MINUTES
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Greencourt Hall, May 23rd, 2002

 

1.      President Sandra Sharkey called the meeting to order at 7 PM sharp.

  1. The adoption of the agenda was moved by Sharkey, seconded by Fletcher and passed.
  2. Our guest speaker, Bill Higgs, Fire Chief of the Sechelt Volunteer Fire Department gave brief introductory remarks on fire safety in the home and then led all of the attendees outside for a presentation on extinguishing live fires.
  3. The formal part of the meeting was reconvened at approximately 7:40
    1. The President, Sandra Sharkey gave her report of activities during the year. Moved by Gray Waddell, seconded by Bob D’Arcy, the report was accepted with thanks and congratulations to the President.
    2. Treasurer Harold Fletcher reported on the financial status of the association – see separate financial report. His report was adopted, moved by Sharkey, seconded by Towle.
    3. The secretary’s report consisted of confirmation that the appropriate filings had been done with the government authorities under the societies act. The report was accepted, moved by Sharkey, seconded by Fletcher.
    4. Public Works and Planning each gave well accepted informal reports. See appropriate files.
    5. Our newsletter person, Julie Towle, gave a report and then the group thanked her for her long dedication to getting the news out to the community
  4. The nominating committee of Bob D’Arcy and Julie Towle reported that two new persons had come forward to serve – David Cripps and Tom Nash. They were introduced from the floor.
  5. By acclimation the new board was elected with officers to be chosen by it later. They are as follows:

Sandra Sharkey

Harold Fletcher

Ron Atkinson

Bob D’Arcy

Gray Waddell

Pat Moore

David Cripps

Tom Nash

Ivor Watson

Din Ruttelynck

  1. The meeting was declared closed at 8:45 and a lively question and answer period followed the formal meeting when refreshments were served.