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

• 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
     

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