Comments for Every Kid In Our Communities of Leeds and Grenville

Comment on Planning Identified Priority-Working Together by admin

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:19:14 +0000

My hope is that we can meet briefly after the Lead Table meeting this week. We can identify meeting times, membership needed etc then.

Keith

Comment on by Kevin Kapler

Kevin Kapler — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:57:05 +0000

Each time I visit this site, I am more and more appreciative of the ease in moving around, and the wealth of information available that is both current and relevant. Documents, meeting notes, all easy to find. Excellent work developing the site.
Kevin

Comment on Planning Identified Priority-Working Together by Tom Jordan

Tom Jordan — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:07:21 +0000

I like what I see, is the next step to meet and fill in some of the blanks?
Thank you for all of your hard work on this.

Comment on Community Collaboration Calendar by Lindsay Butcher-Dodds

Lindsay Butcher-Dodds — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:07:48 +0000

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville is hosting our second annual Kemptville Ribfest to be held Friday June 15th 4 to 11pm, Saturday 16th 11am to 11pm and Sunday 17th 11am to 7pm at the North Grenville Municipal Center located at 285 City Rd 44, Kemptville, Ontario.
People attending Kemptville Ribfest will enjoy great live music all weekend, a free Max pro wrestling show, boat and ATV show, free pony rides, petting zoo, craft fair, family activities, great food all weekend long. All proceeds from the event go directly to help fund the high quality mentoring programs we currently provide to 97 children and youth in the Leeds & Grenville area.
For more information, volunteer or sponsorship opportunities please call 613-258-4440 or check out our event website http://www.kemptvilleribfest.weebly.com.

Comment on Governance Working Paper by Margaret van Beers

Margaret van Beers — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:12:53 +0000

Thoughts on a lead table member agreement:

I commit to learning about and supporting the work of EKIOC. I have reviewed the governance document and orientation materials provided to me, and am committtef to the values, principles and strategic directions of EKIOC.

I will attend at least 75? % of meetings (including sending rep if unavailable? to be discussed). I will prepare for meetings by reading the meeting materials beforehand, and will participate actively during meetings.

I will work respectfully and collboratively with all partners to further the mission of EKIOC.

I will declare any conflicts of interest, and excuse myself from discussions and votes as approriate. Understanding that the nature of of EKIOC’s collaboration may involve varying levels of conflict of interest, I am committed to open and honest disclosure, and putting the needs of whole (EKIOC) ahead of the part (agency interests). (???thoughts?)

I will act as an ambassador for EKIOC in the community, and further the EKIOC vision in daily work.

Comment on Governance Working Paper by marty crapper

marty crapper — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:34:13 +0000

Policy Statement on Risk Management
EKIOC members participate in a collaborative committee supported by a wide range of community organizations. Members understand that risk associated with activities of EKIOC cannot be eliminated completely. The Risk Management Policy of EKIOC is to adopt best practice in the identification and mitigation of risks, to ensure that they are either eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level.

Our Risk Management objectives are to:

1. Integrate Risk Management into the culture of EKIOC.

2. Manage risk in accordance with best practice.

3. Consider legal compliance as an absolute minimum.

4. Anticipate and respond quickly to social, environmental and legislative change.

5. Prevent injury and damage and reduce the cost of risk.

These objectives will be achieved by:

1. Establishing a Coordinating Committee within our organizational structure to act in an advisory and guiding capacity and which is accessible to all members.
2. Provide an orientation to EKIOC process and risk awareness to all new members of EKIOC
3. Include Risk Management as one of the implications to be considered in every committee report.
4. Ensure that appropriate insurance coverage exists and is documented for all events and for coverage of all staff by appropriate organizatons (Insurance certificates)
5. Adopt processes, which demonstrate that Risk Management principles are being applied across the whole organization. These include but are not limited to the orientation process for new members, signing of confidentiality and conflict of interest forms etc.
6. Maintain effective communication and involvement of all staff and members.

Comment on by marty crapper

marty crapper — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:51:42 +0000

Fantastic site. Whether a member looking for documents or a parent looking for direction. Much appreciated!

Comment on September 2011 Strategic Planning Session Report by Margaret Fancy

Margaret Fancy — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:38:47 +0000

I very much encourge everyone to review the report so that on Wednesday we can focus on actions that can make a difference for kids.

Comment on Governance Working Paper by Keith

Keith — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:25:05 +0000

This document is just a starting point to discussion. By the time all have had a chance to consider how we work together and what documentation helps make that work have greater positive impact on our kids it should look radically different. Your are invited to leave your suggestions, comments, constructive criticisms.

Comment on by Margaret Williams

Margaret Williams — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:25:45 +0000

Dear Keith,

Your new website is fantabulous! It’s easy to navigate and colourful too.

Congratulations!

Margaret