Annual Report 2010 (BC and Yukon)
110,508 people were taught how to save a life.
Letter from the Chair and the CEO As you can see from the opposite page, St. John Ambulance has had another remarkable year, educating and facilitating first aid training and community service initiatives within the community. We are both extremely proud of and sincerely grateful to our team members î ş our staff, instructors and volunteers î ş who give so tirelessly of their time to help make our communities safer, healthier and more caring. At St. John Ambulance, most of the funding for our Community Service Programs is generated by our commercial operations; twenty-seven cents of every dollar that you spend on first aid training, kits, supplies, equipment and publications supports our Medical First Responders, Youth Leadership and Therapy Dog Programs. As part of our ongoing commitment to increase our role as leaders in first aid training and community service, we have launched a new, revenue-focussed plan to ensure renewed growth of our commercial operations and capital investment. This will also facilitate the expansion and development of our Community Services Programs. We look forward to meeting the challenges of the coming year and are confident that this strategic initiative will allow us to help enable Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life. Sincerely, T. Craig Wilson, Chair, Board of Directors
Larry Odegard, Chief Executive Officer
725 Medical First Responders volunteered 100,996 hours of their time, attending 1,568 events and providing first aid services to 4,287 people in need. 683 Youth Cadets volunteered 76,639 hours of their time, attending 350 events and providing first aid services to 1,046 people in need. 448 Therapy Dog Program Volunteers gave 27,093 hours of their time visiting over 213 health and seniors’ facilities. 1,856 Volunteers donated 204,728 hours for safer, healthier, more caring communities.
Community Services
Community Services MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS
YOUTH CADET LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Sheena Osborne I went to my first SJA meeting September of 2000, I was 13 years old. My
mom saw the ad in the paper over the summer and she wanted me to try it out. At the first meeting the best part was getting a tour of the ambulance. From that point on I was hooked. I used to be pretty quiet and kind of shy but at SJA meetings I was encouraged to challenge myself. Once I started getting the hang of doing first aid I gained confidence in myself. I remember going to my first public duty and treating my first ever patient. I felt so good that day that I was able to use my first aid to really help someone. Over time the officers encouraged me to take on some responsibilities at meetings like teaching drill and eventually I became an NCO. Over the years I attended all three levels of NonCommissioned Officer Leadership Development Program and loved the challenge, the teamwork and made some really close friends. At the division I was eager to take on more and more responsibility. In 2006 I was accepted into business school at BCIT and had to make the difficult decision to leave SJA. After I finished school in 2008 I started helping out at meetings every now and then. In 2009 I came back fulltime and started teaching weekly lessons. Mark and I worked together to do all of planning for the training schedule that year. In 2010 I became acting officer in charge. Since then I have been running the division with a lot of help from a great leadership team. I love teaching first aid lessons. Every week I get to encourage cadets to challenge themselves and to work as a team. And the thing I enjoy the most about my position in SJA is that I get to watch quiet shy new cadets grow into confident youth leaders. Watching cadets grow and get the same thing out of the youth program that I did is why I am involved in SJA. To find out more about St. John Ambulance’s community services programs please contact your local branch, e-mail: info@bc.sja.ca or call our Customer Service Centre at 1.866.321.2651.
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Community Services
THERAPY DOG PROGRAM A Tail-wagging Success Story!
The bond between people and animals is a powerful one, particularly the connection that many people experience with dogs. Even as bodies and minds age and ail, the power of that connection doesn’t appear to wane. In fact, in many cases, it seems to grow increasingly profound. These unconditional bonds make dogs effective therapeutic healers – and make the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program a tail-wagging success story. Some therapy dogs visit seniors in care homes, many of whom have debilitating or life threatening illnesses. The dogs brighten their day, trigger fond memories of pets, inspire storytelling, and offer cuddles and wags. Therapy dogs are also used to calm children experiencing stress and as reading assistance dogs for students who are uncomfortable reading aloud in front of their peers. Caregivers, teachers, volunteers, and recipients all share their appreciation for the program, and if licks and tail wags are something to go by, the dogs seem to readily enjoy it too. It is an excellent example of how St. John Ambulance invests the proceeds from its work back into communities across B.C.
THERAPY DOG PROGRAM The Therapy Dog Program abounds with stories that warm the heart. One example is the story of Penny. Nicole Oswald, Penny’s owner and handler, got Penny from an elderly woman who couldn’t take care of her any longer. Nicole says, “I’ve wanted to get involved with the Therapy Dog Program ever since I saw my own Grandma in an extended care situation.” She knew Penny was the right dog for the work. From the start Nicole was warmed to see how just a few minutes visiting would make a big difference in someone’s day. But she had no idea just how significant her visits could become.
