Whitewater Bromley Community Health Centre
Advisory Board of Directors
Advisory Board of Directors
Box 509, Cobden, ON, K0J 1K0
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Whitewater Bromley CHC Director’s Meeting
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Cobden Site
Present: Randi Keith, Ron Jaremkow, Pat Krose, Jack McLaren, Brian Yuke, Izett McBride, Bev Buchanan, Earl Bennett, Lynne Dunn, Dianne Coulas
Regrets: Rob McKenzie
1. Welcome & Opening Comments – Pat
Pat opened the meeting at 7 & welcomed John Jordan Executive Director LHCS
2. Executive Director – John Jordan
- As attached at end of report
3. Minutes
No errors or omissions.
Moved by Ron, seconded by Randi to accept the minutes as recorded, carried.
4. Business arising from the minutes.
Randi suggested opening an additional account for a building fund.
Moved by Lynne, seconded by Jack to acquire a second bank account, carried.
Randi will contact an office supply company to request a rubber stamp.
5. Reports
Health Services Coordinator – Susan
As attached
Staff:
New Staff:
-Anne Martin (MD) will be spending 1 day per week at the Cobden site (Starting May 18th)
-Catherine Gilmer (RN) has accepted full-time nursing position in Beachburg, replacing Diana (Starting mid June)
-Restructuring feedback will be given to all staff: April 16th
-All staff (WB and RV CHC) are engaged in second meeting of three for work planning process.
Programs:
-CYM (Ray Parchelo) will start Mid April, as previously noted
-Shirley Hill is now a Master Trainer for the ‘Living a Healthy Life with a Chronic Condition’ –a 6 week program for improving self-management skills. Susan Allen and Shirley Hill are in the planning process to run two programs for the 2009 year.
-Summer Student planning has been initiated, no concrete plans as of yet
-Nordic Walking (Lara Mylly)
No other major changes since the last update. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Susan Allen
Treasurer – Randi
Moved by Earl, seconded by Brian to accept the treasurer’s report as presented, carried.
Fundraising – Lynne
Same report as last month
John Jordan commented on the great job the Board has been doing fundraising. He spoke about the WBCHC’s programs being totally funded through the operating budget. Requests for monies to the Board from the Program Director could be to increase & sustain existing programs. John recommends for the Health Promoter & one staff member to meet with the Board twice per year to discuss & explain any needs for support to enhance & to explain the existing & possible new programs.
Membership – Earl for Rob
Earl presented the plaques for “memberships accepted here” that will be placed at both Cobden & Beachburg sites. Fred Glover donated both plaques.
Publicity /Website – Ron
The website is up to date.
Ron will place ads for our upcoming AGM in the local papers.
Property – Earl
Attached
Earl spoke to Mark Briscoe about updating the air conditioner.
The property committee is pleased to report the following activities that have taken place since our last board meeting:
Maintenance –
1.On April 6th, Ron Jaremkow was called to the Co-operators office at 68 Main Street to investigate why they had no heat. Mark Briscoe was asked to investigate and it was determined that the problem was at the base of the meter stack outside the office building. Repairs were done and heat restored by the following morning.
2.Brenda Ross-Powers reported on April 6th that the front door at 70 Main Street sticking really bad and was hard to open and the automatic door opener was unable to operate. Ottawa Valley Glass from Renfrew was asked to investigate. The arrived the following morning and screw nailed the door plate.
Invoices for these two repair calls have not been received as of this date.
Respectfully submitted,
Earl Bennett & Jack McLaren
Political Liaison – Izett
CRCCHC – Izett
Izett spoke about the changes needed to our constitution to include the possible joining of Rainbow Valley and the Whitewater Bromley Boards.
The new draft of the constitution will be prepared within the next couple of weeks. There will be a joint Board meeting May 12. Astrolabe CHC is a possible name for the new board.
Satellite – Pat
The minutes need to be approved & with a few minor changes she will circulate to the Board.
6. Correspondence
Bonny Johnson sent a Thank you note for the flowers & gift certificate.
Rainbow Valley sent an invitation for their AGM on Thursday, April 30 at Killaloe Public School. There will be a Health Fair at 6 & the AGM at 7. Refreshments will follow the meeting.
Congratulatory & Motivational Letters from LHIN re: the success of Eganville & Golden Lake receiving funding.
Dianne will attend the LHIN Champlain meeting at Miramichi April 28.
AOHC is June 4th & 5th in Toronto.
7. Other Business
AGM Tuesday May 19 – Ron
The Foresters Falls Orange Hall has been booked & coffee & refreshments will be served after the meeting. Jane Fulton will be the quest speaker.
Lynne offered to sit on a committee to assist with fundraising.
Izett, Rob & Pat are in the 2nd year of a 2 year term.
Dianne & Randi are in the 1st year of a 2 year term.
Linda Simpson has agreed to let her name stand for nomination to the Board.
The future of 68 Main St was discussed. Randi will figure out the fixed costs. Pat will contact a physiotherapist about possible interest in renting space.
