated
proficiency in the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) and advanced
proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office. All applicant instructors go through (and must
successfully pass) in-house training and orientation which includes certification and
licensing in;
 7 Habits Series
 Myers - Briggs
 Strong Learning Assessment
 Weikert Center for Youth Program Quality
 Naviance College Planning Platform
 Blackboard LMS
*** All instructor / coaches are well versed in Texas College and Career Readiness
Standards
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The following summary list the most common questions we receive about the board and
what it is like to be a board member. Please read it over. If you’re still interested,
please call 214-466-3365. We will be happy to answer any other questions that you
might have.
What do the board members do?
The Executive Board of directors is the governing body of Regenerated Hope and the
Advisory Board provides professional advice and leadership. The Executive Board sets
the overall policy and goals which are then carried out by the staff. As a growing
organization with a new direction, Regenerated Hope welcomes professional guidance
that will put us on the road to accomplishing our mission.
Both boards meet on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00pm at the Martin
Luther King Jr. Center in the South Dallas / Fair Park community of Dallas. The
Executive Board meets at 6:00pm and the Advisory Board meets at 7:30pm.
Meetings usually last about 1.5 hours. In addition, there are a few special events (such
as school board and Texas Education Agency meetings and conferences) which board
members periodically attend.
Are board members paid?
Board members are volunteers and do not receive a salary. However, we do pay all of
your travel and meal costs to attend the meetings. We will also reimburse you for child
care costs if you need to hire childcare. Even though Board members do not receive a
salary, there are many benefits to sitting on our board. Some of them are:
 Excellent way to be instrumental in providing a solution to community challenges
and issues.
 Important decision-making voice in laying the foundation for a great organization.
 Develop and/or enhance your skills in; budgeting, management, public speaking,
supervision and more.
 Addition to your resume, graduate school application or public office opportunity.
 Opportunity to attend very educational and instructive conferences in different
and exciting cities. Your expenses to attend these conferences are paid for by
our organization.
 Meet interesting and important like-minded individuals.
 Liability coverage under our organization policy umbrella.
How long does a board member serve?
Members serve for a term of one (1) year.
Would I have to make speeches?
No, not unless you want to. Some of our board members do make presentations on
behalf of our organization; particularly graduate students who can receive academic
credit, however, most do not.
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What if I have to miss a meeting every once in awhile?
Most of our board members are unable to make every meeting. They are busy, active
people! However, we ask our members to attend as many meetings as possible and to
arrange their schedules so they can be there. As part of the governing board, you are
very important to us.
I am very interested in what Regenerated Hope does, but I don’t know a lot about
it. Will I get any information about the organization and about being a Board
Member?
Absolutely! We provide a basic orientation session for all new board members. In
addition, there is annual board training conducted by an excellent consultant. We also
give board members a manual with all of the important information they need to know
about the organization. Finally, board members are always welcome to call and make
an appointment with the Executive Director to go over any aspect of the organizations
operation.
Are the board meetings very formal?
Not at all. Meetings are important and the board members are there to conduct
business. However, they are also interesting and fun. The board members are very
professional but, at the same time, relaxed and casual.
The best way to see what we mean is for you to attend an Executive Board meeting.
You are invited to our next meeting to observe the board in action. Remember, the
meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00pm. at the
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 2922 MLK Jr Blvd, Bldg A #117, Dallas,
TX 75215. It would be a good idea if you called us the day before to be sure the
meeting has not been re-scheduled and to confirm the location. We would love to have
you visit us.
Whom should I call if I have more questions?
Please call Tracie Reed, Executive Director, 214-466-3365. Ms. Reed is very happy to
give you more information and share our mission and vision.
WE HAVE A GREAT ORGANIZATION, BUT THE MISSION AND VISION CAN ONLY
BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH THE PROPER LEADERSHIP. WE NEED YOU TO HELP
CONTINUE OUR IMPORTANT WORK. ASSISTING COMMUNITIES WITH THE
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN EDUCATION AND CAREER IS THE
GREATEST MORAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGE OF OUR ERA!
PLEASE CALL US TODAY.
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Duties of Board Members
Members of the Regenerated Hope, Inc. Board of Directors are expected to support and
promote the following duties during their term of office.
1. Determine, promote and defend RH’s mission, vision and values.
2. Hire and oversee executive staff within the management structure and
guidelines. (Executive Board)
3. Serve as support and coach for executive staff through regularly scheduled
meetings and conduct annual reviews.
4. Conduct budgeting and planning processes that guide program and departmental
decisions. (Executive Board)
5. Attend 80% of all board meetings and serve on a committee.
6. Manage resources responsibility as stewards of trust.
7. Monitor program growth or decline and service expansion and partnerships.
8. Develop new sources of revenue and financial support for RH. (Executive
Board)
9. Identify new members as assets for future board membership.
10. Provide opportunities for public awareness and visibility for RH, thus serving as
advocate and spokesperson in the public square.
11. Participate in the evaluation of the board’s effectiveness and performance
annually.
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Name of Member
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Date and Term of Office
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Code of Ethics for Board and Staff
Purpose: The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to ensure the highest level of conduct
and management over the affairs of Regenerated Hope. All staff, volunteers, and
board members are expected to sign this statement at the time of commitment.
Code: Upon associating with Regenerated Hope, I agree to the following principles of
conducting my personal, professional, and affiliated activities within and separate from
Regenerated Hope. I accept this responsibility willingly and for as long as I am
associated with RH.
1. Abide by and work within the stated Articles of Incorporation and bylaws of
Regenerated Hope.
2. Exercise wisdom, good judgment, diligence, and stewardship in all my behavior
as a representative of Regenerated Hope.
3. Respect the principles of faith guiding the organization.
4. Protect the integrity and image of the organization.
5. Remain accountable to others who serve alongside me at Regenerated Hope.
6. Always give co-staff and board members the benefit of the doubt in episodes of
conflict.
7. Avoid using Regenerated Hope for personal gain.
8. Refuse to discriminate in the delivery of service to Regenerated Hope.
9. Consider all organizational resources as belonging first to God and the
community.
10. Treat all sensitive information shared as confidential within and outside
Regenerated Hope.
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