Ottawa City Union
International Order
of The King’s Daughters and Sons
2011
Annual Report
Presented at the Annual Meeting and Founder’s Day
January 14, 2012
Table of Contents
Our Purpose, Motto, Text and Prayer
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Ottawa City Union Projects and Services
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Founders’ Awards
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Ottawa City Union Board of Directors 2011
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Executive Reports
President
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First Vice President
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Second Vice President
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Treasurer
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Other Reports
Council of Women
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Circle Reports
Adanac
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Autism
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Chautauqua
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Onward and Upward
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Scholarship Circle
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Starlighters
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Vista
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Projects and Services
The King’s Daughters and Sons Apartment
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Meals on Wheels (The King’s Daughter’s Dinner Wagon)
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Minutes of the AGM
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International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons
Our Purpose
The development of spiritual life and the stimulation of Christian activity.
Watchword
In His Name
Text
"Not to be ministered unto, but to minister."
Mark 10:45
Motto
Look up, and not down;
Look forward, and not back;
Look out, and not in
And lend a hand.
Prayer of the Order
Almighty God, Eternal Father, look with Thy favor upon the King's Daughters and Sons and
bless us for good in the land. Accept the hearty desires we bring to Thee for Thy Service, and
employ our ministrations in whatever duty we can be of greatest use. Make us everywhere true
to the sign we wear, and to stand as Thine handmaidens and soldiers of old, by the Cross of
the Savior. By purity and honor and unselfish behavior may we keep ever true our allegiance to
Jesus and seek to labor not for self but for others, In His Name. Amen
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Ottawa City Union
Projects and Services
The King’s Daughters and Sons Apartment, 567 Cambridge Street South is a 70 unit lowrent apartment building for seniors who are age 64 and over with annual gross family income
less than $32,000. Built in 1964, it offers one-bedroom and bachelor units. It is managed by a
Board of Directors appointed annually by the Ottawa City Union.
Telephone: 613-722-6004 ext 269
The King’s Daughters Dinner Wagon is a meals-on-wheels service which delivers hot and
frozen meals to eligible residents in central Ottawa. It is managed by a community based Board
of Directors, three of whom are members of the Ottawa City Union. Funding comes from
municipal and provincial governments, client fees and donors, including an annual donation
from the Ottawa City Union.
Telephone: 613-233-2424
The King’s Daughters and Sons Building, 790 Bronson
This small office building is rented to a not-for-profit organization, the Social Planning Council of
Ottawa for a modest rent.
Annual Scholarships
Chautauqua Scholarship for a Christian young adult to attend the Chautauqua
Scholarship Program
Through Endowments
Grace and Ken Johnston Bursary for full-time 3rd or 4th year students studying History at
Carleton University
Health Sciences Bursary, University of Ottawa
Student Minister Bursary, Saint Paul University
Scholarship, MA or PhD Spirituality and Counselling, Saint Paul University
Elizabeth Wilson Memorial Bursary in Music, Carleton University
Through Donations
2011 Children at Risk, Social Skills Therapy Group
2011 Children at Risk, Camp Kaleidoscope
2011 The King’s Daughters Dinner Wagon
2011 Aging and Spirituality Workshop
2011 CHEO rehabilitation classroom
2011 Centre 454 – Creative Expressions Program
The International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons is one of the oldest
interdenominational Christian service organizations in North America. Its members provide
educational, religious and philanthropic assistance to people locally, nationally and
internationally. Join Us! www.iokds.org
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Honours and Awards
The Founders’ Award was established on July 27, 2005, to honor the spirit of our ten
Founders. It is a pin symbolized by a double heart, supporting a Maltese cross engraved with
IHN. Honorees demonstrate one or more of these qualities of our Founders:
Margaret Bottome’s spirituality and leadership
Mary Lowe Dickinson’s great vision of the future and ability to communicate
Isabella Charles Davis’ rousing enthusiasm
Mrs. Theodore Irving’s interest in young people
Miss Georgia Libby’s devotion to friendship
Mrs. Frances Payson’s beautiful character
Miss Susan B. Schenck’s interest in missions
Mrs. Courtland DePeyster Field’s consecration to The King
Miss Helen Hammersley’s good works
Mrs. J. F. Ruggles’ willingness to serve
The Ottawa City Union has honoured the following through the Founders’ Award
2008
2009
2010
Gwen Richards
Charlotte Davidson
Herb Sills and Phoebe McLelland
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Your Ottawa City Union Board 201i
Executive Officers
Position
Richmond Wilson
President
Susan Summerbell
First Vice President
Doreen Murthy
Second Vice President
Caroline Iwasaki
Treasurer
Christine Dawson
Recording Secretary
Stanley Ralph
Corresponding Secretary
Circle Representatives
Marina Morel
Adanac Circle
Jean Lemoine
Adanac Circle
Bambina Lemme
Autism Circle
Debbie Ng
Autism Circle
Stuart McLeod/Walter
Chautauqua Circle
Davidson
Heather McCormack
Chautauqua Circle
Charlotte Davidson
Onward and Upward Circle
Marion Warriner
Onward and Upward Circle
Mitch Counsell
Scholarship Circle
Barbara Derby
Vista Circle
Marion Rea
Vista Circle
Other Representatives
Charlotte Davidson
Immediate Past President
Phoebe McLelland
KDS Apt Board Representative
Herb Sills
Past President
Joan Fulthorp Jubb
Council of Women
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2011 Executive Committee Reports
President's Report
Best wishes for the year 2012 from the Board of the OCU. We have spent out time in the year
past on many things, but I wish to leave those reports to other, and talk about what is ahead.
