a. Follow-up sheet
5) Committee reports:
i) Finance Committee:
| MOTION: |
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John Bunting |
| SECOND: |
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Marta Hargrove |
| CARRIED: |
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That the revised draft
Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2006
be accepted.
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John Bunting reviewed the revised draft Financial
Statements, March 31, 2006 with the Board. Safehaven had a
good, successful year from an operating perspective. Board
congratulated all staff on a smooth operating year. Management
letter reviewed by the Board and necessary suggestions have
been implemented.
| MOTION: |
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John Bunting |
| SECOND: |
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Val Hortiguela |
| CARRIED: |
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That the APERS be accepted
as presented with final review by John Bunting.
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ii) Fundraising: Follow-up sheet
iii) Membership:
| MOTION: |
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Marta Hargrove |
| SECOND: |
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Mitchell Cohen |
| CARRIED: |
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That the names brought forth
as Voting Members of the Corporation for 2006-2007 be
accepted.
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iv) Over 18 Committee:
Marta Hargrove reported that members of Over 18 Committee
had a very successful meeting with Noreen Brooker of
Scarborough Support Services. Safehaven and Scarborough
Support Services will continue to look at ways of utilizing
Scarborough Support Service volunteers and other program
opportunities. Board thanked Frances Fraumeni for all her
efforts in planning for the over 18 residents.
v) Reputation Audit:
Reputation Audit meeting was cancelled. Report will be
brought to Board when ready.
6) President's report:
Jim Berry talked about a number of issues he feels the
organization needs to address in the short-term - some of
which he hopes could be incorporated in the strategic plan and
others that may help facilitate that plan's development.
Specifically, Jim feels that in order to improve
Safehaven's access to funding, it may be prudent to reconsider
the Board's 2005 decision to be a children's-only agency. He
also talked about the possibility of piloting "alternate
care" agreements and suggested that we reassess our
revenue stream in light of the forgoing. In addition, he said
he believes the Board should take a more proactive role in
developing creative ways to improve service delivery.
Jim also expressed his opinion that, contingent on the
advice of Gardner Roberts, Safehaven should proceed with the
establishment of a shell Foundation - to be supported with
existing resources - while we explore the fundraising
potential.
He concluded his remarks by acknowledging the collective
talents of the current Board as well as the opportunity
presented by having continuity of Directors over two fiscal
years. To make the most of this opportunity he proposed the
Board adopt three additional practices:
- Be rigorous about leaving administrative matters to our
administrators.
- Strive to ensure "issue based" agendas.
- Limit Committee reports to those requested on 24 hours
notice to the Chair.
There was unanimous consent to all three suggestions and a
commitment to look for additional ways to streamline Board
activities.
7) Any other business that may be brought forth:
i) Executive Directors Report:
Beverley Gordon has met with potential candidates to fill
the Program Manager vacancy. Jim Berry and Sharon Alton will
assist in the interview process. Safehaven will use a
recruitment firm if a successful candidate can not be found in
this group of candidates.
Beverley also informed the Board of a new WSIB claim.
8) Date of next meeting: September 12, 2006
9) Adjournment:
| MOTION: |
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Sharon Alton |
| SECOND: |
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Marta Hargrove |
| CARRIED: |
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That the meeting be
adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
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Recorded by Beverley Gordon
