2016 ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT 2016

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton | 2016 Annual Report MISSION, VISION & CORE VALUES

BELONGING We welcome everyone in a safe, accepting environment based on belonging and positive relationships. SPEAKING OUT We speak out with children, youth and RESPECT families so that we can We ensure that make our world better. everyone – children, youth, families, volunteers, staff – Core is heard, respected, Values valued and treated WORKING fairly. TOGETHER We work together with ENCOURAGEMENT young people, families, AND SUPPORT volunteers, our We encourage and support communities and every child and youth to government. play, learn and grow to achieve their dreams.

Mission To provide a safe, Vision supportive To place where children and youth can engage, experience inspire new opportunities, and empower all to achieve their overcome barriers, full potential. build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton | 2016 Annual Report 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mission, Vision & Core Values...... 1

Chair of Board of Directors & Executive Director's Report...... 3

Treasurer's Report...... 5

Statement of Financial Position...... 6

Statement of Operations and Unrestricted Net Assets...... 7

Thank You to our Donors and Funders...... 8

Boys & Girls Club Team...... 9

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2016 was a year of opportunities, challenges, and transitions Our Ontario Early Years Centre team was similarly busy for Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton and through the exceptional implementing the province’s new pedagogy for the early years commitment and talents of our entire team of staff, Board as they created rich environments for well-being, engagement, members, and volunteers, the organization ended the year belonging, and expression. Successes in engaging a diverse stronger than ever and well-positioned for continued growth and cross-section of parents included expanded programming for excellence. fathers, targeted outreach to young mothers, and new initiatives such as Rainbow Fun focused on physical activity and physical We would like to first take a moment to recognize the tremendous literacy interactions with parents and young children. contributions of both Carrie Horn and Johanna DeCastro, two long-serving employees who moved on to new opportunities in New and returning faces energized our School Age team towards 2016. Perhaps their greatest legacy can be seen in the impressive expanded impact and a renewed focus on quality programs way that the high-functioning teams they built have taken the and interactions across our various neighbourhood sites. mantle and thrived with their new opportunities. Our partnership with the Healthy Kids Community Challenge supported the creation of our first ever summer camp at our west Our Early Years team also faced external challenges with the mountain location in CityHousing’s Purnell facility. Similarly, an continued transformation of the sector under the Ministry of expanded collaboration with HWDSB’s Focus on Youth program Education. But, not only have we met all of the new legislative allowed us to deliver six weeks of summer camp programming at and regulatory requirements, our Early Learning and Child Care the McQuesten Boys & Girls Club. team have distinguished themselves in clearly exceeding the new standards and truly bringing How Does Learning Happen to A growing relationship with Women for Change and support from life. Both a new program statement and a parent handbook were the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund enabled developed to ensure that parents are informed and engaged. significant growth in programming for girls, including 30 young teens gaining skills, confidence, and experience through Girls Renovations were finally completed at our Queen Mary site Leadership at two locations. And the support of the professional including a permanent wall to divide our two preschool rooms musicians of An Instrument for Every Child lead to 100 Club and an in-classroom bathroom. Significant thought and members receiving instruction in disciplines such as violin, guitar, investment went into our classrooms at both sites to ensure that piano, voice, and beat making. they are welcoming, calming, and engaging. And even greater investments were made in the professional development of our Continued encouragement of healthy active living included the staff team, particularly in the areas of Infant Mental Health, Well introduction of a well-received lacrosse program, partnership with Being, Children’s Land, and Outdoor Classrooms. the Jays Care Foundation to deliver the Rookie League baseball program, and continued growth of Skate the Dream to 300 on-

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ice participants, thanks to the support of the Calgary Foundation, The clients in our Adult Day Program benefited from new and MLSE Foundation, and the City of Hamilton. The Club’s new creative programs such as Laughter Yoga Therapy and Adapted dinner program is now serving nutritious meals for more than 30 Zumba. New members of our ADP team also brought their children each night throughout the week. passion and talents to bear in stimulating participants mentally, socially, physically, and emotionally. Progress was also made A new, targeted academic support program, ABACUS, was in securing funding to revitalize the program space in the year funded by the Hamilton Community Foundation. It reached a full ahead. enrollment of 30 grade 6-8 students and, even more impressively, retained every single participant throughout the school year while The positive impact we have had on thousands of children, youth, they explored their interests, set personal goals, and connected adults, and families this past year wouldn’t be possible without a to educational partners such as McMaster University, Mohawk team of highly passionate staff and volunteers who demonstrate College, and Let’s Talk Science. This program both filled an their commitment every day as they bring their gifts and talents to identified service gap and provides a natural connection to our each critical role. We would like to thank the exceptional members Rogers Raising the Grade programming for high school youth. of our Board of Directors not only for their inspirational vision but for truly going above and beyond in 2016 to support the work of A significant investment in youth-led programming and organizing staff. And to the staff and volunteers at all of our program sites came from the province’s Youth Opportunities Fund which will who not only took the challenges and transitions of 2016 head on support work at NGen Youth Centre through 2020. Services at but used them to create even stronger networks of support and NGen continued to expand in 2016 with young leaders identifying service, please accept our sincerest and fullest gratitude. You needs for diverse populations such as LGBTQ and newcomer truly are what makes Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton a good youth and then stepping up to create and deliver innovative place to be. programs. Our team of staff and volunteers continues to be supported by the tireless passion and leadership of NGen co- Respectfully, founder Jennifer Hompoth. Jane Allison Glenn Harkness Chair, Board of Directors Executive Director

