Rainbow Center is committed to open and transparent communication with the community about our plans and future.
Read below to find out more about our initatives, our staff, and updates from Rainbow Center's board!
Rainbow Center is committed to open and transparent communication with the community about our plans and future.
Read below to find out more about our initatives, our staff, and updates from Rainbow Center's board!
The upcoming board agenda for today can be found here.
If you are interested in attending, please email info@rainbowcntr.org to register.
Rainbow Center acknowledges the resignation of four board members on Monday, October 14, 2024, just prior to our planned board refresh. We want to provide clarity around their departure and maintain transparency with our stakeholders, members, and the wider community.
The resigning members made individual choices to step down after collectively participating in the vote for a total board refresh on September 23, 2024. While their resignations occurred ahead of the board refresh, these decisions were based on personal and professional reasons.
We are grateful for their dedication and contributions, which have played a significant role in advancing the mission of Rainbow Center. Their leadership and commitment to the organization have been appreciated.
The upcoming board refresh marks an exciting chapter for Rainbow Center. We have been encouraged by the strong response from the community, reflecting a shared desire to support the future of the center. The response from the community for the Community Advisory Panel is phenomenal since the applications were open on October 16, 2024, and applications will be accepted until October 24, 2024. The board will then review all the applications and anticipate announcing the members of the Community Advisory Panel in early November. Starting the week of October 21, 2024, board applications will be open for those community members interested in joining the newly refreshed Rainbow Center Board of Directors.
While this is an accelerated timeline, this process aligns with our ongoing strategy to introduce fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, increase diversity and bring new leadership to our governance structure. We anticipate that the Community Advisory Panel will start interviewing potential board members in early November, and we expect to announce the first three board members by early December. One of the new board’s initial responsibilities will be selecting a permanent Executive Director.
We remain committed to this board transition and will continue to operate with transparency and collaboration. Rainbow Center is as strong and unified as ever, and we look forward to continuing our work with a renewed focus on our goals. We eagerly anticipate welcoming new board members who are aligned with our mission and vision for the future.
Next RC Board Meeting is October 14th, 2024 at 6pm via Zoom!
The agenda for our upcoming RC Board Meeting can be found here.
If you are interested in attending, please email info@rainbowcntr.org to register.
To Our Community
Dear Rainbow Center Community, At Rainbow Center, we are committed to growth, improvement, and serving our community. Considering this commitment, we want to inform you of some significant changes in our organization's leadership. At a Special Board Meeting on Monday, September 23rd, the Board of Directors voted to reestablish our entire board. This decision came after careful consideration and following the recommendation of a facilitated community panel. We believe this step is necessary to ensure that our leadership accurately reflects the diversity of our community and is fully prepared to guide Rainbow Center into the future. We also received the resignation of our Board President, Jayla Watje, on Sunday, September 29th. We sincerely thank Jayla for her service, dedication, and commitment to Rainbow Center during her six-year tenure. Moving forward with these changes in mind, our plan is as follows: 1. A new Community Advisory Panel will be formed to recruit the first three members of the new board. 2. The newly appointed board members will then continue the recruitment process, with a commitment to ensure the new board reflects the diversity of our community. 3. All current board members will continue to serve until the new board is established. This transition will take time and cannot happen overnight. However, we are committed to open and transparent communication throughout this process. Any questions or concerns can be sent to board@rainbowcntr.org. We will respond to inquiries directly and will provide regular community-wide updates as we progress. Thank you for your patience and continued support. Your involvement is crucial as we work together to ensure a vibrant future for Rainbow Center. We are excited about the possibilities this change brings and look forward to serving our community even better in the years to come. With Appreciation, Rainbow Center Board of Directors |