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• About Us • Board & Governance • Staff Directory • Membership • Chapters • Public Policy • Resources • Events Calendar • Awards Program • Ways to Support Us • Direct Support Professionals Please Note: The Arc Davidson County, not The Arc Tennessee, administers the clothing pick up service. If you wish to donate goods, please call (615) 248-4112 or go to: http://arcpickup.com/ .	Board and Governance Board of Directors - FY 2019-20 President Linda Brown Linda is a parent of a young adult son on the autism spectrum. She is a founding member of The Arc Rutherford County and has been a member of The Arc Tennessee Board of Directors since 2014. Linda also works for Disability Pathfinder. Vice President, Rules/Planning Committee Chair Karen Downer Karen has a sister with intellectual disability who previously lived in Greene Valley Developmental Center and now lives in a group home with support through Orange Grove Center. Karen became her sister’s conservator when their parents passed away and has spent the past two years learning everything she can about the adult service system for people with IDD. Treasurer, Budget and Finance Committee Chair David Hawk Representative David Hawk is a strong advocate for people with IDD and closely monitored the closure of Greene Valley Developmental Center to ensure that both the residents and the employees made smooth transitions into the community. He has been a member of the House Finance Committee for many years, is a respected local businessman, and has served on several local boards in his area. Secretary, Advocacy and Education Committee Chair Robyn Lampley Robyn Lampley is the parent of a son with Down syndrome. She works for Developmental Services of Dickson County, an affiliated chapter of The Arc, connecting families with needed resources and providing education advocacy. Robyn has served on The Arc Tennessee Board since 2014 and is Chair of the Advocacy and Education Committee. Past President, Board Development Committee Chair Ann Curl Ann is a member of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Community Advisory Council and is a member of the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee. She has completed Vanderbilt's Advocacy Project and Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Program; and she is a graduate of Partners in Policymaking. Region 1 - East TN Regional Representative Marcus Thomas, Chattanooga Region 2 - Middle TN Regional Representative Lexi Shelnutt, Franklin Region 3 - West TN Regional Representative Shontie Brown, Memphis Other Committee Chairs Doria Panvini, Nashville, Public Policy Sharon Bottorff, Franklin, Membership At Large and Local Chapter Representative Board Members Glenda Bond, Crossville Susan Carr, Decherd Nathan Fields, Nashville Malessa Fleenor, Gray Cindy Gardner, Nashville Teresa Grimmett, Centerville Jennifer Heflin, Franklin Elise McMillan, Nashville Courtney Taylor, Nashville Governance & Business Documents Constitution and Bylaws Annual Report 2017-2018 Audit 2018 Strategic Plan 2019-2022 990-2017 Position Statements Position statements can be found at The Arc United States.	• Support for Families • ECF Community Network • People First & Self-advocacy • Employment • Education & Transition • Advocacy & Awareness • Workshops • QI & Systems Change • LTSS • Family Engagement • The Arc of the United States • Disability MegaConference • Hearts Take Flight • LuaL Join Our Public Policy Listserv Join Donate Your Vehicle


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