Synoptic Historic Overview of Chapter Develpment

1991 A handful of volunteers meet to establish an Alzheimer Society in the former Town of Kenora.
1994 The Alzheimer Society of Kenora was established and incorporated. An office was opened at the old St. Joseph's Hospital.
1994-1995 Initial Board formed.
1997 A bequest provided for the hiring of the Society's first part time staff employee. This person was responsible for fundraising, education and memorials.
1999 Care Giver Support Groups were formed in the Communities of Red Lake, Kenora and Dryden.
2000 The Five Year Provincial Alzheimer Strategy allowed for the hiring of a full time Public Education Coordinator.
2001 A full time Executive Director was hired. Office was re-located to - 450 Laurenson Lane, City of Kenora.
2003 The Incorporation statues of the Society changed and this is reflected in the name being changed to "Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts." The initial boundary alignments, as set in the initial Chapter Development was for the Districts of Kenora and Rainy River. Due to financial and staff limitations the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay assisted in providing services to Fort Frances, Rainy River and Atikoken as needs were identified. In 2003 the Board of Directors of the Kenora Chapter realized adequate finances and staff. The Corporate name was changed as to the area of responsibility, namely the Districts of Kenora and Rainy River. The community of Atikoken,upon agreement by the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay and the Alzheimer Society of Kenora is serviced by the Thunder Bay Chapter.
2004 Moved offices to 137A Main Street, South, Kenora.