c k childrens safety village annual report 2
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A year in review for 2011. The impact on our communities of Chatham-Kent and how we are changing and saving lives thanks to our donors, sponsors, partners, board and volunteers.TRANSCRIPT
ANNUAL REPORT
made possible by you
A year of
2011
INTERACTIVE
SAFETY
An
Approach to learning2011 Board of Directors
Gary PattersonPresident
Rick ZavitzVice PresidentSandy Bray
TreasurerTrevor Hinnegan
SecretaryChip Gordon
DirectorJeff Littlewood
DirectorRay Stone
DirectorBarb Lovell
Executive Director
Core Partners:
Secondary Partners:
Chatham-Kent Police Service Chatham-Kent Fire
Department Chatham-Kent Paramedic Asc.
Lower Thames Conservation Authority
Chatham-Kent Energy Chatham-Kent Farm Safety
Asc.
“To promote the health & safety of children in
conjunction with Chatham-Kent Emergency Services
& our community partners.”
Our Mission..
Thank you to…
21797 Fargo Road Blenheim, ON N0P 1A0
P.O Box 68Chatham, ON N7M 5K1
Incorporated: June 2002Construction Started: Oct.
2005Opened September 2006
Charity #: BN 864035688RR0001
To reduce child deaths, injuries and disabilities in Chatham-Kent through interactive prevention
safety programs.
Our Goal..
Teaching local children life-saving
skills
At this time I would like to thank the board of directors of the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village for their timeless efforts, profound wisdom and expertise. But mostly I would like to share our deepest appreciation for all of the hard work and responsibility that the board of directors of the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village holds.
Each one of our dedicated and passionate board of directors has contributed to a safer community, state of the art facility and programming that are unmatched anywhere regarding child injury prevention. They have each contributed to saving lives in Chatham-Kent and making a change in our community, while setting monumental examples for others around the world.
These are the unsung heroes of the community.
I would also like to thank the partners of the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village. These partnerships have proven to be invaluable to the strengths that make a difference in how lives can be saved, changing the way we thought, and improving the quality of life for children in our communities.
To the sponsors, donors and individuals who give of their time, money and gifts, thank you! We could not exist without you!
Continue to give, support and donate as we reduce the amount of preventable deaths, injuries and disabilities in children of Chatham-Kent.
Most sincerely,
Gary Patterson
President
for another successful year
hank youT
Spread the word.
WE NEED YOU TO
Partnerships
KEPT TOGETHER BECAUSE OF YOU
“The Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village has been built & operates through the generosity of Corporate & Community Partners as well as individuals who value children, families & the quality of life in our community. Please help us to educate the youth in our community about day to day safety through hands on training.”
(insert name here)
Want to get involved? Contact us today to find out more information about building partnerships with the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village.
GROW SUPPORT.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.
Special EventsVolunteer Coordinator
Custodial JobsMaintenanceLandscaping Assist Safety
Instructors
For more information on volunteer opportunities check
out our website http://
www.cksafetyvillage.org/
“Chatham-Kent Children's Safety
Village”
Have skills that you want to
share?
Join our innovative
to take our charity to new heights.
Contact
519-360-1270 or
[email protected] for more information
- Are you a professional who has knowledge in fundraising, the non-profit sector, or safety and injury prevention education?
- Have access to a computer?- Don’t have time to attend meetings?
Consider volunteering as a Children’s Safety Village problem solving advisor.
As an advisor you will receive emails from Safety Village representatives requesting your thoughts and suggestions on various
topics.
Volunteers must attend an orientation session prior to becoming an advisor.
Call us at 519-360-1270
Are you in high school? Do you need volunteer hours?
Consider joining our Safety Squad!
The Safety Squad is a group of high school volunteers performing short skits for events,
businesses and organizations advocating public awareness for the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety
Village. Our past safety squad individually each received a 2009 Municipal Youth Volunteer Award,
a great way to showcase the youth in our
community!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
FinanceBECAUSE OF YOUR
SUPPORTRAISEfund
sRAISE
hope..
MAKE 2012AN EVENGREATERSUCCESS
Get involved.
