Swan Valley Inter-Agency Committee

 Minutes of Meeting March 10, 2009

Swan Valley School Division - Lower Level

 

Attending:

 

Don Buhler                                                      Representing CMHA Echo II Project

Tammy Chief                                                  Swan Valley Employment & Training Project

Lorri-Ann Munro                                              SUCCEED Program

Cathy Haggerty                                               Swan Valley Crisis Centre

Deborah Burnside                                           Student Services, SVSD

Patti Henkelman                                              Swan Valley District Recreation Commission

Carol Hunter                                                    Probation

Brenda Fisher                                                 ACL

Sharon Glasscock                                          Better Beginnings

Marv Copeland                                                Focus on Employment

Nick Dutchyshen                                             Member at large

M. Marquis-Forster                                          SVSD

Deanne Chartrand                                          AFM

Marilyn Johnston                                             SV Rec. and Wellness, Diabetes Support

Maria Kent                                                       PRHA Health Promotion

Jo-Anne Saunders                                          Swan River Adult Education Inc

Jennifer Belhumeur                                         PRHA

Jack Dyck

 

 

 

1.         Call Meeting to Order

 

1.1       The meeting was called to order, and members and guests welcomed by Co-Chair, Nick Dutchyshen.

 

            Attendees were requested to sign the attendance sheet and roundtable introductions were made.

 

 

2.         Adoption of Agenda

 

2.1       MOTION by Jo-Anne Saunders, seconded by Jack Dyck to adopt the agenda as presented. CARRIED.

 

 

3.         Adoption of Minutes

 

3.1       MOTION by Carol Hunter, seconded by Jennifer Belhumeur, to adopt the minutes of the November 4, 2008 meeting as circulated. CARRIED

 

3.2       MOTION by Jack Dyck, seconded by Brenda Fisher, to adopt the minutes of the January 6, 2009 meeting as circulated. CARRIED      

 

 

4.         Treasurer’s Report

 

4.1        The Treasurer's report was presented by Marv Copeland. Current bank balance

            is:  $657.12.

           

            - $100.00 of this balance are funds belonging to the Addictions Awareness             committee.

 

            - One grant application has been sent to MCSC. Our application will be      considered in May.

 

            - MOTION by Lorri-Ann Munro, seconded by Jennifer Belhumeur, to accept the     Treasurer's report as presented. CARRIED  

 

5.         Sub-Committee Reports

           

5.1       SUCCEED - Lori Ann Munro

            - No written report provided

           

5.2       CESA - Marv Fried

            - Report attached

 

5.3       FASD - Donna-Jean Slack

            - Report attached

 

5.4       Better Beginnings

            - Report attached

 

5.5       Homelessness Initiative (Echo Project) - Marv Fried

            - Oral report given by Project Manager, Don Buhler

            - Echo II - building is under construction

- construction started Dec. 8, 2008 - hoped to be completed by August 30, 2009,

but due to the severe weather, the project is behind schedule. Estimated    completion date now October 31, 2009

           

 

5.6       Triple "P" Parenting - Deborah Burnside

            - Report attached

           

           

 

 

5.7       High Risk Youth Steering Committee - Carol Hunter

            - No written report provided.

 

 

6.         New Business

 

            6.1       Discussion led by Nick Dutchyshen regarding having Inter-Agency minutes in the Star & Times. It was noted that the Star & Times had been invited to attend the meeting, but no one was present. Nick also reported that the minutes are being posted on the web site. Riel has agreed to take over the website management. If members want something posted on the website, it was suggested we have a screening process before Riel posts information. Further discussion tabled to next meeting.

 

            6.2       Lorri-Ann Munro reported on “Community Links”. The Star & Times will print two free article per month of 500 words or less. We write our own articles, we can use pictures, Lorri-Ann will take the pictures if you want. Marv Copeland will do an Inter-Agency article (Deborah Burnside will help). Committees choose what month they want, and sign up. Lorri-Ann needs the written articles submitted to her 2 weeks prior to the date you pick.

 

            6.3       Annual General Meeting:  A round table discussion was held on the annual general meeting. The meeting must be held before June 30, 2009. An organizing committee was formed from members (Jack Dyck, Deanne Chartrand, Lorri-Ann Munro. Jo-Anne Saunders, Jennifer Belhumeur or Maria Kent and Marv Copeland). The committee will meet on April 8, 2009, at Pizza Place, and report at next meeting.

 

-          Marilyn Johnston mentioned that we could invite other groups that are not currently members of Inter-Agency to take part, ie., Cancer Society, MS.

-          Last year’s luncheon meeting went over well, and we broke even on it. Whatever format we adopt for this year also needs to “break even” as there are not funds available to subsidize the costs.

-          This will be our 15th year. Discussed the 10th year annual meeting, that went over very well.

-          Jack Dyck asked members to think about the fact we will need to elect a Co-Chair person and a Recording Secretary at the AGM, as Nick Dutchyshen advised the meeting of his intention to resign as Co-Chair.

 

7.         Other Business       

 

7.1       Community Awareness:   Discussion took place on the possibility of Inter-Agency and sub committees putting a float in the parade. Food for thought only….will be discussed more at next meeting.

 

7.2       Jennifer Belhumeur gave an update on Community Health positions. Maria Kent is back as Health Promotion Coordinator. There is some restructuring possible, and it is hopeful that Jennifer will stay involved and be responsible for local things, and Maria will do the rest.

 

7.3       Marilyn Johnston reminded us of the Canadian Diabetes Association work shop, March 21st, 1 to 4 pm at the Elks Hall, and of The Rotary Spring Fest, April 17th & 18th.

 

 

 

 

 

8.         Showcase – SVSD Early Learning Program – Deborah Burnside

 

-          Deborah talked about the conferences she has attended in Montreal on early years learning.

-          Also about why the SVSD is looking at an Early Years Learning Program. They are hosting community consultation events.

-          The earlier we can start with children the better it is. Early learning is so important, and we are missing this with so many children.

-          Deborah talked about what the possible expansion models might be.

-          Marilyn Marquis-Forster also shared information about the program. She believes a decision will be made at the March 25th board meeting. She also had informational handouts available.

 

 

 

 

 

There being no further business, the next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2009

@ 4:00 pm .   - MOTION to adjourn by Jack Dyck - seconded by Marv Copeland - CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swan Valley Inter-Agency Inc. Executive Body

Nick Dutchyshen – Co-Chairperson (Signing Authority)(Member-at-Large)

Sharon Glasscock – Co-Chairperson (Signing Authority), Coordinator for the Better Beginnings Committee (representing Better Beginnings)

Marv Copeland – Secretary/Treasurer (Signing Authority)(representing Focus on Employment)

Jack Dyck – Past-Chair 1998 – 2004, (Signing Authority) Founding Inter-Agency member (representing Employment Manitoba)

Carol Hunter – (Signing Authority) Chair of the High Risk Youth Committee (representing Community Youth Correction Services)

Donna-Jean Slack – Co-Chair of Swan Valley Committee for FASD (representing Family Services and Housing)

Deborah Burnside - Chair of Triple P Parenting Committee

Marvin Fried – Chairperson of Swan Valley Committee for the Elimination of Sexual Abuse (representing Canadian Mental Health Association)