Haven Foundation 2012 Annual Report

the 2012 haven
annual report
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looking forward to
the haven’s 30th year
From The Haven’s Executive Director
and the Chair of the Haven Foundation Board
Welcome to The Haven’s 2012 Annual Report. We hope you
enjoy reading about the many different things that happened at
The Haven in 2012, and what we are planning for our 30th anniversary year in 2013.
The end of the year is a great time to reflect and appreciate. This annual report is a snapshot of an entire year at The
Haven, and showcases the different ways in which so many
people come together to make The Haven the successful and
creative place that it is. For the first time in 2012, we chose
a word for The Haven for the year. That word was ENERGY.
Energy has manifested itself in so many different ways at The
Haven through the people who supported our work: program
participants, donors, faculty, our founders, assistants, interns,
youth leaders, members of staff, bodyworkers, board directors,
committee members, suppliers, contractors. The range and
richness of the contributions from all of these different sources
means that we continue to thrive.
2012 has been a successful year in so many ways. Looking
through the year at a glance shows the huge variety of events
that take place in just 12 months. We are in our second year of
implementation of the 2010-15 Strategic Plan which continues
to produce great results for the organization. Our educational
work offers ‘high-quality, transformational learning experiences
in a group setting’ in Canada, China and elsewhere, for adults
and youth, for participants and interns in our training program.
We are fortunate to call on the experience and passion of our
faculty who fulfill leadership roles in the programs and within
the organization.
Our list of donors continues to grow and takes up more
space in the report this year than ever before. We have benefitted from the generosity of our donors who have supported a
huge range of different projects. A notable success in 2012 has
been the expansion of the donor base for the Youth Leadership
Program, putting it on a more sustainable footing for the future.
A substantial donation by Andrew Bing facilitated the creation
of the Education Development Fund, which has supported
faculty development and creativity and new leader training.
Thanks to the steadfast support of Laurie Kelley, Scott Poole
and family, we were able to establish and enjoy the fruits of a
natural garden on The Haven property. At the end of the year
we once again have a matching pool for donations to Financial
Aid, thanks to our board and Haven members. We appreciate
all the different ways that our donors contribute to The Haven’s
success.
During 2012 The Haven Foundation Board adopted the Policy Governance model. Created by Dr. John Carver, Policy Governance is a groundbreaking model designed to empower
boards of directors to fulfill their obligation of accountability for
the organizations they govern. The model enables the board to
focus on the larger issues, to delegate with clarity, to control
management’s job without meddling, to rigorously evaluate the
accomplishment of the organization and thereby to truly lead. It
is a model which has clear parallels with Haven teachings, most
especially with its focus on self-responsibility, boundaries and
clarity. The adoption of this model has had a profound effect
on the work of the board and clarifies both the board’s role and
the boundaries of the board’s work and that of the staff.
The people who work at The Haven are a vital part of what
we do. Many have been with The Haven for many years and
have taken programs and trained here. This year we celebrated
25 years of working in The Haven’s kitchen with Vivien Quinn.
Haven staff have continued to make improvements to the service they provide and to the property in big and small ways,
moving The Haven towards greater environmental sustainability. Each member of staff contributes something only she or he
can add. Whatever the role, their job is a necessary part of the
whole Haven experience.
It has also been a bittersweet year, as we reflect on those
we have lost and their contribution to The Haven. As we look
forward with excitement to an exciting 30th anniversary year in
2013, we also mark with sadness the passing of Gwen Ewan, a
former Director of Education and member of faculty for many
years, and Alan Brown, a graduate of the Diploma program.
We hope you enjoy reading this report, and look forward to
welcoming you to The Haven in 2013.
rachel davey
Executive Director
cathy mcnally
Chair of the Board
The Year at a Glance
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We celebrate the start of 2012 with more than 60 Reflections
participants and choose The Haven’s word for the year: ENERGY!
Mike Gobbi graduates with a Diploma in Counselling.
We welcome the Inner Activist group offering their Module II:
Building Strong and Respectful Relationships.
The annual String Quartet retreat and Haven Faculty and
Assistants meeting coincide at the beginning of February,
making for a very full house.
The first ever Artist-in-Residence program at The Haven is
launched, in partnership with the Gabriola Arts Council.
Haven co-founders Bennet Wong and Jock McKeen are awarded
honorary doctorates by Vancouver Island University in recognition
of their contribution to the lives of many thousands of people all
over the world.
Martie Robinson graduates with her Diploma in Haven Group
Facilitation.
Cormorant 152 and 153 get new decks at the front and back,
upstairs and down.
Alan Brown receives his Diploma in Counselling.
We undertake substantial renovations of our basic rooms in the
Raven and Osprey buildings.
We welcome our referrers to a special weekend over Easter
including the one-day Communication Toolkit with Jane Olynyk
and Toby Macklin.
We celebrate 25 years working in The Haven kitchen with Vivien
Quinn.
The special Facebook page celebrating The Haven’s 30th
anniversary in 2013 is launched.
We launch the new book by Bennet Wong and Jock McKeen,
The Illuminated Heart: Perspectives on East-West Psychology
and Thought. This is the first book we have published print-ondemand and as an eBook.
The Unplugged participants do an amazing amount of work
around the property, including a new pathway in front of the
Heron building.
David Raithby and Sandey McCartney take the two one-day
Communication and Relationship Toolkits to Prince George.
Not one but two artists are selected for our September residency:
visual artist Sande Waters and poet Shirley Serviss.
Executive Director Rachel Davey attends the Holistic Centres
Gathering at Findhorn Foundation, Scotland, in Findhorn’s 50th
anniversary year.
