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Awards Night is April 14
The Coquitlam Foundation's annual Awards Night takes place April 14 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.; entertainment and ceremony to award scholarships, bursaries and grants at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public, but please let us know if you are coming by contacting Julie Fisher at jfisher@coquitlamfoundation.com or calling 604.468.9598.
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 $475,000 in community grants and scholarships since its inception.
Our Mission
The Coquitlam Foundation encourages and supports creative, targeted philanthropy that builds a vibrant, sustainable, and healthy community.
Our Values
The Coquitlam Foundation is:
- community focused, meeting needs in the City of Coquitlam
- caring, supporting service and compassion for the entire Coquitlam family
- collaborative, bringing together public, private, and non-profit organizations
- and a catalyst for positive change
Our Vision
The Coquitlam Foundation envisions a community where quality of life is enhanced by residents and organizations creating lasting legacies by contributing to endowment funds that benefit a broad range of eligible organizations.
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.
Executive Director
Board of Directors, 2009/2010
The following Board volunteers (in alphabetical order) currently guide the Coquitlam Foundation:
Complete Coquitlam Foundation contact information is here
Meeting Schedule
The Coquitlam Foundation meets the second Thursday of each month.
Honorary Chairperson
Committees and Chairs
- Land Trust - Richard Rainey, Jane Thomsing*, Derek Ashford*
- Grants - Gerri Wallis
- Finance & Investments - Bob Tanaka
- Marketing & Communications - Terry O'Neill
- Events - Julie Fisher
- Nomination & Succession - Gerri Wallis
- Fund Development - Colleen Talbot
Committee Members
- Land Trust - Richard Rainey, Colleen Talbot, Fin Donnelly,* Mike Nihls,* Pam Zevit,* Mike McPhee*
- Grants - Gerri Wallis, Ron Roberge, Janet Toddington, Sam Nakai, Bob Moody,* George Smillie,* Linda Meneghello,* Ron Price,* Diane Sowden, Julie Pearce*, Franca Aere*
- Finance & Investments - Bob Tanaka, Colleen Talbot, Gerri Wallis, Julie Fisher
- Marketing & Communications - Terry O'Neill, Julie Fisher, Janet Toddington
- Events - Julie Fisher, Colleen Talbot, Gerri Wallis, Terry O’Neill, Richard Stewart, Bob McNary,* Mae Reid*
- Nomination & Succession - Gerri Wallis, Ron Roberge and Colleen Talbot
- Fund Development - Colleen Talbot, Richard Stewart, Bob Tanaka, Sam Nakai, Wim Vander Zalm
*Denotes non-board member
Community Partners
- Dogwood Seniors
- Simon Fraser University
- Coquitlam Search and Rescue
- Coquitlam Rotary Club
Afilliations
The Coquitlam Foundation is a member of Community Foundations of Canada - the national membership organization for the 171 community foundations across Canada.
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