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Foundation History
In November of 1991 Norm Cook introduced the concept of a Community Foundation for Coquitlam to Gordon Fulton. The two concluded that it was a very valuable project and set out to find others who might be interested in starting a Community Foundation. The 'Original 6' consisted of Bill Brown, Brian Canfield, Norm Cook, Ted Nikiforuk, Larry Rose and Gordon Fulton. The first meeting took place on January 15, 1992. While Gordon was not at the first meeting of the 'Original 6', the 5 who were there voted Gordon to be the person to address the Coquitlam Council, the School Board and the Chamber of Commerce to seek their support and commitment to provide a statutory representative to the Foundation Board.
Larry Rose accompanied Gordon to these representations and to give any necessary public relations assistance. By February 28, 1992, the 'Original 6' had the support to file a petition for a Private Bill with Victoria to establish the Foundation. On May 14th Norm and Gordon appeared before the Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Order and Private Bills Committee in Victoria of which Mike Farnworth was a sitting member. The Bill was sponsored by the M.L.A Dr. Barbara Copping and supported by John Cashore.
On June 4, 1992, the Act to incorporate the Coquitlam Foundation received Royal Assent and the Coquitlam Foundation was now in place. The founders were subsequently joined on the Board by the three statutory representatives - then mayor Lou Sekora for the City, Louella Hollington, the School Board Chair, and Gayle Carter, the past president of the Chamber of Commerce. The Board was rounded off by Gerri Wallis, Jean Aussant and Dr. Crosby Johnston. The Board's first executive consisted of Gordon Fulton as Chair, Gerri Wallis as Vice-chair, Norm Cook as Secretary and Ted Nikiforuk as Treasurer.
The Foundation passed the $1 million milestone in Capital in July 2005. The policy of the Foundation has been to grow Capital, while at the same time addressing its statutory mandate of meeting the unmet needs of the residents of Coquitlam. The Foundation has made over $300,000 in community grants and scholarships since its inception.
Mission Statement
The Coquitlam Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the community by developing an awareness to enable the Foundation to generate a capital base from which the Board may distribute from a permanent, ever-growing pool of funds.
Vision
To enhance the quality of life in Coquitlam and respond to the unmet needs of residents by attracting, managing and distributing contributions.
Our Leadership
- Exercises philanthropic leadership in identifying and addressing community needs and opportunities;
- Attracts and manages charitable gifts of cash, bonds, shares, pledges, bequests, and life insurance as permanent endowments;
- Invests these pooled funds prudently for the benefit of the community wellness, including arts and culture, community services, education, health, and seniors and youth.
The Coquitlam Foundation is a catalyst and resource for philanthropy throughout our community. It is a vehicle for caring citizens who want to provide a benefit to our community in perpetuity.
Your 2007/2008 Board
The following Board volunteers (in alphabetical order) currently guide the Coquitlam Foundation:
- Julie Fisher - Secretary
- Gord Fulton - Director
- Glenn Hara - Director
- Michael McPhee - Director
- Bob Tanaka - Treasurer
- Les Sluggett - Director
- Brian Robinson - Director
- Colleen Talbot - Chair
- Wim Vander Zalm - Director
- Gerri Wallis - Vice Chair
- Maxine Wilson - Director
Complete Coquitlam Foundation contact information is here
Meeting Schedule
The Coquitlam Foundation meets the second Thursday of each month.
Committees and Chairs
- Land Trust - Mike McPhee
- Grants - Gerri Wallis
- Investments - Bob Tanaka
- Marketing and Communications (Events) - Les Sluggett
- Events as a Sub committee - Les Sluggett
- Nominating - Gordon Fulton, Gerri Wallis and Colleen Talbot
- Fund Development -
Committee Members
- Land Trust - Mike McPhee
- Grants - Gerri Wallis
- Investments - Bob Tanaka
- Marketing and Communications (Events) - Les Sluggett
- Events as a Sub committee - Les Sluggett
- Nominating - Gordon Fulton, Gerri Wallis and Colleen Talbot
- Fund Development -
Community Partners
- Dogwood Seniors
- Simon Fraser University
- Coquitlam Search and Rescue
- Coquitlam Rotary Club
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