Welland Hospital Foundation
- About Us
- Our History
- Board of Directors
- Our Staff
- Our Committees
- Privacy Notice to Donors
- How to Contact Us
About Us
Our Mission
To inspire an environment of giving to support quality healthcare for the well being of the community served by the Welland Hospital Site of the Niagara Health System.
The Foundation raises money through donations from individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations, as well as special events and other fundraising activities.
Thanks to the continued generosity of donors from South Niagara and beyond, the Foundation is able to help our community hospital buy much needed medical equipment that saves and improves the lives of patients and their families.
Welland Hospital Foundation is a registered charity that provides tax receipts for eligible donations.
Charitable Tax #11929-0666-RR0001
Our History
Welland Hospital Foundation was established in 1979 by a group of dedicated volunteers as a separate corporation to raise funds for Welland County General Hospital. It was managed and run by volunteers until 1990 when its first Executive Director was hired.
Today the Foundation is governed by a 12-member volunteer Board of Directors, in partnership with the foundation staff to continue the philanthropic legacy of those who came before them.
The Foundation has raised millions of dollars for the Welland Hospital Site since it was established and has co-ordinated four successful capital campaigns for the Niagara Health System – Welland Hospital Site (formerly Welland County General Hospital).
The Welland Hospital Foundation is also working in conjunction with the other local foundations and the Niagara Health System Foundation on the It's Our Time Campaign.
The It’s Our Time Campaign launched in 2004.
The Foundations supporting the Niagara Health System (NHS) are working together on a Niagara-wide campaign to raise $40-million to help fund new facilities and equipment and renovations to existing NHS facilities.
The campaign is structured into three volunteer fundraising teams. Each team raises funds for improvements and new equipment at their respective sites and to support the regional Walker Family Cancer Centre and regional Cardiac Catheterization Unit at the new Health-care Complex, now under construction in St. Catharines.
Of the $40-million campaign goal, $25-million will support programs and services at the new Health-care Complex and Walker Family Cancer Centre in St. Catharines.
This complex will serve as a new community hospital for the residents of St. Catharines, Thorold, Pelham, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Lincoln, replacing the St. Catharines General and Ontario Street Sites. The complex will also provide the infrastructure for new and expanded regional health-care services not currently available in Niagara.
The new complex will house a regional cancer centre, regional cardiac catheterization lab, regional mental health centre and a regional dialysis centre. These new health-care facilities and services will help to attract and retain nurses, doctors and specialists for Niagara.
To sustain health-care services and provide new programs throughout the region, improvements at NHS sites are urgently needed. Fifteen million dollars of the $40-million raised through the Its Our Time Campaign will provide enhancements at the Greater Niagara General, Port Colborne General, Welland and Douglas Memorial Hospital Sites.
Board of Directors
Click HERE for bios and photos of Board members. Welland Hospital Foundation is governed by a group of dedicated community volunteers:
Executive:
- President
Roman A. Groch, BA, CFP®, CPE, CSA
Certified Financial Planner, DundeeWealth - Vice-President
Derek Moore
Manager, Credit Services Department, Canadian Tire Financial Services - Secretary/Treasurer
Peter Allan
Sales Manager, GIANTFM
Directors:
- Chris Bida
Owner, Rose City Pharmacy - Chris Chappelle
Manager, J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence - Debbie Cosby
Administrator, St. Charles Village - Susan Guarasci
Owner, L.J. Walter Insurance Brokers - Dr Joanne Hendrick
Owner, Sourth Pelham Dental - Clark Peddle
Partner, Flett, Beccario
Ex-Officio:
- Sue Matthews
Vice-President Patient Services and Chief Nursing Executive,
Port Colborne/Welland Hospital Sites
Lifetime Members:
The following individuals were named Lifetime Members in recognition of their many years of exemplary service and leadership.
- T. Murray Girt, Welland
- Paul Leon, Port Colborne
- Rob Neill, Durward Jones Barkwell LLP
- Dr. A.L. Purdon, Fonthill
- Kenneth Storr, Fonthill
Our Staff
The Foundation staff is a dedicated group who take pride in what they do and have great respect for the community that supports them.
