Family Council
Summary of Terms of Reference
Role
The Council provides
Fairhaven with direct resident representation concerning issues,
which impact upon the residents. Specific functions of the Council
include:
- To inform and educate families
- To share ideas for the purpose of problem solving
- To maintain two-way communication between families, residents
and the home
- To advocate on behalf of all residents and families
- To provide mutual support for family and friends of residents
Membership
- A friend or relative of someone living in Fairhaven may become a voting member
- Family representatives who miss three consecutive regular meetings shall have a discussion with a member of the executive before resuming with remaining meetings.
- A quorum shall be a minimum of 10 members including executive.
- Relatives and friends of a deceased resident may be invited to participate on Working Groups
- Residents of Fairhaven are able to attend Family Council meetings as Ex-Officio members.
- Staff with Family as Residents are invited to attend as Ex-Officio members
- The Executive Director is able to attend as an Ex-Officio
- A staff member is appointed as a non-voting member to act as the Facilitator for the Council
- Representatives of Resident Advisory Council will be invited to attend as an ex-officio member
- Other staff members may attend meetings by invitation of Council
Council Executive
| President | | Yvonne Leahy |
| Vice President | | Kent McGovern |
| Treasurer | | Alan Davies |
Meetings
All meetings take place in the Fairhaven
Great Room on the third Wednesday of the month, starting at 2:00
p.m.
Dates in 2010
are:
Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar
17, Apr 21, May 19, June 16, Sep 15, Oct 20, Nov 17 and Dec 15.
If the Home is in outbreak
precautions, meetings are cancelled.
Upcoming Meeting Agenda
The next meeting of
the Fairhaven Family Council will take place on March 17, 2010.
Please find attached
the most current agenda available.
Family Council Agenda for May 19, 2010 (21.2 KB)
Family Council Minutes
The minutes of the Fairhaven
Family Council which took place on February 17 2010 are now available.
Family Council Minutes for February 17 2010 (43 KB)
Student Bursary
This bursary is available
to recent graduates and students who are now in their final year
of high school in the 2009/2010 school year, are enrolled in a
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board or Peterborough Victoria
Northumberland & Clarington Catholic School Board secondary school
and who have made lasting and meaningful contributions to the
volunteer activities at Fairhaven. Bursaries of $250 (maximum
of two) will be awarded to each of the successful applicants.
Students, who are considered eligible
shall be pursuing post-high school studies at a recognized post-secondary
educational program, have good character, and community service
involvement. The final decision as to the awarding of the bursaries
shall be that of the selection committee made up of individuals
from the administration and employees of Fairhaven and the Resident
and Family Councils.
Bursary Information and Application (47K)
Welcome Tea
Each quarter a special
afternoon tea is held to which newly admitted residents and their
families are invited. This is a great opportunity for Council
members to share information about the Home with those who are
just settling in. The management team is also present to introduce
themselves and answer specific questions in a relaxed and personal
setting.
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