Logo courtesy of Winkler Community Foundation's website

 

 

Despite an economic climate that can only be described as challenging, the Winkler Community Foundation continues to maintain a healthy financial position.

The organization held its annual meeting Monday.

Outgoing President Tena Lane says, because of their conservative investment strategy, they actually came out ahead and saw modest asset growth in 2009.

Last year the Foundation granted $20,500 to nine organizations.

She adds they continue to enjoy very strong support from those who know and understand what the foundation does, but their challenge remains in educating the remainder of the public on how their endowment fund system works and how it can benefit the community for generations.

It was also announced Lane would be stepping down as president after nine years in the position.

She will be replaced by former foundation executive director Lori Dyck.

Also joining the executive is Tash Olfert as vice president.