New chairs brighten up the lawn in front of the lodge. Made in
Canada from recycled milk cartons!
In China 30 students graduate from the International Diploma in
Counselling and Leadership, taken through our partners Haiwen.
Mike Gobbi receives his DipC, with Ben and Jock.
Martie Robinson receives her DipHGF.
Alan Brown receives his DipHGF. Alan passed away
June 14.
Shirley Serviss, one of The Haven’s 2012
artists in residence.
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Ernie and Cathy McNally lead the Haven Communication and
Relationship Toolkits to a packed house in Courtenay. Jane Olynyk
and Toby Macklin lead the Relationship Toolkit at The Haven.
Haven friends gather at the Diners Rendezvous in Nanaimo for the
launch of The Illuminated Heart.
A new video is launched, featuring Come Alive participants talking
about their experience of the program. It is immediately viewed
and shared by many hundreds of people.
Shaw TV uses The Haven as a location for their Daily show, and
film a special piece on The Haven’s founders, Ben and Jock.
Kitchen staff receive special training in raw food menus and
preparation from Diana Marchand, who created the menu for the
new raw food restaurant in Nanaimo, Rawmbas.
We are sad to announce Alan Brown’s passing on June 14.
We welcome 47 youth interns to join Denise Goldbeck for the
annual training for our Youth Leadership Program.
Big celebrations throughout July mark the 25th anniversary of
Kids in the Spotlight (KITS) at The Haven. At each performance
through the month, the audience watches a special video
featuring past KITS participants, some now with children of their
own. This video can be seen on The Haven’s web site: haven.ca/
resources/videos.
The celebration of the 25th anniversary also gave us the
opportunity to honour Denise Goldbeck for her unique
contribution to The Haven. Representatives from faculty, the
Haven Foundation board of directors, parents and caregivers, and
participants were full of praise for the impact that Denise’s work
has had in the world.
We announce the return of Couples in Conflict. This program was
designed and led for many years by Judy Sellner. It returns with a
new name, Couples 911, and three new leader couples.
We celebrate with our graduates from the Youth Leadership
Diploma and Volunteer Certificate: Sierra Osmers (Diploma);
Carmen Melore, Josie Baker, Wyatt Gibbons, Alex Lord (Volunteer
Certificates).
The Haven has so many new videos that we create a special page
on the web site where they can all be found: haven.ca/resources/
videos.
A new business-card-sized Come Alive card is launched, featuring
a popular quote from American author, educator and civil rights
leader Howard Thurman: “Don't ask yourself what the world
needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do
that. Because what the world needs is people who have come
alive.”
Dates of programs in 2013 are announced.
Director of Education Gwen Ewan dies after a sudden illness
on August 15. We are grateful for her friendship and her many
contributions to The Haven.
Jennifer Hilton graduates with two diplomas, in Haven
Counselling Skills and Haven Group Facilitation. Jennifer is our
93rd graduate since 1984.
Gwen Ewan, former Director of Education and
faculty member for many years, passed away August 15.
Jock McKeen reads from The Illuminated Heart.
Denise Goldbeck’s KITS celebrated 25 years at
The Haven. Here is Denise with the youth interns.
Jennifer Hilton receives two diplomas!
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Registration opens for 2013 programs. We also announce a wide
range of exciting new and returning programs in 2013.
Eric Bibb is joined by participants from his Spirit in the Song
workshop for a memorable concert.
As part of our 30th anniversary celebrations, the creation is
announced of new editions of The New Manual for Life and The
Relationship Garden. Both books will be available in early 2013.
We are joined by our Artists in Residence, Sande Waters and
Shirley Serviss. As part of the country-wide Culture Days
celebration, Sande and Shirley offer workshops and public talks.
The Haven receives a Certificate of Merit from Livesmart BC for
taking action to improve energy efficiency.
Eric Bibb was at The Haven for Spirit in the Song.
We welcome another Unplugged group to undertake projects
around the property that we need extra help with.
A group of 20 participants join us from China through our partner
organization, Haiwen, in Shenzhen. They do a variety of programs
over three weeks, led by David Raithby, Linda Nicholls, Ernie and
Cathy McNally, Marlyn Farrell, Jock McKeen and Toby Macklin.
Bennet Wong and Jock McKeen are joined by a large group of
friends and supporters at Banyen Books for the Vancouver launch
of The Illuminated Heart.
A sell-out crown in the Wong & McKeen Phoenix auditorium are
wowed by Jane Siberry in concert.
The 2013 Artist-in-Residence program is launched. As it forms an
important part of our 30th anniversary year, the residency will be
offered to emerging artists aged 30 and under.
The beauty of a Haven summer sunset, complete with Amazing
Grace, is captured on video by Sean Kearns and Graemme Brown
to enjoy all year round.
The special 30th anniversary 2013 program catalogue is available
in print and online.
Annika Raithby and Mackenzie Dickson launch the first ever Youth
Staying Alive in Vancouver.
The 2012 annual report comes out. The online version is available
to everyone.
We take the opportunity offered by a temporary period of
shutdown to complete the lodge flooring project.
We welcome friends old and new to our annual Reflections
gathering. We also begin the 30th anniversary celebrations with
the first of a series of talks, recorded in front of a live audience,
with people who have played a key role in The Haven’s story. We
start, naturally, with Ben and Jock on December 30.
Jane Siberry performed at The Haven
in November.
Holiday granola raised $2000 for financial aid.
