Changed Lives, A Changed Community

Transcription

Growing Up Langs:
28th Annual Report 2009-2010
28th Annual Report • 2009-2010
Langs Farm Village Association
Growing Up Langs:
1978 • 2010 • Building a Healthy Community for Over 32 Years
www.langs.org
28th Annual Report 2009-2010
Message from the Chair and Executive Director
3
Highlights from 2009-2010
4
Mission:
Statement of Operations
12
Langs Farm Village Association enhances active community
participation by providing accessible programs and services
for all ages
Service Statistics
13
Award Recipients
14-16
Vision:
Recognition
17
Healthy and engaged communities where residents are valued
and supported
Organizational Satisfaction Survey
17
Acknowledgments
18
Staff and Peer Workers
19
1978 - 2010
Community participants
and staff provided
information for
completion of
Growing Up Langs
www.langs.org
Message from the Chair and Executive Director
Maya Angelou, an American Poet, said “I've learned that people will forget
what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never
forget how you made them feel (1928).” We asked past and present members
of Langs to “tell us your story” and you told us how Langs made you feel in a
resounding way. Our story “Growing Up Langs,” captures our 32 year history
from infancy to young adulthood. Thanks to our authors Geoff Nelson and
Rachel Fayter of Wilfrid Laurier University and our Book Action Team
Volunteers Mary Jo Lyons, Graham John, Muriel Bechtel, Ben Benninger,
Ann Hawkins, Jeanne Dumont, Kerry-Lynn Wilkie and Bill Davidson. Special
thanks to Greg Pautler, Graphic Designer and Preston Historian for his talents.
We turned several pages this year in the area of partnership development. We
welcomed St Mary’s Counselling Service as a 4th co-located partner onsite and
have seen the benefits of this collaboration in a short period of time. The
Waterloo-Wellington Community Care Access Centre has also joined us as an
onsite partner and several other agencies are offering programs at Langs or
co-facilitating groups with our staff. We were also pleased to be selected to take
on the role of leading one of fourteen Regional Diabetes Co-ordination Centres
for the Waterloo-Wellington area. This new role is obviously reflective of the
calibre of work of our diabetes education team and it is their work that was the
impetus that resulted in the organization being recognized with a partnership
award by the Canadian Diabetes Association.
The roots of our work have been deeply embedded with the faith community
for the past thirty years. Preston Mennonite Church has been a founder,
mentor, community builder and a friend throughout our history. We are grateful for the significant in kind and financial contribution the members of the
congregation have made to Langs. They are an important part of our history
along with several other churches in our community. We were pleased to
recognize five churches this year at our annual church appreciation event
held in partnership with the Preston Heights Community Group.
In their first full year of operation, the North Dumfries Community Health
Centre Satellite team has established an impressive range of programs and
services and has received overwhelming support in the community. Our
participants and patients have told us that the work of both the North
Dumfries and Langs’ teams has resulted in a high rate of satisfaction in the 313
surveys that were conducted and the 5 focus groups we held. We are sure you
will agree we have come along way from operating our preschool programs in
the panelled basement of our townhouse when you see some of the results of
our survey on page 17 of this report.
Our satisfaction survey highlights that important work of our staff. Their
commitment both past and present featured predominately in our story
demonstrates that its relationships that matter. We continue to be proud of
the dedication and talent of our hard working team at Langs. Relationships also
matter with our partners and our accomplishments would not be possible
without the support of the Waterloo Wellington LHIN, the City of Cambridge,
the United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries, the Lyle S. Hallman
Foundation, the Cambridge and North Dumfries Community Foundation,
RBC Foundation, the Ministry of Children and Youth and numerous others to
whom we owe a debt of gratitude.
Unfortunately we must conclude one of our chapters by saying goodbye to
three outstanding board members who have completed their terms, Donna
Mae Fleet, Ann Hawkins and Brian Arn. Their enormous commitment to our
work and their dedication to move the organization forward will truly be
missed. We are also pleased to have the interest of many in serving on the
Langs’ Board over the past three years. We are fortunate to welcome the skills
