AnnuAl RepoRt2012/2013

LCDS Board of Directors2012-2013Frank Huybers, PresidentTony Hogervorst, 1st Vice President Kari Lupton, 2nd Vice PresidentCorrine Nauta, SecretaryFrank Backx, Treasurer Greg Bond, Director John Douglas, Director Orrin Farr, DirectorHelen Ollerenshaw, Director Tom Saul, DirectorTerry Taylor, Director Nick Wells, DirectorLisa Freer, Staff Representative

ContentS1 Vision, Mission, Ethical Values 2 Message from the President and Executive Director 3 OASIS - Developmental Services Provincial Update4 Dreams - One Person at a Time6 Performance Statistics10 Our Dedicated Employees11 Property Report 12 LCDS Foundation 13 Fundraising Activities in 2012-201314 Financials15 57th Annual General Meeting Minutes

1

our ethical ValuesLCDS is committed to providing supports that:•Ensurebasicneedsaremetinasafeand secure environment. •Promoteopportunitiestodevelopandmaintain meaningfulrelationships.•Promoteopportunitiesandchoices.•Educatepeopleregardingrightsandresponsibilities.•Areself-determined.•Empowerpeople.•Encourageandinspirecommunityparticipation.•EducateandsupportthecommunitytosharetheVision.•Areinnovativeandflexible.•Ensureresourcesareutilizedinanaccountableand responsible manner.

As a professional support service organization, we believe in:•Serviceexcellence.•Qualityoflifeforallpeople.•Flexibleandadaptablesupportservices.•Courtesy,respect,dignityandconsiderationfor all people. •Communityinclusionforallpeople.•Marketingandpromotionalactivitiesthatareconsistent withtheMission,VisionandEthicalValues.

our VisionAllpeoplewillhavethefreedom,supportandadvocacy to pursue their dreams and aspirations.

our MissionLambton County Developmental Services (LCDS) isanetworkofpeople,workingtogethertoprovidesupportforpeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilitiesinpursuitoftheirlifedreams.

Idealismandrealism,opportunitiesandchallenges,developmentanddifficulties–thisyearhashadpiecesofallthesethings.Preparinganannualreportforcesanorganizationtoreflectontheyearthathasjustpassed.Regardlessoftheperspectiveorfiltersusedtoreflect,ithasbeenafullyear.Thisreportdescribessomeofthehighlightsfortheorganizationincludingfundraising,financialstatementsandqualityassurancestatistics.Theseevents,numbersandstatisticsarecriticalforastrongandvibrantorganization.However,mostimportantly,thisreporthasasamplingofstoriesandpicturesofsomespecialmomentsandsuccessesinpeople’slives.TheessenceofthesestoriesandthemanymoresimilarexamplesthathappeneverydayiswhatLCDSisreallyabout.Ourservicesandsupportsmakeadifference.Ourorganizationalaccomplishmentsincludeathirdconsecutivethree-yearaccreditationbytheCommissiononAccreditationofRehabilitationFacilities(CARF).LCDSwasthefirstinOntariotoreceivethistypeofaccreditationandwehavestayedcommittedtoqualitystandardsdespitethechallengesinvolvedinmaintaininghighstandards.LCDSalsoownsanewhomeinPetroliathatwasbuiltinpartnershipwithHabitatforHumanity.Lastsummerfourpeoplemovedintoasafe,affordablehome.TheyearendedwithPetroliaEnterprisesmakingsomesignificantchangestotheirbusinessmodelinordertoremainviableandatthesametimeprovidemeaningfulworkforpeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilities.StudentsfromtheIveySchoolofBusinessexaminedvariousaspectsofthesocialenterprisesunderthePetroliaEnterprisesumbrella.Theygavesomesuggestionsandconfirmedfeasibilityofsomeideasthatwerealreadyunderconsideration.AnimportantpartofthechangesmeantthatallpeopleworkingatPetroliaEnterpriseswouldmakeacompetitivewage–valuableworkfor“real”wage.LCDSexperiencedachangeinleadershipattheendofJanuary2013.PatO’Malleyretiredafter6½yearswithLCDS,thelast2½asExecutiveDirector.AfarewellopenhousewasheldtothankPatforallhisworkatLCDSandtowishhimwellinhisretirement.TheLCDSBoardofDirectorsspentseveralweeksinthelatefallandearlywintercompletinganation-widesearchforasuccessorandhiredCandaceBurchart-EtiennefromwithinLCDS.ThemostsignificantchallengeLCDScontinuestofaceishavingtheresourcestomatchtheneed.Theprovincial(andglobal)economy,severalyearsofnobasefundingincreases,ongoinglegalobligations(likepayequity),andincreasedregulationshasmeantthatLCDShasfinanciallyendedtheyearinadeficitposition.Fiscaldifficultiesarethelargestthreattosocialservicestodayandwillcontinuetobeintheforeseeablefuture.Governmentsexpectustooperatedifferentlyandemployeesarestretchedinwaysthatdidn’texistevenafewshortyearsago.However,despitetheorganizationalaccomplishmentsandchallenges,the“true”workatLCDScontinues.Thesmallsuccessstories,thesubtlegesturesofappreciationortheall-outshoutsofjoycontinuetoinspireallthoseinvolvedwiththepeoplethatLCDSsupports.WordscannotalwaysdescribewhatisfeltwhenyouknowthatyouhavemadeadifferencebutthesedifferencesarethereasonsthatLCDSwascreated.OfcoursetheworkofLCDSdoesnotgetdone,withoutthecollaborativeeffortsofmany,manypeople.Manyoftheirdailyeffortsgounnoticedandtheydeservesomuchmoreappreciationthantheyreceive.TheemployeesofLCDSworkeverydaytomakethatdifferencethatwilldirectlyimpactsomeone’slifeforthebetter.FamiliesdowhattheycaninsomanywaystohelpandsupportLCDS.Theleadershipteamandadministrativesupportstaffensurethattheworkiscoordinated,administrativeobligationsaremetandsystemsarerunningsmoothly.Volunteersanddonorsgivegenerouslyoftheirtimeandmoney.TheLCDSFoundationBoardmembersprovidestewardshipoverthefundsthatareraised.OASIS(andespeciallyJaneJoris,pastLCDSBoardMemberandcurrentPresidentofOASIS)workstirelesslytoprovideadvocacyandsupportattheprovinciallevel.Andfinally,theLCDSBoardofDirectorsprovidesgovernancetotheorganization.TheseDirectorsshowtheircommitmentandsupporttotheLCDSVisionregularly.LCDSistrulygratefultoallthesepeople–themissioncouldnotbeaccomplishedwithoutanyofyou.Thankyou.

