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CELEBRATING IMPACT

2016 Community Report

2 STRATFORD PERTH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | It all comes back to you

MIssIoN:

VIsIoN:

CoNTENTs

To enrich the lives of people in Perth County by providing support to charitable organizations through grants made possible by responsible stewardship of endowment funds.

Realizing community vitality through philanthropy.

3 Message from the Board Chair and Executive Director

4 2016 Fast Facts

5 About Community Foundations

6 Ways To Give

7 stakeholder survey Results

8 Celebrating Impact stories: A Nursing Legacy A Place to Talk Creating Efficiencies, Three Years Later Connecting a New Generation Through Theatre

12 Mayors’ Gala

13 Random Act of Kindness Day®

14 Smart & Caring Communities

16 Family of Funds

18 Grant Recipients

19 Community Impact Celebration

20 Financial Report

22 Valued Donors

25 You Don’t Have to Be a Millionaire

26 Caring Partners

27 Board, Committees and staff

3STRATFORD PERTH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | It all comes back to you

We inspire giving. We care for the assets entrusted to us. And we invest in the people, ideas and activities that strengthen our community. We are YoUR community foundation. since 2004, we have been connecting caring donors to causes that matter. We exist for Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County - now and forever. This past year has been one of celebration and impact. We’ve continued our focus on achieving the goals set out in our strategic plan. on pages 14 & 15 you will learn about how we have created momentum with our Smart & Caring Community Fund initiative. We hosted our very first Alumni Reception to help celebrate everything that has been accomplished since our inception and we hosted our first Holiday open House to commemorate a successful year. We are pleased to share that as of December 2016, we reached almost $3.5 million in endowed assets, making a rebound from the previous year’s investment challenges. New gifts to the Community Foundation reached over $724,000 and we welcomed seven new endowed funds and nine new named funds under our Smart & Caring Community Fund umbrella (page 16) – demonstrating our community’s generosity and commitment to philanthropy.

on the following pages, you will find stories about just a few of the impactful grants made by generous fund holders. Community investment is an important part of the work we do. As noted in our financial statements on pages 20 & 21, grants made by the stratford Perth Community Foundation were $120,589 in 2016. Awareness about the Community Foundation continues to grow as we expand our events and outreach. our second Community Impact Celebration featured a panel of Community Foundation donors moderated by Lloyd Robertson, along with stories from some of our grant recipients (page 19). Random Act of Kindness Day (page 13) continues to inspire generosity and kind-hearted acts and we “paid kindness forward” by hosting kick offs in stratford, st. Marys, Listowel and Mitchell. The recent Mayors’ Gala (page 12) in January 2017 was another smashing success, raising over $118,000 to help further our community leadership and outreach activities. All of this success is made possible because of our volunteers, donors, corporate partners and champions. Thank you for believing in our vision of realizing community vitality through philanthropy. We are excited for what the next year has in store for us and are grateful you are joining us on the journey.

A MEssAGE FRoM THE BoARD CHAIR AND ExECUTIVE DIRECToR

Community means so many things to so many people and the world to us. In all we do and all we say, we’re all for community.

Tracy Van Kalsbeek Executive Director

John Wilkinson Board Chair


45G R AN T s &

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M ED IA M EN T I o Ns

W EBsI T E V Is I To R s $120,589

GR ANTED IN 2016

3.5Min assets

35 Community Organizations supported

72NAMED FUNDS

$606,000 granted for community programs

and projects since 2004

i n new g i f ts$724,355

2016 FAsT FACTs almOst


Community Foundations have deep knowledge of local needs and opportunities. They act as champions for issues that matter and direct grants to everything from shelter, education, and care for those in need, to the arts, environment and recreation.

For donors, Community Foundations offer a range of charitable giving options that provide tax benefits and strategic advice about philanthropy. Individuals, families, businesses and organizations work with Community Foundations to create permanent charitable funds that help meet the challenges of changing times.

Today, there are more than 1,600 Community Foundations around the world, of which 191 are in Canada. Together they serve as stewards of charitable giving and provide guidance about philanthropy.

THE PoWER oF ENDoWMENTGifts donated to endowment funds held within the stratford Perth Community Foundation are invested in perpetuity. Earnings on the invested assets are available for charitable work, year after year. By preserving and growing the capital, the Community Foundation ensures endowments continue to produce income forever.

Think of it like a permanent savings account that will always be there to look after community needs.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF CANADA

ABoUT CoMMUNITY FoUNDATIoNs

We have deep roots in this community and the money that

is raised here stays here, now and forever.

WE ARE A LOCAL ORGANIZATION

WE ARE COMMUNITY BUILDERS

We work closely with our donors to align their

philanthropic vision with the community’s needs.

We believe that diversity stimulates new ideas, builds

participation and strengthens community philanthropy.

WE PROVIDE GRANTS

WE CREATE CONNECTEDNESS

We take a broad and inclusive view of what our community needs and give to a wide variety of

initiatives and projects.

6 Reasons to Give to Your Community Foundation

We are building a unique and essential spirit that flourishes

when people believe that their community holds

possibilities for everyone.

WE BUILD COMMUNITY VITALITY

WE INSPIRE LEADERSHIP

We strengthen the community by collaborating with people and

organizations that want to make a difference.

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sTRATFoRD PERTH CoMMUNITY FoUNDATIoN The stratford Perth Community Foundation (sPCF) is an organization for everyone and unique because donations – large or small – are never spent, but are combined and invested. The earned income is used to make grants to local charities year after year to build a vibrant not-for-profit sector in stratford, st. Marys and Perth County. To make all this work, we share our unique understanding of community needs and help mobilize and guide donors to specific community initiatives.

Your Community Foundation contributes time, leadership and financial support to initiatives that benefit your community the most.

WAYs YoU CAN GIVEDonations can be made today or planned for the future. Current gifts can be made in a variety of forms, as a one-time gift or an ongoing monthly gift, including:

Gifts can also honour individuals or events, such as memorial, honorarium, testimonial or celebration. n

• Cash, cheque or online through CanadaHelps• VIsA or MasterCard• Transfer of ownership of shares, bonds,

mutual funds• special event proceeds

V Future gifts are often in the form of:

• Bequests, either specific or residual amounts• Insurance policies• Residual amounts of RRsPs, RIFs, LIRAs, LIFs,

Annuities, etc.• Residual interest trusts of property, often of

cottages and homes• Charitable remainder trusts of income generating

assets generating assets We encourage you to consult with your advisors and determine the best way to make a gift to maximize your tax and estate goals.