On one of her visits, she noticed a
man watching them intently. It turned out that he was the dog’s original owner. Although he was having trouble with his memory, he’d immediately recognized Penny. Nicole made sure that he and Penny got to spend extra time together each Saturday. She describes their last visit together as being very special. “He kept whispering in her ear that she was his sweetheart, while giving her little kisses. It was a really touching visit that made me cry because he was so loving with her and she was really responding to him too. They both must have known it was their last visit.” He died a couple of days later. When the man’s widow thanked Nicole and Penny for the joy they’d brought to her husband, Nicole shared the story of the whispered words of affection during Penny’s last visit. “Imagine my surprise when she told me that he had completely stopped talking two weeks prior to that!” In 2010 there were 425 Therapy Dogs and 448 handlers active in the BC-Yukon region. And the program is growing, rapidly approaching its goal of covering all 26 of the communities St. John Ambulance serves. “We continue to listen to community needs and improve the program
In 2010, there were 425 Therapy Dogs and 448 handlers active in the BC-Yukon region. based on the resources available,” says May Foggo, the St. John Ambulance Director of Community Services and Human Resources. “We started a new Therapy Dog Division in Powell River and we are now working toward establishing a new Division in Fort St. John.” The program’s popularity means it’s always looking for more volunteers to keep up with demand. All sizes and kinds of dogs can become therapy dogs. They are screened to ensure they have the proper temperament, and both dogs and handlers receive training to prepare them for visits. Volunteers who don’t have dogs can assist with key tasks like evaluation, orientation, administration and other activities. “The average is a two to three year commitment,” May says. “Although we do have a handful that started and stayed since the program began in 1997.” May and her team take care of all the legal and logistical coordination so the dogs and volunteers can focus on the real work –
enhancing people’s lives. And volunteering in the program is doubly rewarding. Volunteers often describe rich benefits in their own lives from the exchange. Joni Daigle and her Australian Shepherd, Luke, visit seniors in a care home in Vernon. “As much as I feel that our visits provide a bright spot in some people’s lives, selfishly I feel I get so much from spending time with some fascinating folk that I might never have had the chance to meet otherwise,” she says. “I am always grateful to have talked with them.” For more information about St. John Ambulance’s Therapy Dog Program, please contact your local branch or our Provincial Head Office at email: info@bc.sja.ca or Tel. 1.866.321.2651.
Community Services
Community Services
SAFETY IN AMATEUR SPORTS Playing it Safe. “Kids will play, adults will
play, so let’s play safe and be ready for unexpected incidents,” says Larry Odegard, CEO of the St. John Ambulance BC-Yukon Division, as he sums up the objective behind Safety in Amateur Sport, the new St. John Ambulance program launched in 2010. “You don’t expect serious injury in amateur sport, you don’t think it’s that serious, but it happens. We need to prepare for it. We need to try to avoid it. We need to raise awareness.” In the BC-Yukon region, there are about one million people involved in amateur sport, and that figure doesn’t include approximately 30,000 school sports teams. With that many people involved, there are also a lot of injuries. Health and safety studies have shown that the number of injuries sustained during amateur sporting events is similar to those sustained in the workplace, with about 7,500
“official” sports-related injuries in BC each year, and countless more unreported. Athletes can suffer a variety of ailments from broken bones, to severe symptoms of asthma, to serious cuts and lacerations.
In the BC-Yukon region, there are about one million people involved in amateur sport, and that figure doesn’t include approximately 30,000 school sports teams. The goal of the Safety in Amateur Sport program is to have a fully stocked first aid kit and at least one person who is first aid certified (whether coach, trainer or parent) at every amateur sporting event. Safety in sports facilitates play by preventing injuries, just as wearing a helmet facilitates safe bike riding, says Larry. “Be equipped, and trained, and get on with the game,” he coaches. The program goes beyond simply ensuring a first aid kit and trained personnel are handy at sports venues. As Larry notes, it’s also about creating a culture of safety, as first aid training helps change both attitudes and safety behaviours. “In the case of youth, that’s where they can start to learn safety, consequences, and ultimately, treatment if necessary.” Despite being new, the Safety in Amateur Sport program already has some hard-hitting supporters. The Vancouver Canadians baseball team has signed on as a professional sports team sponsor. Andy Dunn, President of the Canadians, explains their involvement. “We want kids to be able to go out and play, but we want them to be in a safe environment. Injuries occur in any organized sport.
SAFETY IN AMATEUR SPORTS When it does happen, it’s important that people know how to treat injuries, and to train the youngsters when they’re playing to recognize and avoid as many injuries as possible.” The partnership was officially launched on July 22, 2010 at a Canadians baseball game where Larry Odegard threw the opening pitch. The Canadians sell St. John Ambulance first aid kits at their games, and kits are sometimes offered for free to promote first aid and raise awareness. The Safety in Amateur Sport program currently consists of St. John Ambulance offering cost effective private class pricing on a one-day Emergency Community Care first aid course as well as conveniently providing an exceptional-value sports first aid kit at amateur sporting events. St. John is intent on growing the program with next steps that include: securing insurance company involvement, signing more professional team supporters, offering multi-lingual delivery of the program, developing a first aid/sports re-supply program, and encouraging academic research on sports injuries and prevention. This new program demonstrates St. John Ambulance’s commitment to its communities. As Andy Dunn says, “Sports are great way to enhance someone’s quality of life. We want to keep everyone playing as long as they want to play, but make sure that everyone’s always doing it in a safe way.” For more information about Safety In Amateur Sports initiatives in your area, please contact your local branch or our Provincial Head Office at email: info@bc.sja.ca or Tel. 1.866.321.2651.