In 2012 … 1447 people took programs at The Haven · 297 people attended Come Alive · 72
people participated in Living Alive Phases I and II · 108 people took part in the Couples Alive
programs · 124 people came to The Haven Toolkits. 96 people were in the intern program · 3
people graduated and received Diplomas · 189 children and teens attended Kids in the Spotlight
in its 25th anniversary year · 75 teens came to Teens Alive · There were 49 youth interns · 4
young people received their Youth Leadership Volunteer Certificates · 1 person received her
Youth Leadership Diploma · We presented 4 Come Alives in China, 6 Mini-Phase programs, and
3 Electives, with an average of 35 participants in each · 30 students in China graduated with The
Haven International Diploma.
There is now a video of the
sun setting at The Haven
on the Haven website.
Progress towards 2010-15 Strategic Plan Goals
This update on the second year of implementation of the Strategic Plan was presented to the Haven
Foundation Board in September 2012.
focus area 1: curriculum
focus area 3: facilities and operations
Expand The Haven’s Curriculum by Creating
a Relationships Stream for Couples
In 2011 five Couples Alive programs ran. In 2012 we have scheduled eight programs. We are planning to run six programs in
2013. To date five programs have filled to the maximum capacity. In 2011 we had 84 participants in total, 25 of whom were
new to The Haven (30%). In 2012 we have 74 participants to
date, 35 of whom are new (47%).
Perform Deferred Maintenance
Work continues on the deferred maintenance list. A further 14
items have been completed as well as many other unscheduled
maintenance projects which were addressed as required. Roof
screws were replaced on Osprey, Swallow and Raven.
Plan for Faculty, Assistant and Intern Succession
Faculty succession planning is underway, and is focusing on
two main time periods:
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Succession in the next 10 years.
Succession in the 10-25 year time frame.
Potential new leaders will be identified from among younger
participants, youth leaders and interns. In addition to the training provided through the diploma program, there will also be
financial support available and mentoring. In this way we can
‘fast track’ potential new leaders.
Steps are now being taken to provide opportunities for a small
group of diploma graduates/assistants to be trained and mentored into leadership of core programs. This group, together
with others who will join them, will provide what is needed in
terms of succession in the next 10 years.
focus area 2: marketing
Make a Long-Term Commitment to Marketing
The Haven’s Programs
The Victoria and Vancouver Toolkits in 2011 both filled to maximum capacity. In 2012 we ran Toolkits in Prince George, Courtenay and at The Haven. In 2013 we are planning Toolkits in Victoria, Vancouver, Seattle and Yellowknife.
We now have a complete referrer relationship management system in place, administered by the registrars. We had a referrer event at Easter which was much appreciated by those who
attended. Occasional referrer newsletters are sent out to 100
of our regular referrers and a further 50 professionals (mainly
counsellors) who have opted in to our newsletter. We now
receive a monthly lead source report which provides information on how participants came to The Haven. This has also
given us valuable historical data.
In 2011 we had 209 Toolkits participants in total and 124 in
2012. To date thirty-two participants (15%) have returned to
do other programs from the 2011 Toolkits. Thirteen of the 2012
Toolkits have already returned to do programs, representing
10% of the total number.
The five-year plan was provided to the board together with the
capital project budget request for 2012.
Foster a Culture of Excellence at The Haven
In a comparison of the first six months of participant survey
results against all of 2011, the average level of satisfaction has
increased in the following areas:
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Accommodation (4.02/5 to 4.13/5)
Session rooms (4.02/5 to 4.38/5)
Meals (4.46/5 to 4.57/5)
All other areas have stayed approximately the same and no area
receives an average of less than 4 out of 5.
We have been successful so far in covering the staff training
needed by applying for grants in addition to our usual annual
training budget. There has been consistent investment in
equipment – such as the golf cart for housekeeping – to improve
efficiency in all areas.
focus area 4: fundraising and financing
Establish a Comprehensive Fundraising Strategy and Plan for
Implementation
As part of the move towards the Carver model of governance,
the fundraising strategy is now in the hands of the management
team. Fundraising results from 2011 and the numbers predicted
for 2012 demonstrate that the strategy is working. Fundraising
targets for 2011 were exceeded and we are on target for meeting our goals in 2012.
Commitment to a Substantial and Stable Financial Aid
Program
In 2011, 592 out of 7364 participant nights were funded
through bursaries, a total of 8%. We are on target for investment in the bursary contingency fund.
The Education Steering Group
David Raithby, ESG Chair
The Education Steering Group: David
Raithby (Chair), Ernie McNally, Linda
Nicholls, Susa Holt, Susan Clarke.
The Education Steering Group (ESG),
formed in 2011, creates and recommends educational strategy and
direction, works on faculty/assistant
development, and encourages innovation and experimentation in Haven
education.
The ESG has had a busy and successful year, as seen in the
synopsis below, although not without challenges. We look forward to being a part of the further unfolding of The Haven’s
educational potential in the coming year.
Education Development Fund
In February, 2012, the ESG proposed that the Haven Board
establish an Education Development Fund. The Board’s
approval of this initiative has allowed the ESG to fund important projects, and to plant seeds for future growth. We look forward to the continued use of this excellent resource.
Among the initiatives undertaken in 2012 are the following:
Program Development
• Revitalization: Redeveloping three established programs.
• New programs: Evaluating and approving seven proposals
for new leader-owned programs.
• New stream: Initiating development of a new Business/
Teams Program.
• Leader-owned programs: Supporting the development of
two established leader-owned programs.
• Away-programs: Exploring the possibility of offering Core
Programs in other locations.
Faculty/Assistants
• Faculty contracts: Reviewing and updating Faculty
contracts.
• New assistants: Clarifying the approval process for, and
working with, 4 Graduate Interns.
• Faculty performance: Preparing to initiate a new performance review process.
• Certification: Exploring Certification with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.
