Governance

Governance

our members

HDCH was established and is maintained by Members of the Hamilton Association for Christian Education.

Since we at HDCH understand Christian Education to be a communal endeavour, with a shared mission accomplished in community, the participation and support of Members is vital for promoting and sustaining the distinctively Christian character of the school, as outlined in the Foundational Statement.

Our Current Board

Marty Speelman (Chair)
Chris VanBerkel (Vice-All)
Danielle VandenAkker (Secretary)

 

Melanie DeBoer

Dave DeJong
Heidi DeVries

Kim Eigenbrood
Steph Haanstra
Paul Vos

About Governance at HDCH

All current parents/guardians are encouraged to apply to activate their membership, and
many others (former parents, staff, grandparents, alumni and community supporters)
maintain their membership beyond their time at HDCH, thus sustaining the heritage and
purpose of Christian education across the generations.

The Board of Directors is drawn from and elected by the membership, and Members
hold the Board accountable for their work of governance. The Board also needs the
engagement of the Members to consider and affirm certain acts of the Board and
decisions that are made for the school.

Audited financial statements, by-law amendments, and the annual budget all require the
approval of the membership at twice yearly membership meetings, and additional special
membership meetings where necessary.

This is done in three steps:

  • First, you must complete and submit the membership application, which includes our Foundational Statement.
  • Second, you pay* the $300 annual membership fee, which is tax-receiptable.
  • Third, your membership application must be confirmed by the Board of Directors.

These three steps must be completed for you to be a member in good standing and to vote at membership meetings. Please note that members must be at least 18 years of age.

One membership fee includes membership for both spouses in a household.

Tuition-paying and non-tuition-paying memberships are paid for differently.

Tuition fees include the $300 annual Membership fee. (For new-to-HD families, the fee is included in your $750 deposit.)

Supporters who are not tuition-paying families pay the annual membership fee of $300. Payment Options: Pay by cheque to HDCH, noting "Membership" in the comment, or online, choosing Membership from the dropdown menu.

Once your membership has been accepted by the Board of Directors, you maintain your good standing as a member by paying your annual membership dues. HD staff will send you a reminder.

Once you have been accepted by the Board of Directors, you simply need to pay the $300 membership fee in order to renew your membership and return to being a member in good standing. Payment must be received specifically for membership
renewal. The Board does not need to approve your application again.

For questions about membership, contact Tina VanDyk, Engagement Coordinator or by phone at 905.643.6655 ext.110.

For information on joining the Board, contact Marty Speelman, Board Chair.

Please see our most recent Audited Financial Statement here.

If you have questions about our Audited Financial Statements, please contact, Sherry Osinga, Director of Finance.