January 10, 2007
Royal Oak Facility

Present:

Chris Barnard (Chair), Alan Barnard, K. Boerner (Sec.), Ray Bremner, Ted Howard, Ted Scratchley, Ted Marchant

Regrets:

Ian Dean, Clarence Diebold, Yvonne Jack, Derek Knox, Murray Sharp, Ed Warkentin

1. Call To Order:

  • The meeting was called to order at 10:10.
    Note: Because of the weather a quorum was not obtained.

2. Approval Of The Agenda:

  • See Note.

3. Adoption Of The Minutes Of The Meeting Held On October 25, 2006.

  • See Note

4. Business Arising From The Minutes.

  • No topics were brought up.

5. New Business.

A. Correspondence.

  • One letter was received from Cosco, requesting some information,
  • the other from Kelowna, asking for support to create affordable accommodation (Hunter House) for people who are in the town for medical or health reasons.

B. Reports

  • 1. Treasurer
  • Alan pointed out that he did not yet have the bank statement for December, that there were no liabilities, and that he would finally be able to deliver a year-end report at the AGM.
  • 2. Benefits and Liaison, COSCO
  • The report was not available.
  • 3. Fellowship and Communications
  • Ted Scratchley reported that 60 persons showed up for the Christmas luncheon. Other restaurants were discussed with regards to location and price. Cravings, at 8804 Osler was one of them.
  • 4. Membership, Recruitment, Recognition and Support
  • Chris stated that we have 213 members and that members are being reminded to renew their membership.
  • 5. Web Page
  • Ted Marchant mentioned that he would like articles and photos for the Page.
  • 6. Travel
  • With over 60 members interested in cruising and about 25 in travelling as indicated by the Interests Survey, we should be able to organise something.
  • 7. Membership Survey:
  • Alan expressed his surprise at having a response of 37 % to his survey. Some members mentioned interests other than those listed. He intends to find organisers for groups of, say at least 4 persons, who have the same interest.

The motion to accept the reports was seconded and carried.

6. OTHER BUSINESS

  • Annual General Meeting
  • The AGM has been rescheduled for Jan. 31. As usual, it will take place following a lunch at 12:00 in Salon D, Town Square, Building SE 2, Burnaby Campus. Notices have been mailed, food has been ordered, and a provisional list of candidates has been made.

7. Next Meeting:

  • The next meeting will be held on February 21, 2007, at 1000 h, at the Royal Oak Facility, SE4-40.

8. Adjournment.

  • The meeting adjourned at 10:50.