OTTAWA VALLEY BRANCH
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING
16 Nov. 2009
McMartin House, Perth
CALL TO ORDER
Jim Piche called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m.
RECORDING OF MEMBERS PRESENT
Jim Piche, Bill Irwin; Ed Rockburne; Larry Palmer; Lynda Smith; Doug Schoular; Chuck Parent; Steve Fahie; Judy Buehler; Larry Gray.
Regrets: Len Johnston; Larry Palmer
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Doug added ‘Timing of AGM’ under New Business. Motion to approve agenda by Judy; seconded by Bill. Passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve Minutes of 19 Oct. 2009 by Ed; seconded by Steve. Passed.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
Chairs for Branch Committees: Call was put on website and was also included in next Newsletter.
Ing Signing Authorities: Doug advised it’s close to being resolved.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS
President: Jim distributed Bulletin 2009-10 & Jim has arranged winter Bulletins to be forwarded to Chuck. Judy will also advise Exec. when Bulletins are available online. Jim provided update on Unions’ discussion re: Joint Trusteeship of pension plans, and gave background on Defined Benefit Plan (pre 1999) and Defined Contribution Plan (post 1999).
Membership: No report.
PSHCP: Ed forwarded article on Limited Usage Drugs for Newsletter inclusion.
Secretary: Lynda distributed copies of Lanark County Mental Health Unit’s Newsletter.
Treasurer: Doug has advised National has been paid up to end of Sept. 2009. Motioned by Doug and seconded by Bill that income and expense statement ending 31 October 2009 be accepted. Passed.
Newsletter: Judy circulated copy of current Newsletter and advised deadline for next one is Feb. 12. Input from Exec. was requested by end of Jan. Jim hopes to provide a President’s Report for next Newsletter.
Web Master: Steve input links for H1N1 clinics for this area, and has reorganized Minutes page.
INTERMISSION - none.
CORRESPONDENCE – see President’s report (6).
OLD BUSINESS
Branch Minutes (17 Aug. 2009): Jim advised his notes on Minutes have been mislaid. Motion to put these Minutes in abeyance by Chuck and seconded by Judy. Passed. Steve motioned to authorize purchase of new version of Adobe Acrobat, if required for Branch Reports. Seconded by Chuck. Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Christmas Luncheon: Doug to confirm reservation for Dec. 14 at Heritage Inn in Carleton Place. Chuck to confirm attendance with Exec. (current & former) not in attendance today.
Appointment of Executive Member: Motioned by Ed and seconded by Chuck that Larry Gray be reappointed to Ottawa Valley Branch Executive. Passed.
Draft Donations Policy Initiative: Outline presented by Lynda. Judy agreed to draft an outline for next meeting as a submission for a future Branch Newsletter.
2010 AGM: Discussion of timing of AGM (spring/fall) was discussed. Exec. agreed to schedule AGM for Wed., May 19 at the Almonte Civitan Club. Steve will follow up on availability, etc.
(* Ask attendees at AGM their preference for future spring/fall AGMs.)
Branch Meetings:
Monday, 15 March - chaired by Steve (to strike committee for AGM). Location to be determined by Steve.
Monday, 19 April – McMartin House, Perth
Monday, 17 May – Zion-Memorial Church, Carleton Place
Survivors’ Benefit Group: Steve advised he has joined a group which will try to lobby for changes to Survivors’ benefit, which is denied - if you marry over the age of 60.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
(Minutes prepared by Lynda Smith)
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