Prepared by: Val Bishop

In the calendar year November 2008 – November 2009, an exceptional volunteer Board has guided tOES. At the close of our 5 th year, the organization has achieved growing visibility, growing credibility and an ever expanding network. This report is a summary of our accomplishments this year.

Business:

 

• annual workplan
• new website launch
• extension of Communications Officer contract from 6 to 12 months
• partnered with Fleming College, Haliburton for in-kind contribution of office space and support
• payroll management structure
• update of vision, mission and goals
• consolidated all historical documents (hard copies)
• approved roles and responsibilities of Board members
• Drafted and approved Business Plan

 

Finance:

• audited financial statements
• Haliburton County Development Corp. grant extension 
• membership revenues grew 
• revenue from Responsible Suppliers Guide
• tracked in kind contributions for 2009

  Marketing:

tOES and our members found in new places and ways -see Administrative Report 2009

Sponsorship:

Review and rewriting of current sponsorship packages for offer

Membership:

• improved member services
• Recruitment of seven new volunteers for research, pamphlet development, newsletters and events. Use of  sites such as planetfriendly to appeal to new volunteers.

• Implementation of membership drive through email and phone communication with operators and individuals across Ontario.

• Implementation of membership plan with improved membership cycle, new membership categories and fees.  

 

 

Board of Directors: