MEMBERS MEETING October 24, 2013 – 8:15 A.M. International Centre – Conference Centre – Phoenix Room A & B 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga

Present: Jerome Amlinger, Pat Archer, Andy Blackwell, Paul Bourrie, Dave Brandow, Mike Brown, Michael Capotosto, Wally Cator, Lisa Chartrand, John Crawford, Laura Davies, Marsha Ditri, Scott Dorland, Jim Fennell, Chris Fry, Mary Jane Gibbons, Jim Greenway, Jim Grieb, Kristy Hamilton, Ginny Hare, David Lillicrap, Barbara MacDonald, Karen Maguire, Julia Maxwell, Randy Mayne, Donna McEachern, Gerry McParlan, Peter Melnyk, Elizabeth Micallef, David Newcombe, Steve Prisco, Maureen Quirk, Greg Ramier, Carolyn Ribbons, Mike Shasky, Lisa Sherwood, Ravi Sindhwani, David Spring, Todd Stevens, Christine Tos, Lesa Warner, Mark Weist, Beth Worthington

Special Guests: Max Beck – CEO Easter Seals Canada, Julia Latham - Executive Director Easter Seals New Brunswick, Brandon Liston - Easter Seals Ambassador New Brunswick, Lisa McKeen – V.P. Development Easter Seals Canada

Staff: Kevin Collins, Caitlin Reid, Tiana Rodrigue

Minutes

A) Kevin Collins welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming out.

Kevin welcomed our new Member Sponsors for 2013 and had Brandon Liston & Todd Stevens present them with their Member Sponsor plaques: Arla Foods, Bunge Canada, Dare Foods, Loblaws Companies Limited, Starbucks Coffee Company, TMF – The Meat Factory and Traffix Plaques were also presented to representatives from DANA Hospitality, Rose Hill Foods, and Seydaco Packaging

Introduced Todd Stevens – Chair Board of Directors Todd commented on 2012 Key Accomplishments:  4 New Member sponsors in 2012  Successfully re-established Nous Aidons in Quebec  Increased engagement in Western Canada  Formal Strategic Planning process  Achieved another year of Net Revenue generation in excess of $1,000,000 per year (5000 camper days) 2013 Progress:  7 New Member sponsors in 2013  Disciplined approach to events o We have a very small staff which cannot take on new events and/or dispense a lot of effort on events that are not that successful – this is why we scrapped the hockey event last year because it wasn’t profitable enough o We Care-oke a big success – can anyone say encore?  Increased presence in Quebec  More engagement in Western Canada  Update on by-laws – Canadian Not for Profit Corporations Act – new by-laws that are required for non-profits by the Canadian government – Steven Prisco and Kevin Collins are currently working on this project.  We feel as though we’ve been asking too much of our members, however the KCI strategic reviewer said the opposite – that we have a big opportunity here to be asking for more – so looking at other ways in which companies can help : o Working more closely with Easter Seals Canada and the provincial camps to know their needs, which allows companies other opportunities to give in a different way i.e. P&G has bought computers, camera, etc., for the camps in the past o Also look at smaller retailers that might want to participate but cannot afford the membership cost or other participation – have come up with 3 ideas that can be taken on as a small day or week long fundraiser within smaller restaurants  Board composition – we are currently looking at a new approach for the Board members, looking to recruit specific skills to help the organization grow.  The Board held its 2nd annual Strategic Planning session in London (prior to Camp Day) Strategic Priorities:  5 Part Strategic plan continues to focus on: 1. Organizational Positioning 2. Fundraising & Marketing Priorities 3. Prospecting 4. Revenue Generation Strategies 5. Organizational needs & Volunteer Resources We need your help:  Volunteers are the key to our success – if you would like to or know someone in your company that would like to volunteer on one of our committees or to come out and help at one of our events – let us know and get involved – especially important in the areas that we’re expanding (Quebec, West, and East coast – we have a committed bunch, but they are very busy planning what they are already doing, we need more dedicated people.