• Mentoring interns: Developing a process to aid Assistants in
mentoring interns.
Leadership Development
• Phase III training: Exploring the possibility of adapting New
Horizons Phase III to train new leaders.
• Leaders-in-training: Initiating a leader-in-training process,
beginning with 3 candidates.
• Youth leadership: Continuing to explore options for the
development of youth leaders.
Educational Direction
• Core definitions: Clarifying the composition of Core Programming and Faculty.
• Research/Statistics: Tracking participation in core programs.
• Rallying The Haven: Evaluating what is required to excite
and move The Haven forward.
• Redefining the ESG: Developing a more effective structure
for the ESG. Late this year we will be meeting to study further recommendations in this regard, which we hope to
bring to the Board and Faculty shortly thereafter.
Intern Training Program
Jane Olynyk, Director of Intern Training
This year, we have graduated
three interns, making a total of
93 who have had the courage
and perseverance to accomplish
this task. Currently we have 96
interns, 40 that are currently
active. 10 new interns have
joined the Certificate program
this year, amazing people with
lots to offer. I continue to feel
privileged to work with these
folks so intimately and to see
them grow.
After reviewing the curriculum initiated in 2008, we
made changes to the order in which students take programs. Before interning in the Certificate program, they
must first complete Phase II. In the Diploma program,
Phase III must be done before interning. These changes will
give students a stronger personal foundation before working with others and maintain The Haven’s high standard of
training.
We are aware of the need to develop younger leaders.
Certainly with Gwen’s passing and Ernie’s illness, we are
reminded of this need. With the ESG, I have looked at how
to bridge to the Youth programs, by giving equivalency
credit toward the Certificate program as an incentive.
The 5th annual Intern and Assistant Weekend was
in September, with a dozen mini-workshops offered by
senior interns and assistants. 28 people attended and it
was a rich experience for all of us. This year the fees were
increased to cover the cost of the weekend, which was an
offering from the participants from last year’s meeting.
I am working to have our program professionally recognized. The Haven has become an associate member of
the Canadian Professional Counselors Association, a group
that gives accreditation to counselors. I hope to become a
supervisor and then our students can sit the exam to get
the designation of Registered Professional Counselor.
Youth Leadership: KITS 25th Anniversary
Denise Goldbeck
2012 was an exciting year for Kids in the Spotlight (KITS) at The
Haven. We celebrated the 25th year of the program with a lot
of fanfare. We made a video commemorating the occasion and
invited alumni to come and partake of the festivities. Several
people who had been at the very first KITS program came back,
some with babies and toddlers in tow. We spent time talking
with people – now grown up – who had attended as wee children decades ago and heard about how much they have benefited from the program. Many people have said to me, “Imagine how great it would be to have known the communication
model all through childhood!” Well, we now have lots of grown
ups who say, “Yes, it was great,” and are bringing their children
to The Haven now!
Also this year was special because of the creation of the
Mackenzie Dickson/Annika Raithby Chair, which provides
$5,000 per year for a senior assistant to assist and practice
leadership skills in the Youth Intern Training Workshop, Kids in
the Spotlight and Teens Alive (TA). Our thanks go to Scott Poole
and Laurie Kelley.
It was Mackenzie Dickson’s last year as assistant in KITS and
TA. At age 23 he has participated in KITS for the past 15 years.
Annika finished her assistantship last year having begun in KITS
when she was eight years old. “We’ve been coming to KITS for
most of our lives!” they said in disbelief.
Also Carmen Melore, Josie Baker, Wyatt Gibbons and Alex
Lord received their Volunteer Certificates this past summer and
Sierra Osmers was awarded her Youth Leadership Diploma.
Annika Raithby and Mackenzie Dickson: “We’ve been coming to KITS for most of our lives!” They are
now in their 20s and this year had a chair created in their honour thanks to Scott Poole and Laurie
Kelley, to provide funding for other senior assistants in KITS.
Sierra Osmers, pictured here back
in 2005, was awarded her Youth
Leadership Diploma in 2012.
Group Bookings
In the Community
2012 has been another interesting year for independent groups
coming to The Haven and using our facilities., including the
string ensemble retreat, A Cappella Plus Retreat, and Women
and Men Friends.
Some new programs on our 2013 calendar ran very successfully in 2012 as group bookings. Nothing Left Unsaid with John
Fleury and Jim Nelson and Open Door/Livingness with Sarah
Fleury and Ashanti Fraser were all very well attended.
We don’t normally do weddings, but this year dear Haven
friends wanted to celebrate here so we made an exception three
times! Congratulations Judy Hancock and Terry Holland, Kelly
Price and Brad Shipley, and Karin Yeung and Bob Matthews! May
you enjoy your rich and loving relationships!
We have continued our relationship with the Inner Activist
and with the Integrative Body Psychotherapy Institute, providing
the venue for their programs.
As we come into our 30th year, The Haven is a vital part of Gabriola life. We are one of the largest employers on the island, providing wages and benefits to 26 permanent employees and their
families. We draw many visitors who go out into the community
and support the local economy.
The Haven also provides a wonderful venue for the performing arts, hosting concerts that regularly feature internationally
known performers. In 2012, we partnered with the Gabriola Arts
Council for our Artist in Residence program, further enhancing
Gabriola’s reputation as “The Isle of The Arts.” We offer local
groups reduced rates to use our facilities, encouraging homegrown talent.
Rachel Davey was on the board of the Gabriola Chamber of
Commerce, putting The Haven at the center of many conversations about local business. We are also supporters of the Welcome Wagon program.
