| MOTION: |
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David Israelson |
| SECOND: |
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Val Hortiguela |
| CARRIED: |
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That the minutes of the
October 24, 2006 Board meeting be accepted as presented.
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3) Correspondence:
Ann LeBlanc read out Minister
Meilleur's letter to Beverley Godon and Beverley's letter to
the Minister.
4) Election of Officers:
Board
reaffirmed their commitment that the executive would sit for
two years and election of officers would occur annually.
| MOTION: |
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Ann LeBlanc |
| SECOND: |
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Val Hortiguela |
| CARRIED: |
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That the executive for
2006-2007 would be as follows:
- Jim Berry, President
- André Laurent, Vice President
- Nancy Coldham, Managing Director
- John Bunting, Treasurer
- Marta Hargrove, Secretary
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5) Business arising from previous minutes:
a) Follow-up sheet:
Next By-Law meeting will occur January 17, 2007. Board
needs article 3.01 of the By-Laws to be discussed. Beverley
Gordon will speak to Tom Ouchterlony about drafting a
statement for the committee to review.
6) Committee reports:
Val agreed to attend the Developmental Forum with Beverley
and Jim on November 21, 2006, 6:00 pm at the Columbus Centre.
i) Strategic Planning:
The Board reviewed the Draft Strategic Plan developed by
Jim Berry, Val Hortiguela and John Bunting and shared with
Beverley Gordon and David Israelson for comment.
The Board worked through the 5 proposed goals with the
following outcomes:
a) Goal 1: Government Funding: Jim Berry, David Israelson
and Beverley Gordon to lead.
b) Goal 2: New Respite facility. Beverley Gordon will take
the lead and bring in the property group and the respite
advisory group as needed.
c) Goal 3: Foundation: Beverley Gordon will speak to Susan
Gudofsky if she would consider taking the lead on this goal
with Richard Bogoroch.
d) Goal 4: Re-branding: Board will develop this goal with
Nancy Coldham.
e) Goal 5: Nancy Coldham and David Israelson will jointly
review Safehaven's PR needs.
Jim Berry will adjust the target dates for the Strategic
Plan as to reflect the Board's input. Board felt the dates
were unrealistic at this time.
Sharon Alton left the meeting at 7:50pm and thanked the
Board members for all the work and time spent in developing
the Strategic Plan. All Board members were encouraged by Jim
Berry to actively participate in the execution of the
Strategic Plan.
ii: Fundraising: Beverley Gordon thanked the Board members
for attending and supporting Safehaven's Gala. The Gala was a
resounding success.
iii. Finance Committee:
| MOTION: |
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Courtenay Bygrave |
| SECOND: |
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Val Hortiguela |
| CARRIED: |
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that the Financial
Statements for the month ended September 30, 2006 be
accepted.
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Beverley Bordon will send John Buntin's comments to the
Board members.
7) President's report:
Jim Berry informed Board that Beverley Gordon has been
selected to sit on the Ronald McDonald Children's Charity
Board
8) Any other business that may be brought forth:
i. Executive Director's report:
- Beverley Gordon informed Board that the Children's Aid
Societies are going through a transformation process which
will require residential operators to establish new
policies and procedures by December 2007.
- Interviewing continues for Director of Operations
position. Board members asked to carry message throughout
Safehaven system that everyone needs to work
collaboratively and patiently until Safehaven is
appropriately staffed.
- Safehaven continues to refine it's Pandemic Plan and the
Board agreed that Jim Berry, John Bunting and Sharon Alton
will act if Beverley Gordon can not direct the
organization.
9) Date of the next meeting: January 9, 2007
10) Date of the next meeting: January 9, 2007
| MOTION: |
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Marta Hargrove |
| SECOND: |
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Courtenay Bygrave |
| CARRIED: |
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That the meeting be
adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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Jim Berry wished everyone a Festive Holiday Season!
Recorded by Beverley Gordon
Ann LeBlanc Secretary
