WILSON CENTRE SENIORS’ ADVISORY ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
October 12, 2016
Roland Mitchell moved that Anne Huntley, president, chair the meeting. Seconded by Bruce Hansen. Motion carried.
Anne called the meeting to order at 1207, when a quorum of 40+ members were in attendance.
Anne welcomed the members in attendance and introduced the members of the Board. A moment of silence was held for members who have passed.
Minutes of the 2015 AGM-motion made by Roland Mitchell to waive the reading of the minutes. Seconded by Bruce Hansen Motion carried.
Correspondence. Letter of resignation from the board, effective October 4, 2016 received from Marg Gordon. A “thank you” letter from retired B.C. Hydro employees, signed by Ralph Legge, for knitting for babies done by members of Wilson Centre.
Treasurer’s report given and moved accepted by Roland Mitchell, and seconded by Alice Fennelow. Carried. Resolutions recommended by the Board to be approved at the AGM.
- Moved by Ian Follis and seconded by Alice Fennelow, Resolved that the draft annual financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2016, as presented at the annual general meeting of the Wilson Centre Seniors’ Advisory Association on October 12, 2016 be approved by the members.” Motion carried.
- Moved by Ian Follis and seconded by Laion Lee, ”Resolved that F.K. Chan & Company be appointed as the independent accountant for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 and that the members approve F.K. Chan & Company to perform a notice to reader engagement for that fiscal year.” Motion carried.
- Moved by Roland Mitchell and seconded by Alice Fennelow, Paragraph 15.2c of Part 4(Proceedings at General Meetings) is proposed to be changed to 15.2 Quorum. C) “At an annual general meeting or an extraordinary general meeting, a quorum is 15 members of the Society.” Motion carried.
Rob Sullivan gave his Coordinator’s Report.
Elections conducted by Rob Sullivan.
Ann Pratt elected secretary by acclamation.
Roland Mitchell elected treasurer by acclamation.
Ruth Wilson, Leila Rodriguez and Laion Lee agreed to stay on the Board for another two year term.
Two new members appointed to the Board will be Jerine Jago and Teresa Foreman for two year terms.
Thanks Rob for doing the elections for us.
Ten dollar ($10.00)’coffee card winners: Laion Lee, Lynn McKenzie, Lou Donini, Sharon Wells, Shirley Alfano, Lillian Orr, Heather Timberlake, Gail Campbell, Tina Weston, Josie Loden.
Meeting adjourned at 1230.
ALP