Minute Index

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & DINNER
OF THE KINGSTON & DISTRICT BRANCH, F.S.N.A.

Wednesday, 5th October 2005
Banquet Room, Mino’s Uptown Village Restaurant
2762 Princess Street, Kingston, ON

1. The evening commenced with a “Meet & Greet” from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. with the business meeting scheduled to take place before dining.

2. Present were:

Deputy Regional Director, Bill Wornes; President, Jack Julian: Vice President, Ron Henderson;  Secretary, Lois Frauendienst; Treasurer, Jim Spencer; Branch Advisor, Ron Aquino; Director Health & Benefits, Marlyn Convery; Directors: Reace Jackson; Donna & Rheal Garneau; George & Annie Healy; Bill Greenley and Web Master Mike Pastien.  Bevan Painter was unable to attend and sent best regards to all.  Deputy Regional Director, Bill Wornes, conducted the elections on behalf of Mr. Painter.  Seventy-one (71) Branch Members and guests were in attendance.

    3. Call to Order:

   The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.

Deputy Regional Director:

Deputy Regional Director, Bill Wornes, presented an up-date regarding Bill C-78.   The court case is scheduled to begin on 15th November 2005.

An up-date regarding the Supplementary Death Benefit issue was also presented and note was made that this matter, having been before the Courts,  has not yet been resolved.

Robert Brunet has been hired by National Headquarters as Marketing & Recruitment Officer.

Deputy Regional Director, Bill Wornes noted that we, in the Kingston & District Branch, have enormous potential for growth, which will be explored and worked on.

Also noted was the fact there is some concern as to how Branches are run.  Presently, each Branch is run fairly autonomously.  All Branches should be operating under the same guidelines and, once these guidelines are in place, we will all be run in the same way.

Branch Report By President:

 Health & Benefits:

Our Branch mandate is to assist our members with their pension and benefits questions.  Marlyn Convery looks after health & benefits, and is assisted by Gilbert Wilcox .

Outreach Activities:

Our area takes in Napanee to Sharbot Lake to Prescott.  It is our goal to reach all members and to speak with them in order to hear their concerns and help them in any way possible.

Membership:
There is a national campaign to increase membership.
Secretary:
Our “Branch Report” in the February issue of ON GUARD  contained an impassioned plea for someone to act as Branch secretary.  Fortunately, Lois heard our plea and has come forward to fill this vacancy.
Telephone Committee:
The telephone committee is co-chaired by George and Annie Healy.  George has organized “calling groups” and, to date, there are a total of 14 callers.
Web Master:
Mike Pastien is our Web Master and is responsible for maintaining our web-site.
 

Recruitment:
National Office is trying to recruit those superannuates who are not yet members.  Ray and Donna Garneau are presently working on this item by putting together groups of people who would be eligible.
Newsletter:
The “Branch Report” is put together by Kim Read.
Technical Support:
Bill Greenley is responsible for technical support.
FSNA Office:
Reace Jackson was responsible for co-ordinating our monthly meeting accommodation, however, on 1st September 2005, we took possession of new quarters at 737 Arlington Park Place, Kingston, in the Commissionaires’ building.
Auditors:
The auditors for Kingston & District Branch are Welch & Company, Napanee, who specialize in associations.
Volunteers:
Our “life’s blood” is our volunteers.  We need your help to keep our programs running!
   Minutes of the last AGM:
Reace Jackson moved to accept the Minutes of  AGM ’04 as published.   (Distributed to members at the dinner in “Info package”).  Seconded by Bill Greenley.  MOTION CARRIED.
New Business:
 Election Of Officers:
President:  Marlyn Convery has volunteered to become our new President.  Marlyn Convery was elected by Acclamation.
Vice-President:  Ron Henderson will remain as our Vice-President.  Ron Henderson was elected by Acclamation.
Secretary:  Lois Frauendienst will remain as our Secretary.  Lois Frauendienst was elected by Acclamation.
Treasurer:  Jim Spencer will remain as our Treasurer.  Jim Spencer was elected by Acclamation.
Membership:  Although absent due to illness, Donna Henderson has volunteered to remain as Membership Director.
As there were no nominations for the position of Director-Marketing & Recruitment, the position will be left until a future time.
All members of the Executive were then presented to the meeting.
   Treasurer’s Report:
Jim Spencer gave a brief synopsis of the Treasurer’s Report to 30th September 2005, which was included in the package handed-out to all members on arrival at the AGM.   It was moved by Ron Aquino and seconded by Jack Baglole that the Financial Statement to 30th September 2005 be accepted.  MOTION CARRIED.
Up-Coming Activities:
Ron Henderson gave a brief run-down of three Outreach activities which were held this year.  There are three areas currently being considered for next year, e.g. Napanee (West); Westport (Central) and one to take place in the East (as yet undetermined).
Ron stated that December 7, 2007, marks the quarter-century anniversary of our Branch.  We are looking for ideas regarding celebrating this event and propose setting up a small committee to co-ordinate all suggestions.
Adjournment:
The meeting concluded at 7:00 p.m.  Jack Julian thanked the members for attending and he hoped they would now enjoy their meal and the rest of the evening.   It was moved by Ron Henderson and seconded by George Healy that the AGM adjourn.  MOTION CARRIED.