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CARING CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS JOIN THE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lynette Forman, Charles Kern, Edwin L. Owen and David E. Simonic strive to help eliminate barriers for people with disabilities The new CILCP board members will assist Board of Directors president Tucker Hill (left) and CILCP Executive Director Theotis Braddy (right) accomplish the missions and goals of the organization.   (Harrisburg, PA) - The Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania recently appointed four new members, Lynette Forman, Charles Kern, Edwin L. Owen and David E. Simonic, to the Board of Directors. CILCP, a nonprofit, nonresidential organization established to advance the rights of people with disabilities through the elimination and prevention of barriers experienced by people with disabilities, actively seeks Board members who believe in the philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives of the organization. "Our board members are residents of the Central Pennsylvania community who share the same ideals as the CILCP," Theotis Braddy, executive director of the CILCP, said. "They are concerned citizens who strive to make a difference for people with disabilities." According to Braddy, board members are required to attend and participate in Board of Directors' meetings, join at least one Board committee, and participate in fund-raising activities. To become a Board member, candidates must possess knowledge or skills needed by the Board or the CILCP and be willing to commit at least eight hours per month to the organization. Board members must also understand the programs and services, as well as, the philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives of CILCP. Lynette Forman is a former nursing home resident and now lives independently in Steelton. She has volunteered for CILCP in the past and she says joining the Board is a way to continue to make a difference in her community. Charles Kern, CPA, joins the Board as a financial expert. He has previous experience with nonprofit organizations and believes that CILCP is an organization that can make a positive impact throughout Central PA. Edwin L. Owen, the owner of Help-U-Sell Real Estate in Camp Hill, has been involved with various CILCP fundraising events in the past. "When I was invited to join the Board I thought that it would be an excellent opportunity to help others," he said. David Simonic, a mortgage broker with Premier Funding, Inc., has a child with a disability and feels a close connection to CILCP. "CILCP is a meaningful organization that provides excellent services to the community," he said. In addition to the new appointees, the CILCP Board of Directors consists of the following members: Tucker Hill, President; David Reager, Vice President; Michael Weldon, Treasurer; Linda Langely, Secretary; Ed Junkin; Michael Brown, Esq.; Joanna Raver; George Carlson; and Mark Edwards. The Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania is a nonprofit, nonresidential organization established for and by people with disabilities and serves Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, Mifflin and Juniata counties. CILCP's vision is to empower people with disabilities to fully participate in all aspects of society. For more information on the CILCP visit www.cilcp.org or contact Nathan Pigott at 717-975-2148 or via email at npigott@hersheyphilbin.com. ### Back to the Newsroom