About Us
Our core values:
Respect
Health Equity
Collaboration
Quality
Trust
Member Focused
Leadership
Volunteerism
Who We Are
Equitable, quality health care for all Pennsylvanians
The mission of the Free Clinic Association of Pennsylvania (FCAP) is to support, strengthen and advocate for member clinics as they deliver quality, accessible healthcare to Pennsylvania’s low-income uninsured and under-insured residents.
The Free Clinic Association of Pennsylvania (FCAP) provides:
representing the best interests of Pennsylvania’s charitable clinics and the patients they serve
education and resources to free and charitable clinics operating in Pennsylvania
representing the needs of membership on various statewide, regional, and national committees
education to the public, legislators, policymakers, and clinics
connecting economically disadvantaged individuals to clinics in their area
providing guidance to start or strengthen free and charitable clinic operations
Board of Directors & Staff
FCAP is looking for board members. FCAP members, free clinics, and others interested in the health of people without health insurance and marginalized communities in PA are ENCOURAGED to apply.
BOARD OFFICERS 2024
Debra McLain – President
Executive Director, Beacon Clinic for Health and Hope, Harrisburg
Maureen Tomoschuk- Vice President
President and CEO, Community Volunteers in Medicine, West Chester
Marie E. Frey – Secretary
Vice President, Operations at Community Volunteers in Medicine, West Chester
Cheryl White- Treasurer
Executive Director, Centre Volunteers in Medicine, State College
BOARD MEMBERS 2024
Kelly L. Ranieli
Executive Director, Volunteers in Medicine
Anne Hart
Healthcare Practice Lead, Bravo Group
Mary Herbert
Clinical Director at The Program for Healthcare to Underserved Populations/Birmingham Free Clinic
Russ McDaid
Owner & Principal, WRMc Strategies LLC.
Lisa Davis Director, Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health Associate Professor, Health Policy and Administration, Penn State University State College
Greg Kessler Senior Vice President, Health Services Water Street Health Services, Lancaster
Eileen Andrews Executive Director, Sheep Inc. Health Care Center, Penn Hills
Christina Duty Attorney, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, Pittsburgh
If you are interested in becoming a board member, please review the job description and application information below.
Overview
The FCAP Board of Director positions are 3-year terms and begin on July 1st.
The Board of Directors is capped at 13 members.
The FCAP Board meets bi-monthly by video conference call and once per year in person.
The Board holds an annual membership meeting.
Active participation is expected of all board members.
Please find more details on board member expectations here ➤
FCAP Committees
As outlined in the FCAP Bylaws the following standing committee structure is used by the FCAP Board of Directors to execute the Association’s business.
These Committees do not have standard meeting dates, but convene as needed.
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This Committee consists of the FCAP Board President who serves as Committee Chair, the Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Responsibilities Include:
Exercising the power of the Board between meetings
With the exception of amending the bylaws
Evaluates performance and salary of the Executive Director
May invite additional Directors to serve on the Executive Committee as needed
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The Finance Committee consists of the Treasurer, who serves as Committee Chair, the Board Chair, and at least two other board members.
Responsibilities Include:
Ensuring that financial management policies and practices are documented and followed
The annual audit occurs in a timely fashion for presentation at the annual meeting
Any changes recommended by the outside auditor are incorporated in financial practices as required
Developing, overseeing, and reviewing:
Monthly written financial statements and reports
The annual budget
IRS 990 and BOC forms
Long-range financial planning documents.
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The Governance Committee consists of the Vice President, who chairs the Committee, and one to three additional Directors.
Responsibilities include:
Identifying and recruiting new board members
Presenting board officers and members for a vote at the annual meeting
Reviewing committee structure based on written charters and membership
Reviewing bylaws at the close of each fiscal year
Developing and implementing a board orientation program for new members
Promoting training and development of board members
Keeping the Conflict of Interest Statement up to date
Maintaining a current strategic plan.
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The Policy Committee consists of one of the Board members serving as Chair and at least two other individuals from the Board and/or membership.
Responsibilities include:
Research and evaluation of any legislative actions that would affect or pertain to members of the Association
Dissemination of information about such legislation
Prepare and disseminate policy statements about issues that will affect or pertain to members of the Association
Participation in educational meetings with Legislators and/or their Aides
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Chaired or co-chaired by the Board and consists of at least two other individuals from the Board and/or membership, and the Executive Director.
Responsibilities include:
Identifying topics for monthly educational webinars and developing an annual calendar
Contacting potential webinar presenters to request their participation and communicating with FCAP staff
Organizing and presenting an annual educational conference for members of the Association
Developing the conference agenda
Securing knowledgeable presenters
Selecting the city and venue for the conference
Securing sponsors for the conference
Minimizes registration costs for members
Marketing and promoting the conference
We can use your help! Please let us know if you’re interested in learning more about joining one of these Committees. Call 717-585-1803 or e-mail executivedirector@freeclinicspa.org to learn more how you can get involved.