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Robert Neely appointed to Board of Directors

We are excited to announce the appointment of Robert Neely as the newest member of the Foundation's Board of Directors!

Robert and his wife, Susan, have lived in Celina since 2017 and the North Texas area for 25 years. Robert is a graduate of University of North Georgia with a CJ degree. Robert is a member of the alumni of Celina Citizens Police Academy Class 3. He has spent most of his professional career in credit and mortgage IT.

Robert comes to us with previous board experience, serving as a Board Member at Spirit of a Hero. He has been a volunteer for many years supporting non profits and fundraising events. Rumor has it that he is a fantastic cook & pitmaster!

Please join us in welcoming Robert!

Robert joins the ranks of fellow volunteers that have worked to enhance the community relationships between the city's growing police department and population.

The Celina Community Police Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization managed entirely by volunteers and relies 100% on private donations to promote, enhance and fund community programs. The Foundation does not receive any funding from the City of Celina or any government entity. For more information, please visit CelinaPoliceFoundation.org.

Serve on the Foundation Board of Directors

CELINA, TX -- Entering its fourth year as a community partner established by Celina citizen volunteers, the Celina Community Police Foundation has an opening for a dedicated community volunteer who wants to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors oversee the business operations and fundraising for the Foundation, which is a registered Texas business as well as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Foundation Board members are responsible for setting the direction, goals and mission of the Foundation, as well as establishing fundraising goals for the fiscal year to support the growing needs of the community programs we support.

Volunteers typically spend 10-15 hours per week volunteering for the Foundation, including appearing at community events, fundraising efforts and building relationships within the community. This can include meeting with local businesses to discuss fundraising and sponsorship; appearing at community events to talk about the Foundation and its programs; or serving on a committee to work one of the many Foundation-supported programs, such as Citizens Police Academy and National Night Out.

"This is a hands-on role that requires someone to be self-starting and come in with ideas on how to continue growing our programs and supporting our law enforcement community," says Mercedes Gall, the Foundation's President and one its Founding Members, "this certainly isn't an advisor role, it's a roll-up-your-sleeves and help hit the streets role."

To be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, one must be eighteen years of age or older, and interested in supporting the mission of the Foundation and its law enforcement partners. Volunteers will go through a thorough background check process, as you will be working side-by-side with Celina Police Department personnel. There is no residency requirement, but preference is given to those that live or work in Celina and have completed a Citizens Police Academy program through Celina Police Department.

To learn more, click here to view the Volunteer Board Member job description.

Click here to apply for an opening.

Applications will be open until January 29, 2024. Once the application period closes, the Board will convene and provide a process going forward. This could include Board interviews, phone calls or a request for more information. Once a new Director is selected, they will be appointed upon selection by the Board.

The Celina Community Police Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by Celina citizen volunteers. The mission of the Foundation is to enhance, support and fund community programs that build relationships between our community and its law enforcement partners. The Foundation is managed completely by volunteers and is 100% supported by private donations and sponsors.