February 18, 2009
Royal Oak Facility
Present:
Derek Knox, Chair, Margot Allingham, Alan And Chris Barnard, Karl
Boerner, Ray Bremner, Clarence Diebold, Ted Scratchley, Murray Sharp, Ed
Warkentin, Bob Wagner.
Regrets:
Ted Howard, Ted Marchant.
Guest:
Brian Gillespie
1. Call To Order:
- The meeting was called to order at 10:05.
2. Approval Of The Agenda:
- The motion to approve the agenda was seconded and carried.
3. Adoption Of The Minutes Of The Meeting Held On:
January 21, 2009
- The motion to adopt the minutes was seconded and carried.
4. Business Arising From The Minutes.
- Re: organising lectures it was suggested to invite a speaker from the BCIT Archives.
5. New Business.
A. Correspondence.
- Received were the minutes of the Cosco Delegates' Meeting from February 13, 2009.
B. Reports
- Bob had his report ready, mentioned that some Council members still owed payments for the dinner at JJ's, explained some details, and answered questions.
- 2. Benefits and Liaison, COSCO
- Clarence reported that Sylvia MacLeay has been elected as the new president of Cosco
- A merger is planned between the National Pensioners and Senior Citizens Federation (NPSCF) and the Canadian Pensioners Concerned (CPC).
- A position brief has been sent to the Government with regards to the cost of drugs, etc.
- Clarence also mentioned the Run of the River Projects and their impact on the environment.
- Bob recommended the Hazelmere Golf and Country Club as choice for our next luncheon. He compared driving distances to it and Bedford House, and quoted the cost of the luncheon.
- Margot had prepared a hand-out listing the options, prices, and location of the Best Western Abercorn Inn
- The motion to choose the Hazelmere Golf and Country Club as the venue for the Luncheon on April 26 was seconded and carried.
- It was suggested to use car pools to help members who need transportation.
- To be considered also is a luncheon not to be held in the Lower Mainland but an area of the Province ( Vancouver Island, Okanagan) where a cluster of members can be found. The participation of the Association's President would be paid for by the Association.
- Ted Scratchley mentioned day trips to Minter Gardens, etc. An effort will be made to get some input re travel at the AGM.
- The Newsletter was discussed since technical problems had arisen with regards to its layout and printing of pictures. It was decided to print it, if necessary, without pictures.
- 4. Membership, Recruitment, Recognition and Support
- We have 160 members according to Chris. A list will be available at the AGM, and reminders will be mailed after that event.
- 5. Communications (Web Page)
- The webmaster is travelling.
The motion to accept the reports was seconded and carried.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
- COLLEGE PENSION PLAN, ETC.
- Brian Gillespie presented an overview of the various Pension Plans (Teachers', College, and Public Service) and their financial health in today's monetary crisis. Topics discussed were changes in coverage, trustees' decisions, the fact that pensioners have no voice with regards to the descisions, and a lack of information,
to name a few.
Brian promised to e-mail the members information about the College and Institutes Retirees' Association.
- Preparations for the AGM are being made.
- A slate of candidates has been established, the revised constitution is ready, the various committee reports will be posted. Derek and Karl to do the 50/50, etc.
- Ed is willing to teach a one-day course on picture framing on a Saturday at the cost of $40 to the participants.
The motion to support and present the course was seconded and carried.
- The suggestion was made that the Council concentrate on specific objectives for a year, i.e. communications, travel, membership, etc. and determine at the end of the year where improvements can be made with regards to success and failure.
7. Next Meeting:
- The next meeting will be held on Mar. 18, 2009, 10:00, at the Royal Oak Facility, Rm SE 4-40.
8. Adjournment.
- Meeting adjourned at 12:00.