Transcript Poverty Roundtable

Poverty Roundtable
Poverty Roundtable
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Poverty Roundtable
Definition of Poverty:
People live in poverty
when denied the income
and resources that support
individual choices
regarding physical, social,
emotional and spiritual
needs and when these
circumstances exclude
them from fully
participating in their
communities.
Poverty Roundtable
Vision:
A community where
everyone experiences a
standard of living which is
sufficient for their physical,
social, emotional, and
spiritual well-being
without compromise of
dignity and self-respect.
Poverty Roundtable
Mission:
To eliminate the causes of
poverty in H&PEC by
building the capacity of our
community to work
together to plan for and
implement strategic, long
term solutions that result
in fair and equitable
opportunities for all.
Commitment to Region-Wide
Poverty Elimination Strategies
The Roundtable is committed to:
• Working collaboratively with our neighbouring communities
and existing networks as we all work toward the elimination
of poverty in our respective areas;
• Creating collaborative programs, projects and funding
opportunities as well as sharing resources, tools, knowledge,
training and learnings;
• Raising public awareness about the existence of
poverty and its effects within our communities
• Advocating to eliminate poverty
Guiding Principles
We believe a thriving community is one that has:
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Access to save, accessible, affordable housing
Access to affordable and accessible transportation options
High quality, nutritious and affordable food options
Education and skill development opportunities that are
inclusive and accessible
• Employment opportunities that pay a living wage
• An equitable and respectful income security system
• A respect for the contributions of all members
Guiding Principles (cont.)
• A safe, caring, supportive community
• Healthy students who are ready to learn
• Quality health care, social and spiritual support system that
are accessible and inclusive (including dental, mental health,
and medical)
• A vibrant business and economic development sector
committed to their employees and community
• Eliminated systemic barriers
• Politically engaged citizens
Membership
Members commit to the following:
• Be prepared for meetings in advance by reviewing the agenda, minutes
of previous meetings, and any relevant material to the upcoming
meeting
• Will attend and actively participate in scheduled meetings
• Will ensure assigned action items from previous meetings have been
completed
• Will send regrets if unable to attend
• Listen generously and critically to others
• Will encourage interest and involvement in the
roundtable through contacts with other organizations
and members of the public
• Demonstrate respect for the strengths, skills, and
perspectives of other members.
Poverty Roundtable
Steering Committee
The steering committee will
establish agendas and assist with
the development and coordination
of structured meetings. Minutes
will be prepared by the committee
and distributed to all members
before the next meeting. The
steering committee is not a
decision making body. The steering
committee will coordinate any
formal communication on behalf of
the Poverty Roundtable
Members:
Deirdre McDale, Cathy McCallum,
Sandie Sidsworth, Brandi Hodge,
Ruth Ingersoll
Poverty Roundtable
Meeting Structure and Schedule
The roundtable will meet
monthly except for July, August
and December. Most meetings
will be 3 hours in length, and the
agenda will be established by the
Steering Committee with input
from the members of the
roundtable.
Decision Making Guidelines
The roundtable, including all ad-hoc and
working groups, will use the consensus
process as the primary decision making
process for all issues or choices presented.
If the use of the consensus process is found to
be inappropriate or a decision by consensus is
unattainable on a specific issue, conflict or
decision, a majority vote decision making
process will be used. In such cases, approval
of a decision or passed motion requires a 2/3
majority vote of the members present.
Members must be present in order to
participate in the decision making process.
A vote does not bind any individual
organization to the decision or action to be
taken.
Working Groups
Public Policy:
Kathee Hutcheon, [email protected]
Income Security, Employment, Living Wage:
Bob Cottrell, [email protected]
AAA: Advocacy, Anti-Stigma, Awareness:
Ruth Ingersoll, [email protected]
Housing:
Sandra Sidsworth, [email protected]
Transportation:
Brandi Hodge, [email protected]
Next Meeting
January 29, 2014
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Community Resource Centre Quinte
(Old Queen Mary School)
41 Octavia St.
2nd Floor Meeting Room