Sincerely,

Message from the President & executive Director

2

Frank Huybers, Chair Candace Burchart-EtiennePresident, LCDS Executive Director, LCDS

OASIS (Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals With Special Needs) is a provincial volunteer organization dedicated to serving its member agencies in the pursuit of better business practices to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities. Lambton County Developmental Services was one of six founding members of OASIS when it was established in 1996. OASIS provides leadership through sharing ideas, information and knowledge and interacts with government and other organizations on issues affecting its members. Jane Joris, former President of Lambton County Developmental Services, is currently President of this vibrant provincial organization that has grown to 172 member agencies.

To say that these are difficult times for theDevelopmental Services Sector and OASISmemberagencies seems to be an understatement. Despite the challenges, OASIS has worked hard to supportagenciesintheirworkandcollaboratewiththeMinistryand other partners and stakeholders to develop strategies and respond to the issues that the sector isfacing.

OASIS is represented and respected at the provincial level with activeparticipation in the Provincial Network on Developmental Services,the Partnership Table on Developmental Disabilities and the OntarioPartnership on Aging and Developmental Disabilities (OPADD). OASIShas been supportive of the work completed by the Human ResourcesStrategy Committee and many member agencies have adopted the Core Competencies into their human resource practices and training. ManyOASISmembershavealsobeensuccessfulwiththeaccreditationprocesswhichspeakstotheinnovativeandqualityservicesthatarebeingofferedin the province despite the stretched resources.TheworkofOASIShasincludedsubmissions,proposals,legalopinions,strategicmeetings,workshopsandconsultationon labour issues,safetyissuesandreporting,firecodechanges,thesocialassistancereviewforOntario, pay equity, compensation andwage concerns, etc. Datawascollectedfrommemberagenciesonoperatingpressuresbeingfacedasaresultoffouryearswithnofundingincreases.Thedatawasanalyzedand the results were presented to member agencies and shared with theMinistryofCommunity andSocialServices.OASISmetwithMCSSAssistant Deputy Minister, David Zuccato and discussed the identifiedoperatingpressures,aswellaspayequityandotherissuesfacingmembersandtheDevelopmentalServicesSector.RecentworkbytheOASISBoardofDirectorshasincludedpresentationstotheMinisterofFinanceandto

theStandingCommitteeonFinanceandEconomicAffairsinpreparationfor the 2013 budget. OASIS made presentations in Ottawa, Toronto and London.Inthefall,OASISwassupportiveofaprivatemember’sbillpresentedbyChristineElliot,MPP.ThisBill for thecreationof “aselectcommittee toaddress the urgent need for a comprehensive developmental servicesstrategytoaddresstheneedsofOntarianswithintellectualdisabilitiesandthoseduallydiagnosedwith intellectualdisabilitiesandmental illnesses”was put on hold when parliament was prorogued in October. She plans to re-introducethisBill laterthisspringonceparliamentissitting.Ms.ElliotattendedtheJanuarymeetingoftheOASISBoardofDirectorsandresultsoftheoperatingpressuressurveyweresharedwithher.Despite frustration and challenges, there have been some reasons foroptimism.OASISisencouragedbythecurrentinvestigationbytheOntarioOmbudsman into theaccess to services forpeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilities in Ontario. I took part in a lengthy interview with investigators fromtheOmbudsman’sofficeashavemanyotherOASISBoardmembersand agencies. OASIS held a Visioning Day on January 31, 2012wheremany ideas and thoughts were shared and compiled. Further planning will becompleted inJune.Lastspring,OASISwasveryhappytoannounceanOASISExecutiveDirectorScholarshipprogram.Theprogramincludesthree scholarships that provide development opportunities for leadersandhelp toensure thatOntario’sagenciesareequippedwith resourcesto ensure current and well-trained senior management. The scholarships werepresentedforthefirsttimeatthe2013OASISconference.I am proud to have acted as President of this active and respectedorganizationoverthepastyear.Ithasbeenbothgratifyingandchallengingto work together to supportmembers and advocate for developmentalservice agencies and the people supported by them. I am grateful forthesupportIreceivedfromallmemberagenciesandespeciallymyfellowOASISboardmemberswhoconsistentlydemonstrate theircommitmentto thework thathas tobecompleted– itwouldbe impossible tomoveforwardandaccomplishsomuchwithouttheirdedicatedefforts.IhavebeenpleasedtocontinuetoserveastheLCDSrepresentativeforOASIS.ThankyoufortheongoingsupportIreceivefromtheLCDSBoardofDirectorsandstaff.

Respectfullysubmittedby,

Jane Joris, PresidentOASIS

3

oASIS - Developmental Services Provincial Update

Checking Things Off The Bucket ListMybigsisterJulieandIsetoutontheadventureofourlivesonMay2nd when we took our first evertrip with just the two of us. (Ok,Elizabeth was there to supportJulie somaybe it wasn’t just thetwoofus.)WewentonaDisneyCruise to the Bahamas! What an adventure it was! Mom hasalways wanted to take Julie to Disney World but lucky me, I got to go cruising with Julie instead! The trip started as a way to make Julie’s dream come true but after awhilewe realized thatwewere accomplishing even more; we were checking things off thebucketlist!Weflewinanairplane

(4 planes altogether), visited Florida, travelled by boat (ok, a ship), visited aforeigncountry(theBahamas),touchedourtoesinthesandanddippedthemintheocean.Oh,andwecan’tforgetthatwemetMickey,Donald,Chip&Daleandmostimportantly,Goofy!Juliegottonapwithawindowthatconstantlychangedsceneryfromoneporttothenextandwhenshewas rested we had shopping to do! On our last day it was hard to say good bye to the ship’s crew that made everydayaDisneykindofday.Nomatterwhatweneededorwhereweneeded to go they were happy to assist in any way possible. Julie was excitedeveryeveningtoseeourservers,Tita,SantanaandRichard,whoalwaysaskedJulieforasmile(whichshewasmorethanwillingtogive!)andsetusatatablewithprimeviewingofthedinnershowswithMickeyandfriends.Bythetimeweleftforhome,Juliewasaseasonedproatcruisingandwhen itcametoflyingshe looked likeshehadbeendoingit her whole life! Our family would like to extend a huge thank you toElizabethforallherhardworkinplanningthistripandtheexcellentcaresheprovidedforJuliewhilewewereaway.CoordinatingschedulesanddealingwithtravelagentsisnevereasybutIwasthankfulthatshecouldbepresentwhenherhardworkpaidoff.Ican’twaittoseewherethenextadventure takes us!

