Tag: Anita Serda
Post 17 – Trial – Stephanie Serda (part 1)
Anita Serda, Board, Dr. Paat, Finances, Fundraising, Jason, Medical Account, Medical Clinic, PHCA, Stephanie SerdaIn the time Jason and Stephanie worked together, the PHCA only received a single $9,000 grant in one year. Stephanie backed the skills required to be the President of the Board of Directors. As stated in the Defense opening arguments, someone had to be blamed. It was Jason. Continue reading…
Post 16 – Trial – Day 1 Commentary
$238k, $4000, Anita Serda, Board, Chico Martinez, Festival, Finances, Fundraising, Jason, Jesse Spier, Kristie Koester, PHCA, Stephanie Serda, Steve Kramer, TheftSome facts you need to know are that the PHCA had less than a $100,000 annual budget not including the festival. $42,000 of that money alone was Stephanie Serda’s salary. Anita made over $4000 to plan the festival. The accusation of Jason stealing $238,000 over 4 months is insane in and of itself. The PHCA could not raise that in years. How would Anita not believe something was wrong if a quarter of a million just disappeared? Pay close attention to the meeting minutes. They show a lot. Continue reading…
Post 15 – Trial – Anita Serda (concluding thoughts)
Pg. 260 Smith “When you were active with the board, did you feel that the fundraising that you did was sufficient to continue to maintain the organization?” Serda “We needed to do a lot more.” Smith “Where were those expenses, where was the difference?” Serda “Where was the difference?” Smith “You said you needed to do a lot more. Why?” Serda “Well, just for operating expenses.” Smith “So your expenses were exceeding what you were bringing in?” Serda “Some Years.” Continue reading…
Post 14 – Trial – Anita Serda (part 7)
Smith “Was this[complaint] a result of you being no longer on the board?” Serda “No.” Smith “Would you have made the complaint while you were still on the board?” Serda “Yes.” Smith “Did you?” Serda “There was nothing to co plain about at the time. I mean, I’m not sure what you mean.” Continue reading…
Post 13 – Trial – Anita Serda (part 6)
Anita Serda, Festival, Finances, Fundraising, Gift Cards, PHCA, Toledo Community Foundation, Treasurer, VisalusPg. 236 Anderson “During the time you were there, were they doing pretty consistent draws off the endowment fund to help allay the costs?” Serda “When I was still involved, we did that on an annual basis.” Continue reading…
Post 12 – Trial – Anita Serda (part 5)
The May 20, 2012 board meeting was the date Jason made a motion that the board ceases to pay any employees on June 7th unless by event to preserve expenses or until proper funds are raised to continue operating indefinitely. The board voted in favor. Continue reading…
Post 10 – Trial – Anita Serda (part 3)
Ms. Serda again deflects responsibility. The truth is that her daughter had a $42,000 salary. Anita received thousands of dollars to organize a festival and her son had access to a classroom at the community center to use as a dance studio. Continue reading…
Post 9 – Trial – Anita Serda (part 2)
“He was voted in as treasurer of the organization.” Anderson “That was the position he held?” Serda “Correct.” Anderson “Was he reluctant to take that position?” Serda “Yes.” Anderson “But he took it?” Serda “Yes.” Continue reading…
Post 8 – Trial – Anita Serda (part 1)
Anita Serda, Board, Christopher Anderson, Dr. Paat, Jason, Medical Clinic, PHCA, Rent, Stephanie SerdaThe discussion began with the financial audit completed by Jason and with Dr. Paat using the facility 4 days a week, 2 for the clinic, and 2 for volleyball. It took a potential of nearly $500 of rental income. No one else was part of that idea. Continue reading…
Post 7 – Trial – Opening Statements
Anita Serda, Ashley Clifton, Attorney General, Board, Channa Beard, Engaging, Fundraising, Jason, Medical Account, Medical Clinic, PHCA, Prosecutor, RICO, Sixth District Court of Appeals, Stephanie Serda, Treasurer, VolunteeringExposing the requirements of Engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity Beard states Pg. 190 “There are many incidents that you’re going to hear of. And corrupt activity can be defined as theft and money laundering. Those are the two that we’re going to focus on for this trial.” Continue reading…
