Congratulations to Board member Sean Crump – one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Congratulations to Sean Crump, named Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 – and one of Vecova’s incredible board members. His vision and work towards a more inclusive city inspires our entire community. Well deserved, Sean![/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8241″ img_size=”medium” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.avenuecalgary.com/top-40-under-40/2022/sean-crump/”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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#InclusionForEveryone: Vecova’s 2021 Annual General Report Is Now Available

Vecova is proud to share its 2021 Annual General Report, reflecting April 2021 to March 2022, now available at vecova.ca/inclusionforeveryone2021. With each step Vecova took in 2021, the organization did it with inclusion in mind.

“Vecova took the uncertainty that we faced in the year prior to reclaim 2021 and our future,” Dr. Ivan Sierralta, Vecova’s Board Chair, shared in his annual letter. “We took this opportunity to proudly state who we are, as a diverse group of people, all working towards a common and noble goal of inclusion.”

Vecova’s Annual General Report highlights key activities and stories of how the organization continued its work towards its vision, “Inclusion for everyone,” and its mission, “Building a future for people of all abilities where everyone is valued, belongs and thrives.”

We encourage you to read our Annual Report. Thank you to everyone who made 2021 an incredible year of inclusion.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”7562″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”fadeIn” link=”https://vecova.ca/inclusionforeveryone2021/”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Introducing our new CEO, Kelly Holmes-Binns

After leading a broad search for the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Vecova’s Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Kelly Holmes-Binns as our new CEO beginning August 1, 2021.

Vecova’s new CEO will play a critical role in the organization, leading it through change and the next season of our growth, which includes the planning and building of Vecova’s new Centre for All Abilities.

Kelly is bringing the skills, passion and expertise from her twenty-one-year career to Vecova. She has demonstrated experience in both the nonprofit and business sectors, a commitment to helping others, a dedication to learning and a focus growing organizations through its culture. We are fortunate to have her at the helm.

As CEO of Habitat for Humanity Regina, Kelly helped expand the organization’s support of donors and funders and helped to forge strong partnerships with local, provincial, and Federal governments. During her tenure, Habitat for Humanity Regina had the second largest project built for any Habitat affiliate in Canada. Kelly also led the merger of three independent Habitat affiliates in Saskatchewan to create one organization, focused on greater impact for all its stakeholders.

I would like to welcome Kelly to Vecova, an organization that has led Canada’s abilities community in inclusion, innovation and impact for the past fifty-four years.

Welcome, Kelly!

– Dr. Ivan Sierralta, Vecova Board Chair[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”30″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Farewell to Joan Lee

Message from Dr. Ivan Sierralta, the Chair of Vecova’s Board of Directors

“Vecova says farewell and extends best wishes to Joan Lee, Chief Executive Officer, who is retiring on June 30, 2021.

Joan has been a strong supporter of inclusion and accessibility in our community since she first started at Vecova in 1978.

During her time at Vecova, Joan has contributed in different roles throughout the organization, from managing Vecova’s Leisure Services Department to Senior Director of Operations to interim Executive Director for over a year.

She will be ending her career with Vecova after serving as the Chief Executive Officer since 2010.

We will miss her enthusiasm and commitment to Vecova and our vision of an inclusive society. Her contributions to Vecova will continue to be realized long after she leaves.

On behalf of Vecova, I would like to extend our appreciation for her leadership, and in particular, through the most recent turbulent period of managing Vecova as we responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joan, thank you for all you have done for Vecova.”

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CEO Public Notice Announcement

Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research Board of Directors announced today its CEO, Joan Lee, will be retiring June 30, 2021.

Joan has been a leader in the not-for-profit sector for decades and with Vecova for the past 42 years. She has played an instrumental role in the development and success of Vecova through her vision and inspiring leadership. The Board of Directors thanks Joan for her long and dedicated service that has made Vecova a leader in the not-for-profit and disability sectors and poised for a strong future. We will greatly miss her and sincerely wish her all the best in her retirement.

“It has been my great honour to lead an organization that is deeply committed to serving people of all abilities. Our dedicated employees, volunteers, donors and community partners work tirelessly to uphold Vecova’s mission each and every day, ultimately improving the lives of those we serve. I am privileged and proud to have been part of such an impactful organization that provides ‘top notch’ quality services to our consumers. Vecova has an incredible vision for the future and plans for a new Centre of All Abilities where people will come together in an inclusive and welcoming space where everyone will feel a sense of belonging and community that supports positive life outcomes. I look forward to seeing this become a reality for Vecova.” – Joan Lee.

The Board of Directors has engaged Pekarsky & Co. to lead the search for its next Chief Executive Officer. For more information about this search, please see https://pekarskyco.com/jobs/chief-executive-officer-vecova-wr-557/.

During this transition period, it is Vecova’s priority to continue to advance our strategic vision while maintaining our delivery of high quality services and a stable and impactful organization.

Dr. Ivan Sierralta

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Meet the 4th cohort of boards at www.girls20.org/meet-the-boards[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]