Cory Prestayko, President info@hemophiliamb.ca
Co-Chairman Communication Committee
Cory Prestayko became the CHS-MC President of the Board of Directors in 2010. In 2009, he celebrated 10 years of service on the Chapter’s Board. Cory has served on the Chapter’s Gala Committee since its inception in 2004, and he is currently the co-chairman of the Communication Committee. Cory was awarded the Chapter’s ”Volunteer of the Year Award” in 2005. He has served on the CHS National Youth Committee and in 2006 he won the Karttik Shaw Youth Fellowship Award that allowed him to attend the 2006 World Congress of Hemophilia and to participate in training sessions for youth in the bleeding disorders community.
Ingrid Olson, Vice President info@hemophiliamb.ca
Co-Chairman, Communications Committee
Ingrid Olson is currently the Director of Central Support Services at the Health Sciences Center – Winnipeg. Her professional background is nursing. Ingrid has been a volunteer with the Chapter since 1989. In 2006, she became the Chairperson for the PUMA Road Running Series for Hemophilia and held this position for three years. Ingrid was awarded the Chapter’s “Volunteer of the Year Award” in 2006 for her work in this and other Chapter events. She has become an integral part of the organization, Co-Chairing two of the Chapter’s newest working committees. Ingrid was first elected to the Board as a Director in 2008, and in 2010, she joined the Chapter Executive as Vice President.
Bill Featherstone, Treasurer
Bill has been retired since 1999. His professional background has been electronics technology and in the recent past, management and labour relations. Bill was originally elected to the Chapter Board in 1983. He was chairperson of the Building Committtee in 1987 when we built our bingo hall and office complex. He has served as President of the Board during the late 80′s and 90′s and also served as CHS National Treasurer for thee years. In 2005, Bill came back to the Chapter in a more active role again as Past-President. Ironically, he oversaw the selling of the building and as President in 2007, the organizations’s reinvention. Bill was awarded the Chapter’s “Special Recognition Award” in 2007 for his leadership in navigating the Chapter through tough economic times. In 2010, Bill stepped down as President and continues to be a dedicated member of the Board as our Treasurer. In 2010, Bill also resumed his position as CHS National Treasurer.
Tony Tavares, Past President
As of the 2011-2012 Board Elections, Tony has served on the Chapter Board of Directors for 27 years. In that time, Tony has served on every Chapter working committee. Tony was awarded the “Volunteer of the Year Award” in 2003 and he also received the “Stuart Johnson Award” in 2003. He has been a significant contributor to CHS National with his work on the Youth Committee and the HIV/HCV Task Force. Tony was instrumental in achieving indexation for those members receiving the Multi-Provincial/Territorial Assistance Program. Tony plans the Chapter’s bi-annual Men’s Retreat program. He was the Chapter’s delegate to the CHS Rendez-Vous Calgary conference in 2011 and attended the Ageing and Hemophilia Forum. He continues to be a friend and mentor to all those living with an inherited bleeding disorder.
Ashley Tolton, Secretary info@hemophiliamb.ca
Chairman, Volunteer Committee
Ashley became a volunteer with the Chapter in 2006 through the PUMA Road Running Series for Hemophilia. Ashley was the first chairman of the Chapter’s Volunteer Committee and has lead this group to develop an award winning volunteer program for the Chapter. Ashley first joined the Chapter Board in 2007 and was elected to the Board Executive in 2011 and 2012. Ashley was awarded the Chapter’s “Volunteer of the Year Award” in 2008 and again in 2010 as a member of the Volunteer Committee.
John Rogasky, Director
John Rogasky is a Sales Manager and Dealer Support for Arne’s Welding Ltd. John joined the Chapter Board in 2007. He has worked on the Client Services Committee and the Gala Committee. John was the Chairman of the Gala Committee from 2008 to 2010. John has given a great deal of time in service of people with rare bleeding disorders. He has been on the planning committee for CHS’s first Rare Bleeding Disorders Conference and continues to speak at conferences about rare bleeding disorders. John was the recipient of the Chapter’s “Volunteer of the Year Award” in 2007.
Shane Keilback, Director info@hemophiliamb.ca
Chairman, Client Services
Shane Keilback is an SAP Consultant and is the father of two boys with hemophilia. Shane first joined the Board in 2002 and celebrated 10 years of Board service at the 2011 Annual General Meeting. In the past, Shane served as Chairman of the Youth Committee and is the current chairman of the Client Services Committee. Shane has been a member of the Gala Committee for seven years and volunteera at Chapter events and fundraisers. Shane was instrumental in the planning and delivery of the Chapter’s first “Just the Guys Getaway”.
John Schmitke, Director
Chairman CHS-MC Youth Committee
John Schmitke became a Board Director in 2009. He is currently the Manager of Big Way Foods in Morris, Manitoba. In 2003 John was presented with the Chapter’s “Youth Recognition Award” for his work mentoring young members learining self-infusion. John was accepted to the “Step Up and Reach Out” program for youth with hemophilia in 2009. This program provided him with leadership training and an opportunity to meet hemophiliacs from around the world. John was awarded the “Youth Recognition Award” at the Annual General Meeting in April 2012. John is currently the Co-Chairman of the CHS-MC Youth Committee.
Bruce Cameron, Director
Bruce Cameron retired after a wonderful 30 year career working with the intellectually disabled. He was a Trustee with the Resident Benefit Fund at the Manitoba Developmental Center. He also volunteered with the Manitoba Riding for the Disabled. Bruce has two great nephews with hemophilia. Bruce and his wife Katherine began volunteering with the Chapter’s Gala Dinner in 2006 and they are both on the Chapter’s Volunteer Committee. Bruce was Chairman of the Chapter’s 2010 Halloween Social. Bruce received the Chapter’s ”Volunteer of the Year Award” as a member of the Volunteer Committee in 2010. Bruce was awarded the “Emperor of Errands” and “Volunteer of the Year” at the 2012 Annual General Meeting.
Kathy Mulder, Director
Kathy Mulder is a physiotherapist with over 35 years’ experience working with people with bleeding disorders. She has provided numerous training sessions for families and Physiotherapists in Canada, and has served as co-Chair of the Canadain Physiotherapists in Hemophilia Care. Since 2000, she has volunteered with the World Federation of Hemophilia and has participated in conferences and Physiotherapy training programs on every continent of the world except Antarctica. Kathy has served on standing committees of the Canadian Hemophilia Society and the World Federation of Hemophilia. In 2010 Kathy was awarded the prestigious ”International Volunteer” award from the Canadian Hemophilia Society. Kathy was elected to the CHS-MC Board in 2011.