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BCFFPA Board of Directors
Teleconference Summary
May 12 2008
1.
Approval of Minutes
a.
April 3, 2008 – move by H. Bayes and approved as written
b.
April 14 2008 – moved by L. Dol and approved as written
2.
The question was asked if there are additional people on the call and policy
around that issue was cited.
3.
Additions
a.
Complaint to office
i.
A complaint came in from an Associate member stating that an
individual member is contacting other members in the Fraser
Region who are not foster parents, and are not part of any MCFD
list. The information being given is alleged to be erroneous. The
board is trying to clarify how this member happened to obtain the
BCFFPA membership list as they are not a board member.
4.
President’s Report
a.
Budget – there was no budget increase given other than the 1.6% wage
redress. The board may look at requesting OTO funding for meetings
MCFD invites it to. There has been a lot of extra work completed in the
past three years in order to use up some of the unexpended net assets the
Federation was holding.
b.
Temporary Fraser Delegate – the board felt that there was no need for an
individual to hold the Fraser Delegate position for the board meeting on
May 29th.
c.
The Fraser region would like to start a Macro Region. It was clarified that
there is up to $5000 in startup costs. Interior got $2000 initially. Heather
is available to mentor the start up of a Fraser Council
d.
Vancouver Coastal Delegate voting is not yet complete. Results will be
available May 16th, with the new Delegate being invited to the AGM.
e.
Camps for Kids – trying to fundraise to send up to 85 kids to camp.
CKNW Orphans Fund has donated $4000 to purchase camp space,
sleeping bags and flashlights.
01/05/2008:MSH: (H. Bayes) Move that applicants be accepted for a lottery draw for
kids who benefited in 2007 if there are funds available after all applications for 2008
have been addressed. held
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It was decided to leave the camp funding as is this year and relook at it after May 31
2008.
f.
Picture – in the boardroom donated to the Federation. The donator feels it
is a non-issue as the print is in the possession of the Federation.
g.
There is a board meeting pre AGM on Thursday the 29th at 4 pm as
outlined in the February 11, 2008 minutes
h.
Increase in mileage for board members was brought up, however as foster
parents have not seen enough of an increase the idea was put off until
further notice.
i.
Kids up front – Delegates to discuss
5.
Regional Reports
a.
North
i.
issues are arising around the smoking outcomes.
b.
Fraser
i.
Fraser is hearing the same reaction from caregivers.
ii.
Coquitlam Resources is being revamped
iii.
It was reiterated that membership lists are completely confidential
and not for sharing.. The board will look at disallowing
memberships for those individuals who continue to try to
circumvent the bylaws and indulge in personal attacks. The policy
states that the Board has the right to accept or reject a membership.
c.
Interior
i.
The resource team in Kelowna is changing
ii.
Level 2 and 3 homes are 25% empty in some parts of this region,
with many Protocols taking place.
iii.
There has been a tremendous response to the funding for relief
being provided by MCF
iv.
Social Workers appreciation events have taken place in the region
d.
Vancouver Island
i.
Work is being done to have youth IQ tested prior to leaving care.
They are currently assessed at entrance but not exit.
ii.
There will be a Partnership meeting in June
02/05/2008: MSC: (L.Dol) Motion to move forward with the printing and mailing of the
Camps ask package. Carried
Next meeting May 29th, 2008 4-6 pm
