Halfmoon Bay Childcare Centre has a new website!

Please visit us now at:

http://hmbchildcaresociety.com 

June 30th- Fund-raising Meeting re: HMB Country Fair, July 17th

Next Fundraising meeting June 30, at the school play area picnic tables 6-7pm Specific to HMB Country Fair organizing and actions! Countdown- 3 weeks ’til the Fair!! Please bring any donations you may have collected for auction to the meeting.
(Next regular meeting Monday Sept 26.

Next meeting is Tuesday, May 24th from 6-8, in the pod.

Attention Everyone! There has been a change to the date of our next regular meeting. It is now Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 from 6-8 in the Pod. Please let me know if you will need childcare so I can book someone. Thank you for your cooperation.

Society members, join us on facebook: Halfmoon Bay Childcare Centre

AGM- April 28th, 2011 minutes

HMBCCS AGM- April 28th, 2011 Minutes

Present- Jacquie, Bart, Paula, Craig, Viki, Karyn, Tracey, Lisa, Jen, Andrea, Anna, Marina, Sara, Lindsey, Lu, Carrie, Alene, Kate, Leah. Sue, Katherine, regrets.

633pm called to order (Kate acting as Secretary)
Adopt agenda, Kate, Leah seconded
Adopt minutes from AGM-April 21, 2010 (last years meeting) Kate, Leah
seconded

Guest Speaker Hillary Griffiths, from CCRR, on Keeping the flame of
commitment to childcare alive. Followed by snack break

Chair report: Adjustment to creating one job from what was previously two: Pre-school/day-care manager + OOSC manager. New accountants took over lastsummer. Fundraising included Silent Auction + other activities $3208.00

Manager’s Report:
Combining the 2 managerial jobs into one. New staff- Jen Hoyle. First year
having to pay rent to SD46 was a big financial hit. Carpet removed in OOSC
rooms by SD46 and lino put in. Summer programs included: golf, 4 cats, fish hatchery. Workshops- music, yoga, drama. Christmas Social was a huge hit. Thanks to staff, and Board.
Treasurers Report:
Treasurer was unable to attend. Kate read out information. We ended the
calendar year at a deficit, by the numbers. Still adjusting to new accountants, new manager’s new position, and new billing system.

Fundraising Idea brainstorming session- Fabulous ideas everyone- thank you!!!-Carrie Kimberly won participant’s gift.

Election:
Thanks to Jacquie for leading us this past year, and also to the board. The
whole executive resigned.
Jacquie Chess- chair
Kate Roussos- vice-chair
Aileen Perret- secretary
Katherine McKenna- treasurer
New Executive nominations and election results:
Chairperson- Leah Goard , Kate nominates Leah Goard for Chair, Viki
seconded. Unanimous.
Vice- Chair- Lisa Kitt, Viki nominated Lisa Kitt, Anna seconded, Unanimous.
Treasurer- Carrie Kimberly, Viki nominated Carrie Kimberly, Leah seconded. Unanimous.
Secretary- Kate Roussos, Leah nominated Kate Roussos, Viki seconded.
Unanimous.
Members at Large- Viki Pauls, Marina Stjepovic, Sue McGeachy, Jen
Muldowney. Katherine McKenna. Jacquie Chess. Unanimous.

Striking Committees:
Fundraising- Jen Muldowney and Anna Allcock to co-chair, Kate, Lu Devries,
Alene Barry, Carrie Kimberly, Lisa Kitt, Staff- Jenn Hoile, Sara McKinlay,
expressed interest as needed- Paula, Bart.
Grant Finding & Writing- Karyn, Jen, Lisa, Anna.
Personnel- Viki, expressed interest as needed-Marina.
Finance- Viki, Lindsey, Kate
Maintainance- Lindsey to liase as needed.

Next regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 24th 6pm-8pm in the Pod.
As always, please let us know if you need childcare. Closed 8:39pm.

