MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING &
DINNER
OF THE
KINGSTON & DISTRICT BRANCH, F.S.N.A.
Tuesday, 8th April 2008
Banquet Room, Mino’s
Uptown Village Restaurant
2762
Princess Street,
Kingston, ON
1. Registration and “Meet & Greet”
The evening began with a “Meet & Greet” from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. The business meeting took place before dinner was served.
2. Call to Order and Welcome
Barbara
Fagg, Vice-President Administration called the meeting to order at 6:00
p.m. and welcomed the members in attendance. The President was unable
to attend due to a family emergency.
3. Introduction of the Eastern Ontario Regional Director
The Vice-President Administration introduced our guest, the Eastern Ontario Regional Director, Mr. Bev Painter.
4. Minutes of the 2005 Annual General Meeting
There
being no errors, omissions or discussion, it was moved by Luc Bujold
that the Minutes of the 2007 Annual General Meeting be accepted.
Seconded by Marlyn Convery. MOTION CARRIED.
5. Business Arising from the Minutes
There was no business arising from the Minutes.
6. Reports of Officers and Committees:
a) President's Report
In
a written report read by the Vice President Admin, President Ron
Henderson regrets that a family situation has forced him to miss the
meeting. He would like to thank the board members for their dedication
to our branch throughout this past year and the members as a whole for
their support.
b) Vice-President Administration's Report
Barbara
Fagg informed the meeting that even though Hertz-Rent-a-Car is still
listed on the reverse of the membership cards members have received for
the new year, the company is no longer an affinity partner. The new
affinty rental program is with
Enterprise Rent-a-Car.
The information was shown on the last page of the Spring 2008 ON
GUARD. However, the toll-free number listed for Enterprise is
incorrect. The correct reservation line is
1-800-593-0505.
The Kingston office of Enterprise has been contacted, they are aware of
the program and you may contact the lovcal office directly. The ID
number ofr all FSNA members is NAC3013 as stated in the ON GUARD.
FSNA
national office does a great job of keeping the membership aware of
changes. It is important to read your ON GUARD; it will keep you up to
date on all issues important to FSNA members. Our branch report is
enclosed with the ON GUARD, this report keeps you up to date on branch
activities.
c) Vice-President Operations' Report
Nil report.
d) Treasurer's Report
A
statement of the branch’s financial position from 1 Oct to 31 Dec 2007
was presented and was summarized by the treasurer. The period of three
months covered by the report reflects the mandated change of AGM date
in the new