DIRECTORS

Meetings

Board of Directors Meeting

February 19th, 2010

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of A Port in the Storm Inc. was held November 6th, 2010.

Membership

Membership applications are due September 30th each year and membership dues are $10.00 per year. To apply for general membership please e-mail [email protected].

How To Donate

By Mail:

A Port in the Storm
161 Rue Grandin 
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2H 0A8


Securely Online:


 

Corporate Donations:

[email protected]

Registered Charity #851412833RR001

 

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of A Port in the Storm Inc. meets quarterly September, December, March, and June. Additional meetings are called as required.


President and Chair of Board

Joanne Loughery RN, CON(C) - Winnipeg, Manitoba

  • Oncology Nurse for 20 years

  • Nursing Instructor at Red River Community College

  • Pursuing a Master Degree in Nursing

  • Member of Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology - Past Secretary Manitoba Branch Executive for 8 years

  • Oncology Nursing Excellence Award, CancerCare Manitoba, 2000

  • Has sat on many committees both at a professional and personal level


Vice President, Secretary and Board Member

Patricia Benjaminson RN, CON(C) - Winnipeg Region Representative

  • Oncology Nurse for over 20 years

  • Research Nurse, Clinical Investigations Office, CancerCare Manitoba

  • Oncology Nursing Excellence Award, CancerCare Manitoba 2000

  • Health Sciences Centre Nursing Excellence Award 1995

  • Helen Hudson Memorial Lectureship award, CANO 2009


Treasurer and Board Member - Souris, Manitoba

Val Strath CGA - Southwest Region Representative

  • Bachelor of Science (H.Ec.) University of Alberta, 1979

  • Certified General Accountant since 1996

  • Worked in public practice accounting firms for 19 years

  • Currently employed at Assiniboine Regional Health Authority

  • Have volunteered as treasurer for local Day Care for 20 years and at local curling club


Board Member - Stonewall, Manitoba

Lana Meier - Interlake Region Representative

  • My contribution to the board as communications chair and Interlake rep is my sales and marketing experience and valuable contacts I have made throughout my 26 year newspaper publishing career.

  • I was a group publisher for the Sun Media newspaper chair overseeing the day to day operations of 9 weekly newspapers, 2 small dailies and 2 sheet fed printing operations surrounding the city of Winnipeg.

  • I have 22 years experience on the provincial board of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association.

  • 15 years experience on the national board of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association

  • Presently A small business owner of a used car dealership and Multi Media Marketing business

  • Actively volunteering in baseball, hockey and school activities with five school aged children

  • 25 years coaching experience of power skating in several communities in the Interlake


Board Member - Thompson, Manitoba

Penny Byer - North Region Representative

  • City Councillor, Thompson

  • Public Affairs Coordinator, Vale, Thompson, Manitoba

  • Former small business owner

  • Board Member, Thompson Unlimited

  • Board Member, Ma Mow We Tak Friendship Centre

  • Steering Committee member, Thompson Urban Aboriginal Strategy

  • Past President, Thompson Chamber of Commerce

  • First Chairperson of Thompson Relay for Life

  • Background in broadcasting

  • Assisted many non-profit organizations in fund raising, marketing, and by facilitating focus groups


Board Member - Pinawa, Manitoba

Gary Hanna - Whiteshell and East Beaches Region Representative

  • Municipal Administrator for 30 years

  • Certificate in Municipal Administration, U of M

  • Diploma in Business Administration Red River College

  • Past President of the Manitoba Municipal Administrators Association

  • Past board member of the Gillam Hospital Board

  • Executive member of the Pinawa Minor Hockey Association

  • Volunteer at most Pinawa special events

  • Board Member of J.U.S.T training corp.

  • Ex-officio member Pinawa Economic Development Corporation

  • Volunteer for the local Heart & Stroke campaign


Board Member

Gary Carr - Winnipeg Representative

  • Retired RCMP member for over 35 years having served in Manitoba and with United Nations in former Yugoslavia

  • Liaison between Croatian and Serbian police/military while with the UN

  • Currently a Director of the RCMP Manitoba Veterans Association as chairman of the Membership Committee 

  • Served as a Director on the Ste. Agathe Community Development Corp (CDC) for 4 years

  • Actively involved in local community volunteer services

  • Recently lost a spouse and best friend to cancer and as a result has a determined interest in supporting programs related to the disease


Board Member

Heather Emerson-Proven - Central Region Representative

  • Elementary School Teacher for 36 years

  • Special Education Certification Special Education Certification

  • Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba Elementary School Teacher of the Year 2000  

  • Has sat on many committees both at a professional and personal level


Board Member

Vacant - Parkland Region Representative


Board Member

Sharon Stevens – Winnipeg Representative

  • University of Manitoba Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts with Distinction

  • Health Sciences Centre/Cancer Care Manitoba
    Oncology Social Worker – Bone Marrow Transplant Program
    Previously employed by Vista Park Lodge, Golden Links, St. Boniface General Hospital, Deer Lodge Centre

  • Coordinator and Elder Life Specialist for the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) at St. Boniface General Hospital