Cocozzoli’s Crusaders Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser!In February Pasquale Cocozzoli hosted a spaghetti lunch fundraiser atCSD.WiththecookingexpertiseofhismomMariaandtheorganizationalskills of his support staff, Pasquale raised $337 to donate towards TheCanadianCancerSociety’sRelayforLife.Pasqualeisasixyearmemberofhisfamily’sRelayforLifeTeam“Cocozzoli’sCrusaders”.Everyyearthe“Cocozzoli’sCrusaders”participateintheRelayforLifeeventattheClearwaterArenainSarnia.Pasqualelightsaluminaryeveryyearinmemoryofhisfatherwhopassedawayfromcancertenyearsago. He also watches and supports his mother and other cancer survivors walk the survivor lap. OnbehalfofPasqualewewould like to thankeveryonewhobravedthesnowstormtocomeandsupportthiswonderfulcause.Notonlydidyouhelpdonatetowardsfindingacureforcancer,youalsohelpedPasqualereach a goal close to his heart.

Lowe’s Heroes Program Provides New Sun Shelter

The ladies living at 448 First Ave in Petrolia love to beoutside when it is sunny, butbecauseofsunallergiesand their susceptibility to burning, they require shadefrom thedirect sun.Thanksto the Lowe’s Heroes Program, the ladies nowhave a permanent, low maintenance sun shelter. TheLowe’sHeroesProgramaccepts applications forprojects with a material

costofupto$1200.EmployeesofLowe’sselectavolunteerprojectfromapplicationsreceivedfromlocalnon-profitorganizationsandschoolsandsubmit it to thecorporateoffice forapproval. Theproject iscompletedbytheLowe’semployeesonavolunteerbasis,includingallorganization,designandlabour.TheladiesatFirstAveandLCDSaregratefultothesevolunteersandtoLowe’sfortheirgenerosityandphilanthropicspirit.

4

Dreams - One Person at a Time

The Lowe’s build team with Pam and Aida

Theresa – Opportunities and New Experiences“LessthanayearagoImovedtoCorunnaand with that came opportunities and new experiences. In addition to working at Goodwill Industries three days per week I now attend the CSD Satellite programonedayaweek,andbestofall,IhaveavolunteerjobatEvolutionsHairSalon! At the salon I greet customers,waterplants,sweepfloors,preparefoilsforhaircolouring,cleanandorganizethe

hairdressingtraysandmyfavoriteismakingthedailyTimmy’srun.IamveryhappytobeapartoftheCorunnaCommunity”.

Dylan’s Success StoryA few years ago Dylan decided hewould like to try long distance running. CoachCathyJohnsonofNorthLambtonSecondary School invited him to jointhe Cross Country Team as long as he followed three simple rules: cometo practice, work your hardest and support your teammates. With the helpofaguide runnerand throughhisown dedication and hard work he has become a very skilled runner. In 2012 he had his first experience running atOFSAA (Ontario Federation of SchoolAthleticAssociations)wherehefinishedinfourthplace.Hiscoachsaid,“Ihavenever been prouder of an athlete”.Dylan was nominated and received The

5

“Video games, here I come!”- Dan

“More money in the bank!”- Rob

Dreams - One Person at a Time ...cont’d

OnApril1,2013PetroliaEnterprisesmadethefinalmovefrom a training work centre to a manufacturing facility.Oneof themostnotablesuccessesof thismove is thatthe employees working at Petrolia Enterprises are nowearningminimumwage.Thesephotosreflectthepositiveoutcomeofthischange.

CharacterAthleteAwardwhichisgiventostudentswhoembodyOFSAA’svalues of leadership, commitment, equity, respect and sportsmanship.SofarthisspringhehaswonattheLSSAA(LambtonSecondarySchoolAthleticAssociation) andSWOSSAA (SouthWesternOntarioSecondarySchool Athletic Association) meets, making him eligible to compete atOFSAAagain.CongratulationsDylan!

The Coffee ClubOn October 1, 2012, the SIL program proudly opened the doors to the“BlueHouseCoffeeClub”.TheCoffeeClubwas an idea inspired by the people supported, as an opportunity to meet regularly with friends, to play cardsor board games, solve the daily crossword puzzles, read thenewspaper to remain

current onworldly events, puruse the shopping flyers in search of costsaving bargains, sing karaoke, break out in exercise while sweating to the oldiesorengage inacompetitivegameofWiibowlingwhilesippingonsomefreshlybrewedcoffee.Theclubhasacommittedmembershipthatalwaysmanages tofind time todrop indespite theirbusypersonalandworkschedules.Weattributethesuccessofthisprogramtoourtwoverydedicated and well trained volunteers, Luke Conn and Heather Wilson. LukeandHeathermeetregularlywithLindsayEdgar,aSILsupportstaff,todiscussschedules,newactivitiesandideas,supplies,andskillsrequiredtomeetthedemandsandinterestsofthemembers.Theyhavemanagedtokeeptheprogramrunningefficientlyandaffordablywithnoexpenseorfeestothemembership.TheCoffeeClubrunsdaily,Monday-Fridayfrom9:30-11:30a.m.

6

DemographicsHavingaclearunderstandingofwhowesupportisveryimportantinprovidingeffectiveservice.Thefollowingdemographicinformationrepresentswhowas supported in 2012.

Number of People Supported in 2012: 136 (excluding respite)Diagnosis Employment

ServicesSupported

LivingCommunity Integration

Community Housing

Home Share

Autism 1 0 3 10 2Epilepsy 2 2 13 19 2Communication Impairment 5 1 41 44 1

Visual Impairment 0 1 14 13 1Physical Disability 1 2 31 29 2Dementia 3 2 1 8 1Mental Disorders 1 11 16 13 7Hearing Impairments 3 2 2 12 1Dual Diagnosis 2 11 17 23 7Acquired Brain Injury 0 1 0 7Developmental Disability 37 25 58 69 16

Performance Statisticsthe numbers Behind the Quality at LCDS

Satisfaction of ServicesSatisfactionofourkeystakeholders isoneof themost importantmeasuresofservices. If thepeoplesupportedatLCDS, their familiesandLCDSemployeeshaveahigh levelofsatisfaction– it isvery likely that thiswillbecorrelatedwithhighqualityservices.LCDSisconfident thatcontinuedimprovementinthedeliveryofourservicesandsupportswillresultinincreasedsatisfactionlevelsofourstakeholders.

PEOPLE SuPPOrTED SATISFACTION

Outcome Indicator Data Source Target Actual

Peoplearesatisfiedwith their support

Satisfactionreportedonthequality&quantityofsupport.

