MDC Newsletter - October 2025.pdf
Meet the Team: Board of Directors
Jessica Watt
Chairperson/ Policy and Procedure Committee Lead
My name is Jessica Watt. I joined the board in early September 2021, The primary reason I volunteered to serve on the board was to contribute something meaningfully and help the daycare implement its new strategic plan. After joining I was able to see the fantastic work that the board has already accomplished with the management team and I hope to be able to assist more going forward.
Danielle Farley
Vice-Chairperson
Hi, my name is Danielle Farley. I joined the Board in March 2022.
Naomi Farley
Secretary
My name is Naomi Farley. I joined the board in October 2022. I joined the board to be more involved in my daughter's activities and time away from home, and to help keep a fun and safe environment for her and others.
Jen Chyz
Communications Lead
My name is Jen Chyz. I joined the board in September 2022 I joined the board because I wanted to be able to contribute to my children's care and gain an understanding of what happens behind the scenes. I look forward to helping the MDC grow into the future!
Taneyl Peterson
Officer
My name is Taneyl Peterson and I joined the board of directors in September 2022. It was important for me to get involved on the board because I wanted to be apart of my sons life when I couldn’t be with him during the day. I enjoy learning more about the board as a whole and helping out where I can
Steph Yelland
Officer
My name is Steph Yelland. We moved to Melfort in 2015 and I joined the board in 2024. My interest in joining the board stems from wanting to be more involved in my children's care away from home, and to be able to contribute to it in a meaningful way!
Kara Salisbury
Officer
Hi my name is Kara Salisbury. I joined the board in May 2024. I have been impacted by the stress and wait lists for daycare in recent years. It was a struggle to obtain care for my son. After going through these challenges I am happy to be involved with the board in order to understand what is happening behind the scenes and try to contribute towards high quality child care in our community.
Bethany Sane
Officer
My name is Bethany Sane. I joined the board in September 2024 as I wanted to be more involved with my children’s care away from home My goal as a board member is to contribute meaningful change for both present and future family’s that need our daycares services.
Vacant- Available March 2026 or Sooner
Chair
The President’s primary responsibilities include presiding as Chairman at all general meetings of the Co-operative and all meetings of the Directors unless some other Director is appointed to do so, delegating duties and working with all committees appointed, ensuring compliance with bylaws and policies, maintaining close contact and good working relationships with the staff and the membership, and votes to break a tie.
Vacant
Treasurer
The Treasurer’s primary responsibility is to lead the Board members through the financial records, helping members to understand the financial situation of the MDC, ensuring that the accounting and bookkeeping work is done according to generally accepted methods, ensuring that an auditor is appointed, presents the annual financial statements to the membership, and assists in the preparation of the annual budget.
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Brelynn Shantz
Strategic Planning Lead
My name is Brelynn Shantz. I joined the board in September 2025 as a way to stay involved, build connections, and give back. Being part of the board allows me to contribute to decisions that impact our children's learning environment and well-being, while also gaining a better understanding of how the daycare operates.
Tracy Welsh
Fundraiser/Sponsorship Lead
My name is Tracy Welsh, and I became a board member in September 2025. I joined to play a more active role in our daycare community and to help ensure the long-term success of the MDC in delivering high quality child care.
Interested in Joining the Board?
Getting involved on a board is a way to find joy, passion, and friendships while enhancing the lives of others.
The Melfort Daycare is currently looking to grow the board of directors to 12 members. We are an upbeat and passionate board/management team and we’d love to become even stronger with your help! Our goal is to become a more focused, productive, and efficient board to improve the success of the daycare. The assignment of more delegated and specific roles will be vital to our success. We feel that optimizing care for our children begins with strong leadership from above!
Time commitment includes 10 meetings per year (monthly, excluding December and July), ongoing participation in our board email and WhatsApp discussions when required, and doing other small tasks between meetings (5-10 hours/month). Our monthly meetings take place in the evening of the third Thursday of each month (7:00 – 9:30 p.m.). Board member terms can range from 1 year to multiple years.
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Please use this form here if you are interested in being a part of the MDC Board of Directors. No experience is necessary as we have a friendly and supportive group that will assist where needed, and board training will be provided. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Melfort Daycare Co-operative Board ByLaws.
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Here is a full orientation checklist for new board members.​
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Vacant Roles:
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Treasurer
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Upcoming Vacancies (Spring 2026):
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Board Chair
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Policy and Procedure Committee Lead
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Click here to see a full description of all Board roles.
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Committee Roles:​
​Individuals can either serve on the Board of Directors and/or one of these committees or just be a member of one or more of the committees listed below:
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Strategic Planning Committee: This committee works directly with the Strategic Planning Lead. It is continuously looking to improve the daycare experience and day-to-day operations.
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Policy and Procedure Planning Committee: This committee works directly with the designated lead. It has the goal of ensuring the daycare has policies and procedures in place to guide the operations of the daycare sites in a legal and ethical manner.
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Fundraising/ Sponsorship Committee: This committee oversees and directs fundraising activities and works directly with the Fundraising/ Sponsorship Lead.
Please note: The time commitment for committee roles will vary and will depend on your level of engagement.
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CONTACT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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