Submitted by Sarah Reimer on behalf of the Board
Board Bytes- February 2020
We are stronger together! When we offer ourselves, with our limitations, we will find that our strength complements another’s challenge, and our lack is buoyed up by those around us. As we venture into new and often scary territory, may we increasingly learn to see each other as allies, trusting that the very effort of hearing each other and working together will create a brighter and more sustainable future than we could have envisioned alone or with people who simply agree.
Here is a synopsis of the work undertaken at our meeting on February 12, 2020.
The Board continues to consider and incorporate member feedback around policy/ handbook documents. The number of inconsistencies, inaccuracies and misunderstandings within and between policy documents and practice that have been brought to our attention proves that the more differing voices we hear, the better the guiding documents that transfer knowledge and expertise to new leaders will be. Thank you for all the insight offered the board, and for the cooperation of committees to help re-word policy.
Anda (auditor) attended the meeting, made a presentation and was retained to complete this year’s audit, as voted by members at 2019 AGM.
The Board has set a tentative date of April 18/19, 2020 for the AGM; we are working to secure the curling club for this meeting for our mutual convenience.
SACHA’s AGM is scheduled for April 25 from 830- 430. The board requests that interested members contact the office to indicate interest in attending as an SHC representative.
The CHF AGM will be held in Halifax from June 11-13 and the Board invites interested members to indicate their desire to represent the co-op at this important event. The co-op covers the costs for this trip, and a written/ oral presentation at a GM of information gathered is required.
The board has agreed on an operating procedure regarding email communication/ voting for directors, and we hope this will evolve to improve the democratic and efficient functioning of the board via email.
We voted to uphold Member Selection’s recommendation regarding the new occupancy of unit 26.
Reminder that the lane between 3 St and 4 St blocks is an emergency vehicle access and turning lane and therefore is not available for member parking. We will engage the city to see if appropriate signs can be posted.
We still have one Board vacancy which we are currently seeking to fill. Please communicate your interest in serving on the board to the office.
Cooperatively yours,
Sarah Reimer
On behalf of the Board of Directors