2019 Directors' Meetings
December
GHC FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING – MINUTES
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 – Health Centre Meeting Room
Present: Chuck Connor, Harvey Graham, Mike Phillips, Vicky Scott, Don Sutherland, Bruce Walker, Kim Lister
Absent: Nancy Rowan
1. Order: Chuck called the meeting to order at 9:10am.
2. Approval of Agenda: By general consent, the agenda was approved as circulated.
3. Approval of Minutes:
MOTION: Chuck – That the minutes of both the October 30 & November 20 2019 regular Board meetings are delayed due to Secretary’s medical absence. These will be brought current for approval at the January 22, 2020 meeting.
4. Correspondence: – Donation Thank you letter from PHC was circulated and filed.
5. Committee Reports:
a. Treasurer – Harvey
i. MOTION: Chuck – To approve the financial report of November, 2019 as previously distributed. CARRIED
ii. Review of the preliminary budget 2020 with all questions asked and answered.
MOTION: Harvey – To approve the 2020 budget;
iii. Proposal for student Home Support Worker First Aid Training of $1,900.00. Tabled until January meeting.
iv. Required down payment of $1,000.00 towards Gabriola Health Report Card. Approved by general consent in tandem with previous formal motion in September 25, 2019 minutes for funding.
b. Facility Management:
i. Chuck proposed support for the Clinic in the amount of a one-time expenditure of $3,800.00 to assist primarily with transcribing hard copy files to electronic records for the immediate absorption of 100 patients from the sudden, unexpected closure of Dr. McKenzie’s practise.
MOTION: Mike to approve $3,800.00 expenditure from budget. Kim Seconded.
ii. Review of GHCF administrative tasks required by clinic to support a part-time Admin support role. Bruce has agreed to spearhead what this part-time position would envision, what administrative procedures would be required and prepare a proposal for the March 2020 board meeting.
iii. Harvey gave an overview of the recent Telehealth service issues and reported that after techs were called in to troubleshoot same, the system is now working properly again.
c. Health Services Committee (HSC) – Vicky
i. Vicky proposed the running of a “Mamahood II” program during 2020 with the approval of $5,000.00 funding from the Kitty Heller fund. ACTION: Angela Pound to submit a budget outlining the financial breakdown and Chuck to seek approval from Judy Rogers from the Kitty Heller fund.
ii. Vicky echoed the satisfaction of the Scamming presentation last month and would like to bring forward similar topics for future consideration.
iii. Vicky shared the notion of a public talk & review of the Gabriola Health Report Card to present findings in June 2020 when report is scheduled to be ready. ACTION: Harvey proposed including a public notice as part of an overall seasonal notice to the new 500+ membership.
d. Physician Recruitment & Retention: Don – announced that Dr. Adam Sandell will join with the clinic Doctors and is expected to be in practice by June of 2020.
e. Governance Committee – Mike indicated that he and Harvey are preparing a schedule of recurring tasks to assist in meeting our governance policy requirements.
6. Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative Update:
a. Vicky & Don – Announced the upcoming February 13, 2020 general meeting of the Health and Wellness Collaborative.
7. Old Business:
a. Harvey & Bruce discussed the membership newsletter, as an update of general, brief information imparted in a friendly way.
ACTION: Harvey will prepare a draft for circulation in December and table the topic until January.
8. New Business:
a. A committee has been formed with Vicky, Don, Dyan Dunsmore-Farley and Chuck to advance the issues associated with the sustainability of the UTF and the communitie’s expectations for physician supported urgent/emergency stabilization services 24/7. It was proposed that an analyst be hired to assist with the preparation of documents sufficient to present to the Health Authority and/or the Ministry.
b. Chuck advised that the Clinic Doctors would like to meet with the Board in 2020 to discuss long-term goals and short-term objectives.
9. Adjournment: There being no further business, Chuck adjourned the meeting at 11:48pm
November
GHC FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING – MINUTES
Wednesday November 20, 2019 -- Health Centre Meeting Room.
Present: Chuck Connor, Harvey Graham, Vicky Scott, Nancy Rowan, Bruce Walker, Don Sutherland.
Absent: Kim Lister
By invitation: Angela Pounds
1. Order: Meeting called to order at 9:00 AM.
2. Approval of Agenda: Approval of the Agenda: By general consent.
3. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the September 25, 2019 delayed.
4. Correspondence: None
5. Committee Reports:
a. Treasurer - MOTION -- Harvey Graham that the interim October 31, 2019 financial report be received. Carried.
