The Annual General Meeting of the Interlake Community Foundation (ICF) was held at the Stony Mountain Community Centre last Wednesday evening.
The board was pleased to introduce Executive Director Tracy Holod and newest staff member, Joanne Sinclair. Currently, the ICF board consists of nine dedicated members, Lorna Broadfoot, Bob Beck, Michael Hepples, Perry van der Zweep and Murray Slagerman, Cheryle McClure and Dawn Smithson. However, two director positions are still open for those passionate about making a difference in their communities. Interested individuals can reach out directly to Board Chairman Bob Beck via email at bob.beck@interlakefoundation.ca.
Following the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting, the spotlight turned toward financial transparency with an overview of the 2024 Audited Financial Statements.
The ICF, a not-for-profit organization was established to strive to make the communities of the South Interlake region a better place to live. They provide the citizens of Rockwood, Rosser, Stonewall, Teulon and Woodlands with the opportunity to invest in the future of their community and region forever. Creating a fund with ICF is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community. With a minimum donation of $5,000, donors have the flexibility to spread their payments over five years, making giving accessible and sustainable.
For information regarding upcoming events and to view the financial statements see the website interlakefoundation.ca.
The following grants totalling $339,234 were handed out following the AGM. Badger Daylighting Fund – The Association for Community Living Interlake Branch ($398), Donna Jensen- CLI Fund – The Association for Community Living Interlake Branch ($1,223), L & L Wenzoski Family Fund – The Association for Community Living Interlake Branch ($207), Bryan Lefley Memorial Fund – South West District Palliative Care ($1046), Standard Limestone Quarries Fund – South West District Palliative Care ($945), Maureen and Glenn Kletke Fund – South Interlake Regional Library Teulon Branch ($1191), Jennifer Jensen Memorial Fund-Dialysis Support – Interlake Eastern Health Authority, Dialysis Unit Selkirk ($701), Jennifer Jensen Memorial Fund-Education Support -Interlake School Division for Library at Ecole RW Bobby Bend School ($691), Jennifer Jensen Memorial Fund-Library Support- South Interlake Regional Library, Stonewall Branch ($763), Nutrition Support Fund – Teulon & District Food Bank & Services Inc. ($1029), Nutrition Support Fund – Interlake Food Bank ($1029), Stonewall & District Health Centre Auxiliary Fund – Rosewood LodgeInterlake-Eastern Health Foundation ($861), Harry J Enns Oak Hammock Marsh Fund – Ducks Unlimited Canada, Oak Hammock Marsh ($292,122), Teulon & District Museum Fund – Teulon & District Museum and Historical Society ($250), Teulon Healthcare Foundation Fund – Teulon Healthcare Foundation ($1,981), Jack Moore Memorial Fund, Falcon Lake – Southeast Whiteshell Fire Department Inc. ($325), ICF Operating Fund – ICF for operations ($348), Woodlands Museum Fund – Woodlands Museum Inc. ($561), George & Val Willis and Chad & Jess Willis Fund – Town of Stonewall for the Personal Care Home Project ($600), Stonewall & District Health Centre Foundation, Health Centre and Rosewood Fund – Interlake- Eastern Regional Foundation for projects at Stonewall & District Health Centre and Rosewood Lodge ($32,963) and Ethan Boyer Memorial Fund – Tin for the Critter Bin ($626).
