Sara Riel Foundation
Primary Purpose
La Foundation Sara Riel Foundation Inc. is incorporated as a corporation without share capital under the laws of Manitoba.
Mission Statement
The Mission of SRFI is to secure philanthropic support and related physical assets that support SRI‘s mission.
Vision Statement
Our Vision is for people to reach their full potential mentally, physically, socially and spiritually.
Value Statement
Our Board, staff, and volunteers embody our values in every interaction. Our values are:
Compassion. We seek to balance emotional concern with an informed course of action.
Respect. We offer an inclusive environment and treat people with dignity.
Recovery. We encourage a participant centered approach and guide those we serve as
Membership
Réseau Compassion Network is the only member of the corporation.
Board Size
Board shall consist of not less than 3 and not more than 20.
The board shall:
- Define and safeguard the mission and values
- Select, support, evaluate and establish compensation for an Executive Director
- Establish long-term direction through a strategic planning process
- Establish and monitor policies that will promote and ensure the quality of organization services
- Promote and ensure financial viability through budgeting, financial oversight, investment management and fund development
- Monitor the effectiveness of major programs or services and take appropriate action to support organizational excellence
- Promote positive external relationships with government, the business community and funding sources
- Ensure the organization meets legal and accreditation requirements
- Take responsibility for effective governance, including Board orientation, structure, procedures, relationships and periodic self-assessment
- Act with the utmost integrity on behalf of the organization’s best interests
Our Purpose
Primary Purpose: To assist Sara Riel Inc. in attaining its Mission.
Secondary Purpose: To promote and carry on such other charitable works of benefit to persons in Manitoba as authorized by the Catholic Health Corporation of Manitoba.
Foundation Board of Directors
Laurel Mitchell
Chair
Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Manitoba, with Option in Aging and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba. She is currently employed by southern Regional Health Authority in Home Care as a Case Coordinator. Employed by Province of Manitoba as an inpatient social worker at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre. She also maintains a current registration with the Manitoba College of Social Workers.
Mathieu Lafrenière, B.A, J.D
Co-Chair
Associate lawyer at the firm of Smith Neufeld Jodoin LLP in Steinbach, Manitoba. Former Director for the Aulneau Renewal Centre.
Derrick Vandel
Treasurer
Graduate at the University of Manitoba in 2008 with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) degree. Received his Chartered Accountant designation in 2011. He is involved in public practice accounting for more than 11 years and is a Senior Manager at a mid-sized firm. His primary focus, during his career, has been auditing various not-for-profit entities.
Michael Radcliffe
Director
Mike honed his skills in management, consensus, and governance, as a barrister and solicitor with full professional credentials and over 40 years’ experience in general legal practice, corporate law and administrative law. These leadership skills were augmented by serving as a Member of the Executive Council of the Government of Manitoba.
Mike has been active in the volunteer sector in several organizations in Manitoba.
Over his 37 year career in education his roles included Assistant Superintendent, Principal, School Counsellor and Teacher. He received the ‘Honouring Our Allies’ award from the Manitoba Circle of Aboriginal Teachers for his work on Indigenous Student Education.
Neill was the previous Chair of the Youville Clinic/Centre and a Parish Council member of the St. Ignatuis Church.
Established in 2000
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