Purpose
Fuel is a social volunteer group that was formed in April of 2005 by volunteers who came together from various City organizations to improve community enhancement efforts in the City of St. Louis.
We believe that neighborhood and community groups play a key role in building strong City neighborhoods and that by supporting these understaffed groups, we will enable them to succeed. We feel that having a strong City will have a positive impact on the entire St. Louis metropolitan area and that it starts with the neighborhoods.
What We Do
Fuel supports City neighborhood groups by providing volunteers to assist with their one day projects and events. As volunteers, we project a professional image. We are not a political, religious, or health related organization and we do not support those types of projects. Our efforts are intended to benefit the community through a pure and neutral relationship with its residents and businesses.
All Work and No Play? No Way!!
Fuel is one of the fastest growing volunteer/networking groups in the region. We sponsor regular social events for our members including monthly happy hours, parties, special events, music concerts, winery excursions, sporting events, and the list goes on.
The Board
Fuel is a not-for-profit organization with a 501-3 application filed and pending. The organization is managed by a volunteer 3-person Board of Directors and 4 volunteer Administrative Committee Chairs. The Board of Directors is the governing body of the organization and is responsible for Fuel’s operations and overall welfare. The Administrative Committee Chairs are responsible for overseeing various administrative functions of Fuel. Fuel has no paid staff.
Members are expected to serve the organization and community in accordance with not-for-profit guidelines and in the capacity that is outlined for each position. Each member of the board is expected to attend monthly Membership meetings (second Tuesday of each month), quarterly board meetings to evaluate project proposals, establish policies, and conduct organizational business and an annual year end meeting to formalize legal and financial matters.
The term of service is two years (January 1, 2008 – January 31, 2010) for all positions except Treasurer. The Treasurer will serve a three year term (January 1, 2008 – January 31, 2011).
The President is the Chief Executive Officer and primary spokesperson for Fuel. The President is the most visible point of contact for outside organizations and serves as a liaison between Fuel and countless
St. Louis organizations and members of the media. Responsibilities include presiding over board
meetings, managing the organization, and writing a monthly e-mail update of the organization's activities for distribution to Fuel members and supporters. The President serves as a member of the Board of
Directors and is a responsible party for the general operation and welfare of the organization. The Secretary handles much of the internal communication for the organization. The Secretary is responsible for maintaining corporate documents, coordinating agendas, taking minutes for board, and tracking/editing the newsletter. The Secretary serves as a member of the Board of Directors and is a
responsible party for the general operation and welfare of the organization. The Treasurer handles the administration of Fuel’s financial business. The Treasurer keeps records of Fuel’s funds and inventories, including receiving and depositing cash and checks, keeping ledgers, writing checks, and preparing monthly financial reports for the Board of Directors. The Treasurer also maintains communications with our legal advisors at Bryan Cave and keeps track of issues relating to legal status, IRS filings, and by-laws. The Treasurer serves as a member of the Board of Directors and is a responsible party for the general operation and welfare of the organization. The Marketing Chair is responsible for raising awareness and gathering publicity for the mission, projects and events of Fuel. Responsibilities include development of marketing materials, soliciting sponsorships, issuing press releases, maintaining the Fuel website, social media administration, media relations, development and distribution of a press kit, business cards, stationary, and brochures. The Membership Chair is responsible for administration of membership recruitment efforts for Fuel. Responsibilities include answering inquiries from current and prospective members, conducting membership recruitment activities via information tables at various events, maintaining the membership database and handling membership mailings. The Fundraising Committee Chair is responsible for building and executing a plan to raise the funds necessary for marketing and volunteer recruitment. The Fundraising Committee Chair is responsible for building and executing a plan to raise the funds necessary for marketing and volunteer recruitment. The Volunteer Committee Chair is responsible for overseeing all volunteer recruitment and enrollment activities for Fuel. Responsibilities include distributing sign up sheets at Fuel meetings and events, answering inquiries from potential volunteers, working with organizations to ensure their volunteer needs are met, getting necessary info to Fuel volunteers and developing a photo bank of our volunteers in action. To sign up to volunteer for any event, please contact Melanie at the e-mail address above. If you are an organization seeking volunteers, please contact us at volunteer@fuelforthecity.orgKelly Butler
President and Founder
kellybutler@fuelforthecity.org
Lynne Flowers
Secretary
secretary@fuelforthecity.org
Heather Dunn
Treasurer
treasurer@fuelforthecity.org
Bonnie Hudson
Marketing & Sponsorship Chair
marketing@fuelforthecity.org
Eric Baumann
Membership
membership@fuelforthecity.org
Jessica Zieroff
Fundraising
fundraising@fuelforthecity.org
Gloria Buck
Fundraising
fundraising@fuelforthecity.org
Amanda Henry
Volunteer
volunteer@fuelforthecity.org