and talents of Cathy Schafe, Dale Hart and Lisa DiNunzio to our board this
year. We are grateful to the substantial contribution that all of our 249
volunteers make to the organization.
We are pleased to report that we have made substantial progress on the
development of our new building. We have submitted an application to the
FEDDEV Program of the federal government and are anxiously waiting to hear
the outcome. A project team was established in partnership with the City of
Cambridge and Roberston Simmons Architects have been hired to complete
drawings. They have developed an exciting an innovative plan that combines
our space with the Allan Reuter Seniors Centre to become an important focal
point in the community.
A new building will truly be the beginning of a new era in the history of Langs.
It will look different and feel different; however the one thing that will
continue to remain constant is our commitment to our values and principles
that guide our work. This new reality resonates well with our book and one of
our favourite television shows that epitomizes the experience of growing up,
the Wonder Years and is fittingly described by Fred Savage’s character when he
says, “Growing up is never easy. You hold on to things that were. You
wonder what's to come. But that night, I think we knew it was time to let
go of what had been, and look ahead to what would be. Other days. New
days. Days to come (The Wonder Years).
While we gear up for our 4th accreditation process, we hope you will take a
moment to review the many other highlights in our 28th Annual Report. Please
also order a copy and enjoy reading “Growing Up Langs.” We expect it will be
a community story telling classic.
Mark Godin
Chairperson
Bill Davidson
Executive Director
3
www.langs.org
Organizational
Highlights:
• 249 volunteers contributed 13,428 hours of time to LFVA
• 21 students from 13 different post secondary educational institutions completed placements at Langs
• Langs raised $8340 for the United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries campaign
• 99 programs and services were operated in Langs and North Dumfries
• 629 individuals provided feedback to the organization; 313 surveys were completed and
5 focus groups were held during LFVA’s tri-annual satisfaction survey
• 316 Your Ticket to Comment Satisfaction Cards were also completed.
• Participants completed 241 program evaluations regarding 29 different programs.
• 65 outcome evaluations were completed in 4 youth programs and 18 pre and post tests were
conducted for the 7th Inning Alternative Education Program
• 1 Board and 4 staff teams were established and have met monthly to prepare for the organization’s
upcoming accreditation review
• The Book Action Team Committee hired 2 authors from Wilfrid Laurier University to write our
30th Anniversary Book.
• The media covered several organizational events such as Volunteer Appreciation, the North Dumfries
Satellite CHC, the New Horizons funding announcement by Minister Gary Goodyear for the Seniors
SOS Program and Payless Shoes 4 Kids.
• The 4 CHCs in the Waterloo-Wellington LHIN have moved forward on the integration of IT services
• Logic Models revised for the Youth and Teen Centre and 7th Inning Alternative Education Program
were revised for the United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries
• 6 Langs staff, from 5 different professional disciplines established a new Seniors Action Team and
completed a terms of reference, a 3 year work plan, a logic model and an environmental scan
LFVA Board of Directors 2009-2010
Mark Godin, Theresa Wilhelm-Costello, Ann Hawkins,
Allan Penny, Donna Mae Fleet, Victor Lujetic,
Ben Benninger, Jo-Ann Rickard, Peter Graham,
Patricia Johnson, Kylene Cawthra, Lorri Detta,
Gary Desborough.
Staff:
Bill Davidson, Jeanne Dumont
4
Absent: Brian Arn, Anthony Brown, RomaLee Bumbacco,
Graham John
www.langs.org
• 28 Human Resources Polices were revised and approved by the Board of Directors
which included new policies on ethics, workplace violence, accommodation,
compensatory time and exit interviews
• A new procurement policy was developed and approved by the Board of Directors
• The board reviewed and updated the organization’s bylaw
• The organization Occupational Health and Safety, Volunteer and Privacy Policies
and Procedures
Manuals were reviewed and updated and new IT policies were developed
• Langs has developed and implemented new electronic forms including an
electronic timesheet
• Langs applied to the federal government for Community Adjustment Fund and FEDDEV
for infrastructure funding to build a new facility
• Over 20 letters of support from local agencies and businesses were received to support
our infrastructure application
• Roberston Simmons Architects were hired in partnership with the City of Cambridge to