2016 sTAKEHoLDER sURVEY REsULTs

think the Foundation is accomplishing

its strategic goal of growing endowment

think the Foundation is making an impact

in the communities of Stratford, St. Marys,

and Perth County

“It meant a great deal to me and my children to honour

our husband/father by creating a fund in his name. It was a very positive step in

our grieving process.”

BELIEVE sPCF Is oPEN & TRANsPARENT

92% THINK oUR COMMUNITY REPORT Is HELPFUL & 85% UsE IT!

HIGHLIGHTs

In 2016, we asked our stakeholders to participate in a survey about sPCF communications and overall awareness in our community. This is a snapshot of what we learned.

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94%

WORDS THAT CAME TO MIND ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

“I’m very happy with the work the Foundation

is doing, and the goals they’ve set.”

“I think the Foundation is a valuable part of the

community. Congratulations on all the

good work you do!”

90%

think the Foundation is accomplishing its strategic goal of investing in the

community

WOUlD RECOMMEND OTHERS TO vOlUNTEER, DONATE AND/OR APPlY FOR gRANTS AT SPCF


Known for her kindness and generosity – here in stratford but also in many other impoverished areas around the world – local Rotarian, Jean Aitcheson, RN established the Jean Aitcheson Nursing scholarship Fund for a Northwestern secondary school student entering his/her first year of post-secondary studies at a Canadian University or Community College working to obtain registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).

“After a 52 year career, I’m deeply passionate about nursing,” shares Jean Aitcheson. “In celebration of my retirement, I set up the scholarship at the Community Foundation so that I could encourage young people to pursue their dream of nursing. Investing in the Foundation makes it an annual reminder for me.”

Jean first came up with the idea of establishing a scholarship after Tracy Van Kalsbeek, Executive Director of the Community Foundation spoke at her Rotary Club. “It got me thinking about my retirement and how, by setting up a scholarship, I could help someone else get started in a profession that I love.”

Jean’s family hosted a retirement party to celebrate her long career. This provided a chance for friends, neighbours, colleagues and former patients to honour Jean by expanding upon her personal vision of building the scholarship.

Jean thinks that scholarships are a great idea for people who are business professionals. “They provide an opportunity to recognize the impact of your profession, the life you’ve lived and the satisfaction you felt in your career. “

When asked how she feels about leaving such an important legacy, Jean responds, “Many years from now a student may ask ‘Who was that Jean Aitcheson?’ Well, she was a nurse who had a varied and interesting career – a career that was based mostly in stratford but that also took her around the world – and she wanted to help a student get started in the profession she loved so much.”

A NURsING LEGACY

As the inaugural recipient of the Jean Aitcheson Nursing scholarship, Lyndy Mikel was greatly inspired by Jean’s story. Lyndy worked three jobs to help save money for school, stating that, “As a nurse you have to work long hours – so I was preparing.”

Lyndy is in her first year of nursing school and couldn’t be more thrilled. Her biggest goal in life is to help people and she loves how nursing makes a difference in so many lives. Receiving the scholarship has been a huge financial help and Lyndy can’t thank Jean enough. “Jean is an incredible role model! It’s amazing that she created a scholarship to help others get a start in a career that meant so much to her – thank you so much Jean!”

Jean Aitcheson in her nurse whites

Inaugural recipient Lyndy Mikel at her high school graduation

THE IMPACT


Jean Aitcheson in her nurse whites

A PLACE To TALK

Crossing Bridges has already begun making an impact. shares one grateful mother, “My daughter spent the afternoon at Crossing Bridges and absolutely loved the environment. she is literally buzzing with excitement! This is huge, because typically she is pretty reserved and doesn’t show much emotion. Thank you for making this possible!”

First started in stratford in 2007, Crossing Bridges is a youth drop-in program that gives information to assist in dealing with substance use and mental health concerns. Young people are provided with day-time shelter, food, life skills, free and confidential counselling and assistance, information about support services available in the community and help connecting to those services if required. But, most importantly, Crossing Bridges is a place to talk.

“Crossing Bridges is a safe environment for our youth,” shares Catherine Hardman, Executive Director of Choices for Change, the organization that partnered with the United Way Perth-Huron to start the transformational program in Listowel in october of 2016. The two organizations decided to bring the program to North Perth youth after community consultations hosted by United Way identified youth mental health as a key priority.

Three funds from the stratford Perth Community Foundation banded together to provide $10,000 in funding for Crossing Bridges last year – the Brain & Mind Matters Community Fund, Carnegie Family Fund and the smart & Caring Community Fund.

Funding from the Community Foundation was instrumental in getting Crossing Bridges up and running. since october, they’ve been able to secure a location at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church, acquire program materials, purchase computers and hire support staff. “We are still in the early stages and are working to identify specific programming needs like whether the youth are looking for anger management classes, mindfulness training or young parenting classes,” adds Catherine.

THE IMPACT

“We are still in the early stages and are working to identify specific programming needs like whether the youth are looking for anger management classes, mindfulness training or young parenting classes.”

- Catherine Hardman Executive Director, Choices for Change


CREATING EFFICIENCIEs, THREE YEARs LATER The healthcare environment in Long Term Care is continuously changing and advancing technology plays a large role in that evolution.

Back in February of 2014, Knollcrest Lodge in Milverton received grants from the Ideal supply Community Fund and Melanson Family Fund to purchase equipment to support the transition from paper to electronic records – specifically an electronic version of the Medication Administration Record system (eMARs).

“Today, when we reminisce, we cannot imagine a day in Long Term Care without the current electronic system.”

- sUsAN RAE CEO, Knollcrest Lodge

Pictured is resident Dorothy Charles and RPN Peggy Kipfer, an employee of Knollcrest Lodge

THE IMPACT the increased costs associated with it – and he also knew that investment in good software could really increase efficiency and make a positive impact. “I’m so thrilled we could help Knollcrest and it’s great to hear how eMARs has improved the care of the residents.”

“Today, when we reminisce, we cannot imagine a day in Long Term Care without the current electronic system,” adds susan. “Your generous support allowed us to make great strides in providing quality care to meet our residents’ complex health care needs. Thank you again!”

