Dr. Geoffrey Pawson
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Dr. Geoffrey Pawson on January 30, 2012. Husband to Barbara for 50 years; Father to Jane (David) Loblaw, Gord (Lori) Pawson, David Pawson, and Kate (Scott) Langen. He was an extremely proud Granddad to Rachel, Sydney and Chloe Langen and Demira and Darian Pawson. Brother to David (Doreen) Pawson and Lloyd (Angie) Pawson; brother-in-law to Roger & Vicki Hardage and Ann & Jim Stevens; and their families. Geoff is the founder of the Ranch Ehrlo Society and former Ehrlo Community Services. He was only 27 years of age when he opened the first group home with 6 youth. The agency has grown to currently serving 250 youth and families across Saskatchewan and Canada. There have been thousands of graduates of the program, many of whom continued to maintain contact. He received many honours throughout his career such as the Order of Canada in 2000, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2001, the Family Service Canada Award in 2003, and an Honourary Doctorate of Law from the University of Regina in 2005. Geoff was an inspirational leader who had a tremendous impact at the local, provincial, national and international level for his unwavering commitment to youth. He had a gifted ability to create change, overcome obstacles, and challenge the status quo. He was a master problem-solver and visionary who was respected by his colleagues, employees, community, friends and family. Although Geoff will be profoundly missed, he has left a remarkable legacy. His mission and vision will live on at Ranch Ehrlo, as he laid a solid foundation to continue to improve upon meeting the needs and filling gaps for the most vulnerable members of our society. He truly left the world a better place. Donations can be made in Geoff's honor to the Dr. Geoffrey Pawson Education Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to enable present and/or former residents of the Ranch Ehrlo Society and other deserving individuals to continue with Post-secondary and apprenticeship training. The focus is to improve the likelihood of long-term and continuous employment in the future of the recipients. A Memorial will be held on Friday February 17, 2012 at 7 pm at the Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan in the Grand Ballroom. An online book of condolences can be accessed at www.Ehrlo.com, as well as www.Facebook.com/RanchEhrlo. This is a wonderful way for the family to stay connected as they have yet to be able to return from Tucson AZ.

Reports

Annual Reports

Every year at CWLC brings with it numerous opportunities for growth, new challenges to tackle and partnerships to strengthen. Below are our Annual Reports for the past 9 years, which outline our successes on behalf of Canadian families. For more information on any of these reports, please contact us at info@cwlc.ca.

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Strategic Plan 2007 - 2012

With the successful completion of the CWLC five – year Strategic Plan in 2006, the Board of Directors started the renewal process in the fall of 2005 to ensure that the organization had a consistent framework for focusing its priorities. Developed and adopted in 2006, this new Strategic Plan articulates CWLC’s direction and supporting activities from 2007 until 2012; categorizes our central responsibilities; helps guide the various committees in setting goals and outcomes; and most importantly, identifies which commitments will help CWLC achieve its vision.

Strategic Plan 2001 - 2006

In July 1999, the CWLC Board of Directors initiated a strategic planning process to serve as a blueprint for success and advancement in the new millenium. The process began with an extensive, cross-country survey of current and potential member agencies and others associated with child and family services in Canada. Focus groups and interviews were conducted with over 100 people in seven cities. The Board of Directors subsequently developed strategic directions and priorities for CWLC, in accordance with the organization's mission, values and objectives.

Environmental Scan 2001 - 2006

The Environmental Scan presents a summary of the responses to a survey of CWLC members and others concerned with child and family services in Canada. The survey was conducted over the first three months of 2000, as part of CWLC's strategic planning process.