| MOTION: |
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David Israelson |
| SECOND: |
|
André Laurent |
| CARRIED: |
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That the minutes of the June
13, 2006 Board meeting be accepted as presented.
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| MOTION: |
|
Richard Bogoroch |
| SECOND: |
|
André Laurent |
| CARRIED: |
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That the minutes of the
September 12, 2006 Board meeting be accepted as presented.
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3) Ratify Motions:
| MOTION: |
|
Val Hortiguela |
| SECOND: |
|
Richard Bogoroch |
| CARRIED: |
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That the motions passed at
the September 12, 2006 be accepted.
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4) Formalizing relationship with Ministry of
Community and Social Services Jim reminded the Board about
Sharon Kohalmi's presentation on September 12, 2006, potential
advantages of formalizing our relationship with the Ministry
of Community and Social Services the need to consider
Safehaven becoming a children and adult provider.
| MOTION: |
|
John Bunting |
| SECOND: |
|
Val Hortiguela |
| CARRIED: |
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That as suggested by the
Ministry of Children and Youth, Safehaven declare itself
a children and adult organization to the Ministry of
Children and Youth and the Ministry of Community and
Social Services to assist in accessing funding for our
thirteen grandfathered residents. In recognition of
Safehaven's ongoing commitment to our 13 grandfathered
residents, we ask that the Ministry of Community and
Social Services formally recognize Safehaven as an adult
services provider, in addition to our designation as a
children's services provider by the Ministry of Children
and Youth Services.
|
Richard asked what the implications this declaration would
have on the organization. Beverley responded that she did not
know the specifics and would report to the Board once she
understood the full implications of the declaration.
5) Development of action plan around the proposed
strategic directions:
Jim led the Board through a process where the mission
statement was reviewed, four strategic directions were
drafted, goals were formulated around the strategic directions
and an action plans for each goal would be defined.
(A) Agreed upon Mission Statement:
"To provide exceptional residential and respite care
to help families whose children have complex physical and
developmental disabilities."
(B) Objectives:
i. To secure a stable, long-term source of funding to
fulfill the mission of Safehaven. ii. To promote, support and
enhance our respite services. iii. To establish a Foundation
to the mission of Safehaven. iv. To promote Safehaven and its
mission.
(C) Goal:
i. To secure an additional funding of $376,900.00
commencing in April 1, 2007 escalating to $525,000.00 in 2011.
| Cost Summary ($000) -
Fiscal Year |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
| In-Home Service |
$477.2 |
$491.5 |
$506.3 |
$594.7 |
$621.8 |
| Community Day Programming |
$376.9 |
$388.2 |
$399.8 |
$444.4 |
$525.0 |
(D) Action Plan:
- Approach government
- Interim funding from the foundation
- Consider an increase in monthly family contributions
from the existing $90.00
- Implement monthly family contributions for families of
grandfathered children who are over eighteen years of age.
Val, John and Jim will meet to further develop the Goals
and Action Plan. Once completed they will be shared with David
and Beverley and then presented to the Board for their
consideration.
6) Any other business that may be brought forth:
Val agreed to attend the Developmental Forum with Beverley
and Jim on November 21, 2006, 6:00 pm at the Columbus Centre.
7) Adjournment:
| MOTION: |
|
André Laurent |
| SECOND: |
|
Sharon Alton |
| CARRIED: |
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That the meeting be
adjourned at 8:57 pm.
|
Recorded by Beverley Gordon
Ann LeBlanc Secretary