We are a strange group, but a devoted group who became members of The King’s Daughters
and Sons for as many reasons as there are members. To some of the thread of Phoebe
McLelland seems to have some commonality, but for others, each has their own story. I firmly
believe that there is some greater reason for each of us to be a member, and if I am correct,
and you share my view, it is a scary thing. Might our paths been ordained by god himself?
Might our membership be his way of giving us the challenge and responsibility that Chris talked
about so often?
Might I throw out a challenge to each and every one of the members of The King’s Daughters
and Sons to make next year a test of my thesis? While we may formally worship in our own
ways, surely we have no differences in our understanding that we all, individually and as a
group must look after our “neighbor”. While one cannot forget the duty that each of us has as
individuals, I wish to chat about us as a group.
Let me start with the Circles. The power for a group to do good cannot be underestimated.
Many of you are, as individuals, felling a little challenged by age, by health, by financial
restrictions. Did Christ ever say it is OK to stop doing what is needed because of these
reasons? Let me suggest that you, each of the Circles, challenge yourselves to some issue,
however small, that will mark your year. Be inclusive with all your members. Be inclusive in
finding people to fill the blanks that your project requires, the frailest of our members can be the
person who phones reminders, who calls absentees to see what is happening to them.
Other Circles are favoured by a membership that is more vigorous. Remember that the OCU
has committed our organization to be available as a financial funder for a project that you might
find of interest.
However, let me spend a moment of two, and hopefully you find it a useful use of your reading
time, on the life of the OCU.
The Ottawa City Union of The King’s Daughters and Sons is a strange organization. It is
almost as strange as the length of its name. It consists of a elected executive that you
members elect annually, and a member of each of your Circles, who sit at a meeting at least 6
times a year. Notwithstanding that this time commitment is tiny for any of us, for several years
that I am aware of, finding members who will accept nomination to any of the positions is an
annual exhausting process, and in significant ways, the default position is to re-elect last year’s
person. This is not an evidence of great health of an organization. New faces bring new ideas,
new vitality, and this is where we must start for 2012. Please, if there is nothing else
accomplished this year, you as a member of The King’s Daughter and Sons, examine your
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calendar and see why you cannot, next year when approached, take your turn on the Board of
OCU.
Let me tell you why it is important that this happens. God has “loaned” us a significant sum of
money over the years. He didn’t write the cheques, but he urged other in years gone by to
make decisions about how to divide their wealth on death, he gave inspiration to others about
property to purchase that would prove valuable in the future and provided wise advice about
where to invest these funds. The one thing that I firmly believe that he did not do was to tell us
that doing nothing with our money was what he wished, Remember the parable of the rich man
and the three servants that he left money to while he went away. When he returned
unannounced and asked for an accounting, the servant who buried his one “talent” and
returned it to the master received no praise, and was castigated for his lack of action, I really
hop that the day of reckoning does not come too soon to The King’s Daughters and Sons. I
really think that we have started to do some of the things that our God and King was
challenging us to do, but it is easy to spin our wheels, to look at some budget, to be worried
about whether we have spent too much even though the need was there.
2012, if one is to believe that economic forecast of seemingly anyone wide in these subjects, is
not going to be one of huge good fortune for many. What role can we play in being a good
“neighbor”? Years ago, the membership understood that food was not being received by many
members of the community, and the Dinner Wagon was established. Did the probability that
that small start would solve hunger for the world daunt those folk? Is there not some issue in
our community that is not being looked after at present, that we can do the same sort of thing?
