1. Call Meeting
to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm.
2. Review of Meeting Minutes
| MOTION: |
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Nicole McKinney
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| SECOND: |
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Paul Fraumeni |
| CARRIED: |
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That the minutes of the
January 12, 2010 Board Meeting be accepted
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3. Business arising from previous minutes
i. Fern Mozersky, Paul Fraumeni, Ginger Grcic and Beverley
Gordon will make up the nominating committee for 2010. Sharon
Alton spoke to the functions of the past nominating committee
and the need to properly orient and introduce the new Board
members to Safehaven. Board suggested the committee look at
individuals from law, policy, research, academia, advocacy and
politics. Val Hortiguela volunteered to speak to David
Israelson for suggestions. Beverley Gordon will arrange a
meeting for the Nominating Committee as soon as possible.
ii. Linda Betsworth, Safehaven's interim program supervisor
is meeting with Richard Jackson today to get dates for an
upcoming meeting. Board agreed meeting would occur at 1173
Bloor Street West.
iii. Board requested that suggested Catherine Zoe Whittaker
Award and Young Leadership Award recipients be brought to the
Board in July.
iv. Val Hortiguela requested explanation of "election
timing for executive"
4. Correspondence
None
5. Chief Executive Officer Report
Board informed of situation with a resident.
Beverley Gordon informed the Board that Ministry continues
to request feedback on the regulations for the Services and
Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with
Developmental Disabilities Act 2008. The presentation given to
the Partnership Table was shared with the Board.
Beverley Gordon spoke to the Board about the contract
transitional worker who had been hired to work with families
to discuss and implement transitional plans. Jodi Farbstein
will present her findings at the March Board Meeting.
6. Committee Reports
a) Finance:
Finance committee had met and the auditor presented their
plan for 2009 - 2010. Eric Clarke has the engagement letter
which is awaiting his completion.
| MOTION: |
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Eric Clarke
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| SECOND: |
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Nicole McKinney
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| CARRIED: |
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To accept the December 31,
2009 Financial Statements as presented
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Eric Clarke reported that the organization spending was on
plan and the finance committee requested $300,000 be invested
for one year. Eric Clarke praised his committee members Ron
Jenkins and Paul Yanover. The Board discussed ways to
recognize Ron and Paul.
b) Strategic Plan:
Val Hortiguela will follow up with J. Johnson, Meta's Board
President Sharon Alton and Beverley Gordon had met to discuss
the HR consultant. Sharon has received seven potential
consultants. She will follow up with the consultants and
Sharon Alton has been in conversation with Janet Quinn. Paul
Fraumeni and Beverley Gordon had met to discuss the case for
support. Board spoke about need to keep stakeholders informed
and possibly a forum where families could discuss future plans
as Safehaven analyzes the plan; families need to continue to
plan.
c) Fundraising:
Fern Mozersky brought the Board up to date on Safehaven's
fundraising activities asking the Board to consider gifts and
participation in upcoming events.
Val Hortiguela has a contact in the restaurant community
that he is pursuing.
Angels from Heaven Youth Foundation is holding a gala
February 26, 2010. Proceeds from the event will be shared with
three charities. Safehaven is one of the recipients.
Safehaven has a young leadership group which continues to
plan for an upcoming event.
7. President's Report None
8. Any other business that may be brought forth
i.
Fern Mozersky had inquires about the on-call process.
Beverley Gordon and Fern Mozersky will continue to discuss
on-call process.
ii. Fern Mozersky informed Board of Reena's recent $1.9
million grant from MCYS and Reena's commitment to developing
adult and senior services.
9. Next Board Meeting
March 9, at 7pm - 1173 Bloor Street West
10. Adjournment
| MOTION: |
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Sharon Alton
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| SECOND: |
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Nicole McKinney
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| CARRIED: |
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That the meeting be
adjourned at 9:15 pm
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Board held an in camera session
Beverley Gordon, recorder
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