QualityAssuranceLIFEInterviews 85% 91%

EMPLOyEE SATISFACTION

Outcome Indicator Data Source Target Actual

Employeesoverallsatisfactionwiththeircurrentjob

StaffreportstheirsatisfactionwithLCDS. Core Competencies Direct Support Survey (RobertHickey,Queen’sUniversity)

Level 3(Satisfied)

2.9

FAMILy SATISFACTION

Outcome Indicator Data Source Target Actual

Familiesaresatisfiedwith LCDS’ services

Thenumberofcomplaintsreported. SeriousOccurrenceReport 0 1

Female48%

52%

male52%

46%

2%

Number of Calls to the “Speak-up” Message Center The Speak-Up Message Center was developed for people receivingservices(aswellasotherstakeholders)tohaveaformalprocesstohavetheirconcernsand/orcomplaintsheard.Ifconcernscanbeaddressed,itisbelievedthatsatisfactionwithserviceswillincrease.Therewerenocallsreceivedin2012.TheQualityAssuranceDepartmenthandedoutSpeak-UpMessageCenterwalletcardstoallsupportlocationstoensurepeoplehave access to the message center.

Effectiveness Of ServicesEffectivenessmeasuresaddressthequalityofservices/supportsthroughmeasuringchangeovertime.Ifservicesarebeingdeliveredeffectively,LCDSwillbemovingclosertowardsourvision.Differencesinpeople’slives will be in a positive direction and people will be moving closer to their dreams and aspirations.

Average Number of Life Indicator Personal and Support Standards Consistently Demonstrated (in interviews)LIFEInterviewsareameanstodetermineifthepersonishappywiththevariousareasoftheirlifeandthesupportthattheyhaveineachoftheseareas. LCDS trained interviewers sit down with people supported and the supportstafforotherswhoknowthepersonwellandgettheirfeedback/opinion. The information from the interview is primarily used to planandsupportthepersoninawaythatisaccordingtotheirwishes–howtheydefineservices.ThisprocessalsoprovidesLCDSwithamethodtomeasure thequalityofservices foreachperson individually.Thepersonprovides theirperspectiveofwhata standardmeans to themandwhattheyfeelwouldbequalityinthatareaoftheirlife(personalstandard);theinterviewer thendetermines if thepersonhas theservicesandsupportsto attain this personally defined standardof quality in their life (supportstandards).Fifty-fiveinterviewswerecompletedthisyear.Theoverallyearlyaveragefor2012wassimilartolastyearwithveryslightincreases.Inmostcases,whereapersonhadapreviousinterviewtocompare,scoresforthatperson improved.

% Employees with required Training that is CurrentLCDS requires that all employees maintain and re-certify in specifictraining. Having highly trained employees helps to ensure that services meetcertainqualitystandards.Thismeasurementwassimilartolastyears’average. Over 90% of LCDS employees have all the required trainingbut keepingall certificationscurrent continues tobeachallenge that is constantly addressed.

Current Performance Development PlansEmployees thatcontinuallydevelopandhaveperformancegoalsmeanstheorganizationwill be strongandhealthywith employeeswhohaveamultitudeofskillsandtheemployeesthemselveswillbemorefulfilledasthey are able to grow and develop in areas that are both important to them and toservicedelivery.Thisscoredid increase from lastyear’saveragebut remainsanarea forLCDSto focuson. Once theprovincialHumanResourcesStrategyisincorporatedintomoreofLCDSHumanResourceprocessestheentireperformanceappraisalsystemwillberevised.

Efficiency Of ServicesEfficiency measures examine the responsiveness of LCDS services aswell as the relationship between resources used and the results that are obtained.Resourcesincludefinances,timeandpeople.

% of People with a Current Life PlanLifePlanningisanongoingprocessthatbeginswithlisteninginordertounderstandwhatitisthataperson,oftenwithfamilyandfriends,wantfortheirownlife.Thepercentageofpeoplewithacurrentlifeplanremainedhighin2012(80%).People,theirsupportworkers,familiesandallthoseinvolved in the process can be commended for their collaboration andsupportiveefforts.

Turnover rate: regular & Casual EmployeesDatacollectiononemployeeturnoverreflectscontinuityandconsistencyin service delivery. High turnover rates are costly to the agency and possiblyindicatedissatisfaction.Severalyearsofnofundingincreaseshas

7

Performance Statisticsthe numbers Behind the Quality at LCDS ...cont’d

8

Performance Statisticsthe numbers Behind the Quality at LCDS ...cont’d

meant that there have been no increases inwages – a factor thatmayaffectturnover.2012wasachallengingyear;however,theturnoverratesstartedtoturnaroundinthelastquarter.Inthelastquarteronehalf(5)ofthecasualexitswerebecausepeoplelefttheircasualpositionswithLCDStotakearegularposition–thisisapositivetrendandmeansthatqualifiedandtrainedpeoplearehiredfromwithin.

Injuries and Accidents Involving EmployeesEveryonehastherighttoasafeworkenvironment.Ifemployeesaregoingtowork feelingsafe,with risk to theirhealthandsafetyminimized, theycanbemoreeffectiveatwork.Losttimeaccidentscancosttheagencythousands of dollars in claims; money that would be better utilized inservices.Thereal“goodnews”storyisthat2012wasabanneryearinthattherewerenoworkinjury“losttimeaccidents”intheentireyear.

Medication ErrorsLCDS is committed to ensuring that the right drug is administered to the right person in the right dosage at the right time using the right route (method ofadministration)andusingtherightdocumentationasrecommendedbyaRegulatedHealthProfessional. Our target is99.99%accuracyand in2012wereachedthattargetwithamedicationerrorrateof0.001%.

Access To Support ServicesServiceaccess isan importantperformancemeasurement todeterminehowoftenourservicesarebeingutilized.Withprovincialfundingrestraintsand very few people leaving services, overall access to LCDS servicesis very limited and dictated by Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). They determine eligibility for services andmaintain the waiting lists forall developmental services. Because there are typically only one or two vacancies a year, this is not measured. Instead measures in this area look athowofteninternalservicesareaccessed.

Training Provided to EmployeesLCDShasalwaysconsidereditselftobea“learningorganization”.Peoplereceiving services can only benefit from support workers who are welltrained.Inadditiontokeepingmandatorycertificationsuptodate(i.e.:FirstAid,CrisisPreventionIntervention,WHMIS,SupportPlanning),employeesin all positions are encouraged to participate in other opportunities that

willassistthemtoremainup-to-dateinthelatesttrendsintheirprofessionandexpand their skills.A totalof1418 trainingopportunitieswere takenadvantage of by employees in 2012. This equates to approximately 5training sessions per employee. Traditional training methods such as workshops, seminars and courses are now complemented by more access towebinars, videoconferences and e-learning. This technologyhasprovideduswithmorecosteffectiveandaccessibletrainingoptions.

Learning & Development Opportunities for People SupportedLCDSiscommittedtoprovidingindividualizedapproachestolearningthatwill enhance people’s existing supports, foster independence and helpthem achieve their life goals. A total of 329 learning and developmentopportunities were taken advantage of by people supported in 2012.Examplesoftheseopportunitiesinclude:tutoring,literacy,signlanguage,fire training,mannersandphotographyclasses,bikesafety, relationshipclassesandbasicFirstAid.

