Whitewater Bromley Community Health Centre
Advisory Board of Directors
Advisory Board of Directors
Box 509, Cobden, ON, K0J 1K0
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WB Board of Directors
Planning Meeting
Cobden Site May 25, 2009
In attendance: Izett McBride, Randi Keith, Linda Simpson, Pat Krose
Regrets: Rob McKenzie, Diane Coulas
This meeting was mainly a brain storming session to discuss the needs and vision of the board and lay out possible plans for the year ahead. It was a beneficial evening with an open discussion. The following is an attempt to summarize the extensive discussion.
A fairly lengthy amount of time was given to the structure of the board and the need for at least two more members. Names of two persons were presented as strong candidates for board positions.
Committee Organization for the Board;
Treasurer and Membership-Chair Randi
Property- Chair Diane
Secretary, Publicity and Board Affairs- Chair Rob
Project Co-ordinator- Chair Linda
External Relations Co-ordinator- Chair Izett
Fund Raising-vacant
Website-Ron
Satellite-Chair Pat
Vice Chair-vacant
Committee chairs were encouraged to form committees to include interested community members to meet on a regular basis to be actively involved in the work of the board.
Property:
One person is very interested in the removal of the house at 68 Main Street. The hydro will be cut off on Thursday May 25.
It has been suggested a person be considered to be on hire as a ‘handy man’ for minor maintenance of the Cobden site.
Membership and Volunteers:
Discussion was given to increasing the membership list and possibly increasing the cost to $10 to include a tax receipt and minutes of the board meetings to be circulated by email. A volunteer list would be maintained for projects involving extra workers.
Building Project:
Linda has agreed to pursue possible grants as Trillium and Futures to provide funds to investigate the hiring of a project manager for the planning of a new building for the Cobden site. Both companies of Jackson Brown and Allison Wesley-James were considered as candidates for the review of the functional plan and/or project manager. Linda will attend the Futures workshop on Tuesday June 2 for applying for grants.
External Relations:
Izett has organized a meeting of the committee of the Astrolabe CHC (RV & WB) for Thursday June 25 at 9:30. Both Jeremy, and Chantelle of Champlain LHIN, John Jordan of Lanark will be in attendance.
Social Relations:
It was agreed a summer bbq for the board was a good tradition. The staff will be invited to attend the board bbq. Rob and Diane have agreed have their band be the entertainment for the evening. Plans for this will be finalized at the next board meeting.
Community Projects:
A number of suggestions were shared for possible community projects involving the local councils, chc staff and other community agencies. Linda will investigate a community bottle drive similar to the Carp project, Randi will get info on a trivial pursuit evening. Funds from a community project could be used for transportation for medical appointments since this is seen as a need in our rural areas.
Financial:
The municipality of Whitewater has agreed to donate $5,000 to WBCHC. Admaston Bromley will be approached to make a yearly donation. Cobden Community Players donated $500 to WB Board.
Fund Raising:
A fundraising event gives a public focus and participation to WBCHC. It was suggested another dance be organized similar to the Burn the Mortgage Dance in February. Lynne Dunn will be approached re this event.
SWOT Analysis:
The group reviewed the strengths and weaknesses of the CHC as listed from the SWOT Analysis. Time did not allow for completion of the document.
Board/Staff Communication:
Pat will meet on a regular basis with Susan Allen or new staff person to share mutual concerns and plans, example use of volunteers, bbq, Health Happenings, staffing etc.
Next Board Meeting:
Due to a number of conflicts of dates it was agreed the next meeting would be Wednesday June 24 at the BB site.
Planning Meeting
Cobden Site May 25, 2009
In attendance: Izett McBride, Randi Keith, Linda Simpson, Pat Krose
Regrets: Rob McKenzie, Diane Coulas
This meeting was mainly a brain storming session to discuss the needs and vision of the board and lay out possible plans for the year ahead. It was a beneficial evening with an open discussion. The following is an attempt to summarize the extensive discussion.
A fairly lengthy amount of time was given to the structure of the board and the need for at least two more members. Names of two persons were presented as strong candidates for board positions.
Committee Organization for the Board;
Treasurer and Membership-Chair Randi
Property- Chair Diane
Secretary, Publicity and Board Affairs- Chair Rob
Project Co-ordinator- Chair Linda
External Relations Co-ordinator- Chair Izett
Fund Raising-vacant
Website-Ron
Satellite-Chair Pat
Vice Chair-vacant
Committee chairs were encouraged to form committees to include interested community members to meet on a regular basis to be actively involved in the work of the board.
Property:
One person is very interested in the removal of the house at 68 Main Street. The hydro will be cut off on Thursday May 25.
It has been suggested a person be considered to be on hire as a ‘handy man’ for minor maintenance of the Cobden site.
Membership and Volunteers:
Discussion was given to increasing the membership list and possibly increasing the cost to $10 to include a tax receipt and minutes of the board meetings to be circulated by email. A volunteer list would be maintained for projects involving extra workers.
Building Project:
Linda has agreed to pursue possible grants as Trillium and Futures to provide funds to investigate the hiring of a project manager for the planning of a new building for the Cobden site. Both companies of Jackson Brown and Allison Wesley-James were considered as candidates for the review of the functional plan and/or project manager. Linda will attend the Futures workshop on Tuesday June 2 for applying for grants.
External Relations:
Izett has organized a meeting of the committee of the Astrolabe CHC (RV & WB) for Thursday June 25 at 9:30. Both Jeremy, and Chantelle of Champlain LHIN, John Jordan of Lanark will be in attendance.
Social Relations:
It was agreed a summer bbq for the board was a good tradition. The staff will be invited to attend the board bbq. Rob and Diane have agreed have their band be the entertainment for the evening. Plans for this will be finalized at the next board meeting.
Community Projects:
A number of suggestions were shared for possible community projects involving the local councils, chc staff and other community agencies. Linda will investigate a community bottle drive similar to the Carp project, Randi will get info on a trivial pursuit evening. Funds from a community project could be used for transportation for medical appointments since this is seen as a need in our rural areas.
Financial:
The municipality of Whitewater has agreed to donate $5,000 to WBCHC. Admaston Bromley will be approached to make a yearly donation. Cobden Community Players donated $500 to WB Board.
Fund Raising:
A fundraising event gives a public focus and participation to WBCHC. It was suggested another dance be organized similar to the Burn the Mortgage Dance in February. Lynne Dunn will be approached re this event.
SWOT Analysis:
The group reviewed the strengths and weaknesses of the CHC as listed from the SWOT Analysis. Time did not allow for completion of the document.
Board/Staff Communication:
Pat will meet on a regular basis with Susan Allen or new staff person to share mutual concerns and plans, example use of volunteers, bbq, Health Happenings, staffing etc.
Next Board Meeting:
Due to a number of conflicts of dates it was agreed the next meeting would be Wednesday June 24 at the BB site.