Canadian Foundation for Spiritual Care Annual General Meeting Saturday, April 16, 2016 Vancouver, BC

Agenda Approval of the Agenda Approval of the Minutes of the 2015 AGM (Hamilton) Review of the Foundation Board’s activity Financial Report Nominations Appointment of Auditors Other business Adjournment

Minutes of the 2015 AGM in Hamilton, ON Friday, April 16, 2015 www.spiritualcare.ca/foundation

Review of 2015/2016 Five teleconference Board meetings held since the last conference in Hamilton Bursaries and grants disbursed in 2015 Dale Johnson Fun Walk/Run/Roll Friends of the Foundation Harold and Doreen King Student Education Fund Fundraising Planned Giving Brochure Past-Presidents’ Challenge

Bursaries and Grants 2015 In 2015 three research grants, and two student bursaries totaling $5,200 Total disbursements in student bursaries of $24,000 to 33 students since 2007 Total research grants of $35,446 to 23 applicants since 2005 Total CFSC/FCSS disbursements to date: $59,446.00

Bursaries and Grants 2016 Applications must be received by May 31 www.spiritualcare.ca/foundation

The Dale Johnson Fun Walk/Run/Roll Congratulations, Dale, on being chosen by your region as this year’s honouree and thank you for your support for this year’s Fun Walk/Run/Roll . Totals of amount raised and prize winners will be announced at the banquet. The Regional Trophy will also be presented. Will Manitoba make it three wins in a row? Good place to thank the regional group, particularly Michael for all their hard work in making this event a success.

Financial Report Audited statements will be posted when complete at www.spiritualcare.ca/foundation $175,617 investment assets as of Dec. 31, 2015 $4,512 in Fun Run Donations (Hamilton) $5,465 in member contributions in 2015 $14,986 in interest/dividend income in 2015 $5,409 in cash $50,000 Harold and Doreen King Education Fund Total cash and Investments: $231,026

Friends of the Foundation Initiative coming out of Manitoba ( Harold King and Ron Long) A newsletter to go out to past members and members emeritus outlining recent research and education in the field of spiritual /pastoral/religious care, interviews, regional events, fundraisers, etc. A way to reach out to people who are interested in CASC/ACSS but have lost contact The first newsletter to go out this spring 2016

The Harold and Doreen King Student Education Fund $50,000 Gift to the CFSC to be used for student education in the field of spiritual and religious care Details on how to access the fund are being developed presently – You may donate to this fund directly through the CFSC

Planned Giving Legacy Gift A way to ensure the future of spiritual health in diverse institutions in the larger community CFSC Secretary created a draft of the brochure Consulted with editor Andrea Nugent for critique and suggestions Presently the target audience will be our members First step to create an e-copy for our website Keep your eyes (and hearts) open

Past-Presidents’ Challenge Last year Harold King sent a letter to past presidents of CAPE/CAPPE/CASC challenging them to match his $500 donation to the CFSC. Funds raised: $1,300. The challenge has been taken up by Don Misener this year who again approached past-presidents to match his $500 donation and to date he has raised $1,500. Any donation will be gratefully accepted. Don is also encouraging past-presidents to share the highlights of their presidencies with the Memories project.

Nominations Kathryn Howe has completed 4 years representing ONE and serving as CFSC Secretary. Thank you, Kathryn, for sharing your gifts with the Foundation! CFSC Secretary – John Vlainic Regional Representative nominations: Jan Kraus – OCR Catherine Tyndall - ONE Kim Bustard – Atlantic Region

Appointment of Auditors Annual audited statements are posted on www.spiritualcare.ca/foundation RGH Chartered Accountants, Bedford, NS

Other business

Thank you to the CFSC/FCSS Board John Vlainic, Hamilton, ON Audrey Mierau Bechtel, Saskatoon, SK Michael Pasche, Vancouver, BC Marcel Leffelaar, Edmonton, AB Ron Long, Winnipeg, MB Philip Joudrey, Montréal, PQ Don Misener, Kingston, ON – Vice-President Kathryn Howe, Ottawa, ON - Secretary Brian Walton, Saskatoon, SK - Treasurer Buffy Harper, Halifax, NS – Acting President Kathy Greig, Oakville, ON

Adjournment