  • University of Manitoba Social Work Field instructor

  • Volunteer Activities: Charleswood Rotary, Federal Liberal Party of Canada-Member of the Executive, Friends Fundraising For Animal Shelters

  • Former Volunteer Activities: Main Street Project, Manitoba Zoological Society, Manitoba Riding For the Disabled, Girl Guides of Canada , Lung Association, Heart and Stroke, Golden Door Geriatric Centre


Board Member

Grant McMillan – Brandon Representative

  • Bachelor of Commerce; Certified Management Accountant; Certified Manitoba Municipal Administrator

  • Retired after 29 years with the City of Brandon as the General Manager of Corporate Services and City Treasurer

  • Past President and Honorary Life Member of the Manitoba Municipal Administrators’ Association

  • Treasurer for the Government Finance Officers Association of Western Canada; Treasurer for the Riverview Men’s Curling Club

  • Organizer for the Westman Oldtimers Softball League; Executive Member of Brandon Youth Softball Association

  • Member of the Dinsdale Personal Care Home Citizens Advisory Committee

  • Co-chairman of the 2008 City of Brandon United Way Campaign


Board Member

Stéphanie Messner - South Eastern and South Central Regions Representative

  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Manitoba; Dean's Honour List, Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface

  • Articling Student at Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

  • Pro Bono Students Canada: Volunteer with The Disability Resource Center for Independent Living (CRVA-PA)

  • Guide / Interpreter at the Riel House, Winnipeg, National Historic Site of Canada

  • Private / Public tutor and mentor

  • Fundraising for CancerCare Manitoba’s Challenge for Life, 2009 – 2010

  • Past volunteer activities include Le Festival du Voyageur, Parlement jeunesse franco-manitobain, Projet étudiant animateur


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Professional Support to the Board


Legal Advisor to the Board - Volunteer

Richard Adams BA, LLB

  • Thompson, Dorfman, Sweatman LLP

  • Co-Founder Ronald McDonald House, Winnipeg


Medical Advisor - Volunteer

Dr. David Szwajcer MD, FRCPC

  • Assistant Professor Department of Internal Medicine, University of Manitoba

  • Staff Physician, CancerCare Manitoba

  • Wishes to ease the burden for rural and northern patients


Building Advisor – Volunteer

A.J. (Greg) Pilgrim (CIM)

  • Regional Superintendent, Retired, Department of Public Works and Services, Kivalliq Region, Nunavut

  • Cancer Survivor

  • Volunteer for CancerCare Manitoba and Canadian Cancer Society


Campaign Counsel

Laura Mikuska

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Winnipeg, Major in French

  • Université Laval, Programme d'études françaises et québécoises

  • Université de Moncton, Summer Language Bursary Program

  • University of Manitoba, Faculty of Physical Education

  • Mikuska Group, Consultant, Fund development & event specialist, 1998 to present

  • Member - Association of Fundraising Professionals, Manitoba Chapter

  • Board member and co-chair, National Philanthropy Day

  • v Meeting Professionals International, Manitoba Chapter


Campaign Director

Ro-Jean Anstett

  • Farmed for 16 years

  • Executive Assistant to CEO/Office Manager/Events Coordinator for 17 years

  • Continues to work in events coordinating/office set-up/home set-up

  • Team manager for Under 14 Boys Provincial Soccer Team

  • Track and Field Official

  • “I come from small town Dominion City which I still call home. Like so many of us I have had family and friends affected by cancer and saw the need for this house. I am so pleased to be part of this wonderful project!”


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Board Committees & Membership

Eight committees report to the board: Executive committee; Nominating and Board Development; Capital Campaign / Fundraising; Public Relations & Communications; Finance; Personnel & Policy; Volunteers; Building / Operations.

These committees meet as often as their work and the work of the sub-committees dictates.


Executive Committee

Chair: Joanne Loughery
Members: Patricia Benjaminson, Val Strath


Nominating & Board Development Committee

Co-Chairs: Joanne Loughery, Patricia Benjaminson, Gary Hanna


Capital Campaign and Fundraising Committee

Chair: Joanne Loughery
Members: Penny Byer, Sharon Stevens, Val Strath, Patricia Benjaminson, Evelyn Yarn, Gary Hanna, Darcy Kruger, Laura Mikuska


Public Relations & Communications Committee

Chair: Lana Meier
Members: Del Sexsmith, Patricia Benjaminson (website), Bill Campbell (webmaster), Lori Hawkins, Heather Emerson-Proven, Stephanie Messner, Laura Mikuska


Finance Committee

Chair: Val Strath
Members: Grant McMillan, James Hickey (Thompson), Kory Eastman (Flin Flon)


Personnel & Policy Committee

Chair: Patricia Benjaminson
Members: Tina Krieser, Albina Morin, David Szwajcer, Betty-Jo Young


Volunteers Committee

Chair: Patricia Benjaminson
Members: Joanne Loughery


Building Committee

Chair: Gary Carr

Members: Greg Pilgrim, Teri Wolfram, Darcy Kruger, Rick Adams, Don White, David Szwajcer


Operations Committee

Chair: Joanne Loughery

Members: Patricia Benjaminson, Val Strath


Storm Kits Project

Patricia Benjaminson, Tina Krieser, Erin Richardson


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