8. Next meeting – Tuesday, May 12 Beachburg site.
Satellite meeting May 11
AGM – May 19 Foresters Falls
9. Adjournment
Moved by Bev to adjourn at 9pm, seconded by Brian, carried.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Cobden Site
Present: Randi Keith, Ron Jaremkow, Pat Krose, Jack McLaren, Brian Yuke, Izett McBride, Bev Buchanan, Earl Bennett, Lynne Dunn, Dianne Coulas
Regrets: Rob McKenzie
1. Welcome & Opening Comments – Pat
Pat opened the meeting at 7 & welcomed John Jordan Executive Director LHCS
2. Executive Director – John Jordan
- As attached at end of report
3. Minutes
No errors or omissions.
Moved by Ron, seconded by Randi to accept the minutes as recorded, carried.
4. Business arising from the minutes.
Randi suggested opening an additional account for a building fund.
Moved by Lynne, seconded by Jack to acquire a second bank account, carried.
Randi will contact an office supply company to request a rubber stamp.
5. Reports
Health Services Coordinator – Susan
As attached
Staff:
New Staff:
-Anne Martin (MD) will be spending 1 day per week at the Cobden site (Starting May 18th)
-Catherine Gilmer (RN) has accepted full-time nursing position in Beachburg, replacing Diana (Starting mid June)
-Restructuring feedback will be given to all staff: April 16th
-All staff (WB and RV CHC) are engaged in second meeting of three for work planning process.
Programs:
-CYM (Ray Parchelo) will start Mid April, as previously noted
-Shirley Hill is now a Master Trainer for the ‘Living a Healthy Life with a Chronic Condition’ –a 6 week program for improving self-management skills. Susan Allen and Shirley Hill are in the planning process to run two programs for the 2009 year.
-Summer Student planning has been initiated, no concrete plans as of yet
-Nordic Walking (Lara Mylly)
No other major changes since the last update. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Susan Allen
Treasurer – Randi
Moved by Earl, seconded by Brian to accept the treasurer’s report as presented, carried.
Fundraising – Lynne
Same report as last month
John Jordan commented on the great job the Board has been doing fundraising. He spoke about the WBCHC’s programs being totally funded through the operating budget. Requests for monies to the Board from the Program Director could be to increase & sustain existing programs. John recommends for the Health Promoter & one staff member to meet with the Board twice per year to discuss & explain any needs for support to enhance & to explain the existing & possible new programs.
Membership – Earl for Rob
Earl presented the plaques for “memberships accepted here” that will be placed at both Cobden & Beachburg sites. Fred Glover donated both plaques.
Publicity /Website – Ron
The website is up to date.
Ron will place ads for our upcoming AGM in the local papers.
Property – Earl
Attached
Earl spoke to Mark Briscoe about updating the air conditioner.
The property committee is pleased to report the following activities that have taken place since our last board meeting:
Maintenance –
1.On April 6th, Ron Jaremkow was called to the Co-operators office at 68 Main Street to investigate why they had no heat. Mark Briscoe was asked to investigate and it was determined that the problem was at the base of the meter stack outside the office building. Repairs were done and heat restored by the following morning.
2.Brenda Ross-Powers reported on April 6th that the front door at 70 Main Street sticking really bad and was hard to open and the automatic door opener was unable to operate. Ottawa Valley Glass from Renfrew was asked to investigate. The arrived the following morning and screw nailed the door plate.
Invoices for these two repair calls have not been received as of this date.
Respectfully submitted,
Earl Bennett & Jack McLaren
Political Liaison – Izett
CRCCHC – Izett
Izett spoke about the changes needed to our constitution to include the possible joining of Rainbow Valley and the Whitewater Bromley Boards.
The new draft of the constitution will be prepared within the next couple of weeks. There will be a joint Board meeting May 12. Astrolabe CHC is a possible name for the new board.
Satellite – Pat
The minutes need to be approved & with a few minor changes she will circulate to the Board.
6. Correspondence
Bonny Johnson sent a Thank you note for the flowers & gift certificate.
Rainbow Valley sent an invitation for their AGM on Thursday, April 30 at Killaloe Public School. There will be a Health Fair at 6 & the AGM at 7. Refreshments will follow the meeting.
Congratulatory & Motivational Letters from LHIN re: the success of Eganville & Golden Lake receiving funding.
Dianne will attend the LHIN Champlain meeting at Miramichi April 28.
AOHC is June 4th & 5th in Toronto.
7. Other Business
AGM Tuesday May 19 – Ron
The Foresters Falls Orange Hall has been booked & coffee & refreshments will be served after the meeting. Jane Fulton will be the quest speaker.
Lynne offered to sit on a committee to assist with fundraising.
Izett, Rob & Pat are in the 2nd year of a 2 year term.
Dianne & Randi are in the 1st year of a 2 year term.
Linda Simpson has agreed to let her name stand for nomination to the Board.
The future of 68 Main St was discussed. Randi will figure out the fixed costs. Pat will contact a physiotherapist about possible interest in renting space.
8. Next meeting – Tuesday, May 12 Beachburg site.
Satellite meeting May 11
AGM – May 19 Foresters Falls
9. Adjournment
Moved by Bev to adjourn at 9pm, seconded by Brian, carried.