Three years later, staff at Knollcrest say they couldn’t live without it. “eMARs has made a significant impact on our work efficiency,” notes susan Rae, CEo of Knollcrest Lodge. some of the best outcomes have included:

• Addressing gaps that occurred as a result of the paper-based documentation

• Increased accuracy and comprehensiveness of patient information and care

• Enhanced provision of quality nursing care – specifically an improvement in overall efficiency for nurses when they administer medication

• Reduction in medication errors

eMARs also allowed for integration with the local pharmacy’s computer software and the ability to transfer information electronically between Knollcrest Lodge and the pharmacy. Tom Melanson established his family fund at the Community Foundation in 2013 at a time when he was easing off of his business responsibilities and considering how he wanted to make a difference locally. “My wife and I raised three children here and this community has been instrumental in the success of my business – I thought it was time for me to turn that giving back around,” shares Tom. The eMARs project intrigued Tom. Given his business acumen, he understood the importance of technology and


- sUsAN RAE CEO, Knollcrest Lodge

THE IMPACT

- CARoLYN RAE

CoNNECTING A NEW GENERATIoN THRoUGH THEATREThis past summer, the World Festival of Children’s Theatre (WFCT) brought together children from all around the world to share each other’s stories and culture through theatre. Engaging a broad range of associations and individuals, the project helped create cultural understanding, improve literacy, express creativity through theatre and inspire community.

Learning that they had received grants from the Culliton Fund, stratford smart & Caring Community Fund and the Keith and Frances Culliton Fund was a great day for Ron Dodson, Artistic Director of the 14th WFCT. “Getting funding from the Community Foundation gave credibility to our project and helped us open doors to other funders and partners,” shares Ron. “We were able to provide better training for volunteers and improved activities – we could

Hosting the 14th WFCT created intercultural communication, awareness and learning. Children and their families had the opportunity to host other children from one of the 18 countries represented at the Festival and share cultural differences. “We saw new perspectives and insights into other cultures as the families and the children learned how there really are no borders when you get kids performing and playing together – it was really magical,” adds steve Rae, one of the funders who supported the Festival through the Community Foundation.

While the greatest impact of the Festival was made with the children, when asked what the key learnings from the project were Ron noted, “Assemble a great team of people, make sure you give yourself enough planning time, ensure effective communication with organizers, schools, volunteers, media etc., don’t over program, stay true to your mission and engage with the local community.”

Families have continued to stay in touch since the Festival – one stratford family is even travelling to Estonia later this year for a wedding being held by their guest family. Adds 14th WFCT planning member and steve’s wife Carolyn Rae, “We wanted to help make life-long memories – and that we did.”

“We wanted to help make life-long memories – and that we did.”

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Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Mayors’ Gala on Saturday, January 20th, 2018

at the Stratford Country Club.

A PARTY WITH A PURPosE

“This event truly epitomizes who we are – a group of people who come together because we care deeply about the places we live, work and play.” - MAYOR DAN MATHIESON

The stratford Perth Community Foundation celebrated the 8th Annual Mayors’ Gala on saturday, January 28th, 2017 with over 300 stylish guests. Hosted by stratford’s Mayor Dan Mathieson and supported by the Mayors of North Perth, Perth East, Perth south, st. Marys and West Perth, along with the Warden of Perth County, this memorable evening drew together business leaders, philanthropists, community volunteers and guests from all over to celebrate our community. Attendees sipped sparkling wine, enjoyed oysters and delicious hors d’oeuvres, bid on interesting silent auction items and caught up with old friends and met new ones at the stratford Country Club.

The dollars raised at the Gala help to further the Community Foundation’s leadership and outreach activities – including support to charitable organizations made possible by responsible stewardship of endowed funds. Through the sale of tickets, a fantastic silent auction and with the help of corporate partners like Presenting Partner BMo Financial, this year, the Mayors’ Gala yielded over $118,000 for the Community Foundation. “once again, we were completely thrilled by the support and grateful to all who attended,” shares Tracy Van Kalsbeek, Executive Director of the Community Foundation. “In just eight years of hosting the Gala, we’ve raised close to $620,000 – all thanks to the generosity of caring businesses and individuals in our communities.”

GalaMAYORS8 TH ANNUAL

STRATFORD PERTH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’S


The message is simple: do something nice for someone and ask nothing in return other than they do something nice for someone else.

since 2008, Random Act of Kindness Day® has brought together Canadian communities by engaging citizens in small acts of kindness and generosity. on November 4th, 2016, the Community Foundation collaborated with other local groups and individuals in stratford, st. Marys and Perth County to help create a more empathetic and connected community.

Part of the beauty of the initiative is that it doesn’t have to cost a cent. Holding a door open, words of thanks and encouragement, telling someone they’ve done a good job – these are the kinds of acts that citizens ‘pay forward’ on this special day.

For the first time, the Community Foundation set up a special page on its website to track acts of kindness and share what businesses, organizations, services clubs, schools and individuals were doing to spread kindness on November 4th. Also new this year, the Community Foundation expanded celebratory kickoffs for Random Act of Kindness Day in stratford, st. Marys, Mitchell and Listowel. stratford and st. Marys both proclaimed the day as Random Act of Kindness Day as well.

Thank you to everyone who participated and made the day such a success! Mark your calendars for the 2017 Random Act of Kindness Day on November 3rd,.

Interested in getting involved with the planning committee? Contact us at [email protected] or by calling 519-271-1503.


sMART & CARING CoMMUNITIEs

Anyone can give to these funds – $10, $100, $10,000 and the donations raised in each community stay in that community.

Every one of us is a product of our community. The communities we call home help make us who we are. Every community is the sum of the people who live within it – a unique mix of personalities, cultures and interests. The causes we

care about, the time we invest, the people we bring together – they all shape our communities.

The stratford Perth Community Foundation is building Smart & Caring Community Funds in each of our six municipalities. In 2015, Smart & Caring Community Funds were established in stratford and North Perth. In 2016, Perth south and st. Marys launched their own Smart & Caring Community Funds with Perth East and West Perth following in

2017. Each Smart & Caring Community Fund is a sustainable funding resource that responds to the ever-changing needs of its community.

Help us make your Community Smart & Caring

1Celebrate a milestone

or start a Named Family Fund*

set up a fund in honour of your Business or service

Club or commit to growing a Fund with an annual % of

sales

Budget for a monthly contribution or include a Fund in your year-end

giving

2Your Community:

North Perth, Perth East, Perth south, st. Marys, stratford or West Perth

or or

+ +Your Commitment:

Founding Donors start at $1,000, and Community

Leaders at $5,000

Your Contribution Method:

Cash, Cheque, Invoice, Credit, share Transfer or

Bequest in your will

Choose your gift options

3

Choose a reason to give

give

Smart & Caring Community,

now and forever

grant Intake: only organizations that

support the municipality of the Fund will be given

the opportunity to receive grants

Forever These Community Funds

will address the critical priorities, key projects

and ongoing needs forever

grant Advisory Committees

Individuals from each municipality will help the Foundation select

the best grants for their community *Named funds start at $5,000

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The Community Foundation received a three-year commitment from the ontario Trillium Foundation for regional development of the Smart & Caring Communities Initiative.