4 Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton | 2016 Annual Report Treasurer’s Report for the year ended December 31, 2016

We are pleased to present the financial information of Hamilton We also saw increased donor support in 2016, with donations East Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club for the year ended December increasing by over $100,000 from 2015 to 2016. Overall Club 31, 2016. This report should be read in conjunction with the revenues grew to $4,705,026 in 2016 – an increase of $72,206 financial statements presented. from 2015.

The Club experienced several transitions this year. A few staff These two factors resulted in the organization experiencing a positions were vacant over this time, resulting in some savings healthy surplus in 2016 of $187,166. in wages over this period – wages decreased by approximately $140,000 and overall expenses decreased to $4,517,860. We The Club ended the year with $1,730,869 in assets, including are pleased to note, however, that despite this transition we unrestricted and restricted funds totaling $862,923. Maintaining have continued to maintain and even increase the levels of these reserves helps us ensure the sustainability of our programming offered to our members and families. organization, in keeping with the operating standards of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. The Club continues to receive healthy financial support from all levels of government and various community partners, We extend our sincere appreciation to all organizations, including the United Way, the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton East, businesses and individuals who provided their support, and and Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. We especially wish to look forward to another successful year together. acknowledge the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton East for their loyal and ongoing support; the Club received $90,000 in funding Respectfully submitted, from the Kiwanis Club during calendar year 2016, but due Dami Okunade, CPA, CA, CFA to differences in timing this year, some of this money will be Treasurer recognized in 2017.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton | 2016 Annual Report 5 Statement of Financial Position AS OF December 31, 2016

2016 $ 2015 $ Assets Cash 416,206 455,554 Short-term investments 1,122,830 513,528 Accounts receivable 113,107 191,930 Sales tax recoverable 44,861 52,345 Prepaids 33,865 24,605 1,730,869 1,237,962 Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 239,758 213,823 Deferred revenue 628,188 348,382 867,946 562,205 Net Assets Internally restricted Capital 254,835 204,835 Vehicle - 50,000 On Top of the World for Kids 83,257 83,557 Outreach program 103,864 103,864 Nutrition program 27,255 30,426 NGen 60,837 19,307 Unrestricted 332,875 183,768 862,923 675,757 1,730,869 1,237,962

The statements presented are an abbreviated version of Hamilton East Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club’s audited financial statements, which were audited by Durward Jones Barkwell LLP. For the full version, please contact the Club.

6 Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton | 2016 Annual Report Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets for the year ended December 31, 2016

2016 $ 2015 $ Revenue Grants Federal 35,166 57,909 Provincial 1,401,363 1,433,158 Municipal 953,164 865,314 United Way 82,839 87,117 Kiwanis Club of Hamilton East 53,367 130,900 Other 418,794 530,285 Program fees 1,338,105 1,229,131 Donations 168,903 66,455 Fundraising 69,398 67,027 Rental income 34,720 26,733 Memberships 11,377 14,691 Other 137,830 124,100 4,705,026 4,632,820 Expenses Program Wages and benefits 3,187,143 3,327,927 Supplies 520,711 499,892 Occupancy 185,094 192,685 Travel and training 82,751 84,865 Promotion 25,164 29,830

Administration Wages and benefits 351,323 339,514 Office and general 112,913 129,040 Professional fees 27,204 35,448 Insurance 25,557 25,313 4,517,860 4,664,514 Excess of revenue over expenses (expenses over revenue) 187,166 (31,694) Net assets, beginning of year 675,757 707,451 Net assets, end of year 862,923 675,757

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton | 2016 Annual Report 7 THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS AND FUNDERS

We sincerely appreciate and gratefully acknowledge the generous contributions of all those who made an investment in the physical, emotional and social development of our young people. We are working together to provide opportunities for growth and positive change in our members.