Sports first aid reduces risk of permanent brain injury. “When a person suffers a concussion, it needs to be readily recognized,” says Dr. Brian Hunt. A neurosurgeon from North Vancouver and a governor of the head injury advocacy group Think First (thinkfirst.ca), Hunt has extensive experience in the field of sport-related concussion. He’s pleased that St. John Ambulance’s new Safety in Amateur Sport program is promoting more first aid training for people involved in sport. “I think that’s wonderful,” says Hunt. “Many people are so involved with the game, they don’t necessarily recognize when a player’s been hurt. But when someone has just been injured they’re very vulnerable - getting hit again can mean a permanent brain injury. So it’s key that people have this knowledge - that someone with first aid training recognize the concussion, and advise the player to stay out of the game and go to the nearest hospital to be assessed.”
Community Services
Community Services ST. JOHN AMBULANCE SCHOOLS PROGRAM Kids Love First Aid! Kids these days
At the high school level most programs are taught by the school’s own teachers, generally through the Physical Education departments, and are funded by the schools or by Parent Advisory Councils. For grades eight and nine, St. John Ambulance has been working to launch an online program called LifeSmart which is being piloted this fall.
may be able to text and network on handheld devices that weren’t even conceived of a generation ago, but there are some things that haven’t changed so much – they still speak in secret languages (OMG, <3, POOF) and many of them still want to be doctors when they grow up. “Or crime scene investigators,” Karen Bracey, Coordinator of the St. John Ambulance Schools Program, says jovially, “That’s a popular one.” And these medical aspirations mean they are attentive and excited when they learn first aid in the classroom. “Of course, the high school students try to be cool while they’re doing first aid,” adds Karen, “But they totally get into it.” While some techniques might improve and change over time, another thing that stays constant is the need for everyone to learn first aid. “People can’t avoid first aid,” says Karen, “Whether they want it or not, it’s part of everyone’s life. If we teach people how to treat and recognize medical emergencies at a young age, they won’t be shy or afraid of them, and they’ll be able to help.”
Student Enrollment “We Can Help” 2009: 12,032 2010: 16,060
”Moi, j’aide” 2009: 382 2010: 1,075
Emergency First Aid LifeSaver 2009: 5,190 2009: 2,220 2010: 5,426 2010: 2,406 First Aid/LifeSaver for Teachers+Staff 2009: 477 2010: 410
ST. JOHN AMBULANCE SCHOOLS PROGRAM
Empowering children to help
in difficult situations, to take responsibility, and to stay safe are all parts of the St. John Ambulance Schools Program. The curriculum begins in grades three and four with the “We Can Help / Moi j’aide” Program. Children learn important basics including how to identify an emergency, recognize medical professionals, and to dial 911. The BC Freemasons have supported the re-energized “We Can Help”/”Moi, j’aide” Program since 2008. Their funding has made it possible to not only continue the program, but to expand it to reach many more schools and students. First Nations groups have also been involved, and with their assistance, the training has been able to reach more remote communities throughout BC and the Yukon. For grades five through seven, St. John Ambulance funds the LifeSaver program. This is the next step up from the “We Can Help / Moi j’aide” Program, but is also suitable for students with no previous first aid experience. St. John Ambulance is actively seeking financial support for this program so its reach can be expanded.
The BC Freemasons have supported the re-energized “We Can Help”/”Moi, j’aide” Program since 2008. Their funding has made it possible to not only continue the program, but to expand it to reach many more schools and students. The Schools Program culminates with the nationally recognized St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid course, suitable for grade eleven and post secondary grades. This course covers all aspects of emergency management and students must pass a test to become certified. Successful students receive a three-year national first aid ticket. This accreditation not only acknowledges their valuable first aid training, it also helps build their resumés and can assist them in the job market. The goal of the Schools Program is to ensure that every student who graduates from high school knows first aid and can carry this valuable skill into rest of their life. Despite cutbacks in the schools that make it harder for some to participate, interest has been growing. In 2010, 25,000 students in BC and the Yukon received first aid training in school. Every school in the BC and Yukon region is welcome to participate in the program. Individual
