1984 - 1986

History, 1984 - 1986

Nancy Robson

Chairperson, 1984 - 1986

PROGRAMMES

• Introduction of computers to 6th floor "small office"

• Computer initially housed in the "closet"

• Funding, community support-donations from Optimists, Westmount Golf Club

• Hiring of Larry Parker for Information Resource Service

• March 25, 1985 (Canada Works grant)

• expansion of office on 6th floor to house computer services

• official opening of P.H.I.R.S.T. LINK & open house June 5, 1985 by Madame Mercedes Chartier-Gauvin

• Funding taken over by Com\Soc and Region

• 2 staff hired, Technical Resource and Human Resource persons

HOUSING COMMITTEE

• in response to Region survey we began to look at need for accessible housing with attendant care.

• goal to submit proposal to Com. Soc.

FUNDRAISING

• Bingo's

• First Lulu's night 1985

• United Way still major funding source, however increasing income came from other sources

NEW PROGRAMMES

• Women's group

• Music group - outreach of summer programme

PREMISES

• Increased activity, service and equipment and expiring lease stimulated the move to present location with "storefront walk in image" - June 1, 1986

• Change in Newsletter Format (booklet format).

COMMUNITY

• Housing Survey

• Charter of Rights

• Carl Hiebert - Cross Canada journey 

Board of Directors

Staff

Landmarks

1984

• U. of W. wheelchair control system

1985

• Hewlett Packard donates HP150

• S-W Kitchener Optimists Club donates $2000

• Canada Works H.P.I.R.S.

• Grant (Handicapped Persons Information Resource Service)

• Lulu's Benefit Night

• Open House P.H.I.R.S.T. LINK is born

1986

• New office lower mall

• P.H.I.R.S.T. LINK on firm footing

• "Spirit of '86" newsletter