Executive Director
Heather J. Scott, CFRE, began her fundraising career in 1994 with a national health charity. She joined the Welland Hospital Foundation in 1997. She is responsible for the foundation's administration and fundraising efforts to ensure the needs of the Welland Hospital Site are met for years to come.
Heather has participated in and presented at many fundraising workshops and seminars to enhance her extensive knowledge and skills. Heather is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Canadian Association of Gift Planners. She achieved her CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) professional designation in 2003 and recertified in 2006 and 2009.
Heather shares her life with Glen, his three children, two large dogs and a cat. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Welland. Her interests include a passion for the Boston Red Sox, her pets, motorcycling, camping and rollerblading.
Of her job at the Foundation Heather says, "I love what I do. Knowing that I am part of making the care available at the Welland Hospital Site the best it can for everyone is very rewarding. Everyone involved in the foundation, our staff, board members and volunteers put 110% into their efforts on behalf of local health care. Our donors continue to amaze me with their generosity and continued interest in giving all that they can."
Donor Relations Co-ordinator / Database Manager
Andrea (Ang) Climenhage is the Donor Relations Co-ordinator/Database Manager for the Welland Hospital Foundation. She has worked at the foundation since December of 2000. Ang manages the foundation’s database and revenue documentation for the foundation’s philanthropy and fundraising programs. In addition, she provides administrative support and office coordination for the foundation.
Ang holds two certificates in Computer Software Applications and Advanced Software Applications and is also the webmaster for a local non-profit organization. But while in the office, she is eager to be working together with the community and the staff on the endless opportunities in supporting the foundation.
Fund Development Asst.
Kerri Stocks, achieved an honours degree in Sociology from the University of Windsor specializing in International Development and went on to complete a Post-Graduate certificate in Event Management from Niagara College.
Kerri is originally from Windsor and relocated to Niagara to become part of the foundation team. She worked for the City of Windsor Parks and Recreation department for several years while attending school.
Her interests include hiking, crafting, baking and spending time with family and friends.
Our Committees
There are five standing committees of the Board of Directors. Members may serve for three two-year terms for a maximum of six years. An individual may be considered for another term following a one-year absence. All committee members must be approved by the Board of Directors.
* indicates a Director on the Board
Audit Committee
Click HERE for bios and photos of Committee members.
- Chris Bida *
Owner, Rose City Pharmacy - John Mataya (Chair) , CMA
Bosch Rexroth Canada - Derek Moore *
Manager, Credit Services, Canadian Tire Financial Services - Christine Sawatsky CFP®
Account Manager, CIBC - Lloyd Walters
L.J. Walters Insurance
Mandate:
Has a two-fold purpose: ensures the annual audit by an external firm is carried out in a timely fashion and reviews financial transfers to the Niagara Health System.
Membership:
Three external members and two or three foundation directors.
Meetings:
Four or five meetings for about two hours each between November and June at the hospital.
Planned Gifts Committee
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- Kim Boutin, B.Acc. C.A. (Partner)
Durward Jones Barkwell & Company LLP - Chris Chappelle *
J.J. Patterson and Sons Funeral Residence - Nick Dawson
Small Business Advisor, Scotiabank - Astrid Goodman, BBA, CFP®, CIM, FMA, FCSI
Pelham, Community Member - Kelly Maidens, BBA (Hons.), AICB, CFP®
Welland Caisse populaire - Clark Peddle *
Welland, Community Member - April Robert
RBC Royal Bank Fonthill and Fenwick Branches - Heather J. Scott, CFRE
Staff Support
Mandate:
Provides advice and guidance regarding the foundation's investments, endowment funds and marketing initiatives to promote legacy gifts, such as bequests, insurance and securities.
Membership:
Professionals such as an insurance specialist, financial planner, lawyer or accountant specializing in taxation. The committee is comprised of foundation directors and external members.
Meetings:
Quarterly morning meetings for about two hours each at the hospital.
Scholarship Committee
- Dr. Joanna Hope
Family Physician and Award Sponsor - Derek Moore, Manager (Chair) *
Credit Services Operations, Canadian Tire Financial Services - Heather J. Scott, CFRE
Staff Support
Mandate:
Co-ordinates two awards annually: Dr. Ken Hope Memorial Book Award of $500 for books and resources for a first-year student in a health sciences program and the Niagara Health System – Welland Hospital Site Tuition Scholarship for $1,000 for up to four years for a student pursuing a health sciences career.