And this is just the beginning. As these funds continue to grow, they will be providing a sustainable resource for the charitable programs and projects in our communities, now and forever.

Smart & Caring Community Funds to be set up in Perth East and West Perth.

2017

Stratford and North Perth Smart & Caring Community Funds established.

2015

Perth South and St. Marys Smart & Caring Community Funds established.

2016

sMART & CARING CoMMUNITIEsUPDATE

Perth south $50,000 GoAL

st. Marys $100,000 GoAL

stratford $250,000 GoAL

60%

25%

44%

83%

GoAL UPDATEs

L-R Deb Wilhelm and Township of Perth South Mayor Bob Wilhelm are pictured with Optimist Club of Downie President Paul Bald presenting a cheque to SPCF Executive Director Tracy Van Kalsbeek with SPCF Board Member Ron McKay, Lois McKay and SPCF Board Chair John Wilkinson at the Perth South Smart & Caring Community Fund Launch.

2014TIMELINE

North Perth $100,00 GoAL


Jean Aitcheson Nursing scholarship Fund scott Diamond Legacy FundPeter Donaldson Memorial FundIan Garner scholarship FundLaverne Heath Fund sid and Margaret Henry FundPeter and Lisa Hyde Family FundDave Persad Fund John Mavity Hockey Legacy FundAlan slater Memorial scholarship Fund Gordon and Elaine steed Family Fund

DEsIGNATED AND sCHoLARsHIP FUNDs By creating a designated fund or scholarship with a starting donation of $15,000, donors designate the charitable organizations they wish to support and make a lasting difference.

Carnegie Family FundAnnie and Isabelle Chesterfield FundKeith and Frances Culliton Family FundGeorge and Edna Hislop Family FundInternational Plowing Match (2005) FundLarkworthy Family FundJim and Laurel Laughton Family FundJohn and Colleen MacDonald Family Fund Mansbridge Environment Fund McGratten Children’s FundMeulensteen Tire Environment FundNorth Perth sports for Kids FundJudy Reibling Legacy FundRichardson Family FundLloyd and Nancy Robertson Youth Initiative Fundstratford sports Fund for Kids FundThe Reading Fund

A field of interest fund enables donors to identify an area of interest to support in perpetuity (e.g. education, recreation, youth, seniors, arts, health and wellness). You can begin establishing this type of fund at $30,000.

Donating to the stratford Perth Community Foundation is a community legacy that starts today and gives for generations to come. With deep appreciation for the generosity of the individuals, families and businesses listed below.

Gateman Milloy Fund* Gerber Family Fund Chris and Courtney Teahen Family FundAnne Walsh Fund

Community Fund

sMART & CARING CoMMUNITY FUNDsSmart & Caring Community Funds are unrestricted funds for their specific geographic region that are able to meet the ever changing needs of that community. Donations of any size can be made to any one of our Smart & Caring Community Funds. Donors can also grow an emerging named fund, held within a Smart & Caring Community Fund, starting at $5,000.

Ron & Susan Coghlin Family FundTrillium Mutual Insurance FundUptigrove Family Fund

North Perth Smart & Caring Community Fund

Kathleen Diehl Trust FundPeter and Dianne Hiller Fund* Doug MacDougald and Barbara Green Fund* John McNeil Fund* Rae Family FundSinclair Family FundVallis Family Fund

Stratford Smart & Caring Community Fund

FAMILY oF FUNDs†

Perth South Smart & Caring Community Fund

St. Marys Smart & Caring Community Fund

Ron & Lois McKay Family Fund* Optimist Club of Downie Fund* Wilhelm Family Fund*

McGregor Fund* McLean Taylor Construction Fund* Thompson Family Fund*

FIELD oF INTEREsT FUNDs


AGENCY FUNDsCharities establish permanent endowment funds to provide a reliable income for their organizations now and for years to come. Charities can establish this type of fund with $15,000.

North Perth Public Library Fundontario Farmland Trust stewardship Fund

DesRosiers Endowment for the Advancement of the stratford Perth Community Foundation Tim MacDonald, Founding Chair operating Endowment

oPERATING ENDoWMENT FUNDsThe stratford Perth Community Foundation is a charity itself. Contributors to our operating endowment funds help to support the Foundation’s capacity to lead and serve in the community.

stratford Public Library Foundation Building Fundstratford Public Library Foundation Literacy Fund

CHARITABLE oRGANIzATIoN FUNDsA charitable organization fund can be started with an initial contribution of $100,000 and is a long-term investment option for charitable organizations.

strickland Community Fund

FLoW-THRoUGH FUNDsFlow-through funds are not endowed and are distributed as grants on a short-term or scheduled basis.

DoNoR ADVIsED FUNDs

Brain & Mind Matters Community FundHachborn-Courtnage Fund for the ArtsJudi Hemmingway Memorial FundFrank and Edda Lang Family FundIrene McKennitt Fund for Nursing ExcellenceMathieson Family FundMelanson Family FundDonald McTavish Conservation Fundorr Family Fund John & Leslie Wright Fund

Donor advised funds allow donors to participate in the selection of charities to support each year. The minimum donation to create this type of fund is $30,000.

DEsIGNATED AND sCHoLARsHIP FUNDs

UNREsTRICTED FUNDsUnrestricted funds are just that - unrestricted. They provide the most flexibility to meet community needs. This type of fund can be started for $15,000.

Culliton FundIdeal supply Community FundMaranger Family Fund

NOTES Fund names in colour indicate a new endowment fund established in 2016 Bold indicates an umbrella fund Italics represents emerging funds within the umbrella fund * indicates a new, emerging fund in 2016

“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”

†Funds as at December 31, 2016

Contact us at 519-271-1503 to find out how you can make a lasting difference in your community.


GRANT RECIPIENTsCounting our new and emerging funds, the stratford Perth Community Foundation cares for 72 family, business and charitable funds. Investment earnings and special gifts are granted annually on behalf of fund holders to local charities.