B) Introduction of New We Care Staff Member – Caitlin Reid  Caitlin Reid joined Friends of We Care in October 2013 and works as Coordinator of Fundraising and Special Events. Working with the event committees Caitlin will be responsible for the execution of a number of our Friends of We Care Ski events. In addition to the event execution you will see Caitlin at various industry events promoting Friends of We Care and our many supporters. Caitlin education background, along with her event awareness will bring a wealth of concepts and ideas to help increase our awareness throughout the foodservice and hospitality industry.

C) Easter Seals Canada Presentation  Thank you for 30 plus years of making a difference  Easter Seals Ambassador New Brunswick – Brandon Liston o Brandon Liston is an energetic 13 year old New Brunswick boy with a big smile that hints of his dreams. In the past 7 years since we first introduced Brandon as our Ambassador, he has worked to make some of his dreams a reality. As Brandon himself says “I am on a mission of independence”. Going from using the walker supplied by Easter Seals NB to using canes to walk, is one of his many accomplishments. This past summer he became a community correspondent for CTV. His proudest accomplishment is being voted in as representative for his grade 7 class. Holding office for the first time makes him confident he will reach his dream of one day becoming Premier of New Brunswick. Brandon attends Camp Rotary, a fully accessible residential camp on Grand Lake for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Many unique and adapted activities are offered—including overnight tenting, sailing, kayaking, archery and canoeing. Brandon has gained independence, made new friends and discovered abilities while having the time of his life. Brandon is a huge fan of Camp Rotary and our biggest promoter. He says, “When I’m at camp, I don’t feel like I have a disability.”

D) Review of October 11th, 2011 Members Minutes  MOTION # 1: To approve minutes from October 12th, 2012 Members meeting o Motion to approve – Mark Weist (Sofina Foods) o Second – Karen Maguire (Burnbrae Farms Limited) o All present were in favour

E) Election of Board of Directors  Kevin announced that Steve Christie (Sysco Canada) and Gerry McParlan (Procter & Gamble Professional), along with Carol Moffatt-Bailes are stepping down from their roles on the Board. Steve, Gerry and Carol have been incredible supporters of all efforts towards Friends of We Care and we truly appreciate all their hard work and efforts over the past number of years. We look forward to having all three continue their support with our various events across Canada.  As result of the voting ballots received both by proxy and present at the meeting, the Board of Directors for 2014 are as follows: o Jim Greenway (Independent) - Chairman o Todd Stevens (Independent) – Past Chairman o Dominic Bombino (Saputo Dairy Products) – Vice Chair o Karen Maguire (Burnbrae Farms Limited) – Vice Chair o David Newcombe (Newcombe Search Group) – Vice Chair o Michael Capotosto (Independent) – Treasurer o Rosemary DaCosta (DANA Hospitality) – Director o Josh Gray (TTS Marketing) – Director Quebec o Jim Grieb (Flanagan Foodservice) – Director o Jim Kostuch (TrainCan Inc.) – Director o Anne LeBarr (Procter and Gamble Professional) - Director o Janice Martin (Magnum Consultants) - Director Western Canada o Steven Prisco (ARAMARK Canada) – Director o Mike Shasky (C.W. Shasky & Associates) – Director o Cyndy Spiers (OLYMEL) – Director o Beth Worthington (Sysco Canada) – Director

F) Update on By-laws  Review and Transition to the Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act (“CNCA”)  Background  CNCA is new legislation for federally incorporated not-for-profit corporations in Canada replacing the existing legislation under the Canada Corporations Act (the “Old Act”).  The CNCA is modern, flexible and more suited to the needs of the not-for-profit sector.  All existing not for profits incorporated under the Old Act need to transition to the CNCA by October 2014.  What is required?  Corporations must replace its letters patent, articles of incorporation and bylaws with new charter documents by submitting articles of continuance to obtain a Certificate of Continuance and creating and filing new Bylaws (the “Charter Documents”).  The Charter Documents establish the rules governing the corporation and must comply with the CNCA.  What has FOWC done?  Appointed Kevin Collins and Steve Prisco to review of FoWC’s Charter Documents and report back to the Board of Directors.  Focus has been on the Bylaws because other documentation generally fits the current activities of FoWC.  Next Steps  Finalize Bylaws (in progress)  Draft Articles of Continuance under CNCA (initiated with outside counsel)  Present Bylaws for Board of Directors approval (January 2014)  Present Bylaws for Member approval (March 2014)  File new Bylaws and Articles of Continuance with CNCA (April 2014)