S.E.A. Safety Awards
Annual Father’s Day Classic
Jesse’s Memorial Walk
Safe Treating Halloween
Chip Gordon Legacy Garden
“Save a Child” Campaign
Classroom Adoption
Sponsor a Miniature Building
HELP US RAISE
2095 Total Students Served
59 Schools Serviced
2011 Service Statistics:
Attendance in 2011/2012Grade 1
Grade 4
Grade 6
943 students
523 students
629 students
27 schools
14 schools
18 schools
59 schools2095 students
Attendance in 2010/2011Grade 1
Grade 4
Grade 6
977 students
741 students
673 students
29 schools
22 schools
21 schools
72 schools2391 students
Programs
MORE STUDENTSContact your local schools &
request a trip
Help us book
Servicing Chatham-Kent
Here is a snapshot of the heights your gifts have helped us to achieve in
the past year.
The Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village offers programs during a 6 week semester with a cap of 20 (max) per classroom, training and
educating a total of 60 students per day.
Programs are created for grades 1, 4 & 6. These programs are designed, monitored and maintained by a program committee, board of
directors (consisting of local emergency service representatives) and boards of
education.
Therefore in 2011/2012 year, enrolment at CKCSV decreased by 296 students. *decrease is due to decreasing enrolment in school boards, resulting in closure of
schools.
Note: Due to policy & procedure and because the CKCSV is a charity, we are not permitted to contact schools directly.
& I’LL FORGET
& I MAY REMEMBER
& I WILL UNDERSTAND
These programs are provided to children at no cost thanks to funding raised yearly.
Thanks to our tremendous partners
GRADE 1 PROGRAMMING:
(Fall)
POLICE PROGRAMSFIRE SAFETYLOWER THAMES VALLEY
CONSERVATION AUTH.
GRADE 6 PROGRAMMING:
(Winter)
POLICE PROGRAMSFARM SAFETYE.M.S.
GRADE 4 PROGRAMMING:(Spring)
POLICE PROGRAMSFIRE SAFETYELECTRICAL
BICYCLE SAFETY FIRE SAFETYINTERNET SAFETY INTRO TO FIRST AID
ATV & FARM SAFETY
ELECTRICAL SAFETYICE, RIVER & CREEK
SAFETY
“What a great program! All of the rules and expectations were outlined very clearly and everybody had a lot of fun. The hands on experience was very valuable to the students, especially to those who have never had the opportunity to learn about bike safety in this kind of environment. Thank you!”
“We all learned new information that can be used in our everyday life! Great hands on activities! Presenters kept great control with kids! Excellent!”
“It’s great that we finally have such an interactive program to educate our students.”
Like
TODAYfor the 5th annual
Check out our Sparky, Elmer & Andy Safety Awards where we acknowledge the brave & courageous youth of Chatham-Kent. Acts of heroism and good citizenship are recognized and awarded. Children that reside in Chatham-Kent 8 are eligible for nominations.
Nominate children who have assisted their classmates, parents or friends & performed at a level that is beyond expectations, while contributing to a safer community.Winners of the safety awards will receive a Sparky, Elmer & Andy Award & a certificate recognizing their heroism. Check out our annual
Sparky, Elmer & Andy Awards!
Do you know a child who rose above & beyond in
good citizenship?
Special thanks to St. Clair College Thames Campus
for providing a $1000 scholarship.
“Hi my name is Lauren Fuoco. I am an 11 year old girl who attends Gregory Drive Public School. I have also
attended many safety village work shops.
Yesterday, while eating at a restaurant I began choking on a piece of steak. At first, I started to panic, because
I could not breathe and the piece of steak would not come out. I signalled to my parents that something was
wrong and my mom yelled to my dad that I was choking.
He immediately stood up to come to my side of the table, however before he got to me, I remembered a
lesson on what to do when choking. I stopped panicking and calmly inhaled through my nose and
coughed hard and the piece of meat went flying in my drinking glass. I was a little shook up and started crying
and someone made a comment that I had gotten 2 points for getting the meat into the glass. We all
started laughing.
When my parents asked what I did, I told them that I remembered learning this from the Safety Village.
So I would like to thank-you and the many volunteers for your work and effort to teach kids like me how to
save their own lives.”
Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety
Village;
Help us share our triumphs.
“Chatham-Kent Children's Safety
Village”
Child deaths, injuries & disabilities in Chatham-Kent are preventable., Sponsor a child & give them the opportunity to live & grow in our community.
