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1) Call Meeting to Order:
Notice of the meeting having been given, and a quorum of
the Directors being present, the Chair declared the meeting to
be properly constituted for the transaction of business. The
meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm.
2) Review of Meeting Minutes:
| MOTION: |
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Norma Bird |
| SECOND: |
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Eric Clarke |
| CARRIED: |
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To accept the minutes of the
March 11, 2008 Board Meeting
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3) Business arising from previous minutes:
The Strategic Planning Committee has met with two out of
the three referred consultants. The next meeting is May 22nd.
The committee will come to the June 10th Board Meeting with a
plan.
Susan informed the Board that the branding activities will
carry over until the end of June. To-date Safehaven has
received positive feedback from its stakeholders about the new
brochure and Voice.
Fern Mozersky, Susan Gudofsky and the Board held a
discussion about the upcoming gala being a time of
celebration, staff appreciation, building public awareness,
raising funds, developing relationships and inclusivity.
| MOTION: |
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Norma Bird |
| SECOND: |
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Ginger Grcic |
| CARRIED: |
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That all Safehaven events be
inclusive, build awareness, develop relationships and
raise funds.
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To assist with the upcoming gala Fern Mozersky distributed a
contact sheet (see attached) for the Board to complete and
return to Susan Gudofsky for follow up.
4) Correspondence:
Val Hortiguela spoke to the Board about a letter he had
received from Frances Fraumeni and his subsequent phone call
with Frances. 5) Committee Reports:
a) Finance Committee
| MOTION: |
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Sharon Alton |
| SECOND: |
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Courtenay Bygrave |
| CARRIED: |
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That the Financial
Statements as at March 31, 2008 be accepted.
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Eric spoke to the fact that he did not see any
irregularities with the statements. Eric informed the Board
that the auditors had been at Safehaven since May 12, 2008.
b) Nominating Committee
| MOTION: |
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Sharon Alton |
| SECOND: |
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David Israelson |
| CARRIED: |
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That the nominees presented
be taken before the membership at the AGM on October 14,
2008
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The Nominating Committee of Sharon Alton (Chair), Ann
LeBlanc and Beverley Gordon were please to inform the Board
that this year's selection process was quite gratifying.
Safehaven was in the unique position of having more
exceptional candidates than positions available.
All new candidates were given a tour and introduction with
Beverley. All other candidates received an in-depth interview
with one of the committee members.
Given the high caliber of all the candidates the committee
recommended five (5) candidates for the four (4) positions.
After a lengthy discussion the Board agreed on four (4)
candidates.
It was agreed that the candidates would be invited to the
June 10th Board meeting where they could be introduced and
participate in the Board meeting.
The Nominating committee felt the new Board members would
benefit from a 'buddy' on the Board. Sharon requested that
Board members speak to her if they would be interested in
being a 'buddy'.
c) Membership
| MOTION: |
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Sharon Alton |
| SECOND: |
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Norma Bird |
| CARRIED: |
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That the applicants
presented for membership be accepted
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Five (5) Board members, four (4) residential members and
nine (9) respite members were passed by the Board. Safehaven
has forty-seven (47) Lifetime members.
6) President's Report:
Val Hortiguela informed the Board that Safehaven had
received $2800.60 from EMI Music Canada.
7) Any other business that may be brought forth:
Beverley Gordon informed the Board of the following:
- Employee crisis easing up a bit. All locations continue
to seek employees
- Five (5) Wilfred Laurier Students have joined Safehaven
as summer students. All students have been assigned a
mentor who is available to them and plans cross
residential activities
- Safehaven has been engaged in a series of promotional
activities with a wide variety of guests visiting
- Board requested that any Government relations work be
twinned with the Strategic Planning Process
- Beverley Gordon attended a 'think tank' session on
health issues and children with intellectual disabilities
- Safehaven will be exploring opportunities with the
Provincial Council for Children's Health
8) Next board meeting:
June 10th, 2008 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
1173 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Upcoming Board Meetings
July 2008 - August 2008 - No Meetings
September 9, 2008
October 14, 2008 AGM
9) Adjournment:
| MOTION: |
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Sharon Alton |
| SECOND: |
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Norma Bird |
| CARRIED: |
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That the meeting be
adjourned at 8:55pm
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Recorded by Beverley Gordon
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