Posted by Freedom1 on July 24, 2008 at 8:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Any something tells me she isn't the only one leading a non-profit who is making a profit!

Posted by pjlove10 on July 24, 2008 at 8:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

A nonstory. (period)

Posted by opns on July 24, 2008 at 8:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This is a story, very much so!
They need to make an example out of her. Non-profits get their money either by funds from our tax dollars, or donations.
Furthermore, this organization is a very good much needed one, just take a look at all the other pages where you all comment on, 'kids running loose, stabbings, killing'.
This is a place where mothers or fathers start somewhere to make a difference for their kids by either getting their act together.
For goodness sakes - Charge her well and put her away for a long time. She is the worst type of example to the children out there.

Posted by stopit on July 24, 2008 at 8:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

WOW! She sure gave the Coalition a black eye.

Posted by mamaof2 on July 24, 2008 at 8:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

i know why dont they put mug shots?

Posted by Comments on July 24, 2008 at 8:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree with OPNS - this is definitely a "story" and one that the VCS should focus on. This isn't simply a case of a non-profit earning a profit. It's the fact that the woman EMBEZZLED the money from the organization. For those who don't know what embezzlement means, go to dictionary.com to find out. It's appalling when an employee steals money from a for a for-profit company, but it's even more appalling (in my opinion) when one steals from a non-profit organization. If it's true, I hope she goes away for a long, long time.

Posted by mauid2005 on July 24, 2008 at 8:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

lol junior - that was pretty funny

it still amazes me, although I don't know why, to read about people stealing money, especially from groups that are trying to help others

she'll probably get probation

Posted by bugmenot on July 24, 2008 at 9:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Cindy McCain, is that you?

Posted by mamaof2 on July 24, 2008 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

lol and he just had to put a 13 at the end

Posted by hotwildflower on July 24, 2008 at 10:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

what's with the soft core porn ad on the side of this page...?!?

Posted by hotwildflower on July 24, 2008 at 10:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It's a mattress store ad and two people in bed nearly naked and VERY close!

As for the story, I am so sick of people thinking they have any right to something that doesn't belong to them and stealing...she should absolutely be made an example of! Throw her in the pen for a good 10 years+! She can go out and work that money off in the fields!

Posted by hotwildflower on July 24, 2008 at 10:43 a.m.

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Posted by Dlrm on July 24, 2008 at 10:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Who is responsible for the behavior of Ms Duval is the board of directors. They knew back in 2003 that her behavior was inapporpriate. They had been told on several occassions and did nothing about it. This woman has adversely affected many peoples lives, employees of the coalition,the community, and most of all the victims the coalition serves. This all could have been avoided if the Board had done their job.

Posted by opns on July 24, 2008 at 11:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

dlrm: Enlighten me some more - where did you hear this?
So the BoD was aiding in Embezzelment?
Now, here is where I see the Star getting involved and doing some investigations on part of the people.
So hopefullly she's not going down alone. Everyone, keep your eyes open on this one!!

Posted by Dlrm on July 24, 2008 at 11:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The board failed in their fuduciary responsiblity. Many of us working at the coalition went to the board on several occassion to discuss what was happening and they did nothing but discuss with her the complaints. She completely gutted all in empolyees who spoke out about her. It was a problem from the very beginning of her employment

Posted by Dlrm on July 24, 2008 at 11:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If the Star wants me to talk I will tell them all I know

Posted by halfcpa29 on July 24, 2008 at 11:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Makes me sick, unfortunatly I have seen it happen before and they got away with it, abuse of gas cards, paying yourself twice for the same pay period, you name it. It takes pressure,the attitude of rationalization, and the opportunity. I am curious to know how the attitudes or lack of overall involvment of the board played into her getting away with this. Did you know that for the 2005 tax year Cherie Lou Doval made a salary of $98,332 plus a contribution to an employee benefit plan of $12,171, plus an expense account of $14,290!!! That is at least according to the 990 filed with the State Attorney General. This is public information that anyone can get, along with the names of the board of directors.

Posted by Dlrm on July 24, 2008 at 11:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Coaltion is supportedy grant funding. She would take money of grants that were to pay for services and allocate them in the manner she desired. Those of us who responsible for providing the serivces never got access to the money

Posted by rbmg on July 24, 2008 at 11:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow.... What a shame!