Motion -- Harvey Graham - That reserves be established - wording to follow. Carried.
b. Facility management: Chuck Connor. The snow plough contractor has exited the business. A new contractor has agreed to provide the service.
c. Physician Recruitment: Don Sutherland provided an update on recruitment. Progress is being made.
d, Health Services: No report.
e. Governance: No report.
6. Patient Care Networks: Nancy Rowan provided an overview of the Primary Health Care Network programs and services. Gabriola will be part of the Nanaimo, Gabriola, and Mudge PCN.
7. Adjurnment: Meeting adjourned: 11:30 AM.
October
GHC FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING – MINUTES
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 – Health Centre Meeting Room
Present: Chuck Connor, Harvey Graham, Nancy Rowan, Mike Phillips, Vicky Scott, Don Sutherland, Bruce Walker, Kim Lister
1. Order: Chuck called the meeting to order at 9:00am.
2. Approval of Agenda: By general consent, the agenda was approved as circulated.
3. Approval of Minutes:
a. MOTION: Chuck – That the minutes of the September 25, 2019 regular Board meeting are approved with amended date of CSC letter response.
b. Minutes approved as amended CARRIED
4. Correspondence: – None
5. Committee Reports:
a. Treasurer – Harvey
MOTION: Chuck – To approve the financial report of September, 2019 as previously distributed. CARRIED
b. Facility Management
i. Chuck gave a general update on maintenance services and review of upcoming leases. It was noted that the GCH&W report card is commissioned for June 2020 and that a public notice will be made to the registered membership regarding the expected report.
ii. Vicky recapped recent developments with the UTR advisory committee.
iii. Harvey announced that 500+ members are now registered with the Gabriola Health Care Foundation and that a mailing list has been set up in MailChimp.
c. Health Services Committee (HSC) – Vicky
i. Vicky indicated that with the success of the Spring “Mamahood” program that they would like to run it again in 2020.
ii. Vicky updated the board that the Gabriola Health and Wellness Collaborative’s community report card has been commissioned and will be available by June 2020.
iii. Vicky finally noted that the “Scamming” presentation was well received and that there is interest in pursuing other presentations of this nature in the future.
d. Physician Recruitment & Retention: Don shared that a visit was being arranged for November 6 & 7, 2019 with a potential physician from the United Kingdom, Dr. Sandwell, who has shown great interest in joining our clinic.
e. Governance Committee – Mike – Nothing to report.
6. General Discussion:
a. Discussion of the current status of the CSC committee letter to the Ministry of Health and how to approach them in 2020 was reviewed. Nancy R. briefed the Committee on the current Ministry policy on PCN development and the potential implications for Gabriola.
b. The meeting attendees also discussed the key points of the RCCBC June 25 meetings from the previously circulated transcript of same.
7. Adjournment: There being no further business, Chuck adjourned the meeting at 12:02 pm
September
GHC FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING – MINUTES
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 – Health Centre Meeting Room
Present: Chuck Connor, Harvey Graham, Nancy Rowan, Mike Phillips, Vicky Scott, Don Sutherland, Bruce Walker, Kim Lister, Angela Pounds
1. Order: Chuck called the meeting to order at 9:00am.
2. Approval of Agenda: By general consent, the agenda was approved as circulated.
3. Approval of Minutes: Bruce noted that full attendance was missing new board members and also the motion of new signing officers of the board. Mike Phillips to amend minutes and re-circulate.
Motion: Harvey - Minutes of the May 24, 2019 meeting approved as amended. CARRIED
4. Correspondence: – None
5. Committee Reports:
a. Treasurer – Harvey
MOTION: Don – To approve the financial reports of June, July and August, 2019 as previously distributed. CARRIED
b. Facility Management
Chuck gave a general update on the maintenance contract implementation and review of a previously circulated preliminary 5 year capital plan created by Chuck & Harvey for future discussion & planning purposes.
c. Health Services Committee (HSC) – Vicky
i. Vicky gave a review of the success of the Spring “Mamahood” Health Promotion Event held at the Community Hall.
ii. Vicky opened discussion on the proposed Gabriola Health and Wellness report that would provide base line data to aid in the selection and development of future health programs.
iii. MOTION: Chuck – To support the Health Services Committee’s recommendation to fund up to $5,000 for the Gabriola Community Health and Wellness Report. CARRIED
d. Physician Recruitment & Retention: Don – The recruitment work is ongoing.
e. Governance Committee - Harvey
Harvey presented a few additional governance revisions required for bylaw amendments to those formally agreed upon at the spring AGM to be reviewed at a future meeting.