develop concept drawings for the new building
• The Board of Directors and community members held a special meeting with
Gary Goodyear, MP and Mayor Doug Craig regarding the need for a new facility for LFVA
• Langs was awarded the role of implementing the Waterloo-Wellington Regional
Diabetes Co-ordinating Centre which includes a Director, Data Analyst, Outreach
Worker, Primary Care Lead, Endocrinologist and an Administrative Assistant
Organizational Highlights:
Continued
Growing Up Langs:
“What an engaging account of community
resilience through a partnership with residents,
funders, social service agencies, and government
bodies. From a stigmatized neighbourhood to one
now known for its strengths, assets, and capacity,
this is a story of true celebration. The authors
have provided a thoughtful and respectful blend
of personal narratives and theory to help us
understand how a neighbourhood association
grew to be a living, vital and emerging part of
residents’ lives. An important read for both
scholars and practitioners. This is community
development at its best!"
Kate Connolly, Ph.D.
Director
Laurier Centre for Community-Service Learning
5
Parent Caregiver and Tot
www.langs.org
Organizational Highlights:
Continued
• A review of the Waterloo Region Diabetes Education Program was undertaken to
prepare for the expansion of 1.5 Registered Dietitian and Registered Nurses funded by
the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
• The Youth and Teen Centre has been upgraded with new signs, painting, carpeting
and a new kitchen with the help of Waterloo Region Housing
• Renovations occurred at our main site to build a new kitchenette and storage space
• Flat Screen TVs were installed with in the Resource Centre and Waiting Room to
promote LFVA programs and services and to provide directions to participants to
programs and meeting rooms
• 14 grants were received including funding from New Horizons for the Seniors
Outreaching and Supporting Seniors Program and Capital Assistance, a grant from the
Trillium Foundation for a Resource Development Officer, funding for the PLAY
Program from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, RBC
Foundation and the Cambridge and North Dumfries Community Foundation
• We recruited two new physicians and three new nurse practitioners (including a
Grow Your Own NP) at Langs and North Dumfries and have obtained our full
compliment of clinical staff
• Langs staff attended professional development training offered by the Alzheimers
Society, Community Care Access Centre, St Mary’s Counselling Centre and diversity
training facilitated by CAMH
• 75 children and youth were recipients of the Payless Shoes 4 Kids grant; 13 children
accompanied LFVA staff to the local Payless Shoes to pick shoes to wear at the Gym
Generation program
• 63 families received support at Christmas with assistance from existing partnerships
and new partnerships such as: Toronto Dominion Bank, Babcock and Wilcox, the
Cambridge Fire Fighters, Cambridge Champion Sales Club, and the Zonta Club
of Cambridge.
• Langs welcomed two new corporate partners; Starbucks Coffee Company,
Hespeler Road location and Cambridge Hyundai
RBC After 3 Club Student
Multi-Cultural Cooking Program
6
www.langs.org
• 77 children have been screened at Early Years Screening Clinics.
• A total of 250 participants accessed clothing at our quarterly clothing giveaways
• 29 programs were offered to participants with a focus on skills and strength building
• 22 attended the new GIRLZ and BOYZ program for preteens in August 2009
• 5 youth were sponsored to attend summer camps and 4 youth attended the Kids and Cops
fishing trip in August 2009
• A total of 365 seniors participated in the Seniors Outreaching & Supporting Other Seniors program
funding by the New Horizons Program
• The After 3 Club introduced a new environmental program, Preserving Our Water, sponsored by RBC.
• There were 119 new volunteers at Langs, including student placements and 20 William G. Davis
Public School students.
• LFVA rostered 212 new patients
• Over 600 individuals have received diabetes education through individual appointments and
education workshops in various locations.
• 913 shots were given which included 325 seasonal flu shots and 588 H1N1 shots
• 35 patients attended a new Hypertension Clinic and Education Session
• 7 patients accessed the Memory Clinic in partnership with the Centre for Family Medicine and Trellis
• 42 volunteers of all ages participated in training opportunities including: youth behaviour
management; conflict resolution and problem solving; infection control; diversity and inclusion; and
increasing accessibility
• 18 Leaders In Training contributed 852 hours volunteering with youth summer programs