Posted by halfcpa29 on July 24, 2008 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Did this organization have an annual audit performed?

Posted by Dlrm on July 24, 2008 at 11:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What I know for sure is that the grant funders would do audits. I thought as a non-profit being support by state and federal funds they were required to have adudits? correct me if I am wrong

Posted by opns on July 24, 2008 at 11:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To: V C DA Greg Totten - Take them all down
To: Star - keep us informed
To: Colition workers - you workers were probably the underpaid. Sorry to hear your voices were not heard, maybe now hopefully someone is listening and will talk with all of you.
At anyrate, thank you good people there for all the hard work you do, you indeed make a difference and support and appreciate your hard work during these hard times with parents trying to do their best to get a life. and in turn saving us tax payers money.

Mr. Trotten and Media - time to kick some ___ here. and shine for your next vote.

Posted by thinkabtit on July 24, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Several people left the BofD and employ within a couple of years of CDuval beginning at the Coalition. There were many complaints, which she trivalized and dismissed. There are many conscientious staff who worked and are working for the Coalition. They are the best witnesses to her method of operation. An investigative report will turn up information on what Dirm is saying in reference to Cherie's method of operation with employees. Whether the BofD "aided" in any embezzlement is not known. IMHO, she 'duped' many of them too; the ones she couldn't, left.

Posted by nancy_4ever on July 24, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow!
Education without morality = White Collar Crime!
This is why we need Prayer, the Ten Commandments and God back in school.
Without ethics graduates will only do what is necessary to make an easy dollar. Our laws aren't stiff enough. We don't have criminal laws to fear (Duval isn't going to do much time). In other countries this sort of crime gets the death penalty.
Intelligent criminals are getting away with murder.

Posted by Comments on July 24, 2008 at 12:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Juniormafia - you made quite a sweeping generalization with the statement: "Comments, people that operate non-profit organizations skim of the top all the time... There have been many cases where this has happened... how do you think they stay afloat... how do you think the people operating or working there can afford a living?" Where did you get that information from? How do you know that people who operate non-profits skim from the top "all the time?" Geez. Like any other type of organization and in all other walks of life there can be bad seeds. However, I happen to know many people who have worked for non-profits at all levels of the organization who are above board all the way. What an awful, naive and ignorant thing to say.

Posted by opns on July 24, 2008 at 12:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Comments, jr, and others on these posts just wait for a certain kind of crime to appear on the Star - if you can't tell there's a form of groupie/gang going on here on these posts that these usuals comment on, sometimes their comments is no sense, yet alone make any sense at all.
Alot of these commenters are on the job - and are taking / stealing / taking advantage.

Posted by hotwildflower on July 24, 2008 at 12:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

opns...huh?

Posted by josess on July 24, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.

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Posted by hotwildflower on July 24, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

you understood that?

Posted by ebrockway on July 24, 2008 at 12:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

opns;
"Comments, jr, and others on these posts just wait for a certain kind of crime to appear on the Star"
So the above mentioned only comment on those embezzling charities? What a dull life!

Posted by opns on July 24, 2008 at 12:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

So Jr, as comments asked you:
Where did you get that information from? How do you know that people who operate non-profits skim from the top "all the time?". Who are you aiding and abetting? And not to neglect and ask - why haven't you turned those violators over to the police?
Again, stay on the topic, or get back to work. My point came across clearly.

Posted by Comments on July 24, 2008 at 12:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yes opns it's clear that some folks use these comment sections as a personal chat board. That's fine, mostly it's amusing, if often juvenile. I do wonder however how many are posting from their employer's computers while they're being paid to work. There are a few posters who seem to be on here all day long for long periods at a time. I'm a stay at home mom to a toddler and I get on during my "lunch break" (i.e. when he's napping). While I think it's fine to check in on your preferred news site once or twice a day from work, I don't think it's appropriate to be on for huge chunks of time throughout the day and to be posting what are often politically charged messages. I would be very upset if I were the managers of these folks. And, I agree that some of these holier than thou folks are also "stealing" in a sense. Everyone's entitled to a break and if you want to spend your lunch hour reading, chatting and posting, so be it. However, I think that many here likely spend as much time here on these boards as they do doing the actual work they're being paid to do.

