May 18 - Short Notice Pinch Hitter

Posted by Dan Kammerer 
 
As the Speaker/Program for the day was unfortunately unable to attend, Dan agreed to provide an update on the activities and the initiatives of the Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation.

Date: May 18, 2010

Program: No Show

Cashier: Terry Cooper

Greeter/Newsletter: Bill/Sandy

  • The role and mandate of the Health Foundation hasn't changed, however there is negative energy around healthcare and unfortunately the media capitalizes on this.
  • This is an interesting time for fundraising due to the overall challenges still being felt within the economy - the Enhanced Charitable Tax Credit does help
  • Every dollar raised is spent locally.
  • 60% of donation come from groups, clubs, etc.
  • Rotary in general is a big supporter.
  • The Sunrise Courtyard is the latest large project for our club.
  • 20% of donations are individual, 20% corporate
  • Gaming money is also a source of revenue
  • Raised/spent 850K last fiscal year.
  • The targets are things that are not funded (used to be enhanced, but now becoming somewhat basic supplies)
  • Due to the ongoing fiscal challenges within Alberta Health Services, the Health Foundation is becoming the most popular office in the hospital!!

Next Week: May 25, 2010

Program: Glen Christensen - New Rotary Funding Model

Cashier: Danny Koch

Greeter: Ted Rodych