Outcomes Report 2019-2020
Message from the Chair
The 2019/2020 AGM was held in a larger venue to accommodate Option members and its many supporters. It was quite an impressive turn out for me to witness in my new role as Chair of Options. The 2020/2021 AGM will definitely be one we will all remember, one with the hallmarks of social distancing.
In the fall of 2019 and into the new year the Board had the opportunity to work collaboratively with the CEO and E-Team in creating a new Strategic Plan for Options. The Board was happy to endorse the final product and is excited to learn that active steps have been undertaken to implement it. In March 2020, with the pandemic sweeping the world, a new way of life unfolded, one in which we were required to practice safe social distancing, wear masks, limit our “bubble” and only leave home for essential needs. These were circumstances that no one had anticipated, and the Board had to learn to adapt and did its bit by holding virtual Board meetings. I appreciate the flexibility and commitment that each Board member showed at both Board and Committee meetings. However, what the E-team and Options staff did during this time has been outstanding, they lived true to Options core values of ‘Building Community. Inspiring Hope.” Programs continued to be offered, some in a virtual capacity and others in person as part of essential services. The resilience of Options clearly shone through and the Board was proud of everyone’s part in this. The leadership and guidance of CEO, Christine Mohr, has been instrumental in navigating Options through these unprecedented times. Christine is known for her hard work and commitment to Options, but this past year revealed her tenacity in leading through the most extreme conditions. As the first female Chair on the Board I was beyond inspired by our CEO, as was the Board.
Thank you to all the volunteers and community donors who make the great work of Options possible.
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