 Proposed By-Law Changes  Duties of Officers and Directors are more clearly described  Specific committee responsibilities are detailed (for example be on one board committee and one event committee)  There will only be two classes of Members (a) paid Members and (b) Honorary Members. o Paid Members are organizations in the food service and hospitality industry or supporting the food service and hospitality industry who have paid their annual fees and are otherwise in good standing. Paid Members are entitled to vote on Member resolutions o Honorary Members are individuals who are retired and/or left a Paid Member, but wish to remain active in FOWC. They will receive notice of all meetings and relevant events. They may participate in meetings, committees and relevant events. There are not required to pay an annual membership fee, but do not receive a vote on Member resolutions.  Member meetings will remain similar in timing and frequency  Board of Directors election process is changing as follows: o Board will appoint a nominating committee of at least 3 Members to research and prepare a slate of Directors to be nominated

o The nominating committee will look for Directors with . Specific skills and aptitudes such as (A) Finance and Administration, (B) Human Resources, (C) Legal (D) Marketing, (E) Management ; . Foodservice industry organizations from the following categories (A) Manufacturing/Supplier, (B) Distribution, (C) Brokerage and (D) Operations; and . Representation from major regions of Canada (A) Western Canada, (B) Central Canada (Ontario), (C) Quebec, and (D) Eastern Canada o Directors do not need to be Members or from Member companies o Nominating committee will also identify nominated Directors for the Officer positions of Chair, Vice Chairs and Treasurer. o Nominating committee will present the slate to the Board of Directors at the Board meeting prior to the Annual Meeting o Other individuals may be nominated at least 10 days prior to the Annual Meeting if nominated by at least 10 Members in good standing. o Members will receive the slate for approval and any other nominations in advance of the Annual Meeting. o Nominated Directors will be approved by ordinary resolution at the Annual Meeting

G) 2012 Annual Report Review  Michael reviewed the annual report with all members present  Pleased to report another successful year at FoWC. Despite of the economic challenges, FoWC managed to grow its financial contribution for 2012  Copies of the Annual Report were mailed out to all Member Sponsors and provided to all in attendance.  The Annual Report is available and posted on the FoWC website

H) Approval of Annual Report for 2012 & Auditor for 2013  MOTION # 2 - Be it resolved that the Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2012 be accepted as presented October 2013. o Motion to approve – Steve Prisco (ARAMARK Canada) o Second – Gerry McParlan (Independent) o All present were in favour  MOTION # 3 - Be it resolved that the auditor appointed for the year ending December 31, 2013 be: Mr. Pierre Bonhomme, Chaggares & Bonhomme Chartered Accountant Unit #5, 355 Harry Walker Parkway North, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 7B3 o Motion to approve – Todd Stevens (Independent) o Second – Mike Shasky (C.W. Shasky & Associates) o All present were in favour

I) 2013 Financial Report Update  Michael provided a recap of the 2013 finances as of October 23rd, 2013  We are currently on target to exceed our budgeted number for 2013. We are looking for a strong finish with our last two events of the year – BC Bowling and Toronto Bowling.  Copies of the financial report were provided to all in attendance.

