4.0 Board Reports 4.1 Board Chair Report
Welcome to the 7th Annual General Meeting of the Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley, serving people from Lake Louise, Banff, Canmore, MD Bighorn, Stoney Nakoda First Nations Morley, and Kananaskis Village. We continue to grow and enhance our programs and services for people living with life limiting illness. PCSBV is a valuable member of the health delivery agencies in the Bow Valley through our collaborations with the medical and ancillary services. I reported last year that we were about to embark on the search for a CEO for the PCSBV. I am very pleased to report that our search resulted in the hiring of Theresa Radwell who started on August 22, 2022. Theresa hit the ground running and has moved PCSBV forward on many fronts. Her year end report is a great read; she reports on not only what we have achieved but also on what we have learned and where we need to go. She has won the confidence of the board of directors as well as the staff to lead the PCSBV and to accomplish the goals set out in our strategic plan. The Board committees have been very active this year. These reports follow, but I wanted to highlight several achievements. Led by board member Belinda Boleantu, we began a strategic planning process to identify clear and achievable goals over the next 3-5 years. It was a lengthy process of several day long workshops with lively discussion from the board and staff and facilitated by an experienced consultant in strategic planning. Five Key goals were identified.
1. Engaging the Community 2. Enhancing Palliative Care Together 3. Building a palliative care and hospice centre in the Bow Valley 4. Create Stability and Sustainability 5. Teach, Learn, and Advocate
Within each of these goals, several objectives and tactics were identified along with timelines for their achievement. I am pleased to report that we have made great progress already. Belinda’s report covers the work accomplished and our future plans. I extend my thanks to Belinda Boleantu for her leadership and experience in strategic planning. The Nominating Committee was tasked with replacing three board members who have served for over six years on the board as well as replacing two board members who unexpectantly had to resign. The committee completed its’ mandate successfully and five new directors will be presented to the membership for approval. Thank you to Donna McKown for her leadership of this Committee. The Finance and Audit Committee has been very capably chaired by Jane Saly who stepped into the role of Treasurer last year. Jane has ensured the accounting of our finances complies with CRA regulations. Her report follows. Thank you to Jane and her Committee. The Building Committee chaired by Bob Ellard and the Operations Committee chaired by Martin Buckley, have worked tirelessly to come up with design solutions for a hospice that incorporates best practices in day hospice and residential end of life care as well as keeping within our proposed design footprint. I offer my thanks to Bob Ellard and Martin Buckley for their leadership of these committees.
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