Big Brothers Big sisters of Listowel & District Lloyd and Nancy Robertson Family Fund, McGratten Children’s Fund, North Perth Smart & Caring Community Fund

$4,850

City of stratford - stratford Police services ~ $1,000 matched by The Cowan Foundation

Brain & Mind Matters Community Fund $2,000

Foundation for Education Perth Huron - Little Falls Public school

Annie and Isabelle Chesterfield Fund $5,000

Foundation for Education Perth Huron - Leading Mentally Healthy schools Team ~ $2,500 matched by The Cowan Foundation


st. Marys Public Library The Reading Fund $2,000

springWorks Indie Theatre and Arts Festival Hachborn-Courtnage Fund for the Arts $250

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp Inc. George and Edna Hislop Family Fund, Jim and Laurel Laughton Family Fund, John and Colleen MacDonald

$1,750

Holy Name of Mary Annie and Isabelle Chesterfield Fund $5,400

McIntosh sports Performance and Rehab ~ $4,000 matched by The Cowan Foundation


Maitland Valley Conservation Authority IPM Fund (2005), Meulensteen Tire Environment Fund, Smart & Caring Community Fund

$4,800

Junior Achievement London and District Maranger Family Fund $1,300

North Perth Community of Character John and Colleen MacDonald Family Fund $2,500

North Perth Community Hospice Sid and Margaret Henry Fund $500

North Perth Public Library North Perth Public Library Fund $600

salvation Army North Perth John Mavity Hockey Legacy Fund , North Perth Sports for Kids Fund $4,000

stratford General Hospital Foundation Strickland Community Fund $5,000

stratford House of Blessing Melanson Family Fund, Stratford Sports for Kids Fund $12,500

stratford Perth Community Foundation Tim MacDonald Founding Chair, Operating Endowment Fund $625

stratford Perth Museum Ideal Supply Community Fund $4,500

stratford/Perth shelterlink Richardson Family Fund $1,683

stratford Youth Centre Lloyd and Nancy Robertson Family Fund $1.200

stratford Cross Country ski Trail Orr Family Fund $1,000

Thamesview United Church Melanson Family Fund $10,000

The Emily Murphy Centre Annie and Isabelle Chesterfield Fund , Judi Hemmingway Memorial Fund $1,500

The Rotary Club of Festival City stratford Foundation - skate stratford

Smart & Caring Community Fund $2,000

st. Marys Community Players Smart & Caring Community Fund $2,325

United Way Perth Huron - Crossing Bridges ~ $2,500 matched by The Cowan Foundation

Brain & Mind Matters Community Fund, Carnegie Family Fund, Smart & Caring Community Fund

$10,000

University of Waterloo - stratford Campus Mathieson Family Fund $1,500

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Donald McTavish Conservation Fund , Smart & Caring Community Fund $3,645

Wellspring stratford Cancer support Centre Frank and Edda Lang Family Fund, Irene McKennitt Fund for Nursing Excellence, Smart & Caring Community Fund

$2,000

14th World Festival of Children’s Theatre Culliton Fund, Keith and Frances Culliton Family Fund, Smart & Caring Community Fund

$5,000


on June 5th, 2016 we celebrated “all for community” at our second annual Community Impact Celebration with over 120 of our donors, community leaders and charitable partners.

Hosted at the Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel in stratford and presented by WK Financial, this event featured sPCF Honorary Patron Lloyd Robertson as our Master of Ceremonies and showcased a panel of local philanthropists – Matt staffen from st. Marys, Mayor Dan Mathieson and sue orr from stratford. Moderated by Mr. Robertson, the panel discussed what inspired them to ‘give back’ and what their philanthropic vision was for their community. Also, sharing stories of impact were steve stacey from The Local Community Food Centre and Kendra Martin from Little Falls Public school in st. Marys. The two provided details about their organizations and how grants from the sPCF had helped them to facilitate programs and projects.

over $120,000 was granted in 2016 to important projects and initiatives making a difference in stratford, st. Marys and Perth County. Tracy Van Kalsbeek, Executive Director of the Community Foundation shared with the crowd at the event, “We’ve granted to programs that tackle our communities’ most pressing needs – helping to create real change. We are proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish and, with the help of our loyal donors, look forward to growing our granting abilities in the years to come.”

COMMUNITY IMPACT CElEBRATION

St. Michael Catholic Secondary School Recipient: Sandie Ennett Peter and Lisa Hyde Family Fund $350

Stratford Central Secondary School Recipient: Alex Ranney Recipients: Hilary Parson Recipients: Gabrielle Lovel

Peter Donaldson Memorial FundIan Garner Scholarship FundAlan Slater Memorial Scholarship

$1,500$1,000

$500

Stratford Northwestern Secondary School

Recipient: Lyndy Mikel Recipient: Mackinnon Hawkins Recipient: Margaret Macdonald Recipient: Lyndy Mikel Recipient: Jamie Simpson Recipient: Ashley Murray

Jean Aitcheson Nursing ScholarshipScott Diamond Legacy FundPeter and Lisa Hyde Family FundGordon and Elaine Steed Family FundGordon and Elaine Steed Family Fund Gordon and Elaine Steed Family Fund

$1,000$1,000

$350 $750 $750 $750

sCHoLARsHIPs


The stratford Perth Community Foundation endowed funds are co-pooled with our colleagues at the London Community Foundation. This relationship is re-evaluated annually by the sPCF’s Finance and Investment Committee. All portfolios are managed by professional investment managers and are in accordance with investment policy and guidelines. our financial stewardship strategy looks at a long-term horizon and ensures legacies created by donors are respected and grant making continues in perpetuity.

2016 FINANCIAL REPoRT

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the year ended December 31, 2016

2016 2015

REvENUEsponsorship and Event Revenue 169,979 127,690Donation Revenue 724,355 540,449ontario Trillium Foundation 28,600 49,200Investment Income 183,413 75,020

Total Revenue 1,106,347 792,359

grants Awarded 120,589 144,308

EXPENSESCommunity outreach Expense 59,670 58,818Administration and Governance Expense 106,103 107,035Fundraising and Communications Expense 51,820 50,667Event Expense 30,025 19,084

Total Expenses 247,618 235,604

Excess of Revenue over Expenditures 738,140 412,447

INvESTMENT RATIOAverage return on investment, net of fees 6.43% 3.22%

EXPENSE RATIO (annualized)% Administration and Governance to Average Total Assets 3.27% 4.02%% Fundraising and Events to Average Total Assets 2.52% 2.62%

ENDoWED AssETs

Donor Designated Funds

Field of Interest Funds

Unrestricted Funds

Donor Advised Funds

Agency Endowment Funds

Flow Through Grants

scholarship Funds

Arts and Culture

Education

Environment

Health & Wellness

social/Community service

Recreation

GRANTs BY sECToR n 2016


2016 2015

ASSETSCash 143,977 69,581Accounts Receivable 16,575 22,249HsT Recoverable 4,197 8,372Prepaid Expenses 3,012 1,411Investments 3,455,549 2,759,122

Total Assets 3,623,310 2,860,735

lIABIlITIESAccounts Payable 20,368 8,670Deferred Revenue 11,375 10,125Grants Payable 0 0Funds Held In Trust 261,265 249,778

Total Liabilities 293,008 268,573

FUND BAlANCESEndowment Funds 3,184,261 2,534,156Funds for Distribution 40,441 (11,060)Unrestricted Funds 105,600 69,066

Total Fund Balances 3,330,302 2,592,162

Total Liabilities & Fund Balances 3,623,310 2,860,735

BAlANCE SHEET As at December 31, 2016

This summarized financial information represents highlights from our fiscal year end and is extracted from the audited financial statements as prepared by BDO Canada LLP. The Community Foundation is committed to complete financial accountability and transparency. The full audited financial statements are available on our website at www.spccf.ca or by mail. Please call us at 519-271-1503 and we will be pleased to send you a copy.

