The Board of Governors is a diverse group of leaders who bring a variety of expertise, talents and experiences to the governance of Senior Friendship Centers and Senior Friendship Centers Foundation. The work of the Board is done through regular meetings, both regional and as a full Board. There are also committees making recommendation to the full Board for approval. Strategic issues regarding services and programs for the aging population of Southwest Florida including philanthropy and organizational policy are managed by the full Board. The Board works in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and the staff to provide leadership, vision, and direction for the organization and to develop organizational strategy, building positive relationships with partner organizations policymakers, media, and others. Robert L. Wenzel CPA Chairman Sarasota Mary Alice Jackson, Esq Vice Chairman Sarasota Kathy Dent Secretary Sarasota Darrin Halsey Treasurer Edward Banaszak, MD, PhD Naples Mary Fran Carroll Sarasota Judy Collins Chairman Venice Karen Conley Naples John Counsell Fort Myers Brother William Geenen, CSC Sarasota Hayden Lipp, PhD Sarasota Beth A. Prather, Esq Fort Myers Molleen Pust Sarasota Albert Resnick, M.D. Sarasota Gloria Schranz, DDS Venice Alan Sloan PhD Sarasota

The Senior Friendship Centers Advisory Council serves as a community liaison and fundraising arm of the Board of Governors. Members are appointed for a 2-year term by the Chair of the Board of Governors. Advisory Council members responsibilities include:

Becoming familiar with SFC's programs and services and sharing that awareness with others in the community. Serving as Community Ambassadors on behalf of SFC Taking a leadership role in helping to preserve the organization's sustainability for both current operations and the future. For more information about becoming and Advisoty Council member, contact the Office of Corporate and Foundation Development at (941)556-3233.

The Advisory Council: Recruits volunteers who represent a professional and cultural cross-section of our community Raises funds and awareness to support programs and services at Senior Friendship Centers Hosts events to raise the profile of the Advisory Council and Senior Friendship Centers Participates and organizes local fundraising events