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Applied in 2005

Ballinger TBI Clubhouse

Ballinger TBI Clubhouse

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 0
  • Program Participants Last Year: 200
  • Meets about 4 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 12 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 6

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Increased membership

Measure
Number of members

Outcome 2
Increased number of return visits

Measure
Number of members and visitors who return

Outcome 3
Increased participation of members in peer support group meetings

Measure
Number of members and visitors who attend support groups.

Outcome 4
Increased participation of caregivers in support groups

Measure
Number of caregivers attending and number of returning visits

Outcome 5
Increased newsletter requests, distribution/circulation

Measure
How many newsletters are mailed

Change Process: (self-reported)

The participant will develop an increased sense of self-awareness as indicated by on-going visits and repeated participation in peer groups and social activities. Attendance and participation reduce social isolation which facilitates reduces social isolation because of interactions with others. As TBI survivors redevelop or enhance their interpersonal communication skills, they will become more willing to talk and to share.