FRA Management and Board of Directors

The Family Resource Association is a registered charitable non-profit organization that has served the community for over 20 years.

Board of Directors: John Medd, President

Christine Longhurst, Treasurer

Joanne Simister, Secretary

Marie Bonney, Director

                                                                  FRA Management Team

Executive Director/Program Manager Deborah Joyce, MA

Human Resources Manager Barb Burns, BA

The governance model is the Complementary Model which is a derivative of the Carver Governance model. The FRA Board is a policy Board that approves policies and procedures and advises the Executive Director on an as needed basis. The Board meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

The Role of the Board of Directors

Family Resource Association is a registered non-profit society and as such, conforms to all the requirements of the
Societies Act. The Board of Directors is the legal authority for Family Resource Association.  As a member of the Board, a Director acts in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization.

Directors are elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting and serve for a two (2) year term.  Directors may be re-elected for additional terms. Daily operational decisions are the responsibility of the Executive Director, who reports to the Board.

The Board of Directors are Responsible for:

• Governing the broad policies developed by the Board,
• Establishing overall long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for the Association in meeting the needs of the community,
• Promoting the Association membership, and community networking,
• Being accountable to the funders for the services provided and funds expended,
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the Association through a regular review of programs and services,
• Being accountable and seeking nominations for election to the Board when appropriate,
• Preparing for and participating in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board,
• Fostering a positive working relationship with other Board members and Association staff,
• Being aware of and abstaining from any conflict of interest.