• 6 new volunteer street representatives were recruited and trained to conduct outreach and promote
LFVA programs in the community
• 890 households were contacted through door to door outreach throughout the year
• 2,429 contacts were made during outreach to local schools
• 106 people accessed free income tax clinics at Langs
Programs
and Services
7th Inning is Celebrating 10 Years; 2000-2010
7th Inning Staff and Students
7
www.langs.org
North Dumfries Community
Health Centre Satellite
North Dumfries Community Health Centre Staff
Almas Jakda, Elaine Parker, Heidi Bevan, Marianne Eby
Nadine Hawkins, Nancy DiPietro, Nicole Brooks,
Wendy McEwen
8
• The North Dumfries Satellite CHC is fully established and has recruited its full compliment
of staff
• North Dumfries rostered 276 new patients through group intake sessions and continues to
welcome 30 new patients per month
• 420 shots were given which included 158 seasonal flu shots and 302 H1N1 shots
• Weekly venipuncture clinics were implemented which eliminates the need for patients to
travel outside of their home community to have blood tests completed
• In 2009, 4 summer students were hired for the first time from the township with
funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Program
• 379 young people participated in summer programs; registration for the programs filled in 30
minutes demonstrating the need for youth programs in the rural community
• A full range of successful youth programs were offered including physical fitness programs,
cooking programs and leadership programs
• 40 participants attended March Break Programs at the Countryside Camp and
Conference Centre
• 13 participants attended the Stitch It, Intergeneration Program where youth were paired with
seniors to learn how to knit
• Grants were received from the Social Planning Council of Cambridge and the Ayr 150th
Anniversary Grant Committee to offer youth programs
• 11 North Dumfries Advisory Committee members meet monthly and contributed over 250
volunteer hours to this important leadership role in their community
• An older adults group in Drumbo and Ayr ran offering seniors the opportunity to establish
social networks and learn about available community resources
• The Social Worker saw 31 new participants and had 181 follow up visits
• The Registered Dietitian saw 26 new patients with Type 2 diabetes and had 59 follow up visits
• 44 new general nutrition appointments were held and 78 follow ups visits occurred with the
Registered Dietitian
• A “Hearing Clinic” ran in North Dumfries and provided hearing tests and information about
assistive devices. 11 participants accessed this resource made available through the Ontario
Hearing Society
• A free Income Tax service was made available to qualifying residents.
• The Connection Newsletter, produced in partnership with the Social Planning Council, Family
Counselling Centre and the Centre for the Community Group is sent three times per year to
all homes in North Dumfries
• A presentation was conducted to North Dumfries Town Council about the CHC Satellite
and how it is meeting the priorities of the Waterloo-Wellington LHIN
• The North Dumfries CHC will be part of the new multi-use facility that received federal
infrastructure funding that was announced in June 2009. This new facility will consist of
an ice surface, walking track, seniors and youth lounge and the satellite CHC
www.langs.org
• St Mary’s Counselling Service co-located with Langs as one of 4 co-located partners on site
• 15 partners providing 18 services on site including a new partnership with the Community Care
Access Centre
• The North Dumfries CHC Satellite welcomed the Allan Reuter Centre Adult Day Program to their site
• 14 partners attended a Community Partnership Forum at Langs and 15 partners attended a
North Dumfries partnership session to celebrate successes, network and plan for future initiatives
• 7 children received bicycles through the Blended Bicycles program offered in partnership with
St. Benedicts Catholic Secondary School
• A new partnership was established with King Street Baptist Church to operate a weekly Parent
Caregiver and Tots program onsite in downtown Preston
• 18 Langs and 31 Region of Waterloo’s Growing Healthy Together program participants attended an
apple picking trip together
• A new Community Partner’s Handbook was created in consultation with community partners
• 4 new partnership programs were offered onsite including: the Motivational Learning Group
Program co-facilitated by Langs Farm and Preston Heights Community Group; Fathering Now by
Mosaic Counselling; Bridges to Health by the House of Friendship; and a new Girl Power program in
partnership with Mosaic Counselling and Family and Children’s Services Parenting for Parenting of Teens
