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Autism Ontario London Chapter AGM Minutes
Tuesday, April 12, 2011Present: Julie Yolkowskie, Judy Wright, Jane Rea, Marti Lussier, Alicia Higgin, Mary Stanford, Wendy Richardson, Val Price, Margot Stothers,
Tim Ingram, Lorna Brooke, Patricia Gallin, Nathan Richardson, Steve McFadden, Andrea McFadden, Donna Beharriell, Dave Beharriell, Mackenzie Salt, Patricia Gallin, Heather Brown, Robin Frkovic, Kathleen and Dylan Robinson-Burch, Geoff and Karen Butler, Carmen Hall, Joni and Thom Davey, Dale Tassi, Carol Hepp, Bill and Lora Cummings
Welcome --- Julie Yolkowskie1. Approval of Minutes Julie Yolkowskie asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the March meeting. Judy Wright made the motion and Mackenzie Salt seconded
the motion. Accepted.2. Approval of agenda Julie Yolkowskie asked for a motion to approve the agenda with additions. Val Price made the motion to accept the agenda and Mary Stanford
seconded the motion. Accepted. 3. Declaration of Conflict of Interest The conflict of interest policy was explained. There were no conflicts to report. 4. Chapter News and reports- Please see attached powerpoint for the Treasurer’s Report, RCP report and Chapter report.• Treasurer’s Report - Marti Lussier/Tanya Badiguian• Report from Alicia Higgin – Realize Community Potential Co-ordinator• 2010 Recap and Upcoming Chapter Events and announcements– Marti Lussier, Chapter Manager
5. Cheque presentation by Erin Peterson
6. Call for Vote of 2011-2012 Chapter Leadership Council – Julie Yolkowskie asked if there were any nominations on the floor for CLC. Judy Wright nominated Tim Ingram for nomination. Val Price seconded. Tim was added to the ballot and everyone voted the new CLC in.
Nine members form the CLC – Julie Yolkowskie, Judy Wright, Mary Stanford, Val Price, Margot Stothers, Tanya Badiguian, Sasha Fiddes, Mike Allegretti, Tim Ingram
7. Introduction of Jay Serdula - Key Note Speaker8. Wine and Cheese social
Autism Ontario London ChapterApril 12, 2011
AGM AGENDABusiness Portion of Meeting • 7:00 pm Welcome and Opening remarks from President – Julie Yolkowskie
• 7:05 pm Treasurer’s Report - Marti Lussier/Tanya Badiguian
• 7:08 pm Report from Alicia Higgin – Realize Community Potential Co-ordinator
• 7:15 pm 2010 Recap and Upcoming Chapter Events and announcements– Marti Lussier, Chapter Manager
• 7:18 pm Cheque presentation by Erin Peterson
• 7:20 pm Call for Vote of 2011-2012 Chapter Leadership Council • 7:25 pm Introduction of Jay Serdula - Key Note Speaker • 8:30 pm Wine and Cheese social
Treasurer’s ReportOur chapters’ sources of revenue consist of donations, events and fundraisers, product sales, and other miscellaneous items such as programs, library revenue, and workshops. The major source of our revenue comes from the fundraisers and donations. We are glad to see that 57% of our revenue is from fundraisers. Let’s break these revenue streams down further...
• As you can see one third of our expenses come from holding and organizing the events and fundraisers. This is acceptable since events and fundraisers were our largest source of revenue. Our expenses are currently at a very good and healthy level. Our total expenses have decreased by approximately $15,000 this year.
• Our chapter’s financials consistently show that the expenses are conservative and the revenues continue to increase. In general the financials are healthy and continue to show the growth and improvement of the chapter.
Donations have increased by approximately $3,000 this year!!
Individual fundraiser revenues have increased from last year!!
Total Expenses have decreased by approximately $15,000 this year!!
RCP Report – Alicia Higgin
RCP Programs and Groups•Teen Group•Pin Pals Bowling League•A League of Our Own Soccer Program•Mom’s Support Group•Dad’s Support Group•Grandparent’s Support Group
Our Success
Fun RCP Events
Upcoming Events•Family Board Game Days•Organized Games and Sport Programs•Talent Show and Family Pasta Night•Employment Workshops•Boardmaker Workshops
Stay tuned in to the chapter for much more…..
