About CCOBH
Mission & History | Board of Directors | By-laws | Financial Update

Mission
To protect and enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of the people and communities of Brandywine Hundred.

History
CCOBH is a nonpartisan civic umbrella organization that consists of some 120 civic organizations that represent most of the communities and neighborhoods in Brandywine Hundred. It is the oldest and largest organization of its type in Delaware. CCOBH was originally formed in 1928 as the Blue Rock Mens Club, which was reformed in 1938 as the Brandywine Hundred Civic Association. In 1950 the name was changed to the current Council of Civic Organizations of Brandywine Hundred, and in 1967 the CCOBH was incorporated as a nonprofit organization operating under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The primary purposes of the corporation are:

  • to consider quality-of-life issues and to promote better standards of living in Brandywine Hundred;
  • to promote, encourage, and/or assist worthwhile movements that will benefit Brandywine Hundred and its residents; and
  • to contribute in every way possible to an atmosphere of tolerance, friendliness and a positive community spirit throughout Brandywine Hundred.
While the Council's primary focus is on Brandywine Hundred, it also promotes civic improvements and public policy ordinances and legislation that benefit the citizens throughout New Castle County and the State of Delaware.

The Council welcomes the aid and cooperation of all interested individuals and public and private groups who share our commitment to maintain and enhance the quality of life and the wellbeing of the communities of Brandywine Hundred.

Board of Directors
Robert Valihura, President
Jim Bayard, Vice President
Jennifer Celeste, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer
Phyllis Lann, Treasurer
Charles Landry, Immediate Past President Harvey B. Rubenstein, Past President
Dan Bockover, Past President
Frances West, Past President
John Borsos
Jean Bostwick
Rick Browne
Ralph Churchill, Advisory
Marianne Cinaglia
J. Harry Feldman
Vernalee Frey
Dan Harkins
Wally Kremer
George Losse
Gene McCoy
Richard J. Miles
Bob Rhodunda, Advisory
Marion Stewart
Steve Truono
Dee Whildon, Advisory
Past Presidents
Edward Miller 1949-50
Marston Fox 1950-57
Allen Jones 1957
Charlie King 1957-64
Everett Wilson 1964-66
Bernard Lawes 1968-69
Donald Johnson 1969-72
Malcolm MacKenzie 1973-74
Warren Beck 1974-75
Richard Gooden 1976-77
Bernie Dempsey 1977-83
John X.  Denney Jr. 1983-85
Thomas Gordon 1985-88
Drew VanDyk 1990, 91-92
Carl Colantuano 1990, 91
David Hession (acting) 1990-91
Phil Cloutier 1993-95
Frances West 1995-97
Dan Bockover 1997-2006
Harvey B. Rubenstein 2006
Charles Landry 2006-2009


CCOBH Financial Update


Oct. 2007 Nov. 2007 Dec. 2007

Total Income $439 $118 $300
Dues $200 $75 $100
Contributions $239 $43 $200
Communities Paid to Date 84 87 92

Total Expenses $315 $46 $0
Expense Description Insurance
Website
Printing

Total Assets $25,235 $25,307 $25,607

This snapshot of CCOBH finances is offered as a convenient quick reference. Detailed financial information is available upon request.


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