DATE/TIME: August 31, 2023, 3:30 PM, Eastern Time
 

Format: Virtual with ZOOM

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ATTENDEES:

Bruce Young, Chairman

Ron Reddam, Vice Chairman

Mike DeGuire

John Richmond

Denis Hamel

June Hawkins

Linda Kirwin

Susan Pare

Maria Luisa Marti

Linda Kirwin

Jim McEwen, Executive Secretary
 

Proceedings:
 

1. Approval of Minutes of Meeting dated July 13, 2023; adoption Moved by Mike , Seconded by Jim. Motion approved!  Action: Bruce to distribute all Minutes

2. All Attendees introduced themselves and gave a summary of their stroke journey.

3. John gave an overview of the Committee Mandate:

   • ​​Sharing information and our experiences.

   • Improving our Lives.

   • Undertaking Advocacy for improved publicly funded post-stroke treatment/rehab across all of Canada.

4. ​​​A discussion ensued about being a charitable or not for profit Organization and the need for funding. John suggested the other option of establishing a Cooperative. More discussion required. Action by All

5. Maria suggested we look at joining other Organizations such as HSF and MODC. Ron suggested we look at joining brain injury organizations. John noted that if we became part of other Organizations we must follow their rules, policies and by-laws. More discussion required. Action by All

6. Linda suggested we investigate New Horizons Community Based Programs.  Linda to investigate and report findings at next meeting.  https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/new-horizons-seniors.html Action by Linda

7. Agreed that meetings to be scheduled on the final Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM, ET and 12:00 Noon, Pacific Time. Next meeting scheduled for September 28, 2023, 3:00 PM ET and 12:00 PM, Pacific Time.

8. Meeting adjourned at 4:00 PM, ET.

 

Minutes recorded and prepared by

Jim McEwen, Executive Secretary, SSAGC