The board of the Foundation consists of elected volunteers who have an interest in, and are dedicated to helping enhance health care for their community and region.

But the board and staff of the Foundation can't begin to accomplish the task at hand by themselves. They need the skills, time, dedication and commitment of the community to accomplish their goals.

Supporting the work of the Foundation can take several forms, or a combination of them:

• Making a financial commitment by either a one time donation or pledging weekly, monthly or annual amounts;
• Providing in-kind support of goods or services that are required for the operation of the Foundation;
• Volunteering to help with campaigns, events or programs;
• Serving on the Board or one of its many committees.

Any or all of these activities will assist the Foundation in achieving its goals and objectives. By assisting, you can be a vested partner in ensuring quality health care is available for all residents of the Southwest.

2008 Board of Directors As of July 1, 2008:

• Chair - Etiennette Binette, Ponteix, SK
• Vice-Chair - Sheila Gronhovd, Shaunavon, SK
• Secretary - Darlene McDougald, Maple Creek, SK
• Board Member - Doreen Kern, Swift Current, SK
• Board Member - Anne Moola, Swift Current, SK
• Board Member - Earl Hanson, Swift Current, SK
• Board Member - Clare Kozroski, Gull Lake, SK
• Board Member - Bill Redekop, Herbert, SK
• Board Member - Ernie Moen, Cabri, SK
• CEO - Lyn Johnston, Swift Current, SK

The administration and operation of the Foundation rests with the CEO, Lyn Johnston. The Foundation also employs an office manager and project coordinator. The combined hard work of the board, staff and volunteers allows the Foundation to keep its administrative costs to a minimum, ensuring that most of the funds raised are used to directly provide better health care.

Our mission

The Mission of the DNIRHF is to assist with funding for:

• Equipment and furnishings for healthcare facilities
• Training for healthcare workers
• Patient services for the people of southwest Saskatchewan

Our goals and objectives

• The Foundation will solicit and receive donations, bequests or other similar contributions in cash, securities, real estate or other property from any corporation, company, group or individual and administer such donations, bequests or other contributions and conduct fundraising campaigns to further the mission of the Foundation.
• The Foundation will support and consolidate the financing of construction, renovation, expansion or reorganization of facilities and the purchase of equipment.
• The Foundation will promote, encourage and support the training of health care providers.
• The Foundation will manage and redistribute its income for the purpose of maintaining or improving the quality of health care for the citizens of Southwest Saskatchewan.

If you would like to have someone from our Board or staff speak with you regarding a donation to the Foundation, or what you can do to help, please contact our office at 306-778-3314.

You may also book a speaker for your club or organization by contacting us at the above number.

Links

Visit the web sites of these communities
in our region:

• Eastend
• Gull Lake
• Herbert
• Leader
• Maple Creek
• Ponteix
• Shaunavon
• Swift Current
• Tompkins
• Val Marie

Other sites of interest:

• Canadian Centre for Philanthropy
• Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP)
• Charity Village

For information about Foundation programs or campaigns, email us at drirwinfoundation@shaw.ca or call our office at 306-778-3314