6. Gabriola Collaborative Services Committee
a. There has been no further response from the Ministry of Health regarding the scheduling of a meeting to discuss the issues outlined in a letter sent by the Gabriola CSC to the Ministry of Health on December 12, 2018
b. The meeting attendees discussed several alternative approaches to initiate discussions with the Ministry of Health on these issues.
7. Adjournment: There being no further business, Chuck adjourned the meeting at 12:29pm
May
GABRIOLA HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION - MEETING MINUTES
Friday May 24, 2019 - Health Centre Meeting Room
PRESENT: Chuck, Harvey, Kim, Vicky, Mike, Nancy, Don. Absent: Bruce. Guest, Brenda Fowler.
1. Order: Meeting called to order at 9:03 AM. Chuck welcomed new Board members Kim Lister and Bruce Walker.
2. Approval of Agenda – By general consent.
3. Update: Brenda Fowler, PHC Executive Director, provided an update on the Seniors Day Programme and on the Care Giver Programme.
4. Approval of Minutes – Motion that the Minutes of the April 24, 2019 meeting be approved. CARRIED.
5. Correspondence – None.
6. Committee Reports
(a) Treasurer – Harvey.
Motion that the financial report dated April 30, 2019 be received. CARRIED.
(b) Facility Management – Chuck discussed the maintenance and contract programme implementation, and the Empower solar panel proposal
(c) Health Services Committee – Vicky discussed the Mamahood programme to be held May 25.
(d) Governance: Motion by Mike that officers be appointed as follows:
(i)Chuck Connor, President
(ii) Harvey Graham, Treasurer
(iii) Kim Lister, Secretary
(iv) Nancy Rowan, Vice President
CARRIED.
(e) Motion by Harvey that following banking resolution be adopted:
Resolved that:
1. All cheques, drafts, and orders for payment of money drawn on any Bank, Credit Union or Trust Company (hereinafter referred to as the “Credit Union”) account operated in the name of the Gabriola Health Care Foundation, (hereinafter referred to as "GHCF") shall be signed by:
(a) any two of:
(i) the President, Chuck Connor,
(ii) the Vice-president, Nancy Rowan,
(iii) the Secretary, Kim Lister, and
(iv) the Treasurer, Harvey Graham
except that:
(b) cheques, drafts, and orders for payment of money in amounts not exceeding $500.00 may be signed by any one of the persons set out above.
2. All authorized banking accounts of GHCF existing as of the date of this resolution and all arrangements with regard to electronic banking are hereby continued.
3. Any two of the foregoing are authorized to provide direction to the Credit Union with respect to the opening and closing of any GHCF accounts.
4. Any two of the foregoing are authorized to enter into agreements relating to interest rates and other agreements of every nature whatsoever related to the investment of GHCF moneys in investment instruments issued by the Credit Union.
CARRIED.
7. Adjournment: Meeting Adjourned.
April
GHC FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING – MINUTES
Wednesday April 24, 2019 – Health Centre Meeting Room
Present: Chuck Connor, Harvey Graham, Gloria Hatfield, Nancy Hetherington Peirce, Mike Phillips, Nancy Rowan, Vicky Scott, Don Sutherland
Absent: Derek Brindle
1. Order: Chuck called the meeting to order at 9:00am.
2. Approval of Agenda: By general consent, the agenda was approved as circulated.
3. Approval of Minutes:
a. MOTION: Gloria – That the minutes of the March 27, 2019 regular Board meeting are approved as distributed. CARRIED
4. Correspondence: – None
5. Committee Reports:
a. Treasurer – Harvey
i. MOTION: Harvey – To approve the year-to-date financial report to March 28, 2019, as previously distributed. CARRIED
ii. MOTION: Harvey – To approve the 2018 Financial Statements as previously distributed. CARRIED
b. Facility Management
Chuck gave a general update on some maintenance items and record-keeping
c. Health Services Committee (HSC) – Vicky
i. Planning is organized for the GHCF Spring 2019 Health Promotion Event: “Mamahood” on Saturday May 25, 2-4pm, at the Community Hall.
ii. The Committee is meeting on May 8 to work on the Fall 2019 Event.
d. Nominations – Mike: Since Derek, Gloria, and Nancy HP are not continuing on the Board, efforts will continue re looking for new Board members.
e. Physician recruitment – Don: The recruitment work is ongoing.
f. Governance Committee
ACTION: Nancy HP will pass along her governance files to Harvey.
