16 NOVEMBER, 2005
Royal Oak Facility

Present:

Chris Barnard (Chair), Margot Allingham, Alan Barnard, Karl Boerner (Sec), Ted Scratchley, Ed Warkentin, Ted Howard, Derek Knox, Murray Sharp

Regrets:

Clarence Diebold

Absent:

Len Arychuk, Yvonne Jack, Mark Angelo

1. Call To Order:

  • The meeting was called to order at 09:35.

2. Approval Of The Agenda:

  • The motion to approve the agenda as submitted was seconded and carried.

3. Adoption Of The Minutes Of The Meeting Held On OCTOBER 19, 2005.

  • The motion to adopt the minutes was seconded and carried

4. Business Arising From The Minutes.

  • A card of condolence is to be mailed to the G. Abbot family.

5. New Business.

A. Correspondence.

  • There was no correspondence.

B. Reports

  • 1. Treasurer
  • To simplify his work Alan will let the cut-off day for his report fall on the end of the previous month.
  • He mentioned that $600 was added to the Building Fund, the annoying and many service charges collected by the Bank of Montreal, and responded to queries.
  • 2. Benefits and Liaison, COSCO
  • Clarence was ill and could not give the report.
  • 3. Fellowship and Travel
  • So far thirty people have registered for the Christmas Luncheon.
  • Margot pointed out that she will not stand for re-election.
  • 4. Membership, Recruitment, Recognition and Support
  • Chris reported that we have 218 members. Seven members have passed away this year.
  • Kim Hamilton of Human Resources is giving a Seminar for Retirees on Nov. 23, for which 24 persons have signed up and a waiting list exists. Ed will speak for our Association.
  • A dinner invitation was received for the Service Award Dinner. Ed has offered to attend.
  • 6. Web Page
  • Alan has indicated that he will discontinue working on the page. Derek and Ted Marchant will discuss how they will handle the work.
  • 5. Travel
  • There have not been many inquiries about the trips to Turkey and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Ted Scratchley is working on a visit to Russia next year and is considering day trips.
  • A cruise on Derek's yacht was mentioned.

The motion to accept the reports was seconded and carried.

6. OTHER BUSINESS

  • FACILITIES, PROMOTION, FINANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ed had several meetings with Dr. Rix and was advised to have a discussion with L. Clark, Executive Director, Foundation and Alumni Association, and also a Vice-president of BCIT, who can perhaps give some advise with regard to presentations to industry. Mentioned was that BCIT could purchase our Building for less because of educational discounts. The Staff on campus seems not to be interested in retirement affairs.
  • The comment was made that the BCITRA is virtually unknown on campus, that the members do not participate in activities, and that the membership is small. Why would or should anybody donate to their Fund drive? Is it time that the members get actively involved?
  • Annual General Meeting
  • The Committee reports will be posted,
  • the Minutes of last year's meeting will be available,
  • Ted Howard is finalising a list of nominations,
  • Derek and Karl have offered to conduct a 50 - 50 draw,
  • Ed will report on the Fund raising effort and,
  • Dr. Rix is the guest speaker.

7. Next Meeting:

  • The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at 09:30 in the Royal Oak Facility, Room SE 40-140.

8. Adjournment.

  • Meeting adjourned at 11:35.