• Youth peer workers were hired with the donation received from the Waterloo Regional Police Caught in
the Act II Play at Langs and North Dumfries
• An LFVA staff joined School Council of Preston High School, increasing the community links and
partnership opportunities between Langs and PHS
• A new partnership was established with the “Social Work Bridge Training Program”. A student is placed
at 7th “Inning. The Program focuses on new Canadians, is collaboration between The Working Centre,
WLU Social Work, Extend a Family Association, Waterloo Region Immigrant Employment Network and
Centre for Community Based Research.
• The Preston Chapter IODE (Imperial Order of Daughters of the Empire) donated money to be used for
the Books for Birthdays program, Christmas Family Sponsorship and New Family Support.
• Planning has begun with Waterloo Region Community Legal Services to offer a Tenant Information
session on-site in early 2010.
• Partnership agreements were reviewed and revised with the Arthritis
Society and Fairview Mennonite Home and Family and Children's Services.
• Waterloo Region Public Health will be offering dental screening
services onsite in late 2010
New Horizons funding announcement by
Minister Gary Goodyear for the Seniors SOS Program
Left to right: Mark Godin, Councillor Karl Kiefer, Ann Hawkins,
Minister Gary Goodyear and Bill Davidson
Partnership
Highlights
9
www.langs.org
Special Events
Enjoying Our Adult Programs
10
• 47 past and present participants, parents, volunteers and partners attended the 15th
Anniversary of the Langs Breakfast Club
• 462 participants attended the annual Community Picnic at William G. Davis School sponsored
by Allstate Insurance.
• The Director of Education, the Superintendent of the Preston family of schools and Principals
of local public schools attended an information session and tour at Langs
• Over 140 participants attended two special North Dumfries summer events: a Family Fun Fair
and a Summer Program Finale
• 10 participants from 6 different educational institutions attended a Post Secondary
Partnership Forum
• An orientation session for 3 Renison University College Social Development Studies Students
was held at Langs.
• 40 individuals attended Langs Quarterly Information Sessions
• Over 80 community and corporate leaders attended a special lunch and information
session at LFVA
• 189 participants including volunteers and dignitaries and staff attended the annual Community
Christmas Dinner sponsored by Rogers and Allstate Insurance at the Preston Legion. The
dinner was prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary and served by Waterloo Regional Police and
Rogers volunteers
• Cambridge Hyundai held a youth car wash, 23 participants raised over $ 400 at the event.
This new corporate partner also donated 28 pumpkins for participants to carve and
decorate for Halloween.
• Over 60 guests and 10 special dignitaries attended the Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony at the North Dumfries CHC Satellite
• The 7th Inning Education Program is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2010
• 43 volunteers attended the 2010 Volunteer Appreciation Event at Dickson Bowl
• Over 1000 beverages have been served by Starbucks staff who donated more than 50 hours of
volunteer time at 4 special events
• The Ladies Auxiliary has prepared over 2500 Christmas Dinners for Langs families in a ten year
period since the event has been held at the Preston Legion, Branch 126
www.langs.org
Awards
• Jillian Marquardt, Langs Volunteer was chosen as the Youth recipient
for the Mayor’s Community Toast to Excellence Award.
• 16 volunteers were nominated for Community Awards including
4 youth nominees; 6 volunteers for five year Ontario Volunteer Service
Awards, 4 women for the Oktoberfest Women of the Year award; and
1 young woman for the Violet Richardson Award of the
Soroptomist Club
• At their 10 year celebration of their Social Work Program, Renison
University College recognized Langs for 10 years of participation in
the student practicum program
• LFVA was awarded the 2010 Regional Outstanding Partnership Award
by the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Early Years Program Participants
RBC After 3 Club Participant and Volunteer
11
www.langs.org
Statement of Operations
Summarized Financial Information
For the Year Ended March 31, 2010
Revenues
CHC Funding
Government FundinG
Other Funding
Midwifery Program
Interest Income
Total Revenues
$ 5,150,765
359,965
227,714
1,789,510
6,002
7,533,956
Expenditures
Salaries, Benefits and Relief
Operating Expenses
Midwifery Program
Amortization
Total Expenditures
4,289,331
1,001,728
1,784,237
55,165
7,230,461
Revenues in excess of expenditures
Growing Up Langs:
“As a past resident in the Langs Farm neighbourhood
it has been a pleasure working with volunteers, staff