Haven Programs in China
Carole Ames, Director of International Relations
We have had another busy and successful year in our International activities with Haiwen, our partner in Mainland China. By
year’s end we will have presented 13 Haven programs to over 450
students in China. Most of these students are part of The Haven
International Diploma in Leadership and Counselling Program and
are looking forward to applying their learnings in the arenas of
coaching, counselling, and group leadership, as well as immediate
applications in their personal and business lives.
Our programs have ranged from Come Alive (same format as
taught in Canada) to Mini-Phases (11-day concentrated versions
of Phases I, II and III) to electives on boundaries, group leadership,
personality styles, bodywork and gestalt. In addition some of our
leaders have presented their own programs, so that Mainland
Chinese students are having many varied opportunities to learn in
related and complementary programs.
Thirty-five students graduated with The Haven International
Diploma in 2012, and we are now finalizing the scheduling for
programs in 2013 and beyond. Haiwen reports that The Haven
offerings continue to be very well received and that The Haven is
becoming well known and respected in China.
Since we first started presenting programs in Mainland China
over seven years ago, they have been primarily presented in
Shenzhen, located in southern China near Hong Kong. Haiwen has
recently undergone a significant review and restructuring process
which is intended to better support the International Diploma
program while exploring areas for possible expansion. As Haiwen
expands its offerings to include non-diploma programs for business, corporate and professional students, we anticipate that
some of our leaders will be presenting these programs in Shenzhen as well as Beijing and elsewhere.
Many Chinese students continue to be interested in our Canadian programs and for the third year in a row many travelled to
Canada for a 17-day block of translated programs led by David
Raithby, Linda Nicholls, Ernie and Cathy McNally, Marlyn Farrell,
Jock McKeen and Toby Macklin.
We are continuing to explore interning and leader development opportunities in Mainland China. This means that policies
have been created to allow for Chinese students to enroll in our
Canadian Haven Certificate/Diploma streams, utilizing what they
have learned in our programs in China as well as taking programs
on-site in Canada, all under the supervision of our Director of
Intern Training, Jane Olynyk.
We also continue to work with Haiwen to explore ways to support Chinese students in moving into assistant and leadership
roles in programs in China. This is a more challenging project to
organize, but both The Haven and Haiwen are committed to being
creative in finding ways to make this happen. Vision, creativity
and perseverance have been the hallmarks of our international
work from the beginning, and this will continue.
Haiwen students graduating with The Haven International Diploma
in Leadership and Counselling …
Creating a Greener, More Sustainable Haven
We operate with love, integrity and respect for humanity and our environment and we manage our resources
responsibly and effectively. from the haven’s mission statement
We are now two years into an ongoing project to make The
Haven more environmentally sustainable. Our primary areas
of focus have been energy and water. Our goal is to substantially reduce The Haven’s energy use (by reducing our dependence on propane and saving electricity) and maximize the
efficiency of our water collection, storage and use.
The first step was to replace our older energy- and
water-inefficient large appliances with state-of-the-art
new equipment. Early in 2012 the Haven invested in new
high-efficiency laundry machines, a new high-efficiency
commercial dishwasher and a tune-up of the major propane
appliances. These projects have reduced our propane usage
by over 11,625 litres per year, reducing our CO2 gas emissions by 17,438 Kg of CO2. At the end of 2012 we installed
a new furnace in the lodge, which operates at 96.1% efficiency, compared to 65% for the old furnace. This change
should translate into further reducing our propane usage by
5,040 litres each year, reducing our carbon footprint by 4.8%.
We are also in the process of replacing other, smaller equipment: washing machines, dryers, the ice machine, fridges
and freezers.
Following an energy audit in 2011 carried out by LiveSmart
BC, we replaced almost all of the lightbulbs on the property (just under 1000) with LED bulbs, which are much more
energy efficient and contain less mercury than CFLs. We also
installed low-flow shower heads and low-flush toilets in the
majority of the accommodation rooms and high traffic areas
of The Haven. Thanks to the support of a generous donor,
we were also able to install a reverse osmosis system, which
allows us to increase the amount of potable water for The
Haven.
Looking ahead to our 30th anniversary year in 2013, we
are embarking on the next, more radical step, which involves
looking for alternative energy sources and rethinking the way
we source our water. There are now twelve 4' × 8' flat-panel
solar collectors on the roof of the Orca building. These panels
provide solar water heating for the swimming pool and the
Orca building, eliminating the propane heating for the swimming pool entirely. We believe this project will reduce our
propane usage by another 13,000 litres for the pool building heating, thereby reducing our carbon footprint by another
8.3% in 2013. We are hoping that stage two of the solar heating project, focused on the lodge, will happen in 2013.
Also in 2013 we are setting ourselves an ambitious target of becoming ‘well-free’ by the end of the year. Thanks to
the foresight of our founders, we have sufficient water storage capacity and a system for moving water around the property. At the beginning of 2013, with support from donors, we
will be increasing our water collection to 70% of all our buildings. This will enable us ultimately to stop drawing water from
our wells completely, and use rainwater collection as our sole
source of potable and non-potable water.
We are committed to continuing the work of increasing
our environmental sustainability to become a model for other
organizations on the Gulf Islands.
Solar panels on the roof of Orca … Just waiting for the sun to shine!
capital project highlights
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Kitchen upgrades for 2012 included a new
dishwasher, new island, new fryer and improved
bins for the storage area.
New Haven boat chairs and tables designed
by maintenance and built by Haven Unplugged
volunteers.
The newly installed lodge furnace is saving $800
per month.
Achieved stability, performance and reliability
from our computer systems.
Twelve solar panels have been installed on Orca
and should result in an early swimming pool
opening in 2013.
Room upgrades continue.
water highlights
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Overall water consumption for The Haven is down
25% for 2012.