J) Awards Nomination – 2014 We Care Gala Dinner  Our 2014 Awards will be presented our Friends of We Care Gala on Saturday May 24th, 2014. Each year, we ask our Member supporters to take a moment to assist us with the nomination of our potential new award recipients. The criteria for the three awards are as follows: o We Care Hall of Fame Award ~ recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the foodservice and hospitality industry. o Gary Wright Humanitarian Award ~ presented to a member of the foodservice and hospitality industry who has contributed to the improvement of the community at large, in honour of Gary Wright, our founder. o Corporate Friend of We Care Award ~ presented to a Company for their commitment and support of Friends of We Care Inc. in our efforts to assist Easter Seal Kids.  To access the three (3) individual nomination forms, please go to bit.ly/fowcawards  We would ask you to complete the nomination forms and return to the Friends of We Care office no later than November 15th, 2013, either by email ([email protected]) or fax (905) 841-1175

K) Upcoming Events & Projects  Vancouver Bowling – November 21st, ‘13 o Event will take place at the Revs Bowling and Entertainment Complex in Burnaby BC o We are still looking for teams to bring our total up to 25 for B.C. o We would like our member supporters here to contact their colleagues in B.C. to get them involved. o Big push needed to help generate pledges towards this event. o Raffle and food donations towards the event are greatly appreciated o You can contact Carol Moffatt-Bailes or Blake Davidson in B.C., or Tiana Rodrigue for more information.  Toronto Bowling – November 28th, ‘13 o Event will take place at the Planet Bowl in Etobicoke o We are still looking for teams to help with sell-out for the event. We are currently behind with only 19 teams registered. Our sell=out goal is 48 o Big push on pledges to help us exceed the goal from 2012 o Raffle and food donations towards the event are greatly appreciated o Goodie pail items are also welcome. We need approximately 300 items to fill all pails o You can contact Maureen Quirk (Sysco Canada) or George Da Costa (Cardinal Meats) or Tiana Rodrigue for more information.  Edmonton Bowling – January 23rd, ’14 o Event will take place at the Ed’s Rec Room – West Edmonton Mall o We are still looking for teams to bring our total up to 15 for Edmonton o We would like our member supporters here to contact their colleagues in Edmonton to get them involved. o Big push needed to help generate pledges towards this event. o Raffle and food donations towards the event are greatly appreciated o You can contact Anna Fraser (Saputo Dairy) or Sandy Jacobsen (International Pacific Sales) in Edmonton, or Tiana Rodrigue for more information.  Calgary Bowling – January 24th, ’14 o Event will take place at the Century Casino in Calgary o We are still looking for teams to bring our total up to 25 for Calgary o We would like our member supporters here to contact their colleagues in Calgary to get them involved. o Big push needed to help generate pledges towards this event. o Raffle and food donations towards the event are greatly appreciated o You can contact John Rebagliati (International Pacific Sales) or Shannon Eaton (Mother Parker’s Tea & Coffee) in Calgary, or Tiana Rodrigue for more information.  Ski Day – January 31st, ‘14 o The event is returning to Beaver Valley – where it originated. o Lots of great activities included this year…including outdoor carnival activities, yoga and snowshoe excursions, outdoor snack shack. o All the usual goodies including tasting tables through the beverage and alcohol industry members, breakfast, lunch and après ski o Special hotel rates with shuttle have been set up for everyone. o Raffle, silent auction and food donations towards the event are greatly appreciated o You can contact Deb Jackson (ARAMARK Canada) or Mark Weist (Sofina Foods), or Tiana Rodrigue for more information  We Care-AOKE – March 12th, ‘14 o This will be the 3rd year for this event. o The event will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion in Port Credit o We are looking to have a total of 15 singers participate – with each raising a minimum of $250 to enter the contest. o Each contestant will be asked to raise additional pledges. o Each contestant will sing two songs and will be judged by the audience in attendance. o Supporters can come out and watch the event – tickets will be available for $40 per person – to include a buffet dinner o You can contact Marco Novati (Wendy’s Restaurant) or Karen Maguire (Burnbrae Farms) or Caitlin Reid for more information.  We Care Gala Evening – May 24th, ’14 o More information regarding theme, etc. will be available shortly o You can contact David Newcombe (Newcombe Search Group) or Meg Jaycock (Canada Bread) or the team at the We Care office for more information.

L) Next Meetings  March 2014 – Date & Location TBD  July 2014 – Camp Day (Woodeden, London)  October 23rd, 2014 - Location – TBD