Don’t leave it to someone else. Be inspired and bring it to the OCU. Not only do we have the
funds that may be required, you will be fulfilling what God presented to you when he led you
into membership. Attend the meetings of your Circles, and make it an agenda item in every
meeting to brainstorm as to where you have seen need since the last meeting. Is there an
organization that you are aware of that has a cause that cannot be completed for lack of funds?
Is there a need that some individual requires that our society has not identified, and that we can
assist? What difference does it make if we don’t make a big “splash”, but we do make
someone happier, or healthier.
Please understand that the Bible tells us constantly that one never knows when the day of
reckoning might arrive. Who cares whether it is next week or millions of years from now, let us
live as if it is next week. If we accomplish many things in a short while, and then leave it to
other when we are gone, do you think for a moment that this is misuse of our “talent”?
I hope that I have inspired you all to think about our organization as being in need of your
greater involvement, and 2012 is the year to start. I also hope that you will be the ears and
eyes of our organization and that you will insist that the OCU does what is necessary to
respond to need in a prompt, and thoughtful way. So far we have had no serious occasion in
the last few years, to have to put something off because we were “fiscally challenged”. We
can, thoughtfully, and prayerfully determine whether the request is one that we are better than
others able to assist in, but give your time and talents to making sure that we hear about, and
that we respond quickly to needs as they arrive.
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Remember, for reasons that none of us can fathom we have become servants of a Master that
is going to come and ask us what we did with the “talents” he loaned us. Please let us work
together so we can respond like the first two servants, we doubled them, and we wish to give
our results to You in return.
Respectfully submitted, In His Name
Richmond Wilson
First Vice President’s Report
The past year of 2011 has been very interesting and exciting, as I have discovered some new
resource books that I can use for the devotions at the beginning of each meeting.
A book that I often use is “Follow Me” by Betty Radford Turcott. It has many meditations and
prayers on topics that many of us are wrestling with and thinking about. It also has scripture
readings that apply to the topic being discussed. There is a follow up book by the same author
titled “Beside Still Waters”. This book follows the seasons and has many appropriate
meditations that are easy to follow and adapt.
For prayers that are to the point and written in an easy to understand language, I have used an
old favourite “Plain Prayers for a Complicated World” by Avery Brooke. The copy that I am
using was printed in 1975. This is one of those oldies but goodies.
The last book that I use was discovered at a Resource Fair. The title is” Women’s Uncommon
Prayers”. Even though the title mentions prayers, the book also contains meditations as well.
Again there are many topics to choose from.
I wish to thank the members of the King’s Daughters and Sons who are always attentive and
supportive.
Respectfully submitted, In His Name,
Susan Summerbell, First Vice President.
Second Vice President’s Report
This is the 125th anniversary of the Founding of The King's Daughter's and Sons, and this
joyful occasion was commemorated by establishing a $100,000 Scholarship Fund at Saint
Paul University. This Scholarship will support academic excellence in Theology and Pastoral
Care Studies.
The following are the appreciative students who are receiving bursary funding in 2011:
Saint Paul University in Theology
$ 1,500 Caroline Seabrook
$ 700. Carrie Lynn Brenan
$ 700. Marie Eve Binet
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Ottawa University in Health Science
Diane Bouguem
Carlton University Bachelor of Arts Honours, Communication Studies
$ 1,500 Jessica Walkden
$ 1,500 Thomas White Bachelor of Arts Honours, History.
The Elizabeth Wilson Bursary recipient students will be selected in the next few weeks.
Respectfully submitted, In His Name,
Doreen Murthy
Second Vice President
Treasurer's Report
McCay, Duff LLP continues to audit the non-consolidated balance sheet and statement of
revenue and expenditures of the Ottawa City Union. The Auditor’s report for the year ending
October 31, 2011 will be presented at the Founders’ Day AGM on January 14, 2012.
Revenue
Interest income
Rent from 790 Bronson
$28,146
$8,820
Expenditures
Donations
Property taxes (790 Bronson)
Property insurance
Audit
$143,500
$5,500
$2,000
$3,785
The above are selected figures for the year ended October 31, 2011. The complete Statement
of Revenue and Expenditures is provided in the Auditors’ Report.
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of The King’s Daughters and Sons, the OCU
made a$100,000 endowment at Saint-Paul University for a graduate-level scholarship in
Counselling and Spirituality.
The OCU donated $30,000 to Children at Risk to help establish Camp Kaleidoscope, a summer
camp for children with autism.
Donations were made to other non-profit charitable organizations including Meals on WheelsOttawa, Anglican Social Services- Centre 454, Help the Aged, and the CHEO Rehabilitation
Classroom.
