CMS Board of Directors

Board Member Duties
Board members are expected to:
  • Prepare for and participate in board meetings either in-person or remotely
  • Listen to others’ views, advocate their own, identify common interests and alternatives, and be open to compromise
  • Support governance decisions once made
  • Participate in the review of the cooperative’s mission and objectives and in the development of a strategic plan
  • Help the board to monitor the performance of the cooperative in relation to its mission, objectives, core values and reputation
  • Abide by the by-laws, code of conduct, conflict of interest and other policies that apply to the board
  • Participate in the approval of the annual budget and monitor the financial performance of the cooperative
  • Help establish, review and monitor operational polices
  • Participate in the hiring of, and if required, the releasing of individuals or companies who are employed by or who provide consulting services to the Board
  • Participate on one or more board committees
  • Attend and participate in the Annual General Meeting
  • Be an ambassador for the cooperative
  • Keep informed about community issues relevant to the mission and objectives of the cooperative.
  • Have fun! While the topic is death, we have a good time planning for it!

2024-2025 Board of Directors

Board Chair: Sylvia Kasper (Calgary)
Past Chair:  Terry Geib (Airdrie)
Vice Chair: Tim Duthie (Calgary)
Secretary: Ross McNichol (Calgary)
Treasurer: Deb Patterson (Calgary)
Susan Costello (Calgary)
Dianne Fehr (Calgary)
Miriam Carey (Calgary)
​Mike Meredith (Calgary)
Don Gnatiuk (Edmonton)
​Vacancies (2)

STANDING Board Committees

1. Administrative Liaison
2. AGM Planning
3. Board Capacity 
4. End-of-Life Advisory / Member Engagement
5. Financial Oversight
6. Legislative Review and Co-op Relations
7. Service Provider
​8. Strategic Planning

A special thank you to all Members who Have served on our Board Over the years

2021+
Tim Duthie
​Lyndie Kehler
Ruth Wall (Red Deer)
Debbie Peterson
Ross McNichol
Richard Godwin (Edmonton)
Dianne Fehr
Miriam Carey
Mike Meredith
​Don Gnatiuk (Edmonton)