Our Board

Join us in strengthening services for children, youth and parents in Haliburton County!

Point in Time is looking for talented and conscientious volunteer board members to work with the board to provide leadership and help strengthen our programs for children, youth and parents with the goal of ensuring they achieve their highest potential.

We are particularly interested in:

• People who have experience on non-profit boards
• People who can provide leadership with the board
• People with financial, legal, governance or senior executive expertise

If you can contribute your time, thoughtfulness, and leadership one evening a month, and are interested in exploring this opportunity to contribute to the community, call 705-457-5345 ext 300 or email: info@pointintime.ca to find out whether this volunteer opportunity is right for you.

Sandy is a Police Sergeant with the Ontario Provincial Police, stationed at the Bancroft Detachment. Sandy enjoys spending time on the water in the summer months boating and waterskiing. She loves to spend time with her family and extended family and loves to read at quiet moments. Sandy brings to Point in Time her experience working with victims of crime, persons in crisis and crime prevention. She continues to be interested in programs that support the well-being of all children and families in Haliburton County.

 

Margaret moved to Haliburton in 2000 on her retirement as Executive Director of the College of Nurses of Ontario. She is a Registered Nurse with extensive knowledge and experience in practice, management and education of community health services and health professional regulation. As an independent consultant from 2000 to 2015, she offered services relating to health professional practice and regulation, policy development and issue management, legislative process and strategy, and executive coaching in association/board management and governance.

Margaret has a strong interest and commitment to healthy communities. She has been actively involved in community volunteer activities in Haliburton including the Boards of Directors of Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS), the Central East Local Health Integrated Network (CE LHIN), and currently the Board of Directors of the Haliburton County Development Corporation (HCDC). These experiences have combined to enrich her knowledge of the community, demonstrated the breadth and uniqueness of issues facing service delivery in Haliburton County, and increase sensitivity to the particular challenges to smaller agencies in rural areas. It will be exciting and a privilege to be a part of Point in Time as it moves forward with its indispensable dynamic and creative program.

Peter moved to the Highlands 10 years ago with his wife Sandra and their two children. Not long after arriving, Peter was struck by Haliburton’s strong sense of community engagement and the supports available to community members by external organizations. As a resident, Peter has found opportunities to be a part of the community through his past work on the Special Education Advisory Committee (Trillium Lakelands District School Board) and the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Aid Society. Currently, he is the Chair for the Haliburton County Food for Kids student nutrition program and a Director at the Haliburton County Development Commission. Peter is looking forward to being a part of the Point in Time Board.

Professionally, Peter teaches for Fleming College’s Academic Upgrading program and is an Information Technology Manager for a Canadian owned company with holdings in the manufacturing, retail and hospitality industries. He brings specific business and teaching experience in technology and project management to his volunteer positions.

Gwen is a retired School Principal who has been a cottager on Gull Lake for over thirty years. Since retiring she and her husband, Alan, spend much of their time in the Highlands. She enjoys her family, plays bridge, gardens, travels and serves as Treasurer of RTO/ERO District 23 (Retired Teachers of Ontario). Gwen brings thirty-five years experience working with young people aged 10 – 15 years and their families. She brings her management experience and her knowledge in supporting children, youth and parents in times of crisis to Point in Time. Gwen believes that Point in Time serves an important need in the community and is committed to making a contribution to the continued success of the organization.

Patti is the Assistant Director of The Haliburton County Development Corporation where she has worked for the past 18 years.  She oversees the Administration of the Corporation and coordinates the delivery of the Eastern Ontario Development Program.  She was born and raised in Haliburton County, she and her husband of 31 years have raised their two kids in the Highlands.  She loves spending time with her family, camping and walking.  She brings to Point in Time her experiences and perspectives in working with Boards as a staff person, understanding governance structures, policies and procedures and organizational processes.  She is committed to her role as Director for Point in Time and hopes to contribute to its successes in Haliburton County.

Susan is a retired VP of Food Safety, Quality Assurance & Loss Prevention for a major Ontario supermarket chain. Susan and her husband Paul have cottaged, and now live, on Beech Lake for the past 27 years. Susan loves spending time with her family, traveling, walking, playing bridge and volunteering in Haliburton County. She brings to Point in Time her extensive leadership experience in the areas of governance, crisis management and quality assurance. Susan sees Point in Time as being critical to Haliburton County, filling needs that would otherwise go un-served. She is committed to Point in Time and to contributing to its on-going growth and success.

Susan recently moved to the Village of Halliburton after cottaging with her husband Paul on Growler Lake for 15 years.  She enjoys hiking, traveling, entertaining, and being involved in the community.  Susan retired after 34 years with the Toronto Police Service as a Strategic Planner, and brings to Point in Time her experience in strategic planning, project management, program evaluation, and research portfolios in youth crime and response to persons in crisis.  Susan believes that the health and well-being of our children is a view to the future health of our communities and, as such, Point in Time provides a critical service in our community.  She is excited to have the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of this organization

Miranda has always enjoyed working with children.  Throughout university and after graduation she worked in daycare settings and is now an occasional teacher with the Trillium Lakelands District School Board.  She is passionate about inclusion and anti-bullying education and believes that with the right support, every child can reach their full potential.  Miranda is excited to be part of an organization that delivers services promoting independence, empowerment, and the well-being of children, youth, and families in Haliburton County.

 

Colby moved to Haliburton on 2013 and opened local restaurant Baked & Battered with his husband Craig. Prior to this he served as executive director for a non-profit in the Kitchener/Waterloo area serving those affected with HIV/AIDS, and earlier as a program manager with the New York State Department of Health’s AIDS Institute. Colby’s experience includes grant development and management, familiarity with the determinants of health, Positive Youth Development, organizational management, and an understanding of health programming from a government perspective.
Colby’s current community interests include, among others, social and health issues related to LGBTQ youth, food insecurity, and homelessness.

 

Pam cottaged in the area as a child so when the opportunity presented itself to move here with her husband and 2 small children she jumped at it. That was 12 years ago and she hasn’t looked back! Pam loves to spend time with family on the dock, playing board games, curling and reading. Pam has first-hand knowledge of supporting / parenting / caregiving to a child struggling with their mental health, and struggles with her own mental health.Point in Time was there to advocate, support, council and care for her family. Now that her children are adults, she hopes to be able to use her experiences to give back and support Point in Time.

 

Angela is the Dean of the Haliburton School of Art + Design. She moved to Haliburton County from Toronto and has quickly adapted to the small but vibrant community. She is an avid hiker, a lover of films, and an energetic participant in all things related to art and design. Angela also is committed to working with children and youth in her capacity as an educator and now as a Board member for Point in Time.  She has raised two sons and a daughter who are living and working in cities within Canada. Angela brings to the Board years of experience in strategic planning, team work and leadership.  She is delighted to be part of an organization that is committed to supporting young people as they navigate their way towards their individual dreams and aspirations.