The stratford Perth Community Foundation and its Finance and Investment Committee, through its partnership with the London Community Foundation, has diligently managed growth from $2.75 million to almost $3.5 million of assets during 2016 to ensure stable and consistent community impact now and moving forward.

Fixed Income (Target 25-35%)

Canadian Equity (Target 20-30%)

U.s. Equity (Target 20-30%)

International Equity (Target 15-25%)

21.0%

25.8%

26.7%

26.5%

AssET MIxas at December 31, 2016


VALUED DoNoRs

$200,000-$250,000+Estate of Isabelle KennedyThomas and Bonnie Melanson Estate of B. Julian (Bo) siboldstratford Public Library Foundation

$100,000-$199,999CullitonIdeal supply Company Limitedontario Trillium FoundationJohn and Leslie Wright

$50,000-$99,999 2005 International Plowing Match BMo Financial GroupDale Carnegie Keith and *Frances Culliton Kathleen Diehl Betty LarkworthyTim and Alexandra MacDonald Bonnie Richardson Rob and sharon staffen Gordon and Elaine steed

$25,000-$49,999 Jean Aitcheson Bank of Montreal DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. Dennis DesRosiers and Lucy Petrasiunas Hyde Construction Limited Peter and Dianne Hiller John H.* and Colleen MacDonald Doug MacDougald and Barbara Green Peter and Beverley Maranger John Mavity Golf ClassicMarion and Don McDougall Alric and Joyce McGratten Lillian McTavish* orr Insurance and Investment Peter Donaldson Classic steve and Carolyn Rae John and Marjorie sinclair Jane slater strickland’s Automart The Corporation of the City of stratford The Cowan Foundation The Lavin Agency Ltd.

$15,000-$24,999Aird & Berlis LLP Arden Park Hotel Aqueduct Foundation Ron Cameron Ron and susan Coghlin Howard and Donna Famme Laurel and Jim Laughton Listowel Charity Golf Classic NA Engineering Associates Inc. New-Form Tools Ltd.

open Text Corporation Barb Persad RBC Foundation RBC Royal Bank Lloyd and Nancy Robertson Bruce silcoff stratford Minor sports Council strickland’s Toyota st. Marys Golf & Country Club Mark and Deborah Thompson Trillium Mutual Insurance Company Jack and Teresa Van Nes $10,000-$14,999 1357442 ontario Ltd Accumental Manufacturing Inc. Bill McLaughlin Charity GolfDowntown Pontiac Buick (1983) Limited GreenField specialty Alcohols Inc. Wilfrid Gregory* Kinsmen Club of Listowel Cathy and Norm MacLennan Robert and Mary McTavish Jean Misener MNP LLP Molesworth Farm supply Ltd Municipality of North Perth NAPA Auto Parts Philips Lighting Canada Rambri Management Inc.Barbara J. staffen* stratford Motor Products (1984) Limited Teahen Charity Golf Tournament

WJH Holdings $5,000-$9,999 AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation AutoCanada Inc. Julie Behrns Jennifer Birmingham John Bonnycastle Brain and Mind Matters Golf Tournament Burlington Holdings Inc. Tom and Jacqueline Collings Cowan Insurance Group Credit Risk Management Canada Jennifer and Andy Diamond Russell and Jean Diamond Erb and Erb Insurance Brokers Ltd. Farm Credit Canada Glen and Ruth Hebel Hudson’s Listowel Kia investstratford Kris and Debra Uptigrove Robert and Patricia Lightfoot Robert MacDonald Cathy and Norm MacLennan Peter Mansbridge and Cynthia Dale Mathieson & Associates Insurance Ltd. Ron and Lois McKay McLean Taylor Construction Limited stuart and susan McTavish Helen and Bert* Merrill Meulensteen Tire and Auto service MTE Consultants Inc. optimist Club of Downie

We are grateful to the following individuals and businesses for their cumulative gifts of $1,000 or more. Our ongoing ability to fulfill our mission depends on the generosity of the people in our community.

Donations as at December 31, 2016. If you notice an error, please accept our sincere apology and let us know so we can update our records.


optimist Club of Listowel Nancy orr and Paul McIntyre John and Aline Padfield Perth Community Futures Development Corp Progressive Waste solutions Laura Pogson and Basil HurstEric ProudloveJane Proudlove R.o. White Consultants Inc. RE/MAx a-b REALTY LTD., Brokerage Rosen Family Foundation scotiabank stratford Motor Products (1984) Limited stratford Perth Centre for Business Tom and Laura Tanner Kate Tapley Teahen Construction Limited The Randy Gillies Foundation The Three oaks Foundation Carole and Robert Uptigrove K. Chipman and E. Barbara Vallis Anne Walsh Ward & Uptigrove Wealth Management Inc. Tim & Lorraine White Robert and Deb Wilhelm Don Yundt $2,500-$4,999 2013 International Plowing Match Allen Interiors & Design Center Inc. Dr. Harry Brightwell

Cavalier Equestrian Community Foundations of CanadaDagar Technologies sL Jon Dalby Deloitte Management services LP stanford* and Elizabeth* Dingman stephanie and Franklin Famme Ford of Canada Vic Hayter* Jim and ollie Henry Hudson’s Listowel Kia Hunter steel sales investstratford John and Norma MacDonald Wayne and Wilma McLaughlin Denton and Elizabeth MillerJane and scott MorleyMornington Communications Co-op Ltd. Keith and Judy Neeb Doug Newton Jeff and sue orr Rick and Jane orr sarah ProudloveRBC Global Asset Management RBC Royal Bank R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited Recharge Your Life sleeman Breweries Ltd. Richard and Jean smelski sommers Motor Generator sales Ltd. Heidi spannbauerspinrite Limited Partnership stratford Accelerator Centre