teachers can sign up, or the whole school can take part. Karen laughs as she sums up students’ reactions to learning first aid in school, “Kids love first aid. They really love it.” For more information about the St. John Ambulance Schools Program, please contact Karen Bracey, Schools Program Coordinator, at Tel. 604.953.1602 or e-mail: schools@bc.sja.ca
Testimonial Kinnikinnick Elementary School 6030 Lighthouse Ave. Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0 Dear Karen, I taught your program to my grade 3s last year at Halfmoon Bay School and loved it; they all did and so did their parents. Two Freemasons from Gibsons came and handed out the certificates in a special celebration with the parents. The students put on first aid plays that they wrote and directed.All of us were impressed with their knowledge. I even was told a story this fall about a student from last year who witnessed a bike accident where his friend needed to be rushed to the hospital for stitches. David took charge of the situation, sent someone to get adult help, stayed with his injured friend to keep him calm, elevated his injury and had it wrapped up and ready for him to head off to the hospital when the adults arrived! He is 8 years old. Thanks again for providing this valuable program! Sincerely, Sylvia Bisbee
ABBOTSFORD
BURNABY
CAMPBELL RIVER
Total # of Students Trained: 3013 Medical First Responders: 47 Youth Cadets: 0 Therapy Dog Handlers: 23 Total Volunteer Hours: 6502 Total Events: 57 Total Injuries Treated: 2336
Total # of Students Trained: 3970 Medical First Responders: 42 Youth Cadets: 92 Therapy Dog Handlers: 12 Total Volunteer Hours: 21426 Total Events: 99 Total Injuries Treated: 704
Total # of Students Trained: 3470 Medical First Responders: 6 Youth Cadets: 11 Therapy Dog Handlers: 0 Total Volunteer Hours: 1883 Total Events: 15 Total Injuries Treated: 67
CHILLIWACK
COURTENAY/COMOX
DUNCAN/COWICHAN
Total # of Students Trained: 1421 Medical First Responders: 14 Youth Cadets: 0 Therapy Dog Handlers: n/a Total Volunteer Hours: 2818 Total Events: 57 Total Injuries Treated: 124
Total # of Students Trained: 2450 Medical First Responders: 33 Youth Cadets: 13 Therapy Dog Handlers: 37 Total Volunteer Hours: 8138 Total Events: 69 Total Injuries Treated: 328
Total # of Students Trained: 2185 Medical First Responders: 19 Youth Cadets: 29 Therapy Dog Handlers: 13 Total Volunteer Hours: 7032 Total Events: 38 Total Injuries Treated: 25
OUR THANKS TO… St. John Ambulance acknowledges the following leading companies, organizations and individuals for their generous, province-wide support. Thank you! ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· ··
Air Goal Frieght Forwarding B&L Printworks BC Hydro BCIT (BC Institute of Technology) Black Press Group Budget Printers Canada Wide Media Ltd. Columbia Fire and Safety Ltd. Deloitte Fairchild Media Group Freemasons of British Columbia London Drugs Ltd.
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MTS Allstream New Climate Strategies Province of British Columbia Public Safety Canada Regenix Sidney R. Sharman Translink United Ways of British Columbia Vancouver Film School Vancouver International Airport Authority Westkey Graphics
FACTS + FIGURES 2010
KAMLOOPS
KELOWNA
MAPLE RIDGE/PITT MEADOWS
NANAIMO
Total # of Students Trained: 3388 Medical First Responders: 18 Youth Cadets: n/a Therapy Dog Handlers: 62 Total Volunteer Hours: 8288 Total Events: 33 Total Injuries Treated: 42
Total # of Students Trained: 1788 Medical First Responders: 29 Youth Cadets: 40 Therapy Dog Handlers: n/a Total Volunteer Hours: n/a Total Events: n/a Total Injuries Treated: n/a
Total # of Students Trained: 4811 Medical First Responders: 24 Youth Cadets: 22 Therapy Dog Handlers: 31 Total Volunteer Hours: 9341 Total Events: 89 Total Injuries Treated: 494
PARTNERS IN SAFETY
NEW WESTMINSTER
NORTH VANCOUVER/SEA-TO-SKY
PENTICTON
Total # of Students Trained: 5528 Medical First Responders: 22 Youth Cadets: n/a Therapy Dog Handlers: 12 Total Volunteer Hours: 2986 Total Events: 82 Total Injuries Treated: 85
Total # of Students Trained: 3836 Medical First Responders: 21 Youth Cadets: 14 Therapy Dog Handlers: 33 Total Volunteer Hours: 5227 Total Events: 47 Total Injuries Treated: 108
Total # of Students Trained: 2201 Medical First Responders: 24 Youth Cadets: n/a Therapy Dog Handlers: 31 Total Volunteer Hours: 4715 Total Events: 149 Total Injuries Treated: 78
The following companies are being invited to become members of our “Partners in Safety” initiative to help improve our position as the only Provider and Advocate of First Aid Solutions, Anytime, Anywhere.
PORT MOODY/TRI-CITIES
POWELL RIVER
PRINCE GEORGE
Total # of Students Trained: 2374 Medical First Responders: 36 Youth Cadets: 47 Therapy Dog Handlers: 47 Total Volunteer Hours: 15 027 Total Events: 37 Total Injuries Treated: 179
Total # of Students Trained: 1164 Medical First Responders: 11 Youth Cadets: n/a Therapy Dog Handlers: n/a Total Volunteer Hours: 1720 Total Events: 80 Total Injuries Treated: 24
Total # of Students Trained: 2977 Medical First Responders: n/a Youth Cadets: 13 (est.) Therapy Dog Handlers: 9 (est.) Total Volunteer Hours: 1958 (est.) Total Events: 55 (est.) Total Injuries Treated: 15 (est.)
