Thank you for making the
2007 OANHSS Annual General Meeting and Convention
a great success!
 


   

 

 Highlights
   
 
  • Rick Mercer, opening keynote, who took everyone on a hilarious romp behind the scenes of some of his classic moments in Canadian television.
     

  • Minister Smitherman noted that the focus of future ministry work will include aging at home initiatives and a capital program for B and C homes.
     

  • New changes to the OANHSS Board of Directors include:
     

    • Chair - Sheldon Wolfson, Director, Services for Seniors, Regional Municipality of Halton - Social & Community Services.

    • Vice Chair - Sandra Pitters, General Manager, Homes for the Aged, Toronto.

    • Treasurer - Michael Carroll, Administrator, Valleyview Home, St. Thomas.

    • Member-at-Large - Carolyn Clubine, Acting Director, Long Term Care, Regional Municipality of Peel.

     

  • A successful event all around:

    • The exhibit hall was the largest ever with over 75 exhibitors.

    • Highest delegate registration in over 10 years.

    • The Evening of Masquerade was magical in every sense with acrobatic performers, delectable food and drinks, and dancing till the wee hours.

    • Sold out pre-convention sessions on MDS and Pandemic Planning.
       

  • 2007 OANHSS Awards recipients:
     

    • OANHSS Leadership Award - Dominic Ventresca, Director, Senior Services, Regional Municipality of Niagara

    • Norma Rudy Award - Paul O'Krafka, Chief Executive Director, St. Joseph's Villa, Dundas

    • Innovation & Excellence - Supporting Seniors Award - Rideaucrest Home, Kingston

    • Innovation & Excellence - Workplace Quality Award - City of Ottawa Long Term Care
       

 

 Photos
   
  Below is a collection of photos from the 2007 OANHSS Annual General Meeting and Convention.  To view larger versions, click on the thumbnails below. 
   
  Note:  High resolution versions are available - please contact Nina Zivkovic  at 905-851-8821 ext. 246 for more details.
           
 
           
 
           
 
           
 
           
 
           
 
           
 
           
       
   
 

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