I've also seen some comments suggesting that the VCS set up a chat room. For the life of me I can't imagine why on earth the Star would do that. Those rooms need to be monitored and there are potential liabilites involved. For a paper that's hurting financially they don't need any additional overhead. A better plan would be for those who wish to chat to set up a private chat room on MSN or something like that. It's easy to do. Then again, they wouldn't be able to grandstand daily for the rest of us.

Posted by hotwildflower on July 24, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have read it multiple times and I believe OPNS is saying that we are taking advantage of our employer in a sense stealing from them just as this person stole $100k from this organization?

I feel the need to defend myself by saying I don't take breaks while at work, I work through my lunches about 75% of the time and it's pretty common for me to take work home in the evenings, I am salary so I am required to do the same level of work whether it takes me 3 hours a day or 15 hours a day so if I find a little escape for a couple minutes a day...so be it...the work has to get done regardless!

Posted by ebrockway on July 24, 2008 at 12:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Comments;
Not exactly a "chat room" but a better venue for postings. It's been here all the while, and hardly gets used, compared to comments posted anyway.
http://forums.venturacountystar.com/

Posted by krzyleo4u on July 24, 2008 at 12:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

this story very much disappointing, for i am a supporter & donate donations. very sad.

Posted by opns on July 24, 2008 at 12:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Comments - I'm still waiting for Jr to get back to the topic and answer your questions.
Read it again flower - (petty / grand theft).
So than good, you did your job for the day, if the shoe dosen't fit, don't wear it. Take it easy then. And for the joke of it. (don't let your true colors out) now now - watch the name calling.

Posted by ebrockway on July 24, 2008 at 12:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

...and I post from my cellphone while waiting for my truck to be loaded.
:)

Posted by hotwildflower on July 24, 2008 at 12:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Everyone in our office has their duties, we all offer to help each other when we are a bit overwhelmed and it all gets done in a timely manner...so BACK OFF! FUNS*CKERS!

I'm going back to my spreadsheets...sheesh!

Posted by opns on July 24, 2008 at 12:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jr, thanks for attesting to what I said, your forgiven. Now apologize for the name calling "moronic" comment - we are here to make a difference to the our youth aren't we?

Posted by opns on July 24, 2008 at 1:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Comments - see what I mean with the name calling and bashing. Jr's alot wiser than I thought, on the other hand little flower may just find her self like Duval. And no, i'm not backing off - it's my right. How rude.

Posted by opns on July 24, 2008 at 1:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

multi-tasking... but you are right, in a sense it is the same as what this lady did.

Posted by hotwildflower on July 24, 2008 at 1:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

what? What name did I call you or anyone? ohhh, funs*cker...OMG, if you wanna take that all to heart...go for it! That was made in jest but I guess it hit a nerve!

I actually make a point not to call people names, I didn't consider that name calling...

Posted by hotwildflower on July 24, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

augh, I am touched! thank you...(wiping tear, smearing make up)

Posted by lxgnzls on July 24, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I want my job back. I worked at the coalition & I was laid off because I knew she was embezzeling money.

Alex G.

Posted by Comments on July 24, 2008 at 1:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

lxgnzls - Did you report what you knew to anyone? I hope you get your job back.

Posted by lxgnzls on July 24, 2008 at 1:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i will testify if need be. My email address is the same as my screen name but add yahoo.com to the end. I would like to talk to the board of directors. I have proof in my possession that she was screwing around with the grants when I was working in the grant department.

Alex G.

Posted by dom_kenpo on July 24, 2008 at 1:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wonder if she had red hair?

Posted by opns on July 24, 2008 at 1:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jr - not only do you have some intelligence, but your also a peace maker - good for you, I like that in a person. I made alot of sense, now now ms flower take it easy now. (someone's got your back -) sounds homey/homie whatever to me.