6. Gabriola Collaborative Services Committee
a. A letter dated March 27, 2019 from Joanna Richards (Acting Executive Director, Primary Care Access Branch, Primary Care Division, Ministry of Health) was received by Chuck, in response to the December 2018 letter sent by the Gabriola CSC to the Ministry of Health.
b. The meeting discussed the response letter.
c. ACTION: Nancy HP and Chuck will update the Board’s reference document that describes the various primary health care organizations that affect Gabriola (written by Chuck in August 2018) and will distribute the updated document to Board members.
7. Old Business
a. Facility Maintenance Manager
i.MOTION: Gloria – That the Board approves the Health Centre Maintenance Contract, including Schedules A & B, as distributed and amended and effective retroactively to April 1, 2019. CARRIED
ii. The Board thanked Chuck for all his work to prepare this contract.
b. Membership recruitment – Date for insert (letter & membership form) in the Sounder
i. ACTION: Nancy HP & Harvey will revise the letter slightly to reflect the bylaw changes to be approved at the May 7 AGM.
ii. ACTION: Nancy HP will then contact the Sounder to decide when to publish the insert (in the next few weeks).
c. 2019 AGM – Tuesday May 7, 7:00pm, Arts Centre
Final planning details were discussed.
d. Board/Clinic Social Event – Sunday May 26, noon to 2pm, Page’s Resort
ACTIONS: Chuck will send out the invitations soon; Mike & Chuck to organize the food order from Robert’s Place.
8. Adjournment: There being no further business, Chuck adjourned the meeting at 11:25am.
March
GHC FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING – MINUTES
Wednesday March 27, 2019 – Health Centre Meeting Room
Present: Chuck Connor, Harvey Graham, Gloria Hatfield, Nancy Hetherington Peirce, Mike Phillips, Vicky Scott, Don Sutherland
Absent: Derek Brindle, Nancy Row
1. Order: Chuck called the meeting to order at 9:00am.
2. Approval of Agenda: By general consent, the agenda was approved as circulated.
3. Approval of Minutes
MOTION: Nancy HP – That the minutes of the February 27, 2019 regular Board meeting are approved as distributed. CARRIED
4. Correspondence – None
5. Committee Reports
a. Treasurer – Harvey
MOTION: Harvey – To approve the financial report to February 28, 2019, as previously distributed. CARRIED
b. Facility Management
i. Chuck led a discussion on the current use of the ultrasound machine.
ii. Vicky reported that the January 2019 audit of the UFT has been reviewed by the appropriate people. As well, planning for a UTF Advisory Committee has begun.
c. Health Services Committee (HSC) – Vicky
i. The Board ratified the following email decision in early March, regarding the Spring 2019 GHCF Health Promotion event:
MOTION: Vicky – To approve funding from the Kitty Heller Fund of $750 to sponsor the “Mamahood” presentation & panel discussion, and up to an additional $250 for expenses such as advertising, refreshments, travel for the presenter, etc. CARRIED
ii. ACTION: Chuck will confirm this expenditure with Judy Rogers.
The HSC met on March 20 to plan their assistance of the “Mamahood” presentation (scheduled for Saturday May 25, 2 to 4pm), and also to discuss ideas for a Fall 2019 Health Promotion event.
d. Nominations – Mike: Nothing to report.
e. Physician recruitment – Chuck reported that efforts are underway via a range of methods.
f. Governance Committee – Harvey
Harvey presented a few revisions that he and Derek recommend regarding the bylaw amendments approved at the February 27/19 Board meeting; the meeting agreed.
MOTION: Harvey – To approve the revised bylaw amendments as distributed and bring them to the AGM for approval by the membership pursuant to the bylaw provisions for amendments. CARRIED
6. Gabriola Collaborative Services Committee
a. Chuck gave an update on the CSC’s follow-up activities re the December 2018 letter sent by the Gabriola CSC to the Ministry of Health.
b. By general consent, the Board agreed to renew the GHCF membership in the Canadian Association of Community Health Centres (and thus also membership in the BC Association of Community Health Centres) for 2019.
7. Old Business
a. Facility Maintenance Manager – Chuck reported that work continues on developing the roles and responsibilities for a Facility Maintenance Manager position.
b. GHCF poster at the June 2019 Conference of the Canadian Association of Community Health Centres in Ottawa – The poster that Don submitted re the Gabriola Community Health Centre has been accepted. Don will attend and present the poster.
c. Recruitment of new members for the Foundation
i. A revised Membership Form was distributed in advance of the meeting. By general consent, the meeting approved the form for use on the website and as paper copy.
ii. A draft letter from the Board to encourage people to join the Foundation was distributed in advance of the meeting. The meeting made some revisions and then approved the letter.