Charles and Margaret Dingman Tim and Helen Dowd Dr. Dennis Nuhn Dentistry Christopher Dunphy Kenneth Dunphy Ginny Dybenko Darryl and Lynn Michelle Eidt Rae and Nancy Fischer Marion Fraser Friends of the North Perth Library Nancy Garner Joani and Chad Gerber susan E. Greer Giant Tiger stores Limited Global Automakers of Canada Grason International sourcing Greenland International Consulting Ltd. Elizabeth Hachborn and David CourtnageWalter* and Jean* Hachborn Tom and sarah Hamza David Henry Toni Henry Marian Hindmarsh David Honderich Lisa and Peter Hyde Interac Association Jack Rutherford Custom Brokers LimitedDan Kalbfleisch Richard and Anne Keeso Neil Kellock Donald Lang Edda and Frank* Lang Lerners LLPMichael Lewicki Libro Credit Union Richard Linley London Community Foundation

stratford Home Hardware Building Centre The Kitchen Cupboard & Icebox Town of st. Marys Annabell Thomson UAP Inc. Paul and Joan Waechter Ward & Uptigrove Management Partnership William Whitehead WK Financial Planning Timothy and Madeline Woodhead $1,000-$2,49910 Twentynine Holdings Inc James Barrow Brad BeattyBorden Ladner Gervais LLPBT/A Advertising Inc. Danielle and Anthony Black Dr. sean and Dr. Kirstin BlaineChantal and Marc Brazeau Martha Cook Richard and Claira Cooper stephen Copeland Core Fuels Ltd. Countryside Development County of Perth Culliton Law Jon Dalby Ken and Mary Helen Dale Daniel Mott Medicine Professional Corporation Tobi Day-Hamilton Ann and David Delchiaro Ryan Deyell


VALUED DoNoRsDale Levy Michael LewickiAnn and Gene Lucas Evelyn MacDonaldJaime Martin Dan and Carolyn Mathieson Marcia Matsui and Roger Cotton stephen McCotter Chris McGregor Estate of Bill McLaughlin J. Alex and Rita McKayElizabeth McQuarrie Mike’s Value Mart Irene Miller Miller Thomson LLP Michael Milloy Mitchell & Pearce Professional Corporation Kanji Miyahara Monteith Ritsma Phillips LLP Debbie MunroDoug Newton Dr. Hankie Nguyen Dennis and Laurie Nuhn Berny and sharon Nymeyer Craig Pearce Leanne and Richard PerreaultPerth County Mutual Aid Fire Department Queen’s Inn Quimby Chadwick Designs Quinlan Road Limited Roger Quinn and Leigh Youse Jonathan Rittenhouse Dianne Roberts Bev Rock steve Rose Garry and shelia Ruttan

s. J. Mitchell Professional Corporation Bonnie and Brian shackleton shackleton’s Real Estate & Auction Co. Patricia shantz Charlie shawDave shepard Peter sibold Katherine skelding Ann Marie and Jeffrey skubowius stratford Toyota Matt and Ashton staffen Al and Gloria strathdee swanson’s Jewellers sylvanacre Properties Limited TarBush Giller & Associates Professional Corporation Paul Taylor Chris and Courtney Teahen The Tricar Group Lavern Topp Peter and Mary Jo Van Drunen Tracy Van Kalsbeek Waste Management Paul WestEvelyn Westen Bernia Wheaton shelly WickenheiserJohn Wilkinson and Loretta shannon Andrew Williams John Wolfe and Kristin sansbury

2016 HONOUR gIFTS Gifts made in honour of an individual or in recognition of a milestone or celebration. shirley Aitcheson Dr. Harry Brightwell Dennis DesRosiers Peter and Lisa Hyde shirley Leasa Peter and Beverley Maranger Mayor Dan Mathieson Frank Mathieson Dr. Barbara Matthews Chris McGregor Dr. Nascu and Dr. Hancock Murray and Alyce Pink Lloyd Robertson Ron and Karen Rupert Billy Jim and susan scott Larry and Gail stacey Mike staffen Chris and Courtney Teahen Wayne and Nancy Treitz 2016 MEMORIAl gIFTS Gifts made in memory of an individual. George Amos George Basler Jose Cozyn Ruth Crawford scott Diamond Jeanne Marc Devlin Eleanor Elliott Walter Finnie Vic Hayter George & Edna Hislop sheila Hislop George Hyde Murray Hyde Tom Hyde F.J Red Kane Rose Anne Kreps Evelyn Lobsinger Dr. Donald Munn

Jean Reibling Jack Reis Benny schurink Hyssen semsedini Brian shackleton George Wolfe lEgACY ClUB MEMBERS Recognizes donors who have made a bequest or life insurance gift to the Stratford Perth Community Foundation.

Doug MacDougald and Barbara Green Bonnie Richardson Rob and sharon staffen If you would like to leave your legacy for the community through a bequest, please contact Tracy at [email protected] or 519-271-1503.

* fondly remembered


A few years ago, Dianne Walkom read an insert about the stratford Perth Community Foundation in the Beacon Herald. she got thinking about how her family could leave a lasting legacy for their community. Giving back locally had always been important to Dianne and her husband. When Brian passed away in 2015, Dianne was required to update her will. In doing so, she conceded that her two daughters were doing well so when it came to her life insurance policy, she decided to make the Community Foundation the beneficiary. “My family has been blessed and there isn’t one of us who really needs more money,” shares Dianne. “I thought it was important for us to give back to our community instead.”

YoU DoN’T HAVE To BE A MILLIoNAIRERecently, Dianne took things a step further and made the decision to transfer her life insurance policy to the Community Foundation. After discussing matters with her accountant and with staff at the Community Foundation, Dianne learned that by transferring her life insurance policy she could receive a charitable tax receipt for the cash surrender value of the policy and because she continues to pay the annual premiums, she receives a charitable receipt for those too. “You don’t have to be a millionaire to make this kind of contribution,” adds Dianne. “While I can’t give a large amount now, by transferring my life insurance policy and setting up a letter of intent with the Community Foundation, I have peace of mind in knowing that I will be making a difference to the causes I care about most – forever. Anyone can do this!”

TAlk WITH YOUR FAMIlY. TAlk TO YOUR ADvISORS. THEN TAlk WITH US.

