Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf - 2012

Chairman’s Report
Alistair M. Fraser
Chairman
Management Staff
Thank you to our supporters
This past year has been one
of putting into practice good
governance by the entire Bob
Rumball organization.
Founder:
Reverend Bob Rumball
The Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf and the Deaf
community express their appreciation to our supporters:
Executive Director.................................... Derek Rumball
Senior Director ..........................................Shirley Cassel
Long in the planning stages,
good governance is seeing
positive results such as timely
and meaningful reports, from
financial to building maintenance,
in accordance with government
requirements.
Directors:
Educational Services..............................Cathy McKibbin
Developmental Services....................... Christine Geobey
Education:
Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services
City of Toronto Children’s Services
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Ontario Ministry of Education
Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Offices
We’ve been through a process
that could have been hugely disruptive to staff, clients
and residents but which has not been, thanks to thoughtful
planning and execution.
With the Rumball ship firmly on course, we look forward to
carefully managed growth where it is needed, and constant
improvement of our services to the Deaf.
My personal thanks to Derek Rumball, senior management
and the board for pulling together and producing a
successful year.
Alistair M. Fraser
Board Members
Chairman Alistair M. Fraser
Jane E. Hooey
Leonard Knott
Stephen C. Brewer
Gary Durno
Chris Kenopic
Robert Wells
Tom Ranger
Gordon Ryall
Managers:
Adult Education . ...................................Christine Nelson
Supportive Independent Living...................Robert Miller
Day Program ...............................................Robert Berry
Progressive Assisted Living .................... Tracey Switzer
Seniors Services...................................... Babette Oliveira
Rumball Early Education Centre...................... Kim Reid
Seniors:
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Toronto Central LHIN
City of Toronto
Developmental Sector:
Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services
Thank you to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their
continued support.
BRCD wishes to express sincere gratitude to Quota
Club District 18, The Toronto Deaf Seniors Centre,
The Ontario Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist
Church, The BMO Employee Charitable Fund, The
Ontario Power Generation Employees Charitable Trust,
The Toronto Police Pensioners Association and the many
other corporations, foundations, and service and fraternal
organizations for their continued financial and moral
support. We would also like to thank all of the individuals
and businesses who so generously support our work in the
Deaf community.
BRCD is funded by services purchased by government
agencies and private donations. It is a non-profit
organization governed by a volunteer board of directors.
Charitable Registration Number 10807 3776 RR00001
2395 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2L 1A2
(416) 449-9651 (Voice)
(416) 449-2728 (TTY)
(416) 449-8881 (Fax)
Website: www.bobrumball.org
Email: [email protected]
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2012
annual review
It is the mission of The Bob Rumball Centre
for the Deaf to provide opportunities for a
higher quality of life for Deaf people while
preserving and promoting their language
and culture.
Highlights of the Year
Adult Education Program: Citizenship and Immigration
Canada provided additional funding which allowed for the
establishment of Employment Services for Deaf Immigrants.
This new program includes workshops in ASL which
improve interview skills and assist with resume writing, and
an interpreter to accompany individuals on job interviews.
Our Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) and Language
Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program
taught 50 learners this year. LBS instructors continue to
develop skills in providing the new Ontario Adult Literacy
Curriculum to the learners.
Parent-Infant Program: A partnership was developed
with the Provincial Schools Branch Home Visiting Outreach
Program and Toronto District School Board to run "PALS:
Play and Learn Sessions”. Monthly topics included
Celebrating Your Child, Positive Parenting, and Tax Credits.
The Parent Infant Program also hosted fifteen workshops and
events in conjunction with outside agencies such as Infant
Hearing Program, Ontario Hands & Voices, and Toronto
Public Health.
Ontario Early Years Centre: We continue to be the only
Early Years drop-in program in Toronto to offer services
to culturally Deaf parents as our events and activities are
offered in both English and American Sign Language. A
new initiative this year was a toy drive for families in need
as well as a Swap and Shop. Donations were collected and
distributed to our OEYC and PIP families.
Rumball Early Education Centre: Funds raised during
our annual Easter Fundraiser allowed our children to
participate in exciting summer trips including Edward’s
Gardens, High Park, Bayview Village Park and Sherwood
Park. Our community outreach continued with a visit from
a Firefighter who taught us about fire safety.