Business Performance IndicatorsIn addition to the service indicators, LCDS must ensure that it operates responsibly.LCDSneedstooperatewithinitsdefinedbudget.Inaddition,asaresponsetofundingfreezes,alternatesourcesofrevenueneedtobefound.Theseeffortsaremeasured.

Donation and Fundraising IncomeThe“bigsuccessstory”istheyear-to-yearcomparisons.AverysuccessfulAuction and Fusion were two main contributors to an “over 50K”increase. The direct mail campaigns (Christmas and Spring) were also verysuccessful.

Social EnterpriseTohave a truepictureofwhat eachbusinessmakes, the net operatingexpense is scored which is the revenue less the expenses. LCDS is still investingintheseendeavorssoasignofsuccesswillbedecreasedsubsidiesrequiredforthesebusinesses.SocialEnterprisescoresturnedaroundsignificantlyfrom2011to2012.

9

Performance Statisticsthe numbers Behind the Quality at LCDS ...cont’d

blue = 2011

Donation and Fundraising Income Social Enterprise

Rating Aver

age

Num

ber

of L

ife In

dica

tor

Sta

ndar

ds

Con

sist

ently

D

emon

stra

ted

(in

inte

rvie

ws)

Aver

age

Num

ber

of L

ife In

dica

tor

Sup

ports

C

onsi

sten

tly

Dem

onst

rate

d (in

in

terv

iew

s)

% o

f Peo

ple

with

a C

urre

nt

Life

Pla

n

Turn

over

Rat

e:

Reg

ular

E

mpl

oyee

s

Turn

over

Rat

e:

Cas

ual

Em

ploy

ees

% E

mpl

oyee

s w

ith a

Cur

rent

P

erf.

Dev

. Pla

n

# Lo

st T

ime

Acc

iden

ts

(ave

rage

per

qu

arte

r)

% E

mpl

oyee

s w

ith R

equi

red

Trai

ning

that

is

Cur

rent

# P

eopl

e at

tend

ing

othe

r tra

inin

g - i

nter

nal

and

exte

rnal

(a

vera

ge p

er

quar

ter)

Aver

age

Inco

me

(per

qua

rter)

Net

Ope

ratin

g E

xpen

se

10 over 20.50 over 20.50 81 - 85% less than 2% less than 15% 81 - 85% 0 71 - 75% more than 270 over 75,000 up to 60,000

9 19.00 - 20.49 19.00 - 20.49 76 - 80% 2.1 - 3% 15.1 - 18% 76 - 80% 66 - 70% 261 - 270 up to 75,000 up to 70,000

8 17.50 - 18.99 17.50 - 18.99 71 - 75% 3.1 - 4% 18.1 - 21% 71 - 75% 1 61 -65% 251 - 260 up to 65,000 up to 80,000

7 16.00 - 17.49 16.00 - 17.49 66 - 70% 4.1 - 5% 21.1 - 24% 66 - 70% 56 - 60% 241 - 250 up to 55,000 up to 90,000

6 14.50 - 15.99 14.50 - 15.99 61 - 65% 5.1 - 6% 24.1 - 27% 61 - 65% 2 51 - 55% 231 - 240 up to 45,000 up to 100,000

5 13.00 - 14.49 13.00 - 14.49 56 - 60% 6.1 - 7% 27.1 - 30% 56 - 60% 3 46 - 50% 221 - 230 up to 35,000 up to 110,000

4 11.50 - 12.99 11.50 - 12.99 51 - 55% 7.1 - 8% 30.1 - 33% 51 - 55% 4 41 - 45% 211 - 220 up to 25,000 up to 120,000

3 10.00 - 11.49 10.00 - 11.49 46 - 50% 8.1 - 9% 33.1 - 36% 46 - 50% 2013-06-12 36 - 40% 201 - 210 up to 15,000 up to 130,000

2 8.50 - 11.99 8.50 - 11.99 41 - 45% 9.1 - 10% 36.1 - 39% 41 - 45% 6 31 - 35% 151 - 200 up to 10,000 up to 140,000

1 7.00 - 8.49 7.00 - 8.49 36 - 40% 10.1 - 11% 39.1 - 42% 36 - 40% 7 20 - 30% 101 - 150 up to 5,000 up to 150,000

0 under 7.00 under 7.00 below 36% more than 11% more than 42% below 36% 8 below 20% less than 150 below 5,000 up to 160,000

Score 5 6 9 2 5 5 10 4 10 6 6

Weight 10.0 15.0 15.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 10.0 8.0

Value 50 90 135 14 35 35 70 28 70 60 48

635

ORGANIZATIONAL TOTAL FOR 2011 (out of 1000) 578

green = 2012

LCDS Scorecard -- Fourth Quarter 2011October 1st to December 31th, 2011

ORGANIZATIONAL TOTAL FOR 2012 (out of 1000)

Life Planning/Services Human Resources Learning & Development

In2005LCDSbeganusingaBalancedScorecardformatasamethodofmeasuringkeyperformanceindicators.LCDScollectsthequarterlymeasureofthekeyperformanceindicatorsoutlinedinthisreport.Eachquarterthechangesinthescoreareanalyzedandplansforimprovementaremade.Thischartisasummaryofthequarterlymeasurementsfor2011and2012.Annualscoreshaveincreasedgraduallyovertime.

LCDS Balanced Scorecard 2012

LCDSprovidesemploymentforover270people.Thesededicatedprofessionalsbringmanyperspectivesandawiderangeoftalentstotheworkthatiscompletedeveryday.Therearemorethan25differentjobdescriptionsthathelptheorganizationrunsmoothly.AveragelengthofserviceofLCDSemployeesis8yearsand10months,withalmost37%ofemployeeshavingworkedatLCDSformorethan10years.Annually,LCDSholdsanEmployeeServiceAwardsevening tocelebrateand thankemployeeswhohaveworked forLCDS for ten,fifteen, twenty,twenty-five,thirtyyearsandup.Thisyear’seventwasheldatSawmillCreekResortandSpaonNovember23rd.Employeesrecognizedthisyearwere-

10

our Dedicated employees

10 yEArS– Ron Proctor, Morgan Loosemore, Sue Joosten and Brian Gilmore.

25 yEArS– Karen McClintock, Kim Lynch and Janet Mathieson

Oneof thestrongestassetsatLCDS isourworkforce.Ouremployees’expertise, skills anddedicationhashelpedusgain the reputationofbeinga leader in thedevelopmental sector. Inbuildingthisfoundation,weaimtosupportandencouragelifelonglearningatalllevelsoftheorganization.Webelieveinprovidingopportunitiesforeveryonetodeveloptotheirfullpotential.In2012,forthefirsttime,wecelebrated“NationalLearnatWorkWeek”byawardingprizestotwodeservingpeople.Fromover75nominationswereceived,thisyear’swinnerswere:KellyGraham(Brooktree)andCarmelLevecque(MapleSt).Congratulationstobothladiesfortheirdedicationandenthusiasmtowardlifelonglearning!