Water cisterns are already full many months early.
The new reverse osmosis unit eliminated water
purchasing in 2012.
financial results to november 31, 2012
budget
to nov 31
actual
to nov 31
variance
2012 total latest forecast
annual budget to 2012 year end
2,858,876
2,903,333
2%
3,051,282
3,067,087
total expenditure
2,618,811
2,548,326
-3%
2,793,751
2,693,037
net income
before depreciation
240,065
355,008
48%
257,531
374,050
depreciation allowance
102,663
102,663
112,000
112,000
operating surplus
137,402
252,345
84%
145,531
262,050
attendance statistics
(participant nights)
6907
6642
-4%
7027
6802
revenue
total revenues
expenditure
Amounts are in Canadian dollars.
Financial Aid and Fundraising
Louise Amuir
Financial Aid The Haven’s Financial Aid program assists those with limited incomes or
financial difficulties to attend Haven programs. Since 2004, we have provided more than
half a million dollars in interest-free loans and bursaries to almost 500 adults and children. Financial Aid has helped people dealing with job loss, terminal illness, and paralyzing anxiety. It has helped children and teens with blending or dissolving families. It has
helped adults deal with a long list of childhood and other traumas – sexual abuse, violence, cultural displacement, loss – and helped them find a path of self-acceptance.
As in other years, you can double your impact in December. The Board and some
major donors have teamed up to provide a Matching Pool this year of $27,000.
Every dollar you donate will be matched!
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Haven Harvest Online Silent Auction made $7,023 for Financial Aid, Haven
Holiday Granola sales contributed another $2,000.
The Gwen Ewan Memorial Fund honours our former Director of Education with
designated funds to further intern training. The Alan Brown Bursary remembers
Alan’s passion for both The Haven and Gabriolans. Thank you to all who sent in
donations to keep Gwen and Alan’s work alive.
Ernie McNally offered his 60th birthday as a gifting opportunity to Financial Aid,
raising $6,772 Thank you Ernie! You and your friends are shining souls!
Youth Leadership 2012 was the 25th anniversary of Kids in the Spotlight and in honour of its innovative work with youth leaders, we launched our 25 @ 25 for the 25th
campaign. The relationships between young children and their teen mentors is a valuable
part of the KITS program and the Youth Leadership Program ensures that teens return
year after year, positively modelling teen behaviour and learning about leadership. We
have had so much great feedback from parents, grandparents and caregivers over the
years about how their children have grown, blossomed and formed themselves by being
part of the program. We are very grateful that this year many more of you are partnering
with us to fund the Youth Leadership Program. We also thank Scott Poole and Laurie Kelley for creating the Annika Raithby/Mackenzie Dickson Chair, worth $5,000 every year to
fund a senior assistant in KITS.
At the opening of the Kelley Poole Organic Garden.
Strategic Plan In 2010, 13 Haven friends committed to a four-year pledge. Between
them, they pledged $40,000 a year for four years to bring our Strategic Plan into reality. As we enter into the final year (2013), we have really seen the fruits of their investment in the Strategic Plan! Our Couples Alive programs have come into their own and are
still developing. We have sent Toolkits out to Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Courtenay,
Prince George as well as hosting a set on Gabriola. Next year we plan to go to Yellowknife
and Seattle, as well as return to Vancouver and Victoria.
Education and Development Fund Andrew Bing generously donated $10,000 to the
EDF (as it is affectionately known). The EDF is available to The Haven’s Education Steering
Group to fund various projects. This year, they are developing new core faculty. This also
marked Andrew’s entry into the Phoenix Circle of Spirit. For many years Andrew was one
of the main supporters of the Youth Leadership Program. The photo on this page shows
him with the kids of Kids in the Spotlight!
Andrew Bing and friends at KITS 2012.
Capital Projects In 2012, we saw the creation of The Kelley Poole Organic Garden.
Scott and Laurie partnered with us to create and plant a wonderful new garden space
which will continue to provide produce to serve in our buffet. David Beckwermert, Ravenwood Energy Corporation, has initiated our 2013 Capital Campaign with a lead donation of $26,000. We’ll be telling you more about it next year. Thanks David for setting us
on the path!
For more information visit haven.ca /giving
or contact Louise Amuir
✆ 1 877 247 9238 Ext. 222 ✉ [email protected]
Louise Amuir.
Thanks to Our Generous Donors
This list is accurate at the time of writing. We receive new donations regularly
and will post donors’ names on the Donor Wall on our website.
