Pictured above: Don Gloade (Retired District Manager, DCS), Helen Johnson (Administrative Assistant, Community Board Development, DCS), Wanda Hebert (Co-Ordinator, Community Board Development DCS) and Cyril Reid (President, Cumberland Child Advocacy Association) - Photo courtesy of Kelly LeBlanc Photography
Cumberland Child Advocacy Association AGM Minutes
May 31, 2010
Present: Cyril Reid, Dwight Jones, Marie Osborne, Rubin Millard, Lisa Emery, Trudy O’Neill,
Charlotte Fawthrop
Regrets: Wendy Siddall, Todd Levy, Karla Hodges, Jodie Waalderbos, Cathy Berliner
Guests: John Ure (Child Youth Strategy), Wanda Hebert (DCS), Jason Gibson (DCS,Cumberland),
Sandra Mason (DCS,Cumberland), Colleen Dowe (Public Health), Gwen Kerr (past board member), Kim Wood (CCRSB), Scott Milner (CCRSB), Kay Rogers-Lidstone (Office of the Ombudsman)
The President called the meeting to order at 5:15pm
1.Welcome
The President welcomed everyone to the meeting especially the guests.
2. Agenda
Motion: To approve the agenda.
Moved: Marie Osborne Seconded: Rubin Millard
Motion carried.
3. Minutes
Motion: That the minutes of June 22, 2009 AGM be approved as circulated.
Moved: Lisa Emery Seconded: Trudy O’Neill
Motion carried.
4. New Business:
a. President’s Report
Cyril distributed a letter from the Minister of Community Services with his written report.
b. Governance Committee Report
Todd Levy submitted his report. This was a summary of the March 29th Strategic Planning Session. Wanda Hebert gave a further explanation of the chart.
c. Communications Committee Report
Lisa Emery distributed a written report.
d. Cumberland Kids/Bursary Selection Report
Charlotte Fawthrop distributed a written report for both Cumberland Kids and the Awards Committee.
Motion: To increase the amount of the bursaries to $750 for this year (2009-2010) only.
There will be a total of five bursaries presented this year.
Moved: Trudy O’Neill Seconded: Lisa Emery
Motion carried.
Motion: To accept the President’s, Governance, Communications and Cumberland Kids/
Awards Reports.
Moved: Marie Osborne Seconded: Rubin Millard
Motion carried.
e. Nomination Committee Report
Dwight distributed a written report.
Motion: To accept the Nomination Report.
Moved: Dwight Jones Seconded: Lisa Emery
5. Other Business
a. Amendment to name
The President recommended to the board there be a name change. The official name
of the board will be Cumberland Child Advocacy Association. This change is in accordance with the request from Registry of Joint Stocks.
Motion: To proceed with joint stocks.
Moved: Dwight Jones Seconded: Rubin Millard
Motion carried.
Motion: To amend the name of the board.
Moved: Lisa Emery Seconded: Dwight Jones
Motion carried.
b. Authorize Executive to operate during the summer
The President advised the board there are often issues arising during the summer and
cannot wait until fall.
Motion: To authorize the executive to meet during the summer.
Moved: Trudy O’Neill Seconded: Rubin Millard
Motion carried.
c. Special Presentations
Wanda Hebert from Dept. of Community Services has been of great assistance to the board
over the past two years. Wanda is getting married in August and the board wanted to show
her our appreciation for her hard work. Cyril presented Wanda her gift.
Gwen Kerr retired from the board due to personal reasons. Gwen was very instrumental in
developing our by-laws and terms of reference. She served as Secretary and as Chair of the
Governance Committee. Cyril presented Gwen with her gift.
6. Guest Speaker
Kay Rogers-Lidstone from the Office of the Ombudsman gave an informative presentation.
Kay works in the Youth Services division. Youth have an opportunity to have voice heard and
their rights respected. Youth Services ensures access to an independent complaint resolution
process. Kay explained the proactive role of Youth Services and distributed material further
explaining the service to the board and guests.
Cyril presented Kay with a token of our appreciation.
7. Adjournment
On motion by Dwight Jones.
Recorded by:
Charlotte Fawthrop