PRINCE RUPERT
RICHMOND
SURREY/DELTA
Total # of Students Trained: 561
Total # of Students Trained: 2939 Medical First Responders: 28 Youth Cadets: 75 Therapy Dog Handlers: 0 Total Volunteer Hours: 10 987 Total Events: 11 Total Injuries Treated: 282
Total # of Students Trained: 8036 Medical First Responders: 66 Youth Cadets: 38 Therapy Dog Handlers: 7 Total Volunteer Hours: 12 654 Total Events: 94 Total Injuries Treated: 492
TERRACE
TRAIL/KOOTENAYS
VANCOUVER
Total # of Students Trained: 1167
Total # of Students Trained: 173 Medical First Responders: 22 Youth Cadets: n/a Therapy Dog Handlers: n/a Total Volunteer Hours: 186 Total Events: 16 Total Injuries Treated: 3
Total # of Students Trained: 9479 Medical First Responders: 124 Youth Cadets: 318 Therapy Dog Handlers: 37 Total Volunteer Hours: 58 700 Total Events: 476 Total Injuries Treated: 1153
VERNON/NORTH OKANAGAN
VICTORIA
WHITEHORSE (YUKON)
Total # of Students Trained: 2173 Medical First Responders: 19 Youth Cadets: 26 Therapy Dog Handlers: 48 Total Volunteer Hours: 6122 Total Events: 39 Total Injuries Treated: 85
Total # of Students Trained: 4582 Medical First Responders: 51 Youth Cadets: 24 Therapy Dog Handlers: 19 Total Volunteer Hours: 10 074 Total Events: 150 Total Injuries Treated: 855
Total # of Students Trained: 863 Medical First Responders: 12 Youth Cadets: n/a Therapy Dog Handlers: n/a Total Volunteer Hours: 827 Total Events: 19 Total Injuries Treated: 24
FORT ST. JOHN Total # of Students Trained: 3047
Total # of Students Trained: 3440 Medical First Responders: 108 Youth Cadets: n/a Therapy Dog Handlers: 18 Total Volunteer Hours: 15 244 Total Events: 272 Total Injuries Treated: 355
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BC Ferry Corp. Sprott Shaw Vancouver School Board TELUS Coast Mountain Bus Hecate Strait Western Forest Canadian Fishing GT Hiring Solutions London Drugs T&T Supermarket Costco Overwaitea Foods MTI Community College Thrifty Foods BC Hydro Mosaic Training Jobwave
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Skeena Native Marine Harvest Real Canadian Superstore WorkSafeBC Oculus Management Canada Safeway
Finances
Leadership ST. JOHN AMBULANCE (BC AND YUKON)
LETTER FROM THE TREASURER The past year was a challenge as British Columbia emerged from recession. In particular, uncertainty surrounding changes to WorkSafeBC regulated courses led to revenue reductions in the first half of the year. These courses account for about 62 percent of our total training revenues. As a result, 2010 recorded a small deficit of $51,265 compared with a strong surplus of $337,318 the previous year.
SOVEREIGN HEAD HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II GRAND PRIOR HRH THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER, KG, GVCO, GCStJ VICE-PRIOR THE HONOURABLE STEVEN L. POINT, KStJ, OBC LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF BRITISH COLUMBIA CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS T. CRAIG WILSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LARRY ODEGARD BOARD OF DIRECTORS T. CRAIG WILSON, CHAIR JEAN CHUTE, VICE-CHAIR JOHN NADEAU, TREASURER J. STUART CLYNE, PAST CHAIR GERALDINE HINTON, DIRECTOR RONALD ROYSTON, DIRECTOR DOUGLAS SLOWSKI, DIRECTOR N. LOGAN STEWART, DIRECTOR ROBERT USUI, DIRECTOR STAFF DIRECTORS MARTIN ADDISON MAUREEN BORSOI BUNNY BURRITT CHRISTOPHER CHAN JACQUELINE CHAY CAROL COLE MAY FOGGO DAVE FRANK CAROL PILON
Training revenues increased slightly to $10,928,647 and account for over 85 percent of all revenues. Sale of first aid kits, supplies and equipment climbed by 22 percent but remain a relatively small component of our business. Many organizations faced reductions in donations, grants, fundraising and gaming. St. John Ambulance was no exception. These revenues declined six percent to $1,052,866. In 2011, only 8.2% of our total revenues came from these non-commercial sources. Going forward, St. John Ambulance is investing in our communities with programs such as classroom technology upgrades, facility improvements and fleet replacement. The pace of these programs will be driven by how successful we are growing revenues in the coming years. By strengthening our revenues, St. John Ambulance will have the capacity to support growing activities by our dedicated Medical First Responders, Youth and Therapy Dog Volunteers. Our positive position moving forward could not have been accomplished without the hard work and focused attention of both our senior Volunteers from the Finance Committee and Staff. Thank you.
John Nadeau Treasurer, St. John Ambulance (British Columbia and Yukon)
Finances
Finances
OUR FINANCIAL HEALTH
NOTES
Statement of Financial Position for The Year Ended December 31, 2010 ASSETS 2010 Current Assets $5,662,795 Property and Equipment $9,214,755 (net) Loans $14,877,550 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities $3,116,196 Long Term Debt $984,770 Net Assets $10,776,584 $14,877,550
is derived from fees paid for various first aid training classes through 27 branches, partner providers and online training.
2009 $5,639,164 $9,297,209
Cost of Supplies Cost of supplies increased from $159,871 in 2009 to $407,181 in 2010 as “value bundling” marketing was implemented.
$245,056 $15,181,429
Marketable Securities $51,850 in 2009 to $24,102 in 2010.
$3,309,058 $1,044,522 $10,827,849 $15,181,429
An unrealized gain on marketable securities of $24,102 is included under “other income” for the Year Ended December 31, 2010.