Injury prevention programs are working!
an estimated 390 children age 14 & under DIE 25,500 are hospitalized in Canada.
2 Canadian children DIE, while another 71 are hospitalized.
How can you save a child today?You are already on the right track to helping!
• Sponsor a local child for just $75 – one time donation. OR• Sponsor a local class per month.
Over the past 10 years:DEATH RATES dropped by 37%
HOSPITILIZATION RATES dropped by 34%
Injury remains responsible for more deaths to Canadian children age 1-14 than any other cause.
campaign
COULD SAVE A CHILD’S LIFE
This is the cost/child to operate the Village.
In order to save a child the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village needs these funds to be
operational.
A CHILD
A CHILD’S LIFE
The funds raised will be used for the grade
4 bicycle safety program, taught by
Chatham-Kent Police Service every Spring
at the Children’s Safety Village.
To find out how you can get involved by
walking, donating, or sponsoring please contact the Safety
Village at519-360-1270
A 7 km memorial walk and fundraiser held in
October exceeded expectations by
raising over $6500 for Chatham-Kent
Children’s Safety Village. The walk
was organized by Rod Wellington and his
sister Carrie Formosa in memory of 14 year
old Jesse Nealey, a Blenheim youth who
died after being struck by a vehicle on September 9th while
riding his bicycle. Over 80 participants took part in the walk,
including many of Jesse’s family and
friends. Plans to make the walk an annual event are already in
place.
$Brick Engraving
Information:
+ $20 gift
+ $30 gift
$50 gift
$100 gift8”x8”Individua
l4”x8”Individual
Engraving:Individual Brick:
Please Select All That Apply:
4”x8”Individual
8”x8”Individual
Bench
Credit Card
Cash
Credit Card #
Signature
Payment Method:
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Cheque (make payable to Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village
(Visa or Mastercard only)
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information)
Total:4 available at $1500
ALIVE
KEEPING THE
Memorial bricks are available in two sizes: 8” x 8” or 4” x 8”, and can
be personalized by engraving. Brick pavers
can be purchased in honour of, in memorial of,
or in recognition of any individual or group for a
contribution of as little as $50.
In partnership with the Lower Thames Valley
Conservation Authority the McKinley Memorial
service reception is held each year at the
Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety
Village the 2nd weekend of
September.
SHOW YOUR
Donate today
Sponsors can purchase a mini pad and build replica of their business
Board room accommodates up 10-13 guestsLarge multi-purpose room seats 20-70
Two break away rooms accommodate 10-20 Kitchen available upon request
Ideal for meetings and conferences
RENTAL OUR FACILITY
FOR YOUR NEXT CORPORATE CONFERENCE, FAMILY BBQ, or
RETIREMENT PARTY
Call the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village at 519-360-1270 to purchase your company/organization pad now
Located in the C.M. Wilson Conservation Area between Chatham and Blenheim
Must register and pre-pay at least one week in advance.
This course covers in-depth first aid emergency care and treatment allowing rescuers to act calmly while handling life threatening emergencies.
Course Includes: Scene Survey Patient AssessmentDiabetes Broken BonesChoking Shock
Heat/Cold Injury CPR Skills (Level C)Poisoning Medical ConditionsBleeding Wounds
$120/person Re- Certification in Standard First Aid/Level C-CPR$100/personAdd HCP-CPR for an additional $10.00Replacement certificates are $20.00
Successful candidates receive a Standard First aid wallet card valid for 3 years and CPR Basic Rescuer (Level C) wallet card valid for 2 years. Some workplaces require yearly refresher courses. Certified instructors teach WSIB and Health Canada approved Perri-Med courses.
Note: After 3 year recertification, persons must take a certification course, as per WSIB and legislation requirements. A portion of your fee will go towards our charity which provides safety and injury prevention education for local youth.
For private groups of 10 or more, call for corporate rates and info.
Standard First-Aid/Level C-CPR
Babysitting Courses
We also offer these courses available year-round.
More information coming 2013
The Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village has been built & operates through the generosity of corporate & community
partners as well as individuals who value children, families & the quality of life in our community.
FOR SUPPORTING
THE CHATHAM-KENT CHILDREN’S SAFETY VILLAGE