The KDs Apartments Board commenced plans for a new apartment building on the Cambridge
Street site. Development Program Seed funding obtained from CMHC helped defray costs
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(incurred by OCU) for consultants who carried out preliminary planning work. An Apartments
Board Committee met several times; and the Board awaits affordable housing government
funding.
Respectfully submitted, In His Name
Caroline Iwasaki, Treasurer
Other Reports
Council of Women
The Ottawa Council of Women is a non-partisan group working to meet the issues of today's
world through policy and regulations which have been developed by generations of Canadian
women. They are an advocate for legislation and programs which benefit women and families.
Resolutions are created, discussed and voted on at the Local, Provincial, National and
International Councils of Women and representation is made to each level of Government.
Much research is done, knowledge and experience shared.
All organizations with women are welcome to join. Women may also join as individuals. All our
membership is welcome to attend any meeting.
The November meeting was held at Wabano, the Aboriginal Health Centre at 299 Montreal Rd.
We learned of the goals and programs and the ways they were seeking to meeting the great
demand. This especially interested me as IOKDS has a North American Indian Department and
I wondered if there was an opportunity to be a part of a local success story.
Wabano is building a world-class center, designed by Douglas Cardinal. Construction is
started.
It is a privilege to be the representative for Ottawa City Union to the Ottawa Council of Women.
Respectfully submitted, In His Name
Joan Fulthorp Jubb
Circle Reports
Adanac Circle
Established: 1968
Meetings: third Monday of the month in the lounge of the KDS and in members’ homes.
The Adanac (Canada spelt backwards) Circle meets monthly, except January and the summer
months – the third Monday of the month, starting at 7 pm, usually in the Lounge of the Apts.
This is a Circle made up of women and a warm invitation is extended to Christian women to
join.
Meetings start with devotions and prayer, followed by a bit of business and then a program
ending with refreshments and socializing. We had a delightful luncheon meeting in February at
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the home of member Ann Schachhuber, a BBQ at Christine Dawson’s to end the 2010-2011
season, a summer outing for afternoon tea and tour at Laurier House, a Christmas crafts night
at the November meeting. In May, Bev Chen, a labyrinth expert, led us in the labyrinth
meditation on a temporary path laid down by her husband Patrick.
As we have members who cannot make meetings as they live away or are older, keeping in
touch is important. We primarily use email, but realize phone calls are important. Many of the
members are involved at other levels: OCU, Ontario Branch, International, etc.
For many years, we have been raising money for a bursary. We are also known for giving
money to local charities. Primarily we raise extra money, by making an individual donation to
KDS, which secures us a tax receipt or in meeting activities, like book sales and silent auction
at the Christmas meeting.
Many thanks to the following for taking on duties for the 2011-2012 season: Bev Chen – vicepresident, Myra Wells – secretary, Eleanor McLay – treasurer, Christine Dawson – calendar.
Respectfully submitted, In His Name,
Jackie Maurais, President, Adanac Circle
Autism Circle
Established 2009
Encouraged by The KDS International's recent pledge to support Autism and Literacy, the
Autism Circle currently has a mandate to support Autism in the Ottawa area through raising
funds for the Ottawa Chapter of Autism Ontario and Children at Risk, Ottawa (2 local charities
that support Autistic children and their families). Charter Members joining were Marlene
Basarab, Tracy Davidson, Catherine Ferguson, Cecilia Pinto, Brenda Reisch and Carol Waters.
From our initial Elections that were held, Brenda Reisch continues as President and Tracy
Davidson as Secretary.
In 2011, Carol Waters continued as a Circle Member, but stepped down as Treasurer.
Bambina Lemme assumed the position of Treasurer and Debbie Ng became Circle
Representative to the Ottawa City Union.
The Autism Circle held meetings on March 7, June 13, September 12 and November 28, 2011.
Early in 2011, discussions were made as to this year’s fundraising efforts. Unfortunately,
principle planners for the 2010 Musical Concert were unable to commit for 2011, so alternate
plans were made to hold a fundraising Brunch. A date of November 13th was set and
several committee meetings occurred for event planning.