and the authors, to create Growing Up Langs. I have
been a volunteer with Langs for over 17 years and
have watched, and been part of, the amazing growth
of this community. Although we continue to
volunteer, the time that my family and I were most
involved as volunteers and participants at Langs
Farm was in the middle of the development talked
about in this book. Looking at how the seeds were
planted, remembering my personal growth and
involvement, and looking to the future growth of
Langs Farm not only ‘put the story together’ for me
but also created an opportunity to share it with
others who are looking to build community in their
neighbourhoods. This is a great book for anyone
who has ever been involved in this community as a
resident, volunteer, participant, staff or community
partner to reminisce and to continue Growing
Up Langs.”
Mary Jo Lyons
Former Resident and Long-time Volunteer of the Langs Farm
Village Association
12
303,495
Less amounts repayable to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
(288,893)
(5,273)
(294,166)
CHC & Diabetes
Midwifery Program
Less Changes to Fund Balance (Including Capital Fund)
(254,073)
Increase in surplus for the year
44,149
Accumulated surplus at beginning of the year
(excluding Capital Fund and Reserves)
$ 44,753
Accumulated surplus at end of year (excluding Capital Fund and Reserves)
Operating Fund
Capital Fund
Operating Reserve
Program Expansion Reserve
Capital Reserve
88,902
$ 88,902
1,348,811
150,771
32,126
545,718
Please note: This financial data is extracted from Langs Farm Village Association's audited financial statements and
does not contain all of the information included in the financial statements and, as such, is incomplete.
The financial statements were audited by BDO Canada, LLP and are available upon request from Langs Farm Village
Association. Funding may be recovered by the MSHLTC
www.langs.org
LFVA Service Statistics
2009 • 2010
2008 • 2009
2,854
Adults
2,532
Adults
952
Youth
462
Preschool
2009-2010
2008-2009
23
42
34
501
249
13,428
7,911
51,811
23
40
31
523
230
8,127
8,245
52,212
Preschool Programs/Services
Youth Programs/Services*
Adult Programs/Services*
New Patients to CHC
Different Volunteers
Volunteer Hours
Home Visits/Outreach/Drop-Ins
Community Contacts
* Includes North Dumfries programs
536
Preschool
Total Participants: 6,261
TotaL Participants: 7,328
Number of:
902
Youth
Youth and Teen Centre Staff,
Volunteers and participants
13
www.langs.org
LFVA Award Recipients
The Gerald D. Steinman Award
is given to acknowledge Community
and Corporate Partners who have
contributed to the success
of the organization.
Gerald D. Steinman
Community Partners:
2010 Royal Canadian Legion, Preston Branch 126
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
Catholic Family Counselling Centre
Fairview Mennonite Centre and
The Allan Reuter Centre
Physiotherapy Associates of Cambridge
Family and Children’s Services of Waterloo Region
St. Michael Catholic School
Waterloo Region Community Legal Services
Coronation Public School
Waterloo Catholic District School Board
Waterloo Region District School Board
The United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries
Waterloo Regional Police (Division 2 – Cambridge Detachment)
City of Cambridge
Preston Mennonite Church
Corporate Partners:
2010 Starbucks Coffee Company
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
14
RBC After 3 Club Student reading a book
Tim Horton’s Camp, Onondaga Farms, St. George
Langs Pharmacy
Rogers Communications Inc. (Southwest Ontario)
Royal Bank of Canada
M & M Meat Shops Ltd.
Rockwell Automation
Eureka Canada
Smitty’s Fine Furniture
Toyota Manufacturing
Babcock & Wilcox
Grand Valley Golf and Country Club
Zehrs Markets – Preston Store
Bennett Chev Olds
www.langs.org
2010 Jean Cross*
2009 Kim Morrison
2008 Edie Hibbs
2007 Fred Wagner
2006 Barb Welfred
2005 Bruce Lyons
2004 Rosemary Dal Bello
2003 Linda Vernon
2002 Michele Hamer
2001 Amzie Brubacher
2000 Mary Jo Lyons
1999 Faye McNair
1997 Ann Helsdon
1995 Lorraine Guthrie
1994 Tom and Janet McEwan
* Awarded Posthumously
The Kathleen A. Brough Memorial
Award is Given for Outstanding
Volunteer Service to the
Neighbourhood Organization.
2009 Community Picnic Participants
1992
2010
In 1992, Langs relocated the Youth and Teen Centre In 2006, Langs expanded with the addition of a
to 581-E Langs Drive. In 1998, teens designed and painted a portable at the Youth and Teen Centre.
mural for Youth and Teen Centre with local artist Dave Sopha.
15
www.langs.org
The Keith Schwartz Memorial Award
is given for Unselfish Acts of Kindness
for Betterment of Others and/or
the Community.
2010 Ivan Bell
2006 Gord Wilson*
2005 Audra Willis
2004 Shamus Mullin
2002 Doug Lantz
2001 Judy Villemaire
2000 Kathryn Lowery
1998 Cathie Tinline
1995 Deanna Conway
