The Board of Directors of The Safehaven Project for Community Living are elected at each Annual Meeting of the Corporation. At all times, there are at least 3 members of the immediate family of individuals who are served by Safehaven. Each are elected for 2-year terms and are members in good standing of The Safehaven Project for Community Living.

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To provide exceptional residential and respite care to help families whose children have complex physical and developmental disabilities.

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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: JULY 13, 2010

DRAFT

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PRESENT

ALTON, Sharon
BYGRAVE, Courtenay (by phone)
CLARKE, Eric, Treasurer
FRAUMENI, Paul, Vice President
HORTIGUELA, Val, President
MOZERSKY, Fern
QUINN, Janet

ABSENT

BIRD, Norma
GRCIC, Ginger, Secretary
ISRAELSON, David
McKINNEY, Nicole
OSTER

GUESTS

Gordon, Beverley - Chief Executive Director

 
 

1. Call Meeting to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm.

2. Review of Meeting Minutes

Motion: Paul Fraumeni
Ssecond: Eric Clarke
Carried: That the minutes of the June 8, 2010 Board Meeting be accepted

3. Business arising from previous minutes

i. Val Hortiguela has spoken to Mr. Balay and will be providing Beverley Gordon with a summary note of their conversation for Sandra’s file

ii. Val Hortiguela has not spoken to Richard Jackson

iii. Paul Fraumeni has redrafted a communiqué which Val Hortiguela will submit to the Board and then forward to Beverley Gordon for distribution

iv. Respite program in Central East has begun. Positive feedback from the community

v. Beverley Gordon and Laura Pangman visited Lemons and Allspice as per Karen Oster’s suggestion. Lemons and Alspice is a creative and innovative program which Safehaven will continue to stay updated about, however Alternatives presents Safehaven with greater possibilities. Laura Pangman has received pricing from Alternatives and will now meet with families to discuss costing and opportunity

vi. Board held a discussion about potential Catherine Zoe Whittaker and Young Leadership Award recipients

vii.Val Hortiguela informed the Board about the activities of the sector wide family group. Val Hortiguela will keep the Board updated as needed

viii. Beverley Gordon is meeting with a potential Board candidate July 21, 2010. Beverley Gordon will keep Sharon Alton and the Nominating Committee apprised of the meeting.

4. Correspondence

None

5. Committee Reports:

a) Fundraising:

Beverley Gordon will arrange a meeting with Fern Mozersky, Kimberley Gadwah and herself to discuss fundraising opportunities. Fundraising Committee is hard at work with the Gala, Safehaven has been accepted as a recipient of the Magna Hoedown 2010 and Chapters has been programming with the Timber Lane location. Ferretti Interiors has begun programming with the Timber Lane location

b) Strategic Plan:

Discussed in 'Business arising from previous minutes'

Not discussed

c) Nominating Committee:

Discussed in 'Business arising from previous minutes'

6. Membership 2010 – 2011

Motion: Sharon Alton
Second: Janet Quinn
Carried: That the applicant presented for membership be accepted

7. President’s Report:

No report

8. Chief Executive Officers Report:

Beverley Gordon informed the Board of MCYS June 17, 2010 request for “Information on Youth in Residential Programs”. A copy of the filing was distributed to the Board

9. Any other business that may be brought forth:

Val Hortiguela inquired about Safehaven's web site. Beverley Gordon will follow up with Kimberley Gadwah

10. Next Board Meeting:


August 10, 2010 Board Meeting is cancelled

Next Board Meeting September 14, 2010 at 7pm - 1173 Bloor Street West

11. Adjournment

Motion: Eric Clarke
Second: Fern Mozersky
Carried: That the meeting be adjourned at 8:20pm


Beverley Gordon, recorder  

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