The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC) Society held its annual general meeting (AGM) recently.
Highlights of the meeting included the presentation and acceptance of the external financial audit for 2015/16 by Deloitte and Touche.
CFEC executive director Lisa De Paoli presented the annual report reviewing achievements in CFEC’s strategic goals, including the addition of youth counselling, co-location of GROW SD 27 program with the Youth Employment Services Program, addition of the Seeds of Empathy Program at the Early Care and Learning Centre, opening of the South Cariboo Early Years Centre and co-sponsoring the Non Profit Board Skills Development Workshops.
Sheila Hart, Vic Popiel and Leon Chretien were re-elected to their second terms on the board of directors. Rita Giesbrecht and Ingrid Meyer were elected to their first term, and Diane Cober was thanked for her years of service as a board member.
The AGM concluded with a recognition lunch and ceremony thanking volunteers, donors and sponsors, staff and the board for their “tremendous commitment to making a positive difference to children, youth and families in the South Cariboo,” says De Paoli.
Hart, who is the board co-chair, predicted the coming year will bring new challenges. “However, as an organization, we are amazingly strong and ready to take on new opportunities with our never-ending commitment to improving the lives of individuals and families in our area.”
Rita Giesbrecht, who is the other board co-chair, commented on her new role on the board.
“By participating at the board level, it is my hope and intention that I can contribute to the furtherance of progressive, and real, social change in the South Cariboo.”
The CFEC welcomes new members. Call Debbra Williams at 250-395-5155 or e-mail cfec@cariboofamily.org for more information about membership and/or CFEC programs and services.
CFEC is a registered charity and gratefully accepts financial donations and in-kind contributions of food and supplies for children, youth and families.