REPORT FROM THE BOARD
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors was held on 06 October 2015.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Evaluation of Board and Board Chairperson – Further to discussion at the last meeting, it was confirmed that processes are in place for the annual evaluation of the Board, Board Chairperson and Executive Director.

CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT — Ms. MacLennan requested Board Member volunteers for the Ad Hoc Committee to recruit a new Executive Director. Interested Board Members may submit their name to either Ms. MacLennan or Ms. Surch. Two have already volunteered.

REPORT FROM ADMINISTRATION — Mrs. Ruest’s report included “Healthy Foods in Champlain Hospitals” (update), Good News Items (receipt of donation from Royal Canadian Legion) and Census data. Also discussed was:

Management Goals 2015-2016 Update – Mrs. Ruest noted the achievements and progress for each goal.

ETHICS AND MISSION COMMITTEE
Public Relations / Branding – The Board of Directors noted the many upcoming activities, cultivating volunteers and also relations with our external partners. One example is the Lights of Hope Ceremony where Cogego and the Holy Trinity Choir will be present at the Lighting Ceremony celebrations in early December. Many residents and family members attend, and then the ceremony is broadcast on cable television into in the community during the Christmas season. The Nineties Club is another example.
 
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, FINANCE AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS COMMITTEE (CPFPRC)
Management Fiduciary Statement – The Management Fiduciary Statement for the month of August 2015 was approved by the Board of Directors.

Financial Statements – Mrs. Ruest presented the Financial Statements. A significant change to the balance sheet was prepaid insurance. The Financial Statements for the period ended 31 August 2015 were approved as presented.

AUXILIARY REPORT – The Hospital Auxiliaries of Ontario (HAAO) East Fall Conference will be held at the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital. Eight delegates from our Auxiliary will attend. Speakers will be Kathie Donovan and Dr. Marty White. Preparations for the December 3rd Snowflake Bazaar continue.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – The Centre’s Education Calendar for October 2015 and Governance Educational Opportunities were circulated to the Board of Directors for information.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY – The Governance Centre of Excellence will launch a Community Engagement Survey on 26 October 2015 in which Board Members can participate anonymously. The survey link information will be e-mailed to Board Members as soon as it becomes available.

The next regular Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, 03 November 2015 at noon in Jeanne Mance Hall.