2012 partners
Annual gift over $1000
Monthly gift over $50
Paul Akers & Marisa Hollinrake
David Beckwermert through
Ravenwood Energy Corporation
Andrew Bing
Adrian Blumfield
Joann & Eric Byres
CrisMarie Campbell & Susan Clarke
Kristina Campbell
Darrell Chambers
Chriss Corbett
Rachel Davey & Toby Macklin
Wayne Dodge
Ken Faris
Judy and Michel Fournier
John & Carolyn Gill
Henry & Denise Goldbeck
Golden Thread Foundation
Don Hutton & Paule Senechal
Brad Jarvis & Nancy Leslie
Shana Johnston & Dave Goossen
Dale Kelly
Wen-Shwu Hsu Lee
Catherine Lord
Hanif Mamdani
Bob Matthews
Tia McDiarmid
Cathy & Ernie McNally
Joan McNeely
Aubrey & Sue Muirhead
Mark Pichichero
Jan Pullinger
Monica Rach
Gail Riel
Al Schultz & Leona Kolla
Anna Dixia Shi
Victoria Women In Need
Anna Weiers
Cathy Wilder
2012 friends
Annual gift $100-$999
Monthly gift $5-$49
Clare Addison
Ron & Jeanette Adkins
Carole Ames & Bill Leuze
Louise & Richard Amuir
Leslie Ansari
Graham Arnold
Sonja Arntzen
Roz Arscott
Bud & Michele Baldwin
Carol Bickell
Rene Blais
Tina Boehm
Nellie Bonin
Donna Bowman
BC Provincial Employees
Duane Britton & Christine Shaw
Graemme Brown
Heide Brown
Tracey Brown
Kelvin Carey
Doug Carmichael
Ce W Cayne
Gillian Chandler
Dalton Chen & Alison Bowden
Sophia Clarke
Sue Clarkson
Meghan Colgan
Mark Collins
Dorothy Corbeil
Brooke Cox
Bryan Croeni & Susa Holt
Darcee Dahl
Roxanne Davern
Jackie Day
Brian Dodsworth
Sue Donaldson
Naomi Donat
Sylvia Edlund
Ruth Emerson & Bob Owen
Gwen Ewan
Marlyn Farrell
Chris Finlayson
Paul Fodchuk
Lizanne Foster
John & Marta Fraser
Vicky Frederickson
Christine Gaucher
Katherine Giovando
Roanna Gleason
Mike Gobbi
Renee Gomes
Mark & Sandy Gunderson
Ana Gundzik
Judy Hancock Holland
In Memory of Erna Hill
Jennifer Hilton
Sandra Holmes
Wendy Huntington
Peter Joyes
Simon Kahan
Sean Kearns
Key Food Equipment
Jane Kilthei & Larry Lenske
Jan Kirkpatrick
Deirdre Kirkwood
Brenda Knight & Dennis Wohlgemuth
Sharon & Vernon Kobrinsky
Claire Lawry
Lesley A. Lee
Hilary Leighton
Jema Machado
Don Mainwaring
Sheila Malcolmson
Jo-Ann Marlow & Rob Dunlop
Rudy & Mary Anne Marchildon
Don Mattson & Gary Maxwell
Cathy & Ernie McNally
Tanya Mickey
Sharon Miller
Karen Minden
Kathy Morris
Sue & Aubrey Muirhead
Cathy Mutis
Lynn Nixon
Jane Olynyk
Rick Palmer & Suzanne Gill
Dave Paquet
Linda Patterson
Andria Pedlar
Debbie Perret
Cheryl Piket
Kelvin Pitcher
Kelley & Grace Poole
Brent Prenevost
Jan Pullinger
Vivien Quinn
Michael Resseguie
Penny Robertshaw
Martie Robinson
Brent Rolufs & Debbie Potts
Daniel Ruane
Morag Ruckman
Al Shultz & Leona Kolla
Steve Shears
Christina Smith
Rosemary & Bill Smith
Sher Snow
Wendy Stalker
Ty Stalker
Katherine Stuart
Alex Tremblay
Julie Waller
Wendy Weir
Leslie & Wally Whyte
Lesley Wicks
Fran Willgress
Randy Wong
Michelle Worth
Janice Wright
donors to the strategic plan
Paul Akers & Marisa Hollinrake
Adrian Blumfield
Criss Corbett
Wayne Dodge
John & Carolyn Gill
Shana Johnston & Dave Goossen
Bob Matthews
Ernie & Cathy McNally
Aubrey & Sue Muirhead
Al Schultz & Leona Kolla
Anna Weiers
education development fund
Andrew Bing
2012 matching Pool
Paul Akers & Marisa Hollinrake
Darrell Chambers
Bryan Croeni & Susa Holt
Wayne Dodge
Henry & Denise Goldbeck
Golden Thread Foundation
Dale Kelly
Laurie Kelley & Scott Poole through
The Victoria Foundation
Wen-Shwu Hsu Lee
Catherine Lord
Cathy & Ernie McNally
Terri Wolfe
Randy Wong
designated
capital projects
David Beckwermert through
Ravenwood Energy Corporation
Laurie Kelley & Scott Poole through
The Victoria Foundation
Al Schultz & Leona Kolla
youth leadership
Bud & Michele Baldwin
Andrew Bing
Claudette Birzgalis
Rene Blais
Duane Britton & Christine Shaw
Tracey Brown
Doug Carmichael
Dalton Chen & Alison Bowden
Roxanne Davern
Elfi Dillon-Shaw
Naomi Donat
Judy & Michel Fournier
Christine Gaucher
Denise Goldbeck
Brad Jarvis & Nancy Leslie
Lesley Lee
Rudy and Mary Anne Marchildon
Maureen McEvoy
Sue and Aubrey Muirhead
Rick Palmer & Suzzanne Gill
Brent Rolufs & Debbie Potts
Ty Stalker
Kelley & Grace Poole
Laurie Kelley and Scott Poole through
The Victoria Foundation
in memory of
alan brown
Louise Amuir
Sonja Arntzen
Carol Bickell
Tina Boehm
Susan Brown
Felicity Churchill
Rachel Davey & Toby Macklin
Elfi & Gary Dillon
Wayne Dodge
Ute Ewert
Jema Machado
Sheila Malcolmson
Kerry Marcus
Don Mattson & Gary Maxwell
Laurie McDonald
Ernie & Cathy McNally
Tim & Donna Melville
Tanya Mickey
Sharon Miller
Carolyn Moore
Leslie Parrot
Shirley Pfeifer
Jan Pullinger
Gill & Paul Robillard
Rosemary & Bill Smith
Tyler & AJ Vittie
Susan Whitton
in memory of
gwen ewan
Louise Amuir
Bud & Michele Baldwin
Dorothy Corbeil
Rachel Davey & Toby Macklin
Sue Donaldson
Marlyn Farrell
Wendy Foster
Shana Johnston & Dave Goossen
Laurie Kelley & Scott Poole through
The Victoria Foundation
Jane Kilthei & Larry Lenske
Jan Kirkpatrick
Bren Knight & Dennis Wohlgemuth
Jan Pullinger
Cathy Wilder
ernie mcnally’s
2012 birthday fund