On Sunday, November 13, 2011, the Ottawa Autism Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons
held our first Benefit Brunch for Autism at the prestigious Falcon Ridge Golf Club. The event
featured a delicious buffet brunch, silent auction and entertainment by students from the Suzuki
School of Music, as well as the quartet “Sound Evolution”. 84 patrons attended and the event
raised over $2,554! Subsequent donations of $1,200 were given to both Children at Risk and
the Ottawa Chapter of Autism Ontario! Funds were also raised through the Scholarship Circle
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In November, Memberships were requested to be renewed: Expected Members are to be
Marlene Basarab, Tracy Davidson, Katherine Ferguson, Bambina Lemme, Rhondda MacKay,
Brenda Reisch, Carol Waters. Associate Members are Jackie Maurais, Phoebe McLelland,
Debbie Ng. Executive is Brenda Reisch, President, Tracy Davidson, Secretary & Bambina
Lemme, Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted, In His Name
Brenda Reisch, President, Autism Circle
Chautauqua Circle Report
Established 1989
Meets quarterly, in the Lounge, The King’s Daughters and Sons Apartment
At the February meeting, guest speaker, Dave Rayner, Manager of Support Services at
Anglican Social Services – Centre 454 was introduced by Rev. Jim Collins. Mr. Rayner gave a
powerful presentation on the work of Centre 454, a non-profit, spiritually founded and based
multi-service centre. The Centre’s Day program provides emotional, practical and spiritual
support to all in need through counseling, education, advocacy, referral and crisis intervention.
The Circle and individual members made donations. Steps were taken to foster a relationship
between the Circle and Centre 454. An OCU donation of $2,500 to the Centre’s Creative
Expressions Program was arranged in April.
At the May meeting, Walter Davidson announced the funeral services for Fairlie Sills, long-time
KDS and Chautauqua Circle member, would be held May 26. Bruce McLelland delivered
devotions and a prayer in remembrance of our friend, Fairlie.
With Albert Peters’ stellar performance as auctioneer and spirited bidding, the annual Loonie
Auction raised $277. Gift subscriptions to The Silver Cross were renewed for Saint Paul
University and the University of Ottawa.
In November, Charlotte Davidson spoke of the partnership of KDS Circles with other non-profit
organizations; and Christine Dawson explained OCU offers matching funds for Circle projects.
Chautauqua Circle and OCU support literacy (Centre 454 Creative Expressions Program),
Clergy Renewal Week in Chautauqua and the CHEO Rehabilitation Classroom.
Doreen Murthy reminded members about the November 13th St Paul Eastern United Church
service (including a memorial tribute to Liz Wilson) followed by an Autism Circle benefit Brunch,
organized by the he Autism Circle and Autism Ontario, Ottawa Branch.
Walter Davidson reserved rooms at Florence Hall and Benedict House for Week 8 (August 1218, 2012) at Chautauqua. He encouraged members to plan a visit. Walter suggested the
IOKDS should undertake better marketing to improve occupancy at beautiful Florence and
Bonnie Halls.
The KDS Apartments Christmas Party scheduled for December 5 was discussed; Circle
members will provide a cheese and crackers tray, fruit plate and the Davidsons’ refreshing
punch.
Respectfully submitted, In His Name
Caroline Iwasaki, Secretary
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Onward and Upward Circle
Established 2002
Onward and Upward has a membership of 13 regular members plus 5 associate members. We
would welcome any new members. Anyone interested is invited to contact Peg Craig at
margaretcraig750@gmail.com.
On the past we have met twice a year, but at our last meeting increased that to four times a
year (April, June, September and November). Our meetings are usually Fridays, starting at
6:00 p.m. Prior to our formal meetings, we have a potluck supper for general fellowship time.
In 2011, we collected new and gently used books for a local woman’s shelter. We also started
to liaise with Cornerstone, a housing shelter for women. We facilitated the acquisition and
provision of Bibles, Proverbs and Psalms, and inspirational readings. Support to Cornerstone
will be our main focus in the future.
Respectfully submitted, In His Name
Peg Craig, President, Onward and Upward Circle
Scholarship Circle
The Scholarship Circle organized the Scholarship Tea on May 14th at The Kings Daughters
and Sons Apartments Lounge. There was a very good turn out for The Tea and all enjoyed the
guest soloist Brenda Griffith. Brenda has just finished her 4th year Bachelor of Music at the
University of Ottawa. She works part-time as a teacher of piano and voice at Campbell
Douglas Keyboards. Brenda was accompanied by her mother, Lorraine Griffith, on piano. She
received a Chautauqua Scholarship from The Ottawa City Union in 2010 .
Brenda showed what an incredible and well trained voice that she had. She sang many
interesting pieces such as "To Understand", "First Ask Yourself", and "The Pleasure of Giving"
(these 3 selections are all from a song cycle "The Half-Minute Songs". Brenda thrilled us with
"Loon Cry, Night Call" and the always popular "Bridge Over Troubled Water". It was a fantastic
performance and we will hope to have her back in a couple of years after she sings at Carnegie
Hall.
The circle collected a total of $565.00 for the Tea. The Scholarship Circle donated 50% each
to Autism Ontario, Ottawa Chapter and Children at Risk. (The amount of $282.50 was donated
to each. Many thanks to all who helped out that day by making sandwiches and squares and
helping in the kitchen- it is very much appreciated!