ACTION: Nancy HP will do the revisions to the letter, and then prepare a two-sided document (recruitment letter and membership form) to be included in an edition the Sounder in May after the AGM.
d. Coordination of emergency planning on Gabriola
a. The Health & Wellness Collaborative is working on this topic.
b. At some point, Chuck will contact Vanessa Craig, RDN Director, for information on current emergency planning on Gabriola.
8. New Business
a. 2019 AGM – Tuesday May 7, 2019 at 7:00pm, Arts Centre:
ACTION: Harvey and Nancy HP will organize details re Notice of Meeting (in the April 17 Sounder), posting proposed bylaw amendments on the website, etc.
b. Board/Clinic Social Event – Sunday May 26, noon to 2pm, Page’s Resort: Further planning will be done at the April Board meeting.
9. Adjournment: There being no further business, Chuck adjourned the meeting at 11:50am.
February
GHC FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING – MINUTES
Wednesday February 27, 2019 – Health Centre Meeting Room
Present: Derek Brindle, Chuck Connor, Harvey Graham (by phone), Nancy Hetherington Peirce, Nancy Rowan, Vicky Scott, Don Sutherland
Absent: Gloria Hatfield, Mike Phillips
1. Order: Chuck called the meeting to order at 9:00am
2. Approval of Agenda – By general consent, the agenda was approved as circulated.
3. Approval of Minutes
MOTION: Nancy HP – That the minutes of the January 23, 2019 regular Board meeting are approved as distributed. CARRIED
4. Correspondence – None
5. Committee Reports
a. Treasurer – Harvey
i. Financial report
MOTION: Harvey – To approve the financial report to January 31, 2019, as previously distributed. CARRIED
ii. 2019 Budget: The meeting discussed an updated draft distributed in advance of the meeting. MOTION: Harvey – To approve the 2019 Budget as distributed. CARRIED
iii. Harvey and Mike will meet with Kevin Beausoleil in the next few months for a general discussion of the financial services that Kevin provides to the Board.
b. Facility Management – Chuck
i. Urgent Treatment Room
- A written audit regarding “infection and prevention control” was completed in January 2019. ACTION: Chuck will investigate some details of the audit.
- Ultrasound machine: ACTION: Chuck and Don will inquire regarding the role and use of this machine by the Medical Clinic.
- UTR Advisory Committee: Meeting discussed the idea of an advisory committee (reps from the Clinic physicians, Clinic staff, IH, and Foundation Board) for a broad advisory role or perhaps a focused technical role. ACTION: Chuck, with help from Vicky and Don, will think further about organizing such a committee.
ii. Update on solar power proposal – Chuck reported that the EmPower Coop group, who approached him a few months ago with a solar power idea, is working on a more detailed proposal for him to review.
c. Health Services – Vicky
i. Committee is meeting on March 6 to discuss topics for the Foundation’s next public presentation on health promotion.
ii. Gabriola Health & Wellness Collaborative: Vicky summarized the discussion at the February 22/19 “Hub group” meeting, regarding issues that the Collaborative could address in 2019. Decisions will be made at the March 22 Hub meeting.
d. Nominations – No update
e. Recruitment – Chuck reported that efforts are underway via a range of recruitment methods.
6. Gabriola Collaborative Services Committee
A Board advisory team (Chuck, Nancy R, Don and Derek) met recently to discuss follow-up plans regarding the December 2018 letter from the GCSC to the BC Ministry of Health. No Board decisions needed at this time.
7. Old Business
a. Facility Maintenance – Chuck
Chuck briefly reviewed the maintenance schedule document distributed ahead of the meeting. ACTION: Chuck and Harvey will continue to develop the maintenance schedule and also the plan for managing the maintenance work.
b. GHCF poster at the June 2019 Conference of the Canadian Association of Community Health Centres in Ottawa – Don submitted a poster re the Gabriola Community Health Centre; decisions re acceptance are underway. Don registered for one day of the conference.
c. Governance Committee – proposed amendments to GHCF bylaws re membership:
Meeting discussed the draft circulated by Harvey on February 25, with his written explanation.