LEAVING A GIFT oF LIFE INsURANCELife insurance offers a host of possibilities for making a gift with significant value. Its appeal lies in its affordability for those who may not have the cash savings to make large gifts. Life insurance gifts can also be attractive for an older donor who is prepared to forgo a lump sum to see it returned as a death benefit. There are several options:

1. Life Insurance is owned by the stratford Perth Community Foundation. A donor purchases a policy and then immediately donates it to the stratford Perth Community Foundation, which designates itself as beneficiary. The donor will receive acknowledgment from the stratford Perth Community Foundation as soon as the policy is purchased and assigned. The donor can continue to pay the premiums and receives a charitable receipt for each premium payment. Alternatively, the Community Foundation can opt to pay the premium if the donor no longer wishes to do so.

2. A donor can transfer an existing policy to the stratford Perth Community Foundation, in which case he or she receives a tax receipt for the cash surrender value of the policy.

3. Paid up insurance policies may also be given to the stratford Perth Community Foundation during the lifetime of the donor, but care must be taken, in the case of an absolute assignment, to check whether this might trigger personal tax problems.

4. Life Insurance can also be owned by the donor who names the sPCF as a beneficiary. In this case, the donor does not receive a tax credit for the premiums; instead, he or she receives a credit for the death benefit left to the Community Foundation in his or her Will. The charitable donation (to a limit of 100% of income in the year of death and the year preceding death) – will reduce taxes otherwise payable at death, such as capital gains arising from deemed disposition.

For more information about making a gift of life insurance contact Tracy at [email protected] or 519-271-1503


CARING PARTNERsWe thankfully acknowledge the annual generosity of our caring business partners. This important group of supporters provides vital funding to sustain the Community Foundation’s operations and leadership activities. We offer our heartfelt appreciation for their significant and loyal contributions.

Credit Risk Management Canada, Nick & Dan’s Collision, Libro Credit Union, orr Insurance & Investment, RE/MAx a-b REALTY Ltd., Brokerage Ltd., R.J. Burnside & Associates, sleeman Breweries Ltd.,

stratford Accelerator Centre, strickland’s Toyota, Wilkinson Insight Incorporated

MEdiA PARTNERSSPECiAL iNiTiATivE PARTNERS

iN-kiNd PARTNERS Blackcreek Technologies Cober Commercial Printers (stratford) Famme & Co. Professional Corp. The Farm Juice Co. GoTECH Networking solutions Perth County Egg Farmers

Rhéo Thompson Candies The small Winemakers Collection stratford Festival swanson’s Jewellers sysco Canada TA Networks

INDIvIDUAl CHAMPIONSDennis DesRosiers Tim & Alexandra MacDonald

BUSINESS CHAMPIONSCulliton Gateman Milloy GreenField specialty Alcohols Inc. NA Engineering & Associates Inc. Rambri Management

CHAMPION CIRClEThe Community Foundation’s Champion Circle is a group of individuals and businesses at the forefront of community philanthropy in stratford, st. Marys and Perth County. Each of these members has made a specific multi-year commitment to strengthen the Community Foundation’s vision for growth in community assets. We thank them and celebrate them.

To learn more about our Champion Circle, please contact Tracy at [email protected] or by calling our office at 519-271-1503.

An agency of the Government of Ontario.Un organisme du gouvernement de l’Ontario.

Dr. Doug MacDougald

St.MarysIndependent

N E W S P A P E R


Credit Risk Management Canada, Nick & Dan’s Collision, Libro Credit Union, orr Insurance & Investment, RE/MAx a-b REALTY Ltd., Brokerage Ltd., R.J. Burnside & Associates, sleeman Breweries Ltd.,

stratford Accelerator Centre, strickland’s Toyota, Wilkinson Insight Incorporated

Back Row L-R: Patti Henhoeffer, Doug MacDougald, Ron McKay, Justin O’Rourke, Chris McGregor, Helen Dowd, SPCF Executive Director Tracy Van Kalsbeek Front Row L-R: Dennis DesRosiers, Vice Chair; Nancy Orr, Past Chair; John Wilkinson, Chair; Franklin Famme, Treasurer; Leanne Perreault, Secretary

Absent: Steve Rae

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

our Board, committees and staff play a significant role in ensuring the Community Foundation remains resilient, resourceful and ready for the future. We thank our 2016 Board and volunteers who selflessly give of themselves for others.

YOUR FOUNDATION STAFF

L-R: Amanda Willie, Grants and Data Manager; Tracy Van Kalsbeek, Executive Director; Drea Kerr, Marketing and Outreach Manager and Roxy Rae, Marketing and Outreach Manager (on leave until Fall 2017)

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORSJohn Wilkinson, Chair Dennis DesRosiers, Vice Chair Nancy orr, Past ChairFranklin H. Famme, Treasurer Leanne Perreault, Secretary Helen DowdPatti HenhoefferDoug MacDougald Chris McGregorRon McKayJustin o’Rourke steve Rae Tim MacDonald, Honorary Chair

gOvERNANCE COMMITTEE

Dennis DesRosiers, Chair Anne Carbert Amy Gangl Justin o’Rourke Bonnie Richardson Kriss snell

NOMINATINg COMMITTEENancy orr, Chair Mayor Julie Behrns Tim MacDonald Mayor Dan Mathieson Tom orr Mayor Al strathdee Bert Vorstenboch sr.

FINANCE & INvESTMENT COMMITTEEFranklin Famme, Chair Dennis DesRosiers Bob Lightfoot Roger Quinn Brian Rivers

FUND DEvElOPMENTCOMMITTEE

Doug MacDougald, Chair Jim Laughton Tim MacDonaldChris McGregor Nancy orr Brittany stacey John Wilkinson

MAYORS’ gAlA COMMITTEE

Helen DowdJoani Gerber sarah Hamza Jessie Jacob Meghan Marshall Alex o’shea Laura Pogson Pat shantz Brittany stacey Melissa Wilker

RANDOM ACT OF kINDNESS DAY®

Helen Dowd, Co-ChairPatti Henhoeffer Co-ChairPam BallKelly Clark Emily DommBrandi GilletteMelissa Graham Ev Grosz Julie Haefling Eddie Matthews Kara stevens shannon stewart Kate Tapley Anne VatersMichelle Webber

gRANT ADvISORY COMMITTEELeanne Perreault, Chair Patti Henhoeffer Ron McKay Justin o’Rourke Bonnie Richardson

OFFICE vOlUNTEERSReneé Lang Kayte Van Kalsbeek Mackenzie Willie

2016 BoARD, CoMMITTEEs AND sTAFF

Lloyd and Nancy RobertsonHONORARY PATRONS

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