http://vlscs.ca/ Fri, 18 May 2012 21:36:36 -0500 FeedCreator 1.8.0-nukeFEED (http://nukeSEO.com) http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=273#273 Board chair
#52 - 1550 Arrow Rd.
Victoria, BC V8N 1C6
778-433-4254
smokesignals12345@yahoo.com

Heather Sutherland
Secretary
1824 Dunnett Cr.
Victoria, BC V8N 2Ps
250-589-3702
sunnydel@telus.net

Rina Goth
Treasurer/Health Fund chair
207-2614 Bridge Street
Victoria, BC V8T 4S9
cel. 250-920-8954
windquest@ymail.com

Stefan Carson
Membership
48 – 1550 Arrow Road
Victoria, BC V8N 1C6
778-433-8777
stefancarson@shaw.ca

Judith Castle
Web Team
304 - 345 Michigan Street
Victoria BC V8V 1R7
778-678-0121
jcastle39@gmail.com

Constance Petersen - “Ex-Officio”
301 - 1466 Hillside Ave.
Victoria, BC V8T 5H5
250-920-9879
conj@telus.net

Mare Lane
Special Events Committee chair
413 – 121 Rendall St.
Victoria, BC V8V 2E4
250-595-7380
marelane@gmail.com

Barbara Hewett
Social Committee chair/Education & Outreach Committee
13 – 1550 Arrow Rd.
Victoria, BC V8N 1C6
250-474-6842 cel. 250-686-8411
ba65hew@yahoo.com



Bank Signing Authority – Leslie, Rina,Stefan,
Barbara

Committees

Health Fund – Rina Goth – Chair
Tanya Anderson – 250-388-7456
Karen Gallagher – 250-381-6081

Web team –
Cody Gregory – 250-721-2095 (webmaster)
Judith Castle – 778-678-0121
Deb Irving – 778-430-1953
Stefan Carson – 778-433-8777 - Membership

Education and Outreach – Batb Hewett
Patti Parkyn 250-360-2747
Carol and Marjorie

Special Events – Mare – 250-595-7380
Joy Fisher
Debbi Jaffe

Social Committee - Barb Hewett
Volunteers - Barb
Coffee Talk - Con
Friendly Visitor – Mare
Fri.Nite Movies – Deb Irving
778-430-1953 debirving@shaw.ca
Places and Spaces – Lis W.& friends
250-217-2147



Sharon King (Pink Elephant)250-886-3172
Marlene Cust (Pink Elephant)250-812-1744
Linda Swanton SIPCC 250-590-0289
James Bay New Horizons –
Kim Dixon 250-386-4432
Sherri – 250-386-3035 (reception)]]> no_email@example.com (Cody) http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=273#273 http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=272#272 but nervous
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Click Here for the Action Plan Table in .pdf format



FEARS „» STRENGTHS/SUPPORTS
for Goal: Friendly Visitor program


1.That we wont recruit enough Volunteers
2. That there aren¡¦t enough funds for insurance to liaise with existing volunteer organizations


1.There is an existing list of Volunteers
We will advertise on our website
2.We will not advertise thru Volunteer Victoria


FEARS „» STRENGTHS/SUPORTS
for Goal: VLSCS will have its own space


1.Lack of Funds $$$
2.With our own space we will be a TARGET
3. Fear of sharing space with non-lesbians



FEARS „» STRENGTHS/SUPORTS
for Goal: VLSCS is strong


1.That we wont get 9 new members
2. That our name will stop lesbians joining


!. Today¡¦s showing illustrates interest
We will be having a Governing board which will address burn-out
2.We will have a discussion


FEARS „» STRENGTHS/SUPORTS
for Goal: VLSCS has 4 events


That we are overly optimistic


We have a committee
We have resources



FEARS „» STRENGTHS/SUPORTS
for Goal: Publishing a Book on lesbians and their needs



It is a lot of ¡¥fricken work¡¨


We have a strong Committee
A lot of material has been produced already
Ruth will put together a bibliography of papers and books relevant to Senior lesbian health care]]> no_email@example.com (andy) http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=263#263 http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=261#261 Most everyone had attended Coffee Talk, Fri. Movie, Craft Fair etc.
The comments are thoughtful & stimulating.
We are looking for ways to generate more membership involvement and see this chat forum as possibly one vehicle to share ideas and energy.]]> no_email@example.com (andy) http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=261#261 http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=260#260
Coffee Talk - 16; Movie Nite - 17; Gala - 17; Craft Fair - 17;
Health Fund - 4; Visioning Conf. - 9;
Other - AGM, Pride, Board member, Oldtimers Dances

Website - 7; Great site,very easy to use; lots of good information; less interesting now.

What Else:

remain available – stay strong- support healthy activity for lesbians.
In the absence of any other lesbian organization in Victoria I'd like to see VLSCS provide Victoria lesbians with a more explicit avenue for connection – for anyone not familiar with the group, the name suggests that only lesbian seniors would be involved and that's not true.
Look at expanding coffee talk/movie night to other neighbourhoods.
If possible maybe more partnering up with other orgs./ gay or straight to share resources/energy/space & volunteers.
I would suggest that the VLSCS board & volunteers not add anything to the 'to do' list at this time.
..Can't think of anything else.
Make website more vital; maintain & increase membership; educational outreach.
Further community liaison with gay groups to unite rather than splinter our energy into different factions doing similar things.

Health Fund:
not sure how it works but maybe dental assistance might be a consideration.
healthy inexpensive activities.
Don't know anything about the health fund, but generally, they need nutritious food and adequate housing.
Dental; is it possible to set up a private group medical/dental plan.
Cash, which is pretty hard to come by right now.
Counseling help by professional, transportation to appts, healthy meals – delivery?
For those who are shut in, ..take then out from time to time to your activities, or visit, do errands.
A sense of not being isolated; a sense of community, The health fund is very little help for those without adequate medical/dental plans.
Some kind of exercise group combined with nutrition education.
Opportunities to share resources eg. Cooking together once a month & sharing; or book exchanges; opportunities for inexpensive social activities: visiting, walking.
Less judgmental & more tolerant community.]]> no_email@example.com (andy) http://vlscs.ca/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=260#260