20 yEArS– Jennifer Salaris and Christine PoupardMissing – Shona Lockhart

30 yEArS– Ruth Gallant, Duane Chapman and Eileen Mitchell

15 yEArS– Susan Armstrong, Mary van Delft and Karen Pehlke. Missing – Tanya Devine, Tammy Hart, Sue Steginga and Jennifer Stephenson

2012 Learning & Development Award winner Carmel Levecque

2012 Learning & Development Award winner Kelly Graham

Lifelong Learning and Development

LCDSownsatotalof26propertiesinLambtonCounty(Petrolia,Corunna,Brigden, Oil Springs, Alvinston, Oil City,Wyoming, Forest andWatford)including residential homes, drop-in centres, employment facilities andoffices.Inadditiontothe26properties,LCDSisalsoresponsibleforafleetof17vehiclesrangingfromwheelchairaccessiblebuseswithlifts,full-sizevans, mini-vans and a pick-up truck.Thegoal of thePropertyDepartment is to ensure that all LCDSownedpropertiesandvehiclesmeet (andexceed) theCARF, federal,provincial,municipalandourownhighstandardsforproperty/equipmentmaintenanceandsafety.This past year has seen many improvements and renovations made to the properties. Some of the highlights include: the replacement andinstallationofnewflooring to increasemobilityand independencewhiledecreasingtheopportunityforslipandfalls;thereplacementofportablelift systems to promote safety, independence and accessibility; removalof trees due emerald ash borer; painting updates to various locations;sidewalk/laneway repairs to promote accessibility; washroom renovations topromoteaccessibility,safetyandindependenceandroofreplacements.Transportation and theLCDSfleet is a constantpressurepointdue thestrictMTOrequirements,theagingofourfleetofvehiclesandthenatureofprovidingservices inruralsettings. Iwould liketocommendourstafffor all their hardworkanddiligence inassisting theagency tomaintainthefleet. Iwouldberemiss if IdidnotexpressmygratitudetoHullBusLines, who serve as our maintenance and vehicle consultant. Thank you to Steve,Paul,Glenandtheirteamforyourongoingsupportanddedicationto LCDS.Manythanksgoouttoourteamsofvolunteersandstaff thatcontributemanyhoursinvolunteeringatoureventstoraisefundstohavepropertyworkcompletedandvehiclesupgraded.Again, Iwould like to thankallsupportstaff,familiesandfriendswhoworkonsitetocompletetheneeded

and required repairs andmaintenance (many times behind the scenes).LCDSwasalsoabletogainthesupportofLowe’stoprovideasafeandsecuresunshelterfor448FirstAvenueinPetroliaandthesupportofHomeDepot to complete a back deck and patio at Brooktree Drive in Corunna.

Habitat for Humanity

LCDSwasvery fortunateandhonored tobeapproachedbyHabitat forHumanity Sarnia-Lambton www.habitatsarnia.org to partner together on ahomebuildforspring2012inPetroliaforpeoplesupportedbyLCDS.ThededicationceremonytookplaceonJuly21,2012at388NorthridgePlaceinPetrolia,thenewhomeofTyson,David,BrianandMellissa.Preliminarytalksareunderwayforanewbuildinthefuture.LCDSlooksforwardtoanopportunitytopartneragainwithHabitatforHumanitySarnia-Lambton.

11

Property Report

Happy retirement, Pat!On January 31, 2013, LCDS said good-bye to Executive Director, Pat O’Malley when heretiredfromLCDS.AfarewellOpenHousewasheldonJanuary30th. PresentingPatwithagiftonbehalfof theBoardandstaff isLCDSBoardmember,ReverendNickWells.

TheLCDSFoundationBoardofDirectorshasbeenworkinghardoverthepastyeartodevelopFundraisingpolicies,plansandguidelines.TheLCDSFoundationisaseparateentityfromLCDSandcarriesoutfundraisingactivitiestoraisefinancialgiftsexclusivelytosupporttheongoingmissionofLCDS.ThelongtermgoalsoftheFoundationare: •ToraisefundstomaintainCapitalInvestmentsandensurequalitystandardoflivingforpeoplesupported •DevelopandgrowanEndowmentFund •Raisefundstofacilitatetheachievementofpersonalgoalsanddreams •CreationofaRespiteFundtobeusedtodevelopnewrespiteopportunities

LCDS Foundation Board of Directors:Steve Hull, Chair John Douglas DebbieMcNeil BobTannerDonMcGugan FrankHuybersHelen Ollerenshaw Kari LuptonCandieBurchart-Etienne AdelleStewardsonBoardmemberssupportthefundraisingeffortsoftheLCDSFoundationthroughspecificassignmentsordutiesintheirrole.Thesearebasedontheirindividualstrengths,communitypositionandwillingnesstogrowinspecificfundraisingstrategies.FoundationdivisionsincludeMajorGifts,SpecialEvents,FoundationsandLCDSFamilyandFriends.TheFundraisingDepartmentwishestothankthisnetworkofdedicatedcommunitymembersandalleventandfundraisingvolunteersfortheirwillingnesstoworkwithusandengageinstrengtheningourfinancialsustainabilitythroughFundraising!

12

LCDS Foundation

Corporate Appreciation

LCDShostedtheir2013CorporateAppreciationonWednesday,February13,2013atVictoriaPlayhouse.Amongmanybusinesses inattendance,LCDS honored three in particular for their generous support in 2012.Picturedare:MaureenMacSorley,DirectorofOperations forLCDSwithDonDouglasofDonDouglasBuildingConstruction;NickSalaris,GeneralManagerofPropertyforLCDSwithHabitatforHumanityBoardPresidentDavidButler;andFounderofPedal to thePines,DougMcClintockwithAdelleStewardson,ManagerofFundDevelopmentandCandieBurchart-Etienne,ExecutiveDirectorofLCDS.

2012 Fundraising revenue

Pedal to the PinesThis year’s Pedal to the Pineson June 9th, 2012 was a huge success with 130 riders and over $4000 raised for LCDS!Thank you to all the volunteers, ridersandthePedaltothePinesteam for their hard work! The2013PedaltothePineswilltakeplace on June 15. Visit www.pedaltothelines.com for moreinformation.