Other Expenses Other ex-
REVENUES
Excess / (Deficiency) of Revenue over Expenses
REVENUES 2010
Donations and Grants
Statement of Revenue and Expenses
EXPENSES Training Costs Cost of Supplies Other Expenses
EXPENSES 2010
Training Fees This revenue
Donations and grants increased by 9.6% in 2010, from $531,322 to $582,671 in 2010. Provincial Gaming revenue decreased 19.4% from $541,962 to $437,053 in 2010.
Training Fees Sale of Kits, Supplies + Equipment Donations and Grants Gaming Revenue Fundraising Revenue Other Income
OUR FINANCIAL HEALTH
2010 $10,928,647 $569,252
2009 $10,875,993 $465,550
$582,671 $437,053 $33,142 $246,021 $12,796,786
$531,322 4.60% $541,962 3.40% $46,338 0.30% $398,194 1.90% $12,859,359 100.00%
85.40% 4.40%
penses includes items such as Advertising & Public Relations ($360,102), bank charges and interest ($218,618), Medical First Responders ($283,367), Amoritization ($528,957), office and miscellaneous ($535,868), telephone and utilities ($341,385).
Kits, Supplies, Equipment
BC Gaming Revenue
EXPENDITURES IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
PROPERTY + EQUIPMENT 2010
St. John Foundation (BC and Yukon) As of
December 31st, 2010, St. John Foundation had total assets of $1,019,118 (unaudited).
Documentation Copies of $3,455,508 $407,181 $8,985,362 $12,848,051 $(51,265)
$3,346,265 $159,871 $9,015,905 $12,522,041 $337,318
the detailed financial statements and related auditor’s report are available by contacting the St. John Ambulance Provincial Head Office in Vancouver at Tel. 604.321.2652 or Email: info@bc.sja.ca
TRAINING + PRODUCT GROSS REVENUE (‘000s)
Leadership
Honours + Awards BRANCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES
IN RECOGNITION SIDNEY R. SHARMAN LEGACY FUND SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship celebrates our Youth Programs which develop exemplary young citizens trained in leadership and care giving. This year St. John Ambulance awarded fourteen scholarships to students pursuing a post-secondary education in a health-related field. Sammy Au Darwin Lai Kimberley Mitchell Catherine Bayabay Andrew S. Lee Debbie Montague Daniel Chan Leslie T.F. Leung Angela Taylor Karen Chu Cassandra Ma Alyson W.M. Wong Janet Cybucki Jasmina Memetovic THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN ADMISSIONS AND PROMOTIONS
The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, more commonly known as the Order of St. John, is a Royal Order of Chivalry which has Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as its Sovereign Head. The Governor General as Queen’s Representative is the Prior of the Order of St. John Canada, and the Lieutenant Governors and Commissioners are Vice-Priors in each province and territory. Along with the Order of Canada, the Order of Military Merit, the Royal Victorian Order, and the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, the Order of St. John is part of the Canadian Honours System. Knight of Grace, J. Stuart Clyne Member, Robert John Cristofoli Member, Suzanne Debra Anderson Member, David Clarke Fletcher Member, Andrew Lance Binette Member, Nahum Ip Member, Kimberley Dawn Mitchell Member, Elizabeth Florence Waite Officer, Lorne R. Heslop
CHAIR’S COMMENDATION
The Provincial Chair’s Commendation is an exceptional distinction that is awarded by the Chair of the British Columbia and Yukon Council to recognize a particularly meritorious contribution at the provincial level. Jacqueline Yue Hilary Wong James Foggo Laurence Cheng William E. Greenhalgh BC COUNCIL AWARD
This award is presented to individuals or organizations in recognition of their support of St. John Ambulance’s mission in British Columbia. Arbutus RV & Marine Sales Ltd. Annette Lumbis Ryan Thorburn Canexus Chemicals Canada LP St. Paul’s Anglican Church VanIsle Veterinary Hospital Bill Coltart PRIORY VOTE OF THANKS
The Priory Vote of Thanks (PVOT) is awarded in recognition of exemplary, dedicated service, assistance or support to the Order of St. John Canada on a particular occasion or over a period of years. Kathy Lok Yin Au-Yeung Glen Currie Greenhill Ralph Leung Chelsea Lamarra Bennie Andrew B. Jaggers Kelvin Li Janis Pah Yee Chak Amanda Jeider Adrian Kar Hao Ng Kenneth Kin Kuen Chan Johnathon Jeider Timothy Sham Samson Ka Yang Chan Shirley Marie Kasper Jack Shui Foon Tse Warren M. Cook Tristandip Singh Kooner Sylvia A.L. Wedepohl Selena Jia-Yi Dong Inge B. Kreuzer Alexander Ka Kiu Yan Roger Girouard Wennie Wan Him Lam Ruby Ming Chu Yu
PROVINCIAL LIFESAVING AWARD
The St. John Provincial Council’s Certificate of Commendation is granted by the Chair of a Council to individuals who helped a victim with or without the application of first aid but who may not warrant receipt of a St. John LifeSaving Award at the National Level. Constable Denny Crosato Shirlley Wellbourn Constable Ryan O’Neil Justin Munro Andrew Philpot, OStJ Constable Louise Neil Kristi Ross David Sakaki Theresa MacDonald Peter Gill Corey Butler Tanya MacDonald Wally Makortoff Michael Dyson Ed Pednaud Alp Isin Constable Ryan Koropatniski
ABBOTSFORD
Jim Taylor, Chair Elsie Weins, Secretary/Treasurer Janis Mitchell Patricia Skjolde, Brigade Rep.
