National Officers

Four officers—president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer—elected by VOTF members serve two-year terms. They lead the organization’s efforts to reform and renew our Church and they implement the policies and strategies they develop in collaboration with members, the staff, and the Board. They are expected to work closely with the Executive Director to advance VOTF’s mission and goals.

President

VOTF’s President has overall responsibility for the affairs and operation of VOTF Inc., has a seat on the Board of Trustees, and serves as an ex-officio member of all committees on the Board. He or she also is the primary spokesperson for VOTF as well as the one responsible for developing institutional relationships with the Church and other organizations. Operationally, the President oversees the Executive Director and directs the implementation of the annual plan.

Term 2010-2012: Dan Bartley (Long Island NY)

Vice President

The Vice-President performs the traditional role of standing in for the President when needed but also carries out other duties that may be assigned by the President or by the Board of Trustees. He or she focuses especially on long-term issues of governance, policy, and planning, and works on special projects with the Executive Director, when requested by the President.

Term 2010-2012: Janet Hauter (Chicago IL)

Treasurer

The Treasurer helps the Executive Director and the President prepare the annual budget, helps the outside auditors who file the organization’s tax returns, participates on the Board of Trustees Development Committee, provides monthly financial summaries where required, and signs off on major expenditures. The Treasurer also is expected to adhere to all the guidelines established by the Board of Trustees Audit Committee.

Term 2010-2012: Kevin Connors (Long Island NY)

Secretary

VOTF’s Secretary records and then issues the minutes at all meetings of the Board of Trustees; works with the other officers on organizational governance, policy and planning; ensures that VOTF records on committees, task forces, membership, and other entities are collected properly; and performs other tasks that may be assigned by the President or by the Board of Trustees.

Term 2010-2012: Dr. Nick Mazza (Berkeley Heights NJ)

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	National Officers Four officers—president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer—elected by VOTF members serve two-year terms. They lead the organization’s efforts to reform and renew our Church and they implement the policies and strategies they develop in collaboration with members, the staff, and the Board. They are expected to work closely with the Executive Director to advance VOTF’s mission and goals. President VOTF’s President has overall responsibility for the affairs and operation of VOTF Inc., has a seat on the Board of Trustees, and serves as an ex-officio member of all committees on the Board. He or she also is the primary spokesperson for VOTF as well as the one responsible for developing institutional relationships with the Church and other organizations. Operationally, the President oversees the Executive Director and directs the implementation of the annual plan. Term 2010-2012: Dan Bartley (Long Island NY) Vice President The Vice-President performs the traditional role of standing in for the President when needed but also carries out other duties that may be assigned by the President or by the Board of Trustees. He or she focuses especially on long-term issues of governance, policy, and planning, and works on special projects with the Executive Director, when requested by the President. Term 2010-2012: Janet Hauter (Chicago IL) Treasurer The Treasurer helps the Executive Director and the President prepare the annual budget, helps the outside auditors who file the organization’s tax returns, participates on the Board of Trustees Development Committee, provides monthly financial summaries where required, and signs off on major expenditures. The Treasurer also is expected to adhere to all the guidelines established by the Board of Trustees Audit Committee. Term 2010-2012: Kevin Connors (Long Island NY) Secretary VOTF’s Secretary records and then issues the minutes at all meetings of the Board of Trustees; works with the other officers on organizational governance, policy and planning; ensures that VOTF records on committees, task forces, membership, and other entities are collected properly; and performs other tasks that may be assigned by the President or by the Board of Trustees. Term 2010-2012: Dr. Nick Mazza (Berkeley Heights NJ) Bylaws Board of Trustees National Representative Council National Working Groups Parish Voice Affiliates National Staff Our Leadership	VOTF™ Mission Statement To provide a prayerful voice, attentive to the Spirit, through which the Faithful can actively participate in the governance and guidance of the Catholic Church. Our Goals To support survivors of clergy sexual abuse To support priests of integrity To shape structural change within the Catholic Church.

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