Posted by Comments on July 24, 2008 at 1:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

For the record hotwildflower I did not consider your "funs*ckers" comment to be name calling, nor was I offended by it. I do think if you were being a bit more honest with yourself you might see that you are coming across as more than a little defensive about the comments related to posting/chatting while working. I wonder if your employer would agree the justification you gave earlier in this thread. On one hand I agree that salaried employees are paid to perform their job and that as long as that gets done, who cares if one surfs online a bit. Then again, I also agree that an employer has a right to expect that its employees are working when they're supposed to be working. Many employers have a computer usage policy which addresses things like this. It's one thing to be on your own computer during a break. It's another thing entirely to use a company provided computer for personal use often throughout the day. I'm no whistle blower and in the end really could care less, but I'm pretty sure your employer would not be pleased if they knew just how often you were posting and the types of things you were posting about on a company computer. No need to get defensive - if you think this is fun, and a good way to relieve job stess, then by all means have at it.

Posted by reynaoneil on July 24, 2008 at 1:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As a former employee of the organization, I must say that karma has a swift way of working. I was let go because I dated her former lover. She found out she let me go saying that the position was being fazed out - 2 months later they hired someone in the same position, title, duties and pay - I guess I could of done something but many in similar situations with the organization had told the board and they chose not to listen. In the end they are responsible. I must say that the board is made up of many heavy hitters and this will not look good for them either.
I guess I only feel bad for her children who are innocent in all this.

Posted by flmrmom on July 24, 2008 at 1:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

hotwildflower...I got your back too. Geez, what's up w/ the picking on hotwildflower??? Bunch of Funs*ckers!!!

Posted by opns on July 24, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Comments - I do have my own business - and you know what - a company would be glad to have a worker such as you. I've seen abuse on the job - such as Duval and others. Keeping a level mind and not being so sensitive is a great key to a good employee.
I'm glad you and I don't have our "I've got your back" mentality, but yet. Support, as in lil ms flower does with her co-workers.
All in good fun.
Good day all, didn't mean to offend anyone, just making a point.

Posted by hotwildflower on July 24, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

augh, this is all so heartwarming...

My boss actually knows that I am on here, he knows my posting name and has looked at comments over my shoulder so to not come off overly defensive...I think I am fairly safe. heck, my boss (company owner) just told me yesterday that I do have breaks I am entitled to and should take advantage of them. ;)

Posted by lilmamma on July 24, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Her greed just robbed needy people of a hundred grand. What the hell did she do with money?? She needs to pay that money back, work at the Mission for a year so she can learn some empathy, and do some prison time.

Posted by Nuts805 on July 24, 2008 at 2:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

when the charity bucket at work comes around, each year, employees are encouraged to participate. Give back to the community. Who wants to give so greedy people continue to take just to be able to shop or pay bills or whatever. Who knows, maybe her mortgage was in trouble.

Posted by Relvd98 on July 24, 2008 at 3:12 p.m.

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Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 24, 2008 at 3:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Who cares what I do at work, its my paycheck. If I want to blog all day, well thats my choice. If I want to put my job on the line and risk loosing my paycheck then let me, im not gonna get fired and I know this for a fact....IM MY BOSS!!! the owner wont fire me....IM THE OWNER!!!

And im all for the chat section.

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 24, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And as a kind jester i will volunteer to monitor the room FREE OF CHARGE, and ill pay myself to do it.

Posted by hotwildflower on July 24, 2008 at 3:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

sirdvdsw, great now everyone knows you're my boss..

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 24, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

lol hotwildflower....I own my own corn vending cart, with the dope chrome horn, 22" matching chrome dubbs on it too with internet access baby...ELOTES, honk honk, ELOTES!!!!

Posted by licettem on July 24, 2008 at 3:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i can't believe she stole from a non profit - she should be put in jail for a long time and pay back what she stole.

Posted by hotwildflower on July 24, 2008 at 3:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

matching chrome dubbs??!! uh-oh, I've been following the wrong person around collecting the husks....

Posted by flmrmom on July 24, 2008 at 3:50 p.m.

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Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 24, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

you aint seen nothing till you seen the elote man comin around the corner hittin a 3 wheel motion!!

Posted by ebrockway on July 24, 2008 at 4:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

dom_kenpo;
Race: W Height : 5' 4"
Sex: F Eyes: GRN Weight : 160
Hair : RED
So ya know her?

Posted by Sneed_Hearn on July 24, 2008 at 4:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Where is the UPDATE??