LCDS – Petrolia Lions Charity Pork BBQIn the absence of a host groupto coordinate this beloved annual event, the Petrolia Lionsstepped up and partnered with LCDS to plan a PorkBBQ on July 4th, 2012 at theGreenwood Recreation CentreinPetrolia.Over500attendeesenjoyedlocalbarbequedpork,potatoes,summer salads and dessertswhile enjoying themusical stylings of theBorderlite Trio. This event raised over $3500 for the LCDS/Habitat forHumanityPetroliabuild.The2013BBQwilltakeplaceonAugust14thattheGreenwoodRecreationCentre.More information and ticketswill beavailable through LCDS in early summer.

Huron Cove Every year, restaurant ownersBillandAngelaSalarischooseaspecial day to graciously donate the entire daily proceeds fromtheir restaurant to LCDS. The donation includes the cost offood, daily proceeds from thecash register, and the waitress’s tips.OnMondayJuly9th,2012Huron Cove restaurant in Forest

raised$2,180!ThesuccessofthisdayismadepossiblewiththehelpoftheHuronCovestaff,restaurantpatrons,andvolunteersfrombothLCDSandtheRoyalBanksinForestandPetrolia.ThankyouBillandAngelaforyour generosity and commitment to LCDS!!

Golf TournamentThe 16th Annual LCDS CharityGolf Tournament took place atWidder Station Golf Club onThursday July 19th, 2012. It was afulltournamentorganizedbyadedicated volunteer committee who raised nearly $18,000 tosupporttheSaturdayRecreationProgram which provides afun, community based respiteopportunity for people who livewiththeirfamilies.

Fusion: a Discovery of Local Food and Wine

The 3rd Annual Fusion: a discovery of local food and wine was heldNovember9th&10th,2012attheRBCCentreinSarnia.Thistradeshowstyle event attracted over 2000 guests, tripling attendance since 2010, and raisingover$24,000! Fusion featured35 local award-winning foodandwine vendorswhooffered samplesof theirmostpopularproducts.Guestsenjoyedlivejazzmusic,stagedemonstrationsandsamplingsfrombreweries,wineries,restaurants,caterersandfoodproducersfromalloverOntario.TheEducationSerieswas very popular, offeringfree educational seminarspresented by several vendors and special guests. The show was received with rave reviews from attendees, vendorsand the greater community. Fusion 2013 will take place on November 8th & 9th at the RBCCentre.

13

Fundraising Activities in 2012-2013

Golfers Mitch Fiddick, Rob Conrod, Kevin Ireland and Sam Salaris

Celebrity Chef Kevin Brauch (centre) with Fusion guests

14

2014 Valentine Auction – Save the Date!OnFebruary8,2014,LCDSwillholditsBi-AnnualValentineAuctionattheBrigdenFairgroundstoraisemoneyforanewaccessiblevehicleforLCDS.Thehard-workingvolunteersontheValentineAuctionCommitteewouldliketoaskthatyousavethedateforthisimportantfundraiserandplantoattend!InadditiontoourSignatureandThirdPartyevents,LCDSemploysotherstrategiestogeneratefundsthroughouttheyear.FundsraisedthroughMeatRaffles,Bingos,DirectMailcampaigns,fundraisingwiththeSarniaStingandGrantApplicationshaveimprovedthelivesofthepeoplewesupportaswell as the agency as a whole.

Fundraising Dollars at WorkFundraiseddollarswereusedforvariousitemstoenhancepeople’shomes,suchasnewappliances,televisions,furniture,kitchenwares,landscaping,deckimprovements,andredecorating.Renovationswerecompletedtoincreaseaccessibilityinhomesandinstallequipmentsuchasliftsystems.Fundswerealsoutilizedtoassistpeoplewithachievinglifedreamsbycoveringtravelcostsforvacationsandpurchasingexerciseequipmentandrecreationsupplies. Alsobenefitting fromFundraisingdollars is theLCDSWeekendRecreationProgram.Thisprogramprovides respite forover40 families inLambtonCountywhomaynototherwisereceiveanysupport.Itisdesignedtoprovideamuchneededbreakforcaregiverswhileofferingrecreationalandsocialopportunitiesforpeopleinthecommunity.TheWeekendRecreationProgramisfunded100%byproceedsfromourAnnualCharityGolfTournament.

Fundraising Activities in 2012-2013 ...cont’d

Financials

15

57th Annual General Meeting Minutes57th Annual General Meeting MinutesMonday, June 25th, 2012Community Skills Development Building339 Centre Street, Petrolia, OntarioThe 57th Annual General Meeting of Lambton County DevelopmentalServices,heldonJune25th,2012,wascalledtoorderbythePresident,FrankHuybers, at 5:05 p.m. Frankwelcomedmembers and guests ofLCDSandopenedthemeetingbyreadingthePrayer.

Greetings from MCSS Program Supervisor, robert McKellar:MCSSProgramSupervisor,RobertMcKellar,broughtgreetingsonbehalfof theMinistry of Community and Social Services and the SouthWestRegional Office. He thanked everyone present for their commitment tothepeoplesupportedbyLCDSandtheirfamilies.Hecommentedonthelong-standingpositiverelationshipbetweentheMinistryofficeandLCDSandtheagency’seffortstoberesponsiblestewardsofpublicfunds.RobreflectedonthechallengesthedevelopmentalservicessectorhasfacedoverthelastyearwithveryfewnewresourcesincludingtheintroductionofthenewDevelopmentalServiceOntariosites,theprovincialapplicationform,SIS(SupportsIntensityScale)requirementsandmovingfromalocaltoaregionalprioritizationprocess.Thishasresultedinpeoplewaitingforsupports. In addition, more administrative demands have been placed on agencieswiththenewQualityAssuranceMeasures,reviseddetailcodesand central database. Rob commended LCDSon the partnershipwithHabitat for Humanity, the fundraising efforts undertaken by the agencyandCARF accreditation. He thanked LCDS for continuing towelcomechallenging youth from the childwelfare sector into services and notedthat LCDS is a key service provider that is innovative and collaborative. He thankedLCDSforbeingthereforthepeopleinLambton.

Greetings from OASIS (Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals with Special Needs)Jane Joris, President of OASIS and Past President of LCDS, broughtgreetings on behalf of the OASIS and its 164 member agencies. ShecongratulatedLCDSon57yearsofservicestopeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilitiesinLambtonandthankedLCDSandtheBoardofDirectorsforsupportingherinherrolewithOASIS.JanestatedthatOASIScontinuestoaddressconcernsinthesectorincludingPayEquityandsaidthatBoardsofDirectorsneed tounderstand this issue,aswell as thechangeswithSpecialServicesatHomeandPassportfunding.Janesaidthatagenciesmust be innovative and that the project with Habitat for Humanity is aperfectexampleofaninnovativepartnership.

