Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is seeking individuals to become members of the Board of Directors announced on their website on Monday.
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The Board Members are seeking members who are the following:
reside in one of the four counties of Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton and Kawartha Lakes
reflect the diversity of their changing community
can bring volunteer Board experience and business/professional skills to our governance processes.
Duties of Board Members include:
Governing the affairs of PRHC in line with best practices in the sector
Advancing PRHC’s vision, mission and values
Valuing and embracing anti-oppression, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion practices and principles within its governance processes
Committing to continuously building a truly inclusive and safe organization at every level
Supporting the implementation of the 2024-2027 Strategic plan and ensuring that all decisions are made in accordance with the Plan
Reviewing and approving PRHC’s Annual Operating Plan
Provide oversight to quality of care
Fosters regional relationships needed for seamless care
All applications are welcome, particularly from anyone with a background in clinical (professional staff and allied health included), human resources, patient/family experience, construction/facility management and quality of care according to the PRHC.
Applications and resumes are due by Feb. 17 and can be sent to the Chair, Nominating Sub-Committee, c/o Margaret Clark, Senior Executive Assistant, Administration, Peterborough Regional Health Centre, One Hospital Drive, Peterborough, ON, K9J 7C6 or email mclark@prhc.on.ca
The New Canadians Centre is looking for board directors to support newcomers and refugees by joining the governance team that shapes and advises the organization’s priorities.
photo by david tuan bui.
Since 1979, when a dedicated group of volunteers committed to supporting refugees fleeing Vietnam, the New Canadians Centre has grown to provide a wide range of programs and services that support the empowerment and inclusion of people who are new to Canada.
The NCC also takes an active role in community development and is one of the founding organizations of the Peterborough Immigration Partnership which mobilizes the community to implement a 5-year community immigrant integration strategy.
They serve more than 1,000 newcomer clients annually, who can access a variety of programs and services such as settlement counselling, employment counselling, language assessment, transitional support, workshops (taxes, citizenship), English conversation groups, women’s group, skills training, youth programming/activities and recreational outings.
The NCC encourages community members with diverse backgrounds to apply; those who are able and willing to give 5 to 10 hours per month of their time for this valuable work. They are also looking for volunteers with experience relevant to NCC’s programs and services, and with an interest in governance and leadership.
If you are interested in this opportunity, visit the website to access the information package and application form. Applications to join the board will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Feb. 26.
Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association (PKHBA) has announced Garnet Northey will be the new President, on Thursday.
Garnet Northey(left) and Rick Coker. Photo courtesy of PKHBA.
After navigating PKHBA through the pandemic, as the 2020 and 2021, president Rick Coker is stepping down as president.
Coker provided PKHBA with steady leadership throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and worked tirelessly with Executive Officer Danica Logan to provide information, support and leadership to PKHBA members.
Northey brings experience to the office of PKHBA president, having served from 2014-2018. Garnet will be focusing on member and community engagement for his 2022 term with support from PKHBA’s new Executive Officer Rebecca Schillemat.
PKHBA is a non-profit association for Home Builders, Renovators and Associates interested in the Residential Construction and Renovating Industry. PKHBA’s mission is to provide the following for its members:
Facilitate the development of sustainable businesses
Advocate for effective government policy
Maintain positive consumer experiences
Exchange experiences, information and best practices
PKHBA 2022 Board of Directors
Garnet Northery, Spotlight Home and Lifestyle
Rick Coker, LG Home Comfort
Paul Dietrich, Parkview Home and Dietrich Homes
Don Armitage, Enbridge
Sandy Sillaots, Hickory Lane Kitchens
Mike Kingdon, Chemong Home Hardware
Susan Zambonin, Habitat for Humanity
Mitch Cleary, Century 21 United, Tamer Kamar/Mitch Cleary Team
It is abundantly clear: The Peterborough Petes are no longer the must watch team they were in their heyday.
The crowds are sparse and quiet; the players give it their all but the product on the ice isn't up to par; it's no longer a coveted thing to play for the Petes (look at the number of players who have asked to be traded in recent years); it's no longer a "hot" ticket to go to a game; the Petes experience is not the entertainment spectacle or buzz factor it should be; and the Board and coaching staff have not developed a clear vision or strategy for how to get the franchise back on track.
Local boy and WIND Mobile co-founder Mike O'Connor came forward earlier this year with an offer to buy the Petes as part of a group called NorthLight Entertainment. He articulated a clear vision to bring them into the 21st century as far as marketing and business savvy and social media and such—and has talked about possibly even building an arena downtown someday, something he reiterated on KRUZ FM earlier this week. And Mike still wants the team, he told us such.
There's no question the Petes fanbase is aging and is in effect dying off—it's not like the Lakers fanbase which has a wide demographic and is attracting youth with its "cool" factor including the entertainment and product on the field, not to mention that most of their games sellout. The status quo isn't working for the Petes. For people to pay their hard earned money to go to a game and buy tickets, use the concession stands and buy Petes merchandise, they have to know it's going to a team with a clear vision and that wants to win over anything else. Would-be Petes fans have a lot of other choices for how to spend their time and their money, so they have to know it will be an "experience" to go to a Petes game, whether it's a date night or bringing the kids or going with buddies.
Those positions are key to determining the future of the Petes, a once storied franchise. But are those additions enough? The Board and the organization has to admit that what they're doing now isn't working. Not even close. Tweaking the organization isn't sufficient. A radical new vision and marketing strategy—an overhaul—is needed to save the Petes, and right the ship. And be a competitive team again where players want to play for them and fans want to watch.
Remember 1996? That's what we need to get back to (along with 21st century entertainment/social media):