BURNABY
John Neilson, Chair Carla Devita, Treasurer John Condon, Secretary Penny Mah Sabrina Moore Sonia Sizto (NV) Mohammad Shamsi, Brigade Rep. Stephanie Tang, TD Rep.
CAMPBELL RIVER
Vern Coward, Chair Warren Cook, Vice-Chair Will Dirksen, Treasurer Jonathan Fischer, Secretary Glen Greenhill John Harris, Brigade Rep. Bill Murray, Brigade Rep. (NV)
CHILLIWACK
Wanda Palmer, Chair Lynn Marie Taylor Carol Hogan Opal Schrul, Treasurer Russell Newcombe, Brigade Rep. Ursula Reeve, TD Rep.
COMOX VALLEY
Kelly Finlayson, Chair Don Jellie, Past Chair Don Good, Treasurer Scott Larsen Shelley Osachuk Doug Large June Munro Dave Fletcher, TD Coordinator Trudy Ash Paula Bromley, Brigade Rep. Derick Dixon Norm Potvin (NV)
COWICHAN
Tom Hardman, Chair Allen Cox, Treasurer Dawn Butler, Secretary Suzanne Lalonde Barb Graham Carrie Bradshaw Carol Wied Laura Indge Dan Newport, Brigade Rep. Suzanne Anderson (NV) Denise McArthur, TD Rep. Lynn James Judy Wood, (NV)
KAMLOOPS
Terry Murphy, Chair Sylvia McManus, Treasurer Ross Lowndes Allan Ackles Leonard Hutt Andrew Philpot, Brigade Rep. Sarah Rose, TD Rep.
KELOWNA
Windie Jeider, Chair Petra Erhardt, Treasurer Jessica Campbell, Secretary
Donalda Rowse Beverley Kenzie Stacie Osborne, Brigade Rep. Sylvia Wedephol, TD Rep.
MAPLE RIDGE - PITT MEADOWS Margaret Kury, Chair Wayne Rothenberger, Vice-Chair Stacy Mulcahy, Treasurer John Bale, Secretary Allen LaRose Mike Davies
NANAIMO
Jeff Lott, Chair Doug Slowski, Past Chair Allen Peabody, Treasurer Jack Patten, Brigade Rep. (NV) Roy Large, Brigade Rep. (NV) Sandra Gaspardone Dick Stasiuk Merv Unger, Vice-Chair Peter Prescott Pete Betcher Marie Hutton, Honours & Awards Chair Bill Bass Pat Threlfall, TD Rep. Kim Mitchell, Brigade Rep. Sherry Arsenault (NV)
NEW WESTMINSTER
Lorne Zapotichny, Chair Baj Puri, Past Chair Richard Molstad, Treasurer Scott Stewart, Awards Nathan Thorpe, Secretary Brent Wisheart, Fundraising Jun Cadiente, Brigade Rep.
NORTH SHORE
James Carter, Chair Sue Ennis, Vice-Chair & TD Rep. Doug Clouda Jonathan Alpen Dave Bruynesteyn Ricci Silvo, Brigade Rep. Audrey Haboosheh (NV) Hilary Wong (NV)
NORTH OKANAGAN
Claire Abbott, Chair Lindsay Fresorger, Vice-Chair Dianne Grebinski, Treasurer Bill Musselwhite, Community Service Rep Graham Price
PRINCE GEORGE
Jennifer Delorme, Chair Rick Lewis, Vice-Chair Julie Dempsey, Treasurer Darlene Clark Wil Fundal Abra Playfair, Secretary
SEA-TO-SKY/WHISTLER John Nadeau, Chair Adriana Hume, Treasurer Jon Dietrich Taralyn Day, Secretary Stuart Clyne
SURREY/DELTA/LANGLEY Paul Richards, Chair John Scholtens Rob Wood, Treasurer Dean Drysdale Krista Moye, Brigade Rep. Peter Kostrzycki
TRAIL
Gerry Rempel, Chair Ralph DiSabato, Vice-Chair Barb Fergie, Secretary Don Nutini, Honors & Awards Chair Rose Gagnier, Treasurer Mel Begley Tim Pytel, Brigade Rep.
TRI-CITIES
Peggy Ho, Chair Victoria Corcoran Siboupha Sirimanotham, Treasurer Kusayla Nathan Bryan Wong (NV) Pegha Miri, Brigade Rep. Pam McKay, TD Rep.
VANCOUVER
George Littlemore, Chair Claire Wilson, Vice-Chair Steven Lee, Treasurer George Lamont, Secretary Dave Woogman Sarah Lai Brent Skelton, Brigade Rep. Ada Tsui (NV) Julie Kothlow, TD Rep.
VICTORIA
Kevin Ellison, Acting Chair Cherie Morgan, Treasurer Barbara Jenic Lori Johnston Suzanne Chartrand Roberta Ursel, (NV) Sandra Karr, TD Rep. Francis Stewart (NV) (RIP Nov. 2010) Mac McLeod, Brigade Rep.
