FSNA Ottawa valley Branch Minutes

OTTAWA VALLEY BRANCH

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

28 Jan.., 2008

me and Mrs. Jones, Perth, Ontario

1. CALL TO ORDER

A/President Arthur Etkin called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.

2. RECORDING OF MEMBERS PRESENT

A/President – Arthur Etkin; Lynda Smith – Secretary; Len Johnston – Past President; Judy Buehler – Newsletter Editor; Ed Rockburne – PSHCP; Larry Gray – Treasurer;

Bill Irwin; Larry Palmer – Membership; Doug Schoular; Yvonne Rochon - Membership

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

With the addition of a donation request, motion to approve amended agenda by Ed, seconded by all. Passed

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

- Motion to approve Minutes of 17 Aug. 2007 by Ed, seconded by all. Passed.

- Minutes of AGM 19 Sept. 2007 – with amendment to include Yvonne Rochon in List of Executive – motion to approve by Ed, seconded by all. Passed.

- motion to approve Minutes of 19 Sept. 2007 by Ed, seconded by all. Passed.

- Minutes of 12 Nov. 2007 – with amendment to Nov. 14 date changed to Nov. 11 date under Treasurer’s Report, motion to approve by Ed, seconded by Judy. Passed.

5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

Concern was expressed regarding the quality of the tape recorder, recently purchased. Ed advised he will bring one to the next meeting, and both units can be tested .

Final costs for the 2007 AGM need to be confirmed, ($2000.00 was approved 17 Sept. 2007).

6. REPORTS

Membership: Larry Palmer advised emails have been sent to late payees. 80 people remain to be contacted. Yvonne will cover: Carleton Place; Almonte and Pakenham. The remaining names will be split up for distribution among Exec. at next meeting.

Newsletter. Judy advised Feb. 8 is deadline.

7. ELECTIONS

Arthur advised that Jim was willing to stand as President again.

Moved by Ed, seconded by Larry Gray that Jim Piché be renominated as President. Passed.

Moved by Larry Palmer, seconded by Ed that Arthur Etkin be renominated as Vice-President. Passsed.

All other Executive agreed to continue in their current positions.

8. REGIONAL MEETING – Jan. 30, 2008

Arthur agreed to attend the Regional Meeting, on behalf of the Branch. He mentioned 2 items of concern to be discussed: split of additional revenue from increase in Associate membership dues; and the handling of memberships (between Ntl. Office and Branches).

9. NEW BUSINESS

A request to provide a donation to Ontario Senior Games Association – District 9 was tabled by Lynda. The Donation Committee is to review.

10. NEXT MEETING – to be called, as needed.

Motioned by Judy, seconded by Len that meeting be adjourned at 2:05 p.m. Passed.

(Minutes prepared by Lynda Smith)



	OTTAWA VALLEY BRANCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING 28 Jan.., 2008 me and Mrs. Jones, Perth, Ontario 1. CALL TO ORDER A/President Arthur Etkin called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. 2. RECORDING OF MEMBERS PRESENT A/President – Arthur Etkin; Lynda Smith – Secretary; Len Johnston – Past President; Judy Buehler – Newsletter Editor; Ed Rockburne – PSHCP; Larry Gray – Treasurer; Bill Irwin; Larry Palmer – Membership; Doug Schoular; Yvonne Rochon - Membership 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA With the addition of a donation request, motion to approve amended agenda by Ed, seconded by all. Passed APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Motion to approve Minutes of 17 Aug. 2007 by Ed, seconded by all. Passed. - Minutes of AGM 19 Sept. 2007 – with amendment to include Yvonne Rochon in List of Executive – motion to approve by Ed, seconded by all. Passed. - motion to approve Minutes of 19 Sept. 2007 by Ed, seconded by all. Passed. - Minutes of 12 Nov. 2007 – with amendment to Nov. 14 date changed to Nov. 11 date under Treasurer’s Report, motion to approve by Ed, seconded by Judy. Passed. 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES Concern was expressed regarding the quality of the tape recorder, recently purchased. Ed advised he will bring one to the next meeting, and both units can be tested . Final costs for the 2007 AGM need to be confirmed, ($2000.00 was approved 17 Sept. 2007). 6. REPORTS Membership: Larry Palmer advised emails have been sent to late payees. 80 people remain to be contacted. Yvonne will cover: Carleton Place; Almonte and Pakenham. The remaining names will be split up for distribution among Exec. at next meeting. Newsletter. Judy advised Feb. 8 is deadline. 7. ELECTIONS Arthur advised that Jim was willing to stand as President again. Moved by Ed, seconded by Larry Gray that Jim Piché be renominated as President. Passed. Moved by Larry Palmer, seconded by Ed that Arthur Etkin be renominated as Vice-President. Passsed. All other Executive agreed to continue in their current positions. 8. REGIONAL MEETING – Jan. 30, 2008 Arthur agreed to attend the Regional Meeting, on behalf of the Branch. He mentioned 2 items of concern to be discussed: split of additional revenue from increase in Associate membership dues; and the handling of memberships (between Ntl. Office and Branches). 9. NEW BUSINESS A request to provide a donation to Ontario Senior Games Association – District 9 was tabled by Lynda. The Donation Committee is to review. 10. NEXT MEETING – to be called, as needed. Motioned by Judy, seconded by Len that meeting be adjourned at 2:05 p.m. Passed. (Minutes prepared by Lynda Smith)