Posted by ebrockway on July 24, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Pogmothoin;
You apparently, but since it sounds like he's buying dinner, you can let it slide :)
Just order lots

Posted by halfcpa29 on July 24, 2008 at 5:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The members of the Board and Ms Embezzlement's address are all public information. All charities with gross receipts over $25K are required to file an annual informational form (RRF-1) with the CA Attorney General Dept of Justice- Charitible Trusts. Basically it is is some information about the organization and it has copies of the form 990 (Federal Tax Return for non-profits). These 990's usually have the Board of Directors listed on them as well as Key employee's annual Salary (Ms Embezzlement's is there)
http://caag.state.ca.us/charities/

Once you get there you can do a charities search, which will refer you to a website service that they have this function contracted out to. It is FREE, but requires you to register to get access. I think the most recent Tax return there listed is 2005 which covers the fiscal year July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. The 2006 returns should have already been filed with IRS and FTB, they just take some time to get posted with the Attorney Gen's office

Ms Embezzlement must have needed that money- she only made (per 2005 Tax return) $98,332 plus a contibution to retirement acct was made for her of $12,171 plus she had an expense account of $14,290= $124,793. And these figures are almost 2 years old!!! Makes me sick.

Have fun!!!

Posted by ebrockway on July 24, 2008 at 6:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Her house seems to have a nice view in Simi, overlooking the 23 Freeway, Regan Library. Musta cost a bunch. Panic over increasing mortgage payments maybe?

Posted by stopit on July 24, 2008 at 6:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think the punishment for Ms Embezzlement should be...attend 52 weeks of HER classes!

Posted by lilmamma on July 24, 2008 at 9:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Commments keep your comments to yourself!! I think you need to find something better to do than to worry about users job security and their time.

Posted by elegantrose1 on July 25, 2008 at 11:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

All of you are assuming this person is guilty. According to my sources we are all innocent until proven guilty. This person couldn't do anything without approval of directors who in my opinion started this witchhunt and they are now going to reap the backlash of their efforts. Every side looks right until you see the other. Are you forgetting how great this organization is by helping battered and abused women? I for one am a recipient of their generosity. There is absolutely nowhere else to go to get help. Many have received free legal and also free counseling through this organization. Let them without sin cast the first stone.

Posted by FormerEmployee on July 25, 2008 at 2 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To elegantrose 1 and everyone else.

Please separate Cherie’s actions and the Coalition's services.

She's guilty... and crazy. Everyone that has every worked at the Coalition knows that. And the board members were only around for special events and high society functions like that.

The under paid, unpaid, mistreated employees made/makes the organization great, not Cherie! We, employees stuck around because we were dedicated to ending violence. She stuck around to cash in.

Now that Cherie is out of the picture, the Coalition is capable of doing so much more for the community. Get rid of a few boardmembers. I would be tempted to return to the Coalition. I bet a lot of talented and dedicated past employees would also consider returning. Cherie drove away a lot of great people by her shadiness and disloyalty. And the board members allowed it.

Posted by opns on July 25, 2008 at 2:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Again, as my above post "To: Colition workers - you workers were probably the underpaid. Sorry to hear your voices were not heard, maybe now hopefully someone is listening and will talk with all of you.
At anyrate, thank you good people there for all the hard work you do, you indeed make a difference and support and appreciate your hard work during these hard times with parents trying to do their best to get a life. and in turn saving us tax payers money."

You all deserve some compensation from this - and yeah, that board lady is turning her nose around. You underpaid staff deserve more recognition for your hard work - I commend you.

Posted by Internship on July 25, 2008 at 4:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How sad that she chose this path of self destruction and the coalition will be left with a taint. We loved the coalition; we loved our work; Ms Embezzelment was always short sighted..............all the pain she caused to so many who were so wonderful and golden hearted just to put 100,000 dollars in her pocket? How tragic. I never avenged myself. I waited for God.

Posted by Internship on July 25, 2008 at 4:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To elegantrose 1
Dear you would have had to have been there for years and watched all the people fall and crumble one by one.......good people.....

Posted by Will on July 27, 2008 at 8:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This woman belongs in politics.

Posted by Internship on July 28, 2008 at 6:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I wonder what some of her loyal contracted orgs think now?