The Foundation also co-ordinates the Dr. Laszlo Kuharik Memorial Scholarship for up to half the tuition cost for a student pursuing a Doctor of Medicine Degree at an accredited Canadian university. This scholarship is not awarded every year.
Membership:
Two Foundation Directors; Selection Committee by invitation.
Meetings:
One or Two meetings for about two hours each between March and May.
Special Events Committee
Click HERE for bios and photos of Committee members.
- Peter Allen (Chair)
Sales Manager, GIANTFM - Lynn Champagne
Canadian Tire Financial Services - Debbie Cosby *
St. Catharines Village - Karen Davies
Community Member, Fenwick - Laurie Demers
Billing Clerk, NHS – Welland Hospital Site - Barbara Durley
CIBC - Susan Guarasci *
LJ Walters Insurance Brokers - Lydia Kinos
The Tribune - Deb Zahra
Owner, Boston Pizza Welland
Mandate:
Responsible for the organization and completion of the Tim Hortons Elimination Draw in January and the annual Cash Lottery which takes place from September to December. Committee members are expected to purchase a ticket, promote, attend and assist the event and to sell one book of 20 tickets for the cash lottery.
Membership:
Community volunteers and foundation directors.
Meetings:
Typically the first Wednesday of each month from September to April at 8:15 a.m. at the hospital. Meetings usually do not run more than one hour.
Privacy Notice to Donors
Welland Hospital Foundation has developed a Privacy Policy in keeping with the new Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA, Ontario Government Bill 159), an act respecting the privacy of residents in Ontario.
The Foundation's privacy policy details our commitment to the respect and protection of our donors' personal information. Information collected by the Foundation is typically a donor's name, spouse's name, address and phone number. Other information collected could be a credit card number, date of birth, email address or affinity with a service club.
Accountability
The Foundation is responsible for any personal information under its control and is implementing policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure the Privacy Legislation is followed.
Identifying purposes
Information is collected with the sole intent of servicing our donors to the best of our ability. A donor has the right to withhold any personal information, but doing so may hinder our ability to serve that donor to the best of our ability.
Consent
The Foundation only collects personal information for purposes which we believe our donors would consider acceptable. A donor's consent is implied unless the donor advises us otherwise.
Third-party Disclosure
The Foundation at no time sells, shares or trades donor information with any other organization. Should this ever be required, a request in writing to our donors would be obtained first.
Collection and Use
The Foundation only collects information pertinent to servicing our donors. All information is obtained directly from our donors and not through any outside sources without our donors' knowledge. Information collected is used only for the purposes of communicating with our donors.
Retention
The Foundation will not keep any personal information that is no longer required by our office. Donors requesting, preferably in writing, deletion from our mailing, phoning or solicitation lists will be removed immediately as requested.
Accuracy
The Foundation does its best to keep personal information for each of our donors up to date. The donor should make address, marital status or other pertinent information changes to the Foundation at the earliest opportunity to ensure the accuracy of our records.
Security
The Foundation only allows authorized personnel access to donors' personal information in either computer or hard copy form.
Access
The Foundation will, upon a request in writing from a donor, allow the donor to view, discuss and request addition of, deletion of, or changes to any personal information in our possession.
For more information, please contact Heather J. Scott, Executive Director, at 905-378-4647 ext. 32396.
How to Contact Us
Welland Hospital Foundation
65 Third Street
Welland ON L3B 4W6
Tel: 905-378-4647 ext. 30000
Fax: 905-732-2999
Executive Director
Heather J. Scott, CFRE
Tel: 905-378-4647 ext. 32396
Donor Relations Co-ordinator / Database Manager
Ang Climenhage
Tel: 905-378-4647 ext. 32324
Fund Development Asst.
Kerri Stocks
Tel: 905-378-4647 ext. 32395
Location
Welland Hospital Foundation is located at the Niagara Health System – Welland Hospital Site. Our office is in the main corridor near Extended Care Unit.