We also had a pot-luck meeting in September with the Junior Circle. We had alot of fun and
great food that afternoon.
Respectfully submitted, In His Name
Bruce McLelland
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Starlighters Junior Circle:
This year, Jackie Maurais continued to sell the wonderful notecards created by the members of
the Starlighters Circle. Jackie had organized the children to create artwork for the front of the
cards and then had them professionally made. The cards were sold at the Ontario Branch
Convention in April and the Scholarship Tea held in Mayof this year. The funds were raised in
support of the Autism Circle.
In the fall of this year, the Starlighters (with the Scholarship Circle) got together for a later
afternoon of fun and a pot luck dinner. During the afternoon there was a scavenger hunt in the
lounge of The King's Daughters and Sons Apartment Buildingas it was too cold and windy
outside. They had to find answers to questions about the Organization, Chautauqua Institution,
The Scholarship Programs, and projects in The King's Daughters and Sons in Ottawa.
The young people are very important to this wonderful organization and friends are encourage
to join in times together.
Respectfully submitted, In His Name,
Bruce McLelland
Vista Circle
Vista Circle members participated in many events since the Annual Meeting and Founders’ Day
on January 15, 2011. Two members, Barbara Derby and Marion Rea, regularly attended Ottawa
City Union meetings every second month and reported proceedings at our meetings.
The 65th Convention of the Ontario Branch of The King’s Daughters and Sons took place April
28-30, 2011. We provided refreshments after the Friday evening church service at St. Paul’s
Eastern United Church. There was a Saturday morning session and a banquet at Algonquin
College International Restaurant which was enjoyed by all.
May 6, 2011 became a joint meeting and potluck supper with the Onward and Upward Circle. It
was a good chance to get to know other members and to learn about the new Cornerstone
residence for women.
Two of our members, Mary Froggett and Evelyn Russell, celebrated 90th birthdays. A picnic
lunch took place including a delicious birthday cake. It was an enjoyable occasion for everyone.
Best wishes!
An invitation from Doreen Murthy to attend a Saturday morning meeting on October 22, 2011
was held to discuss some of the challenges ahead for The King’s Daughters and Sons. A
luncheon followed.
On October 28, 2011, lunch at the Shallows Restaurant preceded our meeting. Circle dues were
collected by Treasurer, Ann Cooper, and forwarded to the Ontario Branch Treasurer. Although
Ann is recovering from an illness, she is soldiering on with her duties. Thanks Ann!
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Continuing on with our literacy project, forty books were brought to our meeting and The
King’s Daughters and Sons bookplates were inserted into each book. The books were delivered
to Blair Court Community House following a social time at Tim Hortons on November 15th.
We met the director, Kristy Donnelly, and the after school pupils at the Homework Help Drop
In. They appreciated our donation and were grateful for our thoughtfulness. Members filled
six shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child. Several mugs were donated to
Centre 454.
The annual church service of The King’s Daughters and Sons was held at St. Paul’s Eastern
United Church which featured the Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa Girls’ Choir with music
honouring Liz Wilson. On the same day, November 13, 2011 the Autism Circle sponsored a
Benefit Brunch for Autism at Falcon Ridge Golf Club. The brunch and silent auction were very
successful and well received.
Several members wrote letters of appreciation to service people in the military. We have started
to collect money for the Student Ministry Scholarship Fund of the Ontario Branch. The tin will
be circulated at all meetings. Circle members supplied refreshments for The King’s Daughters
and Sons Apartments Residents’ Christmas Party on December 5, 2011.
Respectfully submitted, In His Name
Marion Rea
Project and Service Reports
The King’s Daughters and Sons Apartments
The King’s Daughters and Sons Apartments continue to provide affordable housing to seniors
over 64 years of age. Many residents have lived in this safe and comfortable home for many
years and appreciate the benefits provided while paying modest rents due to the requirement of
having less than $32,000.00 annual income. Every unit has been rented all year and for some
months a long waiting list prevailed.
Upgrades and improvements during 2011 include energy efficient lighting, new bathroom
fixtures and GFI plugs, and an emergency diesel generator. We are thankful for the SHRRP
funding received from the City of Ottawa to fund these necessary improvements. We are
grateful to our Management Company, CLV Group as they work to maintain the building to be
clean and safe, and to help with many resident issues in a kind and caring manner.
The deck outside the kitchen window was in poor shape and needed to be removed for this
reason but additionally since the connection of the generator to the building was in this path.