Thank you and your family for supporting the Realize Community Potential Program!
Upcoming Chapter Events and AnnouncementsBy: Marti Lussier, Chapter Manager• Major highlights of the past year:• Realize Community Potential Program – EXPANDING TO OTHER
COMMUNITIES• Social event days – Bowling and Family Swims, Rainbow Cinema private
movie screenings for AO members and friends growing, Summer Picnic, • Together For Autism- program ending this year• Continuing to make gains at the government level and gaining more
attention through the media• Annual Janine Shantz ASD Educators Award – 2010 recipients were
Sara DeCandido and Mary Wilson• Very successful Autism Awareness booth at Masonville Mall (October and
December)• Ongoing community presentations at Community Service Clubs
SOME OF OUR GROUPS
• Support Groups- Parents of Individuals with HF Autism/Aspergers • Grandparent and extended family support group• Mom’s support group• Dad’s Group• Teen Support Group• Adults with ASD Support Group
EVENTS, EVENTS, EVENTS• Ride & Stride for Autism Sunday September 26/10– 9:00 am
($27,000)
• Annual Rival Golf Tournament last year raised $7,000.
• Bowling for Autism raised $6,500.00
• BX93 Video Dance Party Saturday April 24, 2010 (only raised $100.00)
• Country Cruizin’- raised over $12,000 – Thanks to Hyde Park Lions Club
• CADDA – April 28 and 29, 2010 – very successful• TVCC Donations
Hyde Park Santa Claus ParadeThank you Hyde Park Lions club for raising over $12,000last summer with the Country Cruizin’
Santa Claus Parade
MORE EVENTSSome plans for next year:
•We need individuals to step forward to sit on committees such as Ride, Golf, Special Events, Volunteer, Bowling (usually these committees meet at least 3 times a year (1 hr mtgs) plus event day
•Need someone to volunteer and organize Autism Awareness Month
•We need an editor for our newsletter
MORE, MORE, MORE
•We always need help with special events
•We would like to expand our camp opportunities to March Break and Christmas Break
•We need a Social Committee representatives
•Ongoing community partnership building
•Many third party events happening
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Summer Camp Subsidy Program
PLEASE NOTE CAMP SUBSIDY PAYMENTS THIS YEAR WILL BE BASED ON FUNDS RAISED AT THE
The Springsteen Experience and NUMBER OF SUBSIDY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
• Deadline for application submissions is June 17, 2011
• Many volunteer opportunities available to meet your requirement
• Subsidy Program to undergo a big change – all ages and year round programs supported (excl. therapy)
Upcoming Events• We have many future events.
• Volunteers needed for all the upcoming events. Sign up today!!!!
• Volunteer ideas…
New websites and services
CALYPSO... a new web service
Calypso is a specialized resource designed to help Ontario parents find the right camp or camp program for their child or youth with ASD.
Adults Count! is a province-wide survey that will provide important information of the needs of adults on the Autism Spectrum. This information will be used to advocate for more services for adults and provide a better profile of individuals on the Spectrum over the age of 18 years.
Investigators: Stoddart, K.P., Burke, L., Muskat, B. & Manett, J. The Redpath Centre and University of Toronto Supported by Autism Ontario and The Ontario Partnership for Adults with Aspergers and Autism
If you are interested in receiving more information about the survey, please email [email protected] or visit www.redpathcentre.ca
Adults Count! A Survey on Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Ontario
London’s New Event Website!!!!!
www.autismlondonevents.ca
A Springsteen ExperienceFUNDRAISER – FOR SUMMER CAMP SUBSIDY
On Friday, May 6, 2011Hellenic Community Centre
Time: 7pm-1am• Tickets are $75 or table of 8 $525• Cocktails 7pm• Band 9pm• Buffet 11pm• Silent Auction
• For Tickets and Information contact Marti Lussier [email protected]
• www.autismlondonevent.ca
4th Annual - Bowling for Autism Saturday May 14, 2011Bowlerama Royale – 12pm – 2pm
THANKS TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED OUR 3rd ANNUAL BOWLING FOR AUTISM EVENTWe raised over $6500!