MOTION: Derek – To approve the bylaw amendments as distributed and amended, and to bring them to the AGM for approval by the membership pursuant to the bylaw provisions for amendments. CARRIED
8. New Business
a. 2019 AGM: ACTION: Nancy will reserve Tuesday May 7 evening at the Arts Centre
b. Coordinator of Gabriola Chapter of the Rural & Remote Division of Family Practice: Chuck reported that Angela Pounds has been appointed as the new coordinator.
c. Increasing membership in the Foundation: The meeting discussed a draft updated Membership Form distributed by Nancy. ACTION: Nancy HP will bring an amended draft to the next Board meeting, and suggestions for locations at the Health Centre to display GHCF information and membership forms.
d. Request from Gabriola Unit, BC Ambulance Service: Chuck conveyed two requests from Jacqui Braid, Unit Chief, for access to electricity at the Community Health Centre during extended power outages. The Board agreed with these requests; Chuck will notify Jacqui.
e. Emergency planning: Nancy R recommended that the Board revisit the issue of improving coordinated emergency planning that arose after the extended power and communications outage in September 2016. ACTION: Chuck will contact Vanessa Craig, RDN Director for Gabriola, re current RDN emergency planning on Gabriola.
9. Adjournment: There being no further business, Chuck adjourned the meeting at 11:45am.
January
GHC Foundation Board Meeting -- Minutes
Wednesday January 23, 2019 – Health Centre Meeting Room
Present: Derek Brindle, Chuck Connor, Harvey Graham, Gloria Hatfield, Nancy Hetherington Peirce, Mike Phillips, Vicky Scott, Don Sutherland
Absent: Nancy Rowan
1. Order: Chuck called the meeting to order at 9:00am.
2. Approval of Agenda: By general consent, the agenda was approved as circulated.
3. Approval of Minutes
MOTION: Don – That the minutes of the November 28, 2018 regular Board meeting are approved as distributed. CARRIED
4. Correspondence – None
5. Standing Committee Reports
a. Treasurer – Harvey
i. MOTION: Harvey – To approve the financial report to December 31, 2018, as previously distributed. CARRIED
ii. 2019 Budget: The meeting discussed the second draft distributed in advance of the meeting. ACTION: Harvey will add expense lines for Building Reserve Fund and Maintenance/Administration Contract; he will bring a revised draft to the next Board meeting.
iii. ACTION: Harvey & Mike will organize a meeting with Kevin Beausoleil for a general discussion of the financial services that Kevin provides to the Board.
b. Facility Management – Chuck
i. UTR Advisory Committee – Vicky reported that an audit of the UTR had been done recently. ACTION: Vicky will provide a report to the next Board meeting.
ii. Maintenance Services and Management contract position – Chuck reported that the small group assigned to draft a list of jobs and skills for this position has been working on this task. ACTION: Harvey, Chuck, and Nancy HP will bring a proposed Position Description to the next Board meeting, including a proposed average hours/week and suggested pay/hour.
iii. Solar Power Proposal – Chuck reported that he and Harvey met with a group from the newly-established Energy Coop at the group’s request, to hear their preliminary ideas about establishing large solar arrays on properties that provide services to the public. No actions are requested of the Board at this time.
c. Health Services – Vicky
i. Gabriola Health & Wellness Collaborative:
-. There is a gathering of representatives from all the groups in the Collaborative on January 30, 9:00am to 12 noon, to hear reports on activities since the last gathering in November 2017 and to hear information on the importance of play in health and wellness.
-. New Palliative Care Program at PHC: Based on the efforts of the Collaborative’s Palliative Care Working Group, PHC has decided to provide a palliative care program, funded largely by Island Health. This program includes a part-time paid coordinator to organize services for end-of-life care in people’s homes.
d. Nominations – Mike
The current terms of three Board members will finish at the AGM this spring: Derek, Gloria, and Nancy HP. Nancy stated that she has chosen not to stand for nomination for another term.
6. Old Business
a. Administration of the Health Centre – See #5.b.b. above
b. Request from the International Federation of Community Health Centres – Don reported that he completed the requested survey response on behalf of the Board.
7. New Business
a. Call for Posters at the Community Health Connections 2019 Conference, in Ottawa (Canadian Association of Community Health Centres) – ACTION: Don will talk with Nancy R re possibly responding, funding a one-day registration, etc.
b. Governance Committee – Derek reported that he and Harvey are working on a Bylaw amendment regarding the membership provisions, to improve the wording of the previous amendment passed at the May 7, 2018 AGM. ACTION: Derek and Harvey will bring the proposed amendment to the next Board meeting.
8. Adjournment: There being no further business, Chuck adjourned the meeting at 11:05am.