Greetings from Bob Bailey, MPP Sarnia-Lambton:FrankHuybers read greetings received via email fromBobBailey,MPPforSarnia-Lambton.BobextendedgreetingsonbehalfoftheProvinceofOntarioandcongratulatedthevolunteersbeingrecognizedlatertodayattheVolunteerandDonorRecognitionBarbecue.

Minutes of 2011 Annual Meeting:Kari Lupton, Secretary, asked members to refer to the AnnualReport for a copy of theminutes of the 2011 AnnualMeeting, held on June 20th, 2011. Moved by: Kari Lupton; Seconded by: Orrin Farr “thattheminutesoftheJune20th,2011AnnualMeetingof Lambton County Developmental Services, be accepted as presented”.Carried

Annual Written report:Copies of the LCDS Annual Report 2011-2012weremade available tomembers and guests upon arrival. Moved by: Kari Lupton; Seconded by: Nick Wells “thatthe2011-2012AnnualReportbeacceptedforinformation”. Carried

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:Audited Statement:President,FrankHuybers,statedthatthefinancialstatementsfortheyearendingMarch31st,2012wereauditedbyWoodsPearson&Associates,CharteredAccountantsofForest,Ontario,andthatcopiesoftheauditedstatementswereavailableforanyonethatwishedone.

Treasurer’s report:Treasurer,FrankBackx,presented theTreasurer’sReport. LCDSendedtheyearwithasmallsurplusof$3,800whichwasaccomplishedwithoutreducing services topeople supportedandwith a zeropercent fundingincrease.TotalrevenueforLCDSisnowinexcessof$10.6Millionannually.FrankthankedtheLCDSFoundationfortheirfundraisingeffortsoverthepastyear,notingthesuccessoftheValentineAuction,thegolftournamentand the 2nd annual Fusion Food and Wine event, as well as many smaller fundraisingactivities.

16

Moved by: Frank Backx; Seconded by: Jane Joris “thattheTreasurer’sReportandtheauditedfinancialstatementsfor theyearendingMarch31st,2012beaccepted”.Carried

Appointment of Auditors: Moved by: Frank Backx; Seconded by: Tony Hogervorst “thatthefirmofWoodsPearson&Associates,Chartered Accountantsbeappointedastheauditorsforthe2012-2013year”. Carried

Approval of Actions of the Board for 2011-2012:InaccordancewiththeCorporationsAct,thismotionisrequiredtobekepton record. Moved by: Nick Wells; Seconded by:AdrianVermeiren “that the actions of the Board of Directors of Lambton County DevelopmentalServices, for theperiodApril1,2011 toMarch31, 2012,beapproved”.Carried

Nominating Committee report:AdrianVermeiren,ChairoftheNominatingCommittee,readtheNominatingCommitteeReport. BoardMemberswhowillcontinuetoserveare: One year: Frank Backx, Frank Huybers, Orrin Farr, Greg Bond Two years: Tom Saul, Terry Taylor, Corrine Nauta, Nick Wells Eligible for re-Election for a 3-year Term: John Douglas, Kari Lupton, Tony Hogervorst AdrianVermeirenhasservedthemaximumnineconsecutiveyearsontheBoard and must step down.John Douglas, Kari Lupton and Tony Hogervorst have all agreed to stand forre-electionforanewthree-yearterm.In accordance with our Agency Bylaws, Helen Ollerenshaw has beennominatedforthree-yeartermsandhasagreedtoacceptthenomination.Lisa Freer, staff representative, has completed two years of a three year term.

Election of Directors:President,FrankHuybers,statedthat“accordingtotheAgencyBy-Laws,there were no more nominations to the Agency Board and therefore,nominationsareclosedatthistime”. Moved by: Nick Wells; Seconded by: Tom Saul “thattheslateofofficersfortheLambtonCountyDevelopmental ServicesBoardofDirectorsfor2012-2013beapprovedas presented”.Carried

Installation of Directors:TheInstallationoftheBoardofDirectorsofLambtonCountyDevelopmentalServices was read by Jane Joris.Patrick O’Malley, Executive Director, introduced the Board Memberspresent and announced that following the adjournment of the AnnualMeeting, the BoardMemberswouldmeet briefly to discuss theOfficerappointmentstotheBoardfor2012-2013.

Message from the President: President,FrankHuybers,deliveredhismessageonbehalfoftheBoard.Frankcommented thatbecauseof staff efficiencies,LCDScontinues toprovide quality serviceswith no additional funding. He stated that theBoard is very proud of the partnership with Habitat for Humanity andthankedthevolunteerswhohavehelpedwiththeHabitatprojectaswellas those who have contributed in various other ways over the past year.

update from the Executive Director:ExecutiveDirector,PatrickO’Malley,commentedonthechallengesfacedover the past year including the challenge to continue to balance the budget withthefreezeinfunding.HestatedthatLCDSwillcontinuetoadvocateformorefundingsothatservicescanbemaintained.PatthankedProgramSupervisor,RobMcKellar,forattendingthemeeting.HethankedthestaffandvolunteersforalltheirhardworkoverthepastyearandexpressedhisappreciationtotheStrategicLeadershipTeamfortheirhelpandsupport.HethankedtheVolunteerBoardmembersfortimeandexpertiseandLisaFreerforbringingstaffinsighttotheBoardmeetings.

57th Annual General Meeting Minutes ...cont’d

17

57th Annual General Meeting Minutes ...cont’d

Presentations:President,FrankHuybers,calleduponAdrianVermeiren,whoisendinghistermontheBoardofDirectorsafterservinghismaximumnineconsecutiveyearsandpresentedhimwithagiftforhismanyyearsofdedicatedservice.

Adjournment:The President called for a “Motion of Adjournment of the 57thAnnualMeetingofLambtonCountyDevelopmentalServices”. Moved by: AdrianVermeiren;Seconded by: Kari Lupton “thatthe57thAnnualMeetingofLambtonCountyDevelopmental Servicesbeadjourned.”CarriedBoard President, Frank Huybers, thanked everyone for attending andinvited them to stay for theVolunteer andDonorRecognitionBarbecuefollowingthemeeting.BoardMemberswerethenaskedtomeetbrieflyintheBoardRoomtodiscusstheOfficers’appointments.Themeetingclosedat5:45p.m.

Officers for the Coming Year Announced:Followingabriefmeetingof theBoard,PatrickO’Malleyannounced theOfficersfor2012-2013: FrankHuybers,President TonyHogervorst,1stVicePresident KariLupton,2ndVice-President Frank Backx, Treasurer Corrine Nauta, Secretary PatrickO’Malley,ExecutiveDirector

Lambton County Developmental Services339CentreStreet,Petrolia,ONN0N1R0

519-882-0933•www.lcds.on.caHelvetica Neue Ultra LightImpact Regular

Process Black 100%PMS 367C