Special recognition goes out to the Bedard family and "Team Jack" who raised an incredible $2025 - WOW!! Special recognition goes out to Steven McFadden and John Tomasic for organizing the London Life Team who raised an impressive $1820.00. And of course special thank you and recognition to everyone else who participated and obtained pledges - congratulations for all your hard work. Without you we could not have such a tremendously fun and successful event. Everyone had loads of fun! A special thank you to our sponsors - without their support we could not do what we do. If you are out in the community remember to support them!!
Janine Shantz – ASD Educators Award
• It is the time of year to submit your nominations for the Janine Shantz ASD EDUCATORS AWARD.
• Annual Janine Shantz ASD Educators Award – in 2010 there were 2 recipients.
Sara DeCandido and Mary Wilson
• This award is given in recognition of an educator, EA or other individual who supports your children in an educational or learning environment.
• Please send your nominations by email or mail to the office outlining how this person
exemplifies the criteria established and why you believe this person should be honoured with this award. Be sure to include your contact information along with full contact information, school etc. on the individual being nominated.
• We will be accepting nominations until May 31st at which time a decision and announcement will be made.
Family Picnic• Saturday June 25th
• Come out for a fun barbeque with games• Location – on the beautiful grounds here
at the Salvation Army Village • We may partner with the Village to share
the costs of the food.
Rival Golf Tournament• Over $60,000 raised over past 4 years• Rival Golf Tournament – Monday August
9th, 2011• Forest City National Golf Club• 2010 – Raised $7,000
Ride and Stride for Autism
Sunday, September 25th, 2011Greenway Park, London
• Put this date on your calendar and start collecting pledges early!!!!
RIDE & STRIDE FOR AUTISM
COUNTRY CRUIZIN’
Faces of Autism 2010
Faces of Autism Calendar - 2012
• Start sending your pictures for the next calendar.
• Summer camps and activities• Sports programs• School grads• Holidays/ birthdays• Vacations
TSHIRTS AND JEWELLERY
A thoughtful, committed person can change the world.
Buddy, Jed and Erin Peterson
2010 Recap
Nominations and VoteChapter Leadership Council Nominations 2011
There can be a total of 12 people sit on CLC.Please vote for each of the named candidates marking either YES or NO for
each candidate. If neither box has been marked, it will be counted as a NO vote.
Julie Yolkowskie Val Price Tanya Badiguian Margot Stothers Judy Wright Michael Allegretti Mary Stanford Sasha Fiddes
Questions for CLC ?????• YOUR VOICE MATTERS
• Are we holding too many events• Should more focus be made on grants• Without you we can not do what we do
AutismONTARIO London Chapter
Autism Ontario London ChapterServing: London and including
Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin Counties
Location: 1340 Dundas Street, East 519-433-3390www.autismontario.com/londonEmail: [email protected]
I have potential.
Seeds of PotentialRed- represents the initial feeling of helplessness, frustration and anger when autism is first determinedBlue denotes hope, change and supportGreen is for growth, vibrancy, living a full life and the potential of the individual
Thanks
Only by parents working collectively can we increase education and awareness in our community and improve the lives of
our loved ones with ASD and their families!!!
JAY SERDULA
• Jay has a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Waterloo and Masters degree in Physics/Oceanography from the Royal Military College.
He was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at age 26, after he had already completed high school and university without any special education.
In 2008, he swam Lake Ontario to raise money and awareness for Asperger's Syndrome. Since then, he has been actively involved in the Asperger's community by associating with other Aspies, their parents, teachers and educational assistants.
He is currently seeking a career as a motivational speaker on his life with Asperger's Syndrome, using his swim across Lake Ontario to demonstrate what Aspies can do when they put their minds to it.
He will speak about his swim across Lake Ontario, what it was like growing with up with Asperger's Syndrome, his strategies for coping with Asperger's Syndrome and how he used Asperger's Syndrome as an asset to complete the swim across Lake Ontario.