The residents liked the idea of a new sitting area in the north-east corner of the property,
therefore this area provided a new sitting place in addition to under the tree. Both areas were
enhanced with new swing sets and were used on the pleasant days and during the annual BBQ
on September 7th attended by fifty residents, Board members, and CLV staff. Two trees leaning
over a neighbour’s fence in the gully have been removed.
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Several wheelchairs have been stored and unused over the years. Mary McDowell, owner of
STRIDE, a not for profit organization which provides equipment to the disabled, assessed our
wheelchairs and found them all to be in an unsafe condition. They were removed from the
building and Mary generously donated one wheelchair which is kept on the second floor for use
by anyone who would like to use it in the building.
Development Project Seed funding was received from CMHC to help pay the costs of the
consultant, Paul Bouzanis, who had been hired to do the preliminary planning work. The
Ottawa City Union paid this bill, which exceeded the funding by double the amount, and then
was reimbursed $10,000.00. This committee, chaired by Richmond Wilson, has met several
times and is inactive at the moment, awaiting affordable housing government funding. Bob
Jarrett, CLV Group keeps us up to date on our day-to-day finances, and with John Tweedie,
writes our grant submissions.
The company constructing a condo on Bronson Avenue, Domicile, requested an agreement to
use a narrow strip our property along the parking lot fence, and also requested truck accessibility
and use of our driveway and parking lot for work being done at the final stage of construction.
In compensation Domicile reinstated this area with new bollards and pavement and will provide
new heavy planters along the fence. Domicile has also provided extra landscaping on the entire
grounds. John Tweedie, CLV Group, negotiated with Domicile for these benefits.
At the Annual Meeting we welcomed new Board member, Pat Fisher, elected Vice President,
and thanked Charlotte Davidson and Dave Brown for their contribution to the Board. Charlotte
had first made a major commitment of time and talent as Ottawa City Union President during
the transition period of the new Board and then as an elected Board member. Alex Duffie was
recruited through LinkingBoomers, an organization to match seniors to volunteer opportunities.
Alex has updated the Board Manual, added a section on Finances, and led us through a Board
Financial Training session. We are indebted to all members of the Board: Susan Summerbell,
Secretary; Patrick Chen, who brings building expertise and many talents to the Board, Caroline
Iwasaki, who offers sound and constructive advice, and Ottawa City Union President, Richmond
Wilson, who is a pillar of legal strength and knowledge.
Christine Dawson and Heather McCormack approached the Board about applying for a New
Horizons Grant to provide interesting and helpful programs for the residents. They held an
information session which was well attended by residents. Christine and Heather set up a
committee to help with the survey and the work to be done to submit the application. Many
good suggestions were brought forward and we are awaiting hopeful news of acceptance.
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Thank you is extended to superintendent, Lord Marchand, and volunteers Angela Summers and
Jan Robichaud. Angie reserves the lounge, kitchen, and guest room for individuals, groups, and
meetings and maintains the notice board in the lobby. Jan keeps the gardens looking beautiful
all summer and readies the grounds and plants for winter. Pauline Dupuis has been keeping the
kitchen clean and has recently retired from this commitment. We thank Pauline for her years of
service.
Respectfully submitted, In His Name,
Phoebe McLelland
Chairperson, The King’s Daughters and Sons Apartments Board
Meals on Wheels - Ottawa
Meals on Wheels/La Popote roulante (The King’s Daughters Dinner Wagon)
During the 2010-11 fiscal year ending in March 2011, a total of 109,991 meals were served to
1,303 clients with the help of 576 volunteers. 6% of our total meals were delivered through the
collaborative Aging in Place and Going Home programs.
Key challenges for the agency during the year:
Fundraising and donations remained essential aspects of our operation. We consider ourselves
very lucky to have support from organizations like the Ottawa City Union, MBNA-Canada and
the Bank of Nova Scotia as well as from numerous individuals who give generously year after
year. We also once again worked closely with Realtor Madat Kara organizing a gala and dance
event which was held in May. In September-October, we worked with the Rotary Club of West
Ottawa and its partners raising funds through the Mums for Thanksgiving project. I’m pleased
to report that both campaigns were successful in meeting their targets thanks to the commitment
of everyone who participated.
During the year, we also rebranded our agency “Meals on Wheels / La Popote roulante” in order
to clarify and consolidate our identity in the community. We’re very grateful for the support and
understanding of the Ottawa City Union. Our longstanding affiliation with you has been
incorporated in our new banner that proudly proclaims “Fondateur/Founder: The King’s
Daughters and Sons 1968”.