Wendy Clay, Chair Roger Girouard Geraldine Hinton Todd McGowan Cory Bilodeau, Treasurer Jinnie Bradshaw Ross Nicholls David Schinbein David Valentine Andrew Binette, Brigade Rep. George Hammond, Ex-Officio (NV) Elizabeth Surerus, Ex-Officio Michael Heppell, Fellowship Chapter
POWELL RIVER
YUKON
PENTICTON
Gale Alsgard, Chair Leila Lynch, Treasurer Linda Wegner, Secretary Ron Van’t Schip Shannon Markham, Brigade Rep.
Paul Smythe, Chair Ken Oppold, Past Chair Max Rispin, Vice-Chair Al Hubley Serge Labelle *(NV) = Non Voting *TD = Therapy Dog
FRASER VALLEY ABBOTSFORD 5 - 2120 PARAMOUNT CRESCENT, V2T 6A5 604.853.8700 ABBOTSFORD@BC.SJA.CA
CHILLIWACK 202 - 45928 HOCKING AVENUE, V2P 1B4 604.792.1338 CHILLIWACK@BC.SJA.CA
PORT MOODY/TRI-CITIES 2338 CLARKE STREET, V3H 1Y8 604.931.3426 3CITIES@BC.SJA.CA
SURREY/DELTA 8911-152ND STREET, V3R 4E5 604.953.1603 SDL@BC.SJA.CA
MAPLE RIDGE/PITT MEADOWS 306 - 22230 NORTH AVENUE, V2X 2L5 604.467.1490 RMEADOWS@BC.SJA.CA
INTERIOR & KOOTENAYS KAMLOOPS 627 VICTORIA STREET, V2C 5T4 250.372.3853 KAMLOOPS@BC.SJA.CA
KELOWNA 1941 KENT ROAD, V1Y 7S6 250.762.2840 KELOWNA@BC.SJA.CA
VERNON/NORTH OKANAGAN 1905 - 47TH AVENUE, V1T 9A3 250.545-4200 VERNON@BC.SJA.CA
TRAIL/KOOTENAYS 2ND FLOOR, TRAIL UNITED CHURCH 1300 PINE AVENUE, V1R 4E6 250.364-2067 TRAIL@BC.SJA.CA
PENTICTON 275 OKANAGAN AVENUE E., V2A 3J8 250.492.3377 PENTICTON@BC.SJA.CA
LOWER MAINLAND BURNABY 2058 ALPHA AVENUE, V5C 5K7 604.294.1980 BURNABY@BC.SJA.CA
NEW WESTMINSTER 200 - 604 COLUMBIA STREET, V3M 1B2 604.522.6390 NEWWEST@BC.SJA.CA
RICHMOND 120 - 6851 ELMBRIDGE WAY, V7C 4N1 604.207.2032 RICHMOND@BC.SJA.CA
VANCOUVER 6111 CAMBIE STREET, V5Z 3B2 604.321.7242 VANCOUVER@BC.SJA.CA
NORTH VANCOUVER/SEA-TO-SKY 106 - 223 MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY, V7J 3V3 604.990.1290 NSHORE@BC.SJA.CA
NORTHERN BC FORT ST. JOHN 10066 TUNDRA STREET, V1J 4M6 250.785.7233 FTSTJOHN@BC.SJA.CA
PRINCE GEORGE 470 3RD AVENUE, V2L 3B9 250.561.1696 PRINCEGEORGE@BC.SJA.CA
PRINCE RUPERT 202 - 515 3RD AVENUE, V8J 1L9 250.624.4672 PRINCERUPERT@BC.SJA.CA
TERRACE 4443 KEITH AVENUE, V8G1J7 250.635.5500 TERRACE@BC.SJA.CA
VANCOUVER ISLAND/POWELL RIVER/SUNSHINE COAST CAMPBELL RIVER/NORTH ISLAND 170 DOGWOOD STREET, V9W 2X8 250.287.4627 CRIVER@BC.SJA.CA
COURTENAY/COMOX VALLEY 107 - 1742 CLIFFE AVENUE, V9N 2K8 250.897.1098 CVALLEY@BC.SJA.CA
DUNCAN/COWICHAN VALLEY 205 - 169 CRAIG STREET, V9L 1V8 250.746.4058 COWICHAN@BC.SJA.CA
NANAIMO 2250 LABIEUX ROAD, V9T 6J9 250.729.8889 NANAIMO@BC.SJA.CA
POWELL RIVER/SUNSHINE COAST 5907 ARBUTUS AVENUE, V8A 4S2 604.483.2250 PRIVER@BC.SJA.CA
VICTORIA 63 GORGE ROAD EAST, V9A 1L2 250.388.5505 VICTORIA@BC.SJA.CA
YUKON WHITEHORSE C - 128 COPPER ROAD, Y1A 2Z6 867.668.5001 YUKON@YT.SJA.CA
PROVINCIAL HEAD OFFICE VANCOUVER F2 - 6111 CAMBIE STREET, V5Z 3B2 604.321.2652 1.866.321.2651 INFO@BC.SJA.CA