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DSAH Board of Directors

The Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Monthly Board Meetings are scheduled at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Nominations and elections take place at the Annual General Meeting.

The Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton holds active seats on

    • Down Syndrome Association of Ontario (DSAO)
    • Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) and,
    • SEAC at Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) and,
    • Project Search (HWDSB)

2023-24 Annual report
2022-23 Annual report
by-laws & Constitution

2024-25 Board of Directors

Elected June 6, 2024

Chair

Heather Gain

Vice-Chair

Fred Stremble

Treasurer

Paul Arnold

Director of Membership

Rebecca Hynes

Director of Programming

Stefanie Allaire

Advocate

Laura Stremble

Advocate

David Colantino

SEAC - HWCDSB

Veronica Hannon

(Alternate: Monica Fox)

SEAC - HWDSB

Judy Colantino

(Alternate)

Social Convenor

Shari van de Pol

Secretary

Andrea Dalimonte

Director of Fundraising

Andrea Landry

DSAO Rep

Andrea Sugrue


Sub Committees

Subcommittees are created and led by Board Members and are made up of association members, community volunteers and professionals. This is hands on work as these Commitees take ideas into action! 

Social Commitee

Led by the Social Convenor, the Social Committee plans and runs social events including World DS Day (3/21), Summer Picnic, Halloween, Christmas and social nights.

The Walk Committee

Led by the Fundraising Director and Event Coordinator, “The Walk” Committee is responsible for planning and executing DSAH’s major community and fundraising event. Planning is year round with peak times in the summer and September.

Programming Sub Committees

Led by the Director of Programming, Preschool, School Age, Teen and Adult commitees plan and initiate programming for their respective age group. Some supervision of programs may be required.

Advocacy and Education Committee

This committee executes DSAH’s mission of advocating for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.

Advocating for prenatal care, education and meaningful employment are the committee’s main focus.

Experts in their fields, this committee is made up of Board Members.


Interested in joining our board or volunteering on a committee? 

Contact us!

Constitution and By-Laws – Updated 2020

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