WEYBURN –The Weyburn Communithon held its annual general meeting earlier this month and charted the organization’s future direction as it prepares for an independent transition from United Way Regina.
Chairperson Lindsay Manko-Bauche led the meeting, where attendees discussed a range of updates, including financial planning, future organizational structure, and upcoming event logistics.
A key development shared at the meeting was the Communithon executive’s work with United Way Regina to develop a memorandum of understanding. This document will formally outline the separation process and the steps needed to move forward as an independent non-profit organization.
"We have submitted a letter with conditions we need to outline, in terms of logistics," said Manko-Bauche. "We have spoken to a lawyer and he is going to help us set up our non-profit. We have obtained board members."
United Way Regina has committed to providing seed funding for the 2025 Communithon, as a loan that the organization plans to repay.
Member agencies are encouraged to participate on subcommittees and as volunteers during the event.
The next subcommittee meeting is scheduled for May 12 at 7 p.m. at Â鶹ÊÓƵeast College.
Attendees at the AGM included Lynda Rideout, Lindsay Manko-Bauche, Tasha Collins, Raven Daer, Yvonne Jones, Carley Istace, Krista Hubic, Dominika Krzeminska, Corey Morrissette, Laura Morissette, Natalie Morrissette, Darren Abel, Robyn Edwards Bentz (UW Regina), Helen Crocombe, Lori Wolstenholme, Nanette Ermel, Marna McManus, and Ang Bedore.
Those unable to attend included Dallen Hodgkin, Lindsee Michel, Laura Eddy, Allyson Wright, and Korryn Kubashek.
The annual Communithon is aired by Access Communications and held at the Weyburn Legion. The first annual Communithon was held in 1981. They raise funds to help many organizations in Weyburn and area. More than $4 million raised has been invested back into community agencies.
The funds raised during the Weyburn Communithon are distributed among eight local member agencies, including Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Canadian Mental Health Association, Weyburn Care-a-Van, CNIB Foundation, Envision Counselling and Support Centre, Inclusion Weyburn, Â鶹ÊÓƵeast Advocates, and Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan.