Funders

ArcelorMittal Inc. Just Energy Foundation Ontario Sport and Recreation RBC Foundation Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada Kiwanis Club of Hamilton East Communities Fund Rogers Youth Fund Calgary Foundation Kraft Ontario Ministry of Education SPRC Hamilton CHML Children's Fund Laidlaw Foundation Ontario Ministry of Health and Tastebuds Long-Term Care City of Hamilton Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Tennis Canada Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Hamilton Community Foundation Brant Local Health Integration United Way of Burlington and Network Culture and Sport Hamilton Spectator Greater Hamilton Ontario Trillium Foundation Summer Camp Fund Maple Leafs Sports and Women for Change Entertainment Foundation President's Choice Children's HRSDC Youth Opportunities Fund Charity Jay's Care Foundation DONOrS

1229188 Ontario Inc. O/A Northern Painters Hamilton, Burlington & Area Peter & Martie Dahl Al & Kathleen Stokan CUPE Local 3396 Judy Marsales Real Estate Inc. Pizza Nova Allegra Printing CUPE Local 5167 Julie Berube Project Concern Amy Hicks Dalton Timmis Insurance Group June de Merchant Red Hill Orthodontics Ancaster Avalanche Minor Midget Dave Andreychuk Foundation Ken Pagan Robert Crockford AA Team Dervilla Patrice Dunn Kiwanis Club of Hamilton Inc. Royal Canadian Legion Branch Andrew & Emmie Arnold DeWildt Chrysler Dodge Jeep Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes 58 ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc. Diane Simpson Krist Hayes Ryerson United Church Women Ben Licop Dr. Joda Kuk L.G. Wallace Funeral Home S. Korz Holdings Inc. c/o Mount Albion Foodland Bill Morrison Dr. Michael Pray La Capitale Financial Group Samuel Plate Sales Breakaway Distributing Dundas Valley Secondary School Foundation Samuel, Son & Co., Ltd Brigitte Mascarenhas Evelyn Hamilton-Laurent Langton Climate Care Sandra & Richard Levy Buffalo Wild Wings FirstOntario Credit Union Laura Vandette Sears Canada Business Insurance Services GAP Inc. Linda Langdom Sears Oldtimers Golf Group Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd. GoEasy Ltd. LIUNA Local 837 Sheila Moffat-Koczka Café Limoncello Greg & Helen Downey Lois & Robert Long Sheila Ryckman Canadian Tire Centre on Barton Luke Wesolowski Sian Kane Capital One Hamilton Steelworkers Area MAD Productions Carmen Cooper Council Maria Palcic Spantech Canada Catholic Women's League Hamilton Tiger-Cats Marilyn Nazar St. Charles Continuing Education of Canada HBC Foundation Mark Marcogliese St. James the Apostle School Cathy McPherson Horizon Employees' Charity Fund Matt Galli Stanley Fisher Cecelia Carter-Smith HWCDSB McMaster University Staples Business Depot CF Lime Ridge HWDSB Metro Contract Management Susan Bramberger Charity of Hope IBEW Local 105 Michaels Canada Tyler Ouwendyk CHML Children's Fund Jacqueline Dunn Miranda Nikpal UA Local 67 Cindy Newman Jane Allison USW Local 1005 CityHousing Hamilton Jeff Manishen Mohawk Students' Association Vivian Laffrenier Clare Mosher Jennifer Kuk & Fred Pui Yung Moksha Yoga Hamilton Wal-Mart Canada Corp. Clow Canada Wong Momentum Fitness Westdale Village BIA CLV Group Joan and Robert Harkness Mr. S. Hassaan Wild Waterworks Cogeco Cable Canada LP Joe Curto Newell Rubbermaid Yen Chu Connco Group Ltd. John Howard Society of Paul and Shirley Pastor

8 Boys & Girls Clubs of Hamilton | 2016 Annual Report BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TEAM

Board of Directors Managers & Supervisors Finance & Administration Jane Allison Carrie Horn Janice Kranyak Tracy Anema Milja Minic Jayne Kennedy David Derbyshire Brodie Beard Jordan Stopciati Michael Bowyer Alison Brown Jill Venema Krist Hayes Johanna de Castro Destiny Wray Amy Hicks Megan Fluelling Joe Minhinnick Emily Lackie Ben Licop Graham McKelvie Boys Dami Okunade Janice Morgan Club an st d Girl aff s a Ha recei Hassan Chaudhary Gayle Reece milto v Ser n Po es vice lice Connie Rocheleau Aw Executive Director Cr ard Heather Steeves ystal Glenn Harkness Birc Craig Waters Thanks, Crystal, h Assistant Director for your bravery and fast action. Duane Dahl

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