Paul Akers & Marisa Hollinrake
Louise Amuir
Susan Anderson
Leslie Ansari
Joann & Eric Byres
Kelvin Carey
Gillian Chandler
Meghan Colgan
Dorothy Corbeil
Brooke Cox
Nancy Davide
Jackie Day
Wayne Dodge
Marlyn Farrell
Vicky Fredericksen
Mark Gunderson
Judy Hancock Holland
Sandra Holmes
Wendy Huntington
Douglas Kendo
Jane Kilthei & Larry Lenske
Jackie Larkin
Martin Lin
JoAnn Marlow and Rob Dunlop
Tia McDiarmid
Rose McLean
Sue & Aubrey Muirhead
Cindy O’Dell
Bob Owen & Ruth Emerson
Jan Pullinger
Monica Rach
Penny Robertshaw
Martie Robinson
Al Schultz & Leona Kolla
Rosemary & Bill Smith
Cathy Wilder
the phoenix circle of spirit
Lifetime Contribution over $100,000
Jock McKeen
Bennet Wong
Justin McKeen
Kevin Wong
Randy Wong
Laurie Kelley & Scott Poole
Gwen Ewan
Andrew Bing
the swallow circle of
harmony
Lifetime Contribution $25,000-$100,000
David Beckwermert through
Ravenwood Energy Corporation
Andrew Bing
Golden Thread Foundation
Doug Johnson
Tom & Janet Lesosky
Letting Go Foundation/Jennifer Sass
Edward D Luck
Bob Matthews
Joan McNeely in memory
of Michael McNeely
Bennet Wong & Jock McKeen
Michael & Leanne Wood
heron circle of connection
$5,000-$25,000 in 2012
Paul Akers & Marisa Hollinrake
David Beckwermert through
Ravenwood Energy Corporation
Andrew Bing
Adrian Blumfield
Golden Thread Foundation
Laurie Kelley & Scott Poole through
The Victoria Foundation
Terri Wolfe
Thirty Years of The Haven 1983–2013
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1983
Anniversary Events in 2013
Artist’s Haven Residency. In this special anniversary year, we
look with excitement to the future as well as celebrate our past.
As part of this, the Artist-in-Residence program at The Haven in
2013 will be offered to emerging artists aged 30 and under. The
deadline for submissions is March 28 and the residency runs from
September 14 to October 9. Go to haven.ca for more details.
The Haven’s 30th Birthday Party. We’ll be celebrating our birthday in grand style at The Haven, Friday August 2 to Sunday August
4 2013. We will release details and open registration for this event
January 1, 2013.
Outrageous Ball. Join us, raid the costume room, and live out
your most outrageous fantasies at the Outrageous Ball and Silent
Auction fundraiser, October 11–13 2013. Registration opens January 1, 2013.
Anniversary Talks. Throughout the year, we’ll be inviting people
who have played a major role in The Haven’s story to share their
experiences. These events will be held at The Haven and recorded
for posterity. The series begins with an interview with Jock
McKeen and will continue through the year.
Check out our 30th Anniversary Facebook page
facebook.com/Haven30thAnniversary2013
We will also be creating an interactive 2013 web
site. We will be posting archive photos, articles,
video and audio footage and information about
events; you can post your own photos, share your
memories and ideas for the future.
Photographs by Sam Mak, Jackson Buchanan and other friends of
The Haven. Cover photo by Gabriola artist Nick Halpin. Design by
Toby Macklin.
Today
30th Anniversary Editions of
Wong & McKeen Classics
To mark the 30th anniversary, we are publishing substantially
revised new editions of both The Relationship Garden and The
Manual for Life by Bennet Wong and Jock McKeen. The authors have worked with editor Toby Macklin to produce these new,
more user-friendly versions of their most enduring titles. They
will be available early in 2013.
In 2012 McKeen and Wong published their newest book, The
Illuminated Heart: Perspectives on East-West Psychology
and Thought, now available from The Haven, on Amazon, and
from most eBook sellers.
TEDxGabriolaIsland
We are honoured in our 30th year to be the venue for the first
ever TEDxGabriolaIsland on Monday March 18, 2013. In the
spirit of ‘ideas worth spreading’ TED created TEDx, a program
of local, self-organized events that bring people together to
share a TED-like experience. Speakers include: Mary Gordon,
Shelagh Rogers, Mike Stevens, Victor Wooten, Jock McKeen,
Maria Gomori, Megan Daalder, Sheila Norgate, and Shelagh
Huston.
www.haven.ca
Thank you
for contributing to
The Haven’s success
as we look forward
to our 30th year.
The Haven was founded by Bennet
Wong and Jock McKeen in 1983.
2013 marks its 30th anniversary.
The Haven enters its anniversary
year as a thriving institution.
Its faculty, staff and board are
www.haven.ca
committed to The Haven’s vision
of creating a relational world
where every person is whole and
responsible for themselves and their
environment, and where all life is
met with dignity and respect, open
curiosity and loving compassion.
This report documents The Haven’s
triumphs and challenges in 2012.
The Haven
240 Davis Road
Gabriola Island, BC
Canada V0R 1X1
www.haven.ca
Tel. 250 247 9211
Fax 250 247 8454
Toll Free 1 877 247 9238
[email protected]
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