Our annual public meeting was held at Wellington County Museum on Thu 12 May, 2016. We handed out mini-grants to local community groups and hear some amazing stories of community builders.

1. Public Meeting
12 May 2016
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Master of Ceremonies
Melanie Lang

4. Today’s Agenda
› Master of Ceremonies Melanie Lang
› CWCF Update Randall Howard
› Vital Conversations Toni Ellis
› Mini-Grant Awards Jean Prichard
› Wrap up and Questions Melanie Lang
› Mix, Mingle and Refreshments
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7. Foundation Update
Randall Howard, Board Chair

8. a platform for building community
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9. We are a tax-exempt public charity created by and for
the people of Centre Wellington.
Our mission is to
strengthen our community by helping donors achieve their giving goals and by
helping non-profits find resources to support their important work.

10. Endowment building &
Personalized service

12. local grantmaking expertise

14. community
leadership

16. Local grantmaking expertiseLocal grantmaking expertise
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Community leadershipCommunity leadership

17. 1921 First Canadian community foundation
established in Winnipeg, Manitoba
today
More than 191 community foundations across Canada
More than 1800 globally
› Serving citizens across the country – reach 85% of Canadians
› $5 billion in assets, $225 million gifts donated nationally
› More than $189 million in local grants each year
› And growing!
2009
Centre Wellington Community Foundation established by Harry
Panjer from discussions in Cultural Affairs Committee
foundation
facts
A Brief History of a Movement

18. Recent Momentum:
• Delivered Vital Signs report to every household in
October 2015
• More 3rd party fundraisers:
– Ian Evans South Pole Expedition and speaking (for Elora Green Space)
– Jason Thompson & Athol Gow: Craft Beer Rendezvous & Alt Burns Night
• One new fund, increased assets and granting
• More volunteer community input: over 20 people
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20. Our Numbers: Funds
Asset base $350,000 in twelve funds:
– Community Fund (greatest needs)
– Cedarcliff Fund (arts & culture)
– Elma & David Jack Youth Recreation Fund
– Elora Green Space Fund
– Kate and Margot Community Fund
– Kath Hammond Literacy Fund
– Micklebring Fund
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21. Our Funds (continued)
– Middlebrook Community Fund
– Middlebrook Social Innovation Fund
– Riverfest Elora Fund
– Community Leadership Fund (CWCF sustainability)
– NEW: Centre Wellington Youth Fund
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22. Our Numbers: Granting
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› 2015 grants: $26 000
› Cumulative: $98 600 in
65 diverse grants
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CWCF Granting ($)

23. Other CWCF Grants:
• Elora Green Space Fund
– $1 000 in 2016 ($17 400 total since inception)
– Green Space in Elora (Phase I) paid off!!
• Middlebrook Social Innovation Fund:
– $5 000 to Vital Signs Project
– $10 000 to Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators
• Kate & Margot Community Fund / Middlebrook
Community Fund
– $5 000 to The Grand 101.1, in partnership with Township of
Centre Wellington, for Emergency Messaging System
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25. What’s Next
• Hiring Community Coordinator
– Grow our activities
– Vital Conversations
• Community Fund for Canada’ 150th
– Make Canada 150 extra special locally
– Granting program to unveil in the fall
– Donor opportunity
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26. Community Leader Volunteers
• Board: Randall Howard (Chair), Nancy Wood (Secretary), Jean
Prichard (Treasurer), Kathie Butcher, Michael Chapman, Toni
Ellis, Brent Hallman, Melanie Lang, Ian McArthur, John Morris,
Jason Thompson, Bronwynne Wilton
• Advisors: Doug Jack, Cindy Lindsay
• Communications: Melanie Lang, Jason Thompson, Lianne
Carter, Brent Hallman, Tom Beyer
• Granting: Kathie Butcher, John Morris
• Vital Signs: Toni Ellis, Carolyn Skimson, Susan Thorning, Jason
Thompson, Nancy Wood, Jean Prichard
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27. Board Changes
• Retiring Board member:
– Michael Chapman
• New Board members:
– Kathie Butcher
– Rick Hulley
– Melanie Lang
– Ian McArthur
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Vital Signs, What’s Next?
Toni Ellis, Vital Signs Co-chair

30. Vital Signs Volunteers
Community Leadership Advisory Committee:
– Andy Goldie, CAO Centre Wellington
– Ron MacKinnon, Community Resource Centre
– Paul Holyoake, Centre Wellington Social Justice Group
– John Kissick, Artist & University of Guelph
– Barb Lee, Elora Arts Council
– Maddy Smith, Youth leader
– Paul Young, Youth counsellor
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31. Thank you to our sponsors

32. Why Vital Signs?
Our Vital Signs report measured the
vitality of our community in key areas,
providing our community with critical
information to help set priorities and
identify opportunities for action.
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33. Areas of Focus
• Gap between rich and poor
• Arts and culture
• Belonging and Leadership
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34. Consulting the Community
• Extensive input from Service Providers,
Community Groups, Business Community
and local government
• With the report in hand, this is just the start
• How do we bring the report into action and
keep the conversations alive?
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35. Convening Vital Conversations
• Hire a Coordinator
• Lead Round tables to Develop Action
Plans to address areas of need
• Engage donors
• Direct Canada 150 projects
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36. Broadening our Capacity
• Ambitious goals need community-
minded sponsorship
• Thanks to lead sponsor:
Rural Ontario Institute
• Already have 1 follow on funder,
looking for the final $10,000
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Mini-Grant Awards
Jean Prichard

39. Kate & Margot Community Fund
› Supports a broad range of charitable activities
› Focus on grants leveraged by other support,
including significant volunteer commitment
› Presenter: Ian McArthur
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40. Centre Wellington Youth Fund
› Established to help develop youth in Centre
Wellington
› Activities include mentorship, social services,
employment, education, physical fitness
targeting holistic development of young people
› First grant from this newly established fund
› Presenter: Brian Vink
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41. Middlebrook Community Fund
› Funding a broad spectrum of granting in the
local community
› Fund will prioritize around emerging or
strategic granting needs (e.g. Vital Signs)
› Presenter: Randall Howard
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42. Community Fund
› Our core non-restricted fund grants to a broad
range of worthy causes in our community
› Great choice for donors wanting to enable the
broadest spectrum of local community
initiatives.
› Presenter: John Morris
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Wrap Up & Questions
Melanie Lang

44. Investing in Our Community
1 888 713 4083
info@cwcfoundation.ca
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