Child Care Society AGM, this Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 in the Pod

The HMBCCS AGM is coming up- Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 in the Pod. We have a guest speaker, Hilary Griffiths of the SC CCRR, to give a short speech on ‘Childcare, Community and You’. She will have some interesting information to share about childcare on the Coast. There will be fabulous food, and a chance to win a prize for participating in our search for new fund-raising ideas. Take this opportunity to show your support for the ONLY licensed childcare from South Pender to West Sechelt. Look around at all the great HMB kids you know. Chances are they spent time at HMB Daycare or OOSC. What a great recommendation for our centre. Did you know only one of the political parties in the Federal election have childcare on their platform? With no government funding or programs upcoming, costs to run the center will increase. We must find creative ways to continue to offer “Quality, affordable childcare in Halfmoon Bay.” The number of volunteer hours it takes to support this Society is growing. Can you find a way to contribute?

HMBCCS AGM, Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:30 pm in the Pod at HMB Community School

HMB Child Care Society is having our AGM on Thursday, April 28th at 6:30pm in the Pod.  Along with elections and reports, there will be a fabulous and inspirational guest speaker. The topic is “Childcare, Community and Us”.  There will also be a chance for informal discussions over yummy snacks. Free childcare is available during this, and all HMBCCS meetings.

We are encouraging anyone interested in learning more about our Childcare Society and how it roots itself in this community to join us for this brief meeting.  We particularly invite anyone who might be interested in participating on our board, or at a committee level, to attend.  Elections for all Executive Board positions will be held.  This is a chance for a fresh start  with strong supporters and a clear and active plan.   Membership would involve attending 1 meeting per month, and helping the board to work effectively.  Please join us in support of Halfmoon Bay families.

Out of School Care programs offered at HMB School!

Did you know about the Out of School Care programs offered at HMB School?  You can pick which days you would like your child to participate, or take advantage of our flexible ‘Drop In’  offering.  We also offer summer programming (though we close for the last 2 weeks of August). Please speak to our wonderful staff about your needs.  Currently, OOSC offers 6 different programs, at the following posted rates, starting after school til 6pm during the school year.

Monday to Thursday -$15

Fridays (early close) -$20

Pro-D days-                  $30

Kindercare (early start)-$23

Kindercare (late start)- $20

Kindercare Pro-D days- $33

In order to continue offering ‘Drop in’ at OOSC, we’re shifting the rates to reflect the additional staffing and administrative issues arising from this aspect of the program.  A $2 increase  for drop in use will start at the end of June, 2010.  This is a $2 per day savings if you book  a regular spot. Please contact Peggy Huson at the OOSC 604 885 4386

New programming at the Daycare as of September, 2010

HMBCCS Daycare will be expanding the pre-school program hours (currently we run 8:15am- 11am).   The  September 7, 2010 program will offer Half Day Daycare with Pre-school Programming. The new times will run from 8:00 till 11:45am and the afternoon half day will run from 1:00 to 5:00..  There will be a fee  increase  of $3 from the current $22 per day, to $25, reflective of the extra hour of care. Please call Nicky to enroll for the fall, or to be placed on our waiting list.  Call the Daycare at 604 885 3739.

Shopping Extravaganza!! Nov 19th, 6:30-9

HMB Shopping Extravaganza-
This Thursday, November 19th, from 6:30-9pm at HMB School. A chance to see 22 vendors and participate in our Silent Auction, Evening Cafe, win door prizes, and get ready for your winter festivities. This is a fund-raiser for HMB PAC, and a great opportunity to support the school, while receiving fabulous ideas and accoutrements for this festive season. Poinsettias, wreaths, Fair Trade coffee, as well as local craft vendors and home-sale entrepreneurs. Craft Vendors such as Sea Fiddler Glass, and local quilters, as well as local vendors of Tupperware, Party-Lite and Optionelle. Community businesses Pastimes Toys, and Trugs, and Tilley’s Galley. All under one roof!