Board of Directors

Current Board Members

• Brenda Duggan, President - Milbridge

• Elizabeth Dodge – Vice President Jonesport    

• Mary Spence, Secretary - Milbridge  

• Mary Shea -Treasurer Milbridge   

• Wendy Melton - Milbridge   

• Dan Baker - Milbridge  

• Alison Enslin - Milbridge   

• Davin Kuhns - Milbridge   

• Heather Anderson – Jonesboro 

Individuals are directors who come together as the Board of Directors. You’d be part of an important team. Current Board Directors elect new members. As a group, the Board of Directors governs the organization. It hires the Chief Executive Officer. It must vote on the annual budget and it regularly reviews and votes on many important policies and procedures. These are just a handful of Board duties. There are standing committees of the Board of Directors, composed to oversee specific areas and report back and recommend actions to the full Board. For a description, please request a copy of the Bylaws when expressing your interest.

If you use the services of Harrington Family Health Center, you are very qualified to be a Board Director. You know first-hand what it’s like to be a patient-consumer. Your experiences will be an invaluable experience. If you’re a patient and don’t want to serve on the Board, please tell a friend or relative who may have an interest. If you’re not a patient, you must bring certain skills or experiences to the Board including, legal, finance, community leadership, healthcare management, or nonprofit governance among other things.

What is my time commitment?

There are monthly Board meetings that last from two to three hours. Generally, Board meetings are held in the late afternoon. There are also committee assignments that could require an additional time commitment and you may be asked to occasionally represent the organization at a business or community function. In addition, Board Directors need to come prepared. Material will be provided each month before Board and committee meetings requiring you to review the material, ask questions, and make an informed vote. Preparing for meetings can be done in the comfort of your home. Also, you can participate in monthly meetings by telephone and Zoom communications, though meeting with and discussing issues in-person is always best. Your overall commitment would be about five hours a month.

If you’re a patient, you should help run your community health center. Harrington Family Health Center belongs to you. Additionally, you are part of the community and Board service is one way to give back to the community. Although service is voluntary, your reward is giving back to the community or the health center.

What is the process before I’m voted onto the Board of Directors?

The process includes meeting with the Chief Executive Officer and/or Governance Chair prior to your consideration for election to the Board. More details will be shared about how you can serve the community through Harrington Family Health Center. The CEO or Governance Chair will also discuss the importance of ethics, compliance, and the organization’s Code of Conduct. All Board Members are bound by the Compliance Program and the Code of Conduct. You will be asked to fill out a Conflict-of-Interest Survey. This Survey will identify any issues that may conflict with your duties to Harrington Health Center. Possible conflicts must be disclosed. You also will have to undergo a background check to determine if you have ever compromised the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Once the background work has been done, your name would be submitted to the Board by the Governance Committee for consideration for a one-year term. For more information about joining our Board of Directors, please contact Board President at 207-483-4502. Your help can make a difference to the lives of the people in our community. Please call today.