Sign Language Service: A new Teen Sign Language Camp
was held at the Ontario Camp of the Deaf in Parry Sound.
By improving their ASL skills, camp teen counselors were
able to better communicate and serve the Deaf children.
This year, Teen Camp will be open to teenagers from the
community. ASL class levels 1A and 1B were combined to
better serve the increasing number of students.
Developmental Services: This year BRCD was a partner
in successfully hosting the OASIS Conference at Deerhurst
Resort in Muskoka. The event took two years of planning
Financial Overview
and was a great way to advocate for sensory
losses in the Developmental Sector.
ARP: The last year has seen changes
in front line staff, management and
individuals in the program. The start of
the Person Directed Planning process got
underway further encouraging the inclusion
of our individuals within their community. One
individual and a staff member were able to travel
to Cuba and experience a different culture. We are
waiting to see where the travel bug will take us next.
We continue to enjoy all the city of Toronto has to offer
including sporting events, cultural festivals and landmarks.
PAL: The last year has brought about several changes in
staffing within the program, saying farewell to many long
term members of the team but opening doors of opportunity
with new ones. One of our individuals and a staff member
were able to travel to Cuba. This was the first “real vacation”
for this individual and he can’t wait to go again! We have also
started the Person Directed Planning process and are enjoying
opportunities that are resulting from it.
SIL: 2011 expanded our clients’ travel boundaries with a
once in a lifetime trip to Cuba. After much planning, eleven
individuals and three staff flew to Varadero. For many of our
individuals, this was their first time in an airplane. Passports,
flights, hotel, exotic foods and meeting a Deaf Cuban
gardener made this an experience they will never forget. We
have also continued our weekend activities, giving varied
experiences to all our individuals.
Day Program: We continue to strive to enhance the quality
of life for our Individuals by offering meaningful day to day
experiences. Last October, thanks to a generous donation
from the Helen MacKenzie Quota District 18 Trust, eight
individuals and two staff were able to go on a 3 day hockeythemed trip, visiting famous arenas in Ontario and ending
in Windsor where they watched a game. Some Individuals
who have not have an opportunity to go to camp enjoyed one
week at OCD in Parry Sound. Our wood craft area has been
very busy making a variety items. Our activity area is busy as
usual making crafts, and special projects.
Senior’s Supportive Housing: Thanks to funding through
the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT), PSW's
and other Seniors' staff were once again able to participate
in enhancement training workshops. These covered topics
ranging from Managing Mental Health Disorders in Older
Adults to Effective Customer Service. With funding through
the City of Toronto's Year Two - Social Housing Renovation
and Retrofit Program, BRCD was able to replace the
building's Chiller, as well as modernize our Elevators.
TDSC: Community "Monster" Euchre Nights in 2011 raised
$1,604.32 for the Centre. Monthly themed Congregate Dining
events continued to offer diversity in food and activities,
and were well attended by seniors both living in Supportive
Housing at BRCD, and in the community.
Volunteer Services: BRCD was very honoured to
have an impressive 171 active volunteers last
year. This exceptional group of people helps
us in our many programs each and every
day. They help to create a Centre where
Deaf people of all ages can live, learn and
celebrate. In 2011, our volunteers donated
9,469 hours of their time to our programs
saving us almost $98,000.00 in wages. We
could not do it without them!
Revenues and expenditures at March 31, 2012
2012
2011
INCOME Government Subsidies $6,253,527
$6,098,532
Other Income
1,434,568
1,302,128
$7,688,095 $7,400,660
EXPENSES
Program Expenses $5,060,682
$5,127,205
Building and Grounds
871,336
843,659
Cafeteria
297,789
284,507
Office and administrative
770,008 707,123
Fundraising
1,407 1,481
Mortgage Interest
137,847 152,365
Amortization
206,275 243,827
7,345,344 7,360,167
Allowance for doubtful accounts (1,785,752)
(1,785,752)
5,559,592 9,145,919
Surplus (deficit) $2,128,503 $(1,745,259)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
as at MARCH 31, 2012
ASSETS
2012
2011
Current Assets $535,812 $337,150
Other Assets 5,876,052 3,192,312
$6,411,864 $3,529,462
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Current Liabilities $2,902,088
$2,112,481
Mortgage
1,407,060 1,442,768
4,309,148 3,555,249
Net Asset 2,102,716 (25,787)
$6,411,864 $3,529,462