Board

To ensure that the MFRC remains a community based organization, it is governed by a volunteer board of directors, made up of at least 51% military spouses. The board provides governance for one of the best charitable organizations in the country.

Strength Through Partnership

• We believe that military families are strong, independent and resilient.

• MFRC and CF partnership ensures families have information, resources and services to keep them connected, supported and informed.

Military Families cope with the unique challenges of military life, play a significant and positive role in morale and welfare of deployed members and are the strength behind the uniform.

Want to join the Board?

As a charitable organization, the Halifax & Region MFRC relies on volunteers to provide governance and policy development. Our Board of Directors is made up of a minimum of 51% spouses of military members. For information on becoming a Board member, contact the MFRC at 427-7780 or download our Board Information Package BOD_Board_Information_Package.pdf

Meet Board Members

MFRC Board of Directors 2011-2012
Carolyn O’Malley: Chair
Shawn Fenerty: Vice Chair
Capt Justin Veinot: Secretary
Joanna Matthews: Treasurer
CPO1 Spike Bullen: Base Chief
Gerry Poitras: 12 Wing CWO
MWO Cheryl Kern: LFAA rep
Kathie Mitchell: Recruiting Committee Chair
Shelly Martin
Deanna Frappier
Nathalie Morin
Dot Ward
LCDR Deborah-Lynn Gates
Barbara Corbett

Ex-officio:
Colleen Calvert – Executive Director
CPO1 Michael Feltham
LCDR Todd Lasaga

How much work is really involved?
Being a Board member does require work. You are required to attend monthly Board meetings, read reports prior to meetings, and possibly chair a Board committee. There is also Board training, orientation and development workshops and special events. On average, the position requires about 20 hours a month between September and June.

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