* Awarded Posthumously
The Lorie Delane Youth Leadership Award is named 2010 Mariah Jones*
after Lorie Delane, who was the first teen representative 2009 Laura Coady
Rebecca Fletcher
on the LFVA Board of Directors. 2008 Jillian Marquardt
The purpose of the award is to recognize
Remi Morgan
*
The
Youth
Leadership Award is sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company
a young person who has developed
(Hespeler and Sheldon).
and applied leadership skills in
LFVA Programs and Services.
The Muriel Bechtel Education Partners Award
is to Acknowledge an Educational Institution
that has made a Significant Contribution
to the Success of Langs Farm Village Association.
2010 Renison University College
2009
2008
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Community Psychology Program of Wilfrid Laurier University
Retiring Board Members, Donna Mae Fleet
and Ann Hawkins attend the Volunteer
Appreciation Dinner hosted by Volunteer
Cambridge of the United Way
16
www.langs.org
Highlights from the
Organizational Satisfaction Survey
is Proud to Acknowledge Paula Carrere’s
Leadership Role as the President of the
Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario
• 313 survey responses were collected and 6 focus groups were held.
Data was also collected through our organizational satisfaction tool,
the Ticket to Comment cards and quarterly program evaluations.
LFVA Recognition
Paula Carere took on the role of President of Nurse Practitioner
Association of Ontario having previously served as Treasurer and
President Elect. After a diverse nursing career in critical care and
health administration, Paula entered the NP education program to
support her belief that health care needs of Ontarians will best be
served by a system shift from an illness approach to a focus on
supporting and maintaining healthy behaviours. Paula hapracticed
as a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner at Langs Farm CHC in
Cambridge for close to twelve years and served as Clinic Co-ordinator for five years. In 2008, Paula received an RNAO clinical
practice fellowship focusing on care of the elderly in primary care
settings. Paula has a leadership role supporting the interprofessional and inter-organizational team to develop an integrated
community based program for seniors. She hasa strong
commitment to education and integration of the role as an
instructor at Laurentian University, preceptor in the COUPN
program, member of theAssociation of Ontario Health Centres NP
Leadership Group and member of the HHR Council of the
Waterloo Wellington LHIN. Paula models healthy lifestyle by riding
her bike to work whenever she can.
• 82% of those who responded indicated that they are very satisfied
with what they got out of Langs Farm programs and services.
• 83% to 88% of those who responded indicated that they are very
satisfied with the front desk when speaking to them either on the
phone or in person.
• Focus groups reveal that the preventative nature of Langs programs
and services is valued. Working with more than one provider is
associated with satisfaction.
• 84% of those responding indicated that they are very satisfied with
their overall experience.
• “Been here three years, and I like it, I come in because I got nobody
back home, I live by myself, so I come here then I come in here and
I have the people.”
• “Knowing that you’re able to come here and you know you’ve got
friends here, that’s important to me.”
•“When you come here, you’re an equal human being, on equal
footing with everyone else, and it makes you feel better about
yourself and makes you want to come back.”
Quotes from focus group participants.
Paula Carere
RBC After 3 Club
Student casts an
award winning smile
17
www.langs.org
LFVA Acknowledgements
Langs Farm Village Association Would like to Thank
the Following Community Partners for Their Continued Support.
Alison Neighbourhood Association
Allstate Insurance
Aecon Industrial
Allan Reuter Centre
Arthritis Society*
Association of Ontario Health Centres
Ayr News
Babcock & Wilcox Canada
Babcock & Wilcox Canada – Employee
Charitable Fund
BGM Financial
Cambridge Active Self-Help
Cambridge Career Connections*
Cambridge Family Early Years Centre*
Cambridge Hyundai
Cambridge & North Dumfries
Community Foundation
Cambridge Fire Department
Cambridge Memorial Hospital*
Cambridge Midwives
Cambridge Self Help Food Bank
Cambridge Shelter Corporation
Canadian Diabetes Association*
Canadian Mental Health Association
Catholic Family Counselling Centre *
Centre for Addictions and Mental Health
Chaplin Family YMCA
Christopher Champlain Community Centre
Church of Nazarene
CIBC
City of Cambridge
COM DEV International Ltd.
Coronation Public School
Fairview Mennonite Home
Family and Children's Services of
Waterloo Region*