The year was also busy at Board level where we revised our bylaws and documented our
governance model. These changes, the fruit of discussions that have been held within the
organization for many years, position the agency well as we continue to face complex
challenges as a Health Service Provider within the Ministry of Health of Ontario.
Also at Board level, we said goodbye to longstanding Board members Bill Logan and Claire
Fitzpatrick at our June Annual Meeting. Regretfully, Eleanor McLay also left the Board during
the summer. We welcomed Yolande Cremer, former City of Ottawa staff, when she joined the
Board last spring.
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Last but never least, we want to thank you at the Ottawa City Union of The King`s Daughters
and Sons for your continuing support. As always, we look forward to the upcoming new year
with a continuing appreciation for the bonds that bind our two organizations together.
Respectfully submitted,
Baudouin St-Cyr
Executive Director
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Ottawa City Union
International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting
January 15, 2011
1.
Welcome
Richmond Wilson, Ottawa City Union President, opened the meeting with a welcome to the
members present and the following guests: Doreen Murthy representing Bau St. Cyr of
The King’s Daughters Dinner Wagon Board; Carol Burrows, Cornerstone Foundation and
Brenda Reisch, Executive Director, Children at Risk.
2.
Devotions
Susan Summerbell, First Vice President, led a devotion entitled “Putting Faith into Action”.
3.
Tribute to Founders
Rev Jim Collins led the assembly in a Litany to Founders marking the 125th Anniversary of
the founding of the IOKDS.
4.
Presentations
Richmond Wilson presented a cheque of $3,000 to Carol Burrows, Cornerstone
Foundation, for use in their computer room,
Richmond Wilson presented a cheque for $ 32,500 to Brenda Reisch, Executive Director,
Children at Risk to be used to support their summer camp program. Brenda reported that,
because of our donation, our funds were matched by another agency. This means that
their summer camp program has an excellent chance of success.
Richmond Wilson presented a cheque for $5,000 to Doreen Murthy, Board Member, The
King’s Daughters Dinner Wagon to be used in 2011 for the meal-on-wheels program.
5.
Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting.
Moved by Pat Bowen and seconded by Mary Harrison that the minutes of January 16, 2010
be accepted as printed.
Carried
6.
Business
Annual Report – Pat Bowen, acting Recording Secretary, noted the handouts for members
included the Annual Report (one per household) and the 2011 Membership List.
Audited Financial Statement was presented by Caroline Iwasaki, Treasurer. Moved by
Caroline Iwasaki and seconded by Joan Fulthorp Jubb that the audited Financial Statement
be accepted.
Carried
Appointment of the Auditor. Moved by Caroline Iwasaki and seconded by Mary Harrison that
McCay Duff and Company be re-appointed as auditors.
Carried
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Updates of IOKDS Program Activities
Doreen Murthy presented the following announcements:
Ontario Branch Convention, April 29th and 30th. International President, Joyce Cote will
be our official guest and banquet speaker. The banquet will be held at Algonquin College
International Banquet room.
Chautauqua Scholarship Program. She noted that the CSP is open to Christian young
adults aged 19 to 25 years with an interest in the arts. Students come from the US and
Canada and from other spots around the world. Information and application are available
from the website.
Clergy Renewal Week, August 13th - 20th. All are to encourage their clergy to attend.
Open Weeks at Chautauqua. Weeks 5,6,7 are open to all members. Chautauqua Circle
is hosting their Chautauqua time in Week July 30th to August 6th
Central Council August 27 to 31.
7.
Report of the Nominating Committee
, Nominating Committee presented the Nominating Report and thanked Phoebe
McLelland, Susan Summerbell, and Caroline Iwasaki for their work on the committee.
Moved by Pat Fisher and seconded by Mary Harrison that the nominations be closed.
Carried
The following slate was acclaimed:
President
First Vice President
Second Vice President
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Richmond Wilson
Susan Summerbell
Doreen Murthy
Christine Dawson
Rev Stanley Ralph
Caroline Iwasaki
8.
Installation of Officers
Doreen Murthy, Ontario Branch President installed the new slate of officers.
9.
Recognition of the OCU Board Circle Representatives
The following Circle representatives were recognized as completing the OCU Board
membership:
Adanac Circle – Marina Morel and Jean Lemoine
Autism Circle – Debbie Ng and Bambina Lemme
Chautauqua Circle – Stuart McLeod/Walter Davidson and Heather McCormack
Onward and Upward Circle – Marion Warriner and Charlotte Davidson
Vista Circle – Barbara Derby and Marion Rea
Appointed to the Board: Phoebe McLelland, KDS Apt Board Chairperson; Joan Fulthorp Jubb,
Council of Women.
9. Adjournment –
10. Cake and Punch was served.
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