Board of Directors
Governance &
Board Resolutions
Board Resolutions
Forward Operators Group · 501(c)(3) · EIN 88-4126434 · Updated after each regular board meeting
Our commitment to transparency. FOG is a 501(c)(3) public charity governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. After each regular meeting, we publish a plain-language summary of every resolution passed — so our community, donors, and partners can see exactly what the board has decided. Full meeting minutes are maintained as confidential corporate records per FOG-BOD-002.
2026
Regular Board Meeting · September 12, 2026
Programs
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Homefront Program — Build Authorized. Board authorized development of a program serving spouses and dependents of veterans, active duty, first responders, and medical personnel (adults 18+; no minors). The program will be built before it is launched.
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Staff & Member Reward Program Adopted. Recognition program for active volunteers, staff, and community members, scheduled to launch January 2027.
Governance
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Discord Admin Role Policy Adopted. Admin access is limited to internal staff who demonstrate a minimum of 12 volunteer hours per week.
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FOG-DISC-001.2 Adopted. “Who We Are & Why It Matters” community document approved, effective retroactively to September 2, 2026.
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Oklahoma Registered Agent Renewal Approved. Renewal authorized to maintain good standing in Oklahoma ahead of the September 30 deadline.
Deferred
Merchandise Initiative. Deferred to a future meeting.
Podcast Main Show Host. Deferred until a host is identified.
Board Expansion. Deferred to a future meeting.
Regular Board Meeting · July 19, 2026
Programs
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Battle Buddy Program — Officially Launched. Voluntary, consent-based peer support initiative pairing veterans and first responders with trained companions from first contact through treatment. Entirely volunteer-driven.
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Battle Buddy Program Budget Authorized. Budget authorized to fund curriculum development, volunteer training, clinical supervision, and program infrastructure.
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Battle Buddy Program Forms Adopted. BBP-001 (Member Intake & Consent), BBP-002 (Participation Agreement), BBP-003 (Battle Buddy Volunteer Application).
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FOG Volunteer Training Guide Adopted. Official volunteer training policy covering crisis response protocols and Battle Buddy Program requirements, effective July 19, 2026.
Grants & Funding
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SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant — Application Authorized. Board authorized an application to the VA SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (June 12, 2026 deadline). Federal registration authorized to receive any award.
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Texas Veterans Commission Grant — Authorized. Grant application to the TVC Financial Veteran Assistance Program authorized for submission when portal opens September 2026.
Governance
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June 10, 2026 Minutes Approved.
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Bylaws Amended and Restated. Completed FOG founding governance documents — Statement of Purpose, board structure, financial authorization policy, fiscal year designation.
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Partnerships
Elizabeth Dole Foundation — Face the Fight Coalition. FOG formally welcomed as a member of the national veteran suicide prevention coalition.
Give an Hour. Initial meeting held to explore mental health referral and resource-sharing opportunities.
Headspace Health. Board voted to decline current proposal; follow-up requested in six months.
Regular Board Meeting · June 10, 2026
Governing Documents Adopted
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Complete Governance & Compliance Framework. The Board adopted 15 official policy documents establishing the legal, ethical, and operational foundation of FOG.
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Board Governing Documents. FOG-BOD-001, FOG-BOD-002, and Board Resolution — Protected Work Environment adopted June 10, 2026.
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Volunteer & Staff Compliance Suite. FOG-001 through FOG-012 — volunteer agreements, background checks, confidentiality, HIPAA, conflict of interest, anti-harassment, NDAA compliance, records retention, whistleblower protections.
Policy Resolutions
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Financial Authorization Policy established.
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Microsoft Teams designated as official board platform.
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Discord Community Rules updated.