Fiddlesticks Neighbourhood Association
Gore Mutual Insurance
Grand River Car Share
Greenway Chaplin Community Centre
House of Friendship
Human Resources and Social
Development Canada
18
KidsAbility *
Kidslink
King Street Baptist Church
Kinsmen Childcare Centre
Kiwanis Club of Cambridge
Knox Presbyterian Church
KW Counselling Services
Langs Pharmacy*
Literacy Group of Waterloo Region
Lutherwood*
Lyle S. Hallman Foundation
Martha Young and Associates
M&M Meat Shops Ltd
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
National Crime Prevention Centre
North Dumfries Township
NOW Media Inc.
Nutrition for Learning
Opportunities Waterloo Region
Physiotherapists Associates of Cambridge
Planning & Engineering Initiatives Ltd.
PK Associates
Popcorn House
Preston Heights Community Group
Preston High School
Preston Mennonite Church
Project Read Literacy Network
Waterloo-Wellington
Rishia Burke
Regional Municipality of Waterloo—
Social Services/Childcare
Rogers Communication Inc. –
Southwest Ontario
Royal Bank of Canada Foundation and
Local Branch
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 126
Safe Kids Canada and Johnson & Johnson
Service Canada
SNAP Cambridge
Social Planning Council of Cambridge
& North Dumfries
Southwood Community Centre
Starbucks Coffee Company
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
St. Clement’s Church
St. James Lutheran Church
St. Luke's Anglican Church
St. Mary’s Counselling
St. Michael Catholic School
Starbucks Coffee Company
TD Canada Trust
Tour de Grande Cambridge
Trillium United Church
The Cambridge Times
The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario
– Waterloo Region Local
The Imperial Order of Daughters of the Empire
(IODE)
The Ontario Trillium Foundation
The Record
United Way of Cambridge & North Dumfries
William G. Davis Public School
Waterloo Regional Police Services
Waterloo Region Community Legal Services*
Waterloo Region Community Safety and Crime
Prevention Council
Waterloo Region District School Board
Waterloo Region Housing
Waterloo Region Police—Cambridge
Detachment
Waterloo Region Public Health*
Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration
Network
William G. Davis School
* on site partners
www.langs.org
LFVA Staff and Peer Workers
Staff and Peer Worker/Neighbourhood Residents Listing
(March 31, 2010)
Design: Greg Pautler Graphic Design • Cambridge, Ontario
2009 • 2010 Staff Listing
Alicia Little
Almas Jakda
Bill Davidson
Carol Culham
Chris Dissanayake
Crystal Laforest
Dave Cooke
Dawn Grinsteed
Diane Yetmen*
Elaine Parker
Elionora Sofronova*
Elizabeth Lukashal*
Erin Neeth
Hallie Streith
Haava Kurtman
Heather Harmony
Heather Huffman
Heidi Bevan
Jackie Davis
Jayne Hutton
Jeanne Dumont
Jillian McArthur
JoAnn Vickers*
Judy Applebee
Juliana Doxey*
Julie DeNaeyer
Julie Orfanidis
Kate Calija
Katie Pryse*
Kerry-Lynn Wilkie
Kim Busato
Kim Gillespie
Kimberly Wilson*
Kit Bresnahan
(WRDSB)
Leslie Cockerline
Lindsey Trotechaud
Lisa Mills
Loie Spicer*
Maria Leal
Marianne Eby
Marijke Evans
Maryann Hopkins
Michelle Steffler*
Nadine Hawkins
Nancy Ayer
Nancy DiPietro
Nicole Brooks
Paula Blacker
Paula Carere
Peer Workers/Neighbourhood Residents
Paula Whan
Pauline MurrayBrooks
Peggy Nickels
Rosalie Gascho
Rosemary Dal Bello
Ruth vanLoon
Samantha Pelle*
Sandra Ayerst*
Sandra Pluim-Siefert
Sara McAuley**
Sharon Miedema
Siobhan Callaghan
Stephany Allcock**
Sue Leal-Schnarr
Susan Bell*
Suzanne Dietrich
Suzanne Trotman
Tammy Saunders
Teresa Vandebelt
Tracey Garvey
Wendy McEwen
Audra Willis
Adrian Mordeno*
Betty Filmore
Brandon Mullin*
Emily Barry
Erich MacKinnon
Erin Banghart
Franci Kerr
Gemma Cerson
Glenda Bustamante
Jemma Cerson
Jillian Marquardt*
Joan Kowchai
Joyce Makan
Laura Cody
Lena Meskes***
Lisa Walsh
Mallory Barry
Maggie Lajoie
Mariah Sabrina Jones
Melissa Gallant
Nancy Brown
Nancy Perrin
Neheeda Butt
Omama Khan*
Rachel Estrada
Rebecca Fletcher
Rebecca Kaan
Rowland Matthews
Sally Lujetic
Steven Wang***
Susanna Aashoyan
Trent Brown
* Resigned/End of Contract
** On Leave
*** Summer Students
LFVA Staff 2010
19
Growing Up Langs:
Langs Farm Village Associstion, 887 Langs Drive, Unit 1, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 5K4
519.653.1470 • Fax 519.653.1285 • Email [email protected]
North Dumfries Community Health Centre, 53 Hilltop Dr. Ayr, ON N0B 1E0
519-632-1229 • Fax 519-632-1253 • www.langs.org
Supported by

Changed Lives, A Changed Community

Transcription

Similar documents

La Flèche

Look at me now! - Cambridge Weight Plan

our The Leys School, Cambridge fact sheet

Printable Property Brochure/Site Plan

Coventry Local School District to Waterloo High School

Waterloo Public Library Waterloo Public Library

Bo^on Farly jHusic Te^iva - Solamente Naturali Bratislava

Heifer International

2014 new product showcase

Homemade Probiotics Flyer (To Print)