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1) Call meeting to order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Jim Berry,
Board President.
2) Review of Meeting Minutes:
| MOTION: |
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Jim Berry |
| SECOND: |
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Ron Pocklington |
| CARRIED: |
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That the October 19, 2004
minutes of the Annual General Meeting be passed as
presented.
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3) President's Opening Remarks
Opening remarks were made by Jim Berry. Jim welcomed the
Members and guests to the Annual General Meeting. He thanked
Beverley Gordon, Executive Director, for 15 years service and
the Safehaven staff for their continuous outstanding
commitment and dedication to families who have children with
multiple disabilities and complex medical needs. Jim stressed
Safehaven's partnership model and high standard of excellence
in all operating practices. The organizations continued
commitment to the grandfathered residents was stated as well
as the organizations continued commitment to children. Sharon
Kohalmi, Safehaven's Program Supervisor was thanked for her
role in keeping Safehaven informed of Ministry expectations
and initiatives. Jim spoke about the Ombudsman's report on the
urgent need of services for families who have children with
multiple disabilities and complex medical needs. Christine
Turner, the new Safehaven Supervisor was congratulated on her
appointment. Jim announced that Safehaven had committed one
million dollars towards the development of services and a
meeting with Toronto Region and Central East Region was
occurring next week. Safehaven was hopeful that our first
meeting would be the beginning of more services for families.
Congratulations were given to our sixteen respite users who
turned 18 years old. Jim stressed that Safehaven's success was
achieved with extensive parental support throughout our
advancements.
4) Presentation of the
Annual Report of the Director's of the Organization and the
Financial Statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended
March 31, 2005, and the Report of the Auditors:
| MOTION: |
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Jim Berry (presented in Phil
Lev's absence) |
| SECOND: |
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Ken Picov |
| CARRIED: |
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That the Financial
Statements to March 31, 2005, as recommended by the
Board of Directors be accepted and adopted.
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5) To appoint auditors of the Agency and to authorize
the Directors to fix their remuneration:
| MOTION: |
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Jim Berry |
| SECOND: |
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André Laurent |
| CARRIED: |
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That the auditing firm of
Prentice Yates and Clark be appointed as the auditors
for the fiscal year March 31, 2005 - 2006 and the
Directors will fix their remuneration.
Jim Berry presented Ken Picov and Ron Pocklington
with a certificate of recognition from The Safehaven
Project for Community Living for their contribution to
the Safehaven Board of Directors. Ken and Ron are
stepping down from the Board, each having served three 2
year terms.
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6) Introduction of the Directors who are continuing into
the 2005 - 2006 term:
Jim Berry called upon John Bunting (absent), Mitchell
Cohen, Marta Hargrove, David Israelson, André Laurent and Ann
LeBlanc, returning Directors to the Board of Directors for
2005-2006, to receive their certificate of recognition from
The Safehaven Project for Community Living.
7) Introduction of the individuals who are standing for
the 2005 -2006 Board of Directors:
Jim Berry introduced Richard Bogoroch, Nancy Coldham
(absent), and Sharon Alton as the Directors who were standing
for election for the 2005-2006 Board of Directors. Phil Lev
(absent) is standing for re-election.
8) Election of the 12 Directors:
Jim introduced John Bunting, Mitchell Cohen, David
Israelson, Marta Hargrove, Ann LeBlanc, John Bunting (absent),
André Laurent and himself returning to the Safehaven Board of
Directors 2005-2006.
| MOTION: |
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Ken Picov |
| SECOND: |
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André Laurent |
| CARRIED: |
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That Richard Bogoroch is
accepted as a Board Director for 2005-2006.
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| MOTION: |
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Ken Picov |
| SECOND: |
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André Laurent |
| CARRIED: |
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That Nancy Coldham is
accepted as a Board Director for 2005-2006.
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| MOTION: |
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Ken Picov |
| SECOND: |
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André Laurent |
| CARRIED: |
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That Sharon Alton is
accepted as a Board Director for 2005-2006.
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| MOTION: |
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Ken Picov |
| SECOND: |
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André Laurent |
| CARRIED: |
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That Phil Lev is
accepted as a Board Director for 2005-2006.
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* Upi Anand asked that it be noted in the minutes that
there appeared to be less families involved in the Safehaven
Board.
9) Transaction of such other business as may properly be
brought before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof:
Catherine Zoe Whittaker Award
- Jim Berry introduced Beverley Gordon who presented the
2004-2005 Catherine Zoe Whittaker award to Geoffrey Wilson.
Beverley also presented Jim Berry with a certificate of
recognition.
10) Conclusion and Adjournment:
| MOTION: |
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Jim Berry |
| SECOND: |
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André Laurent |
| CARRIED: |
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That the meeting be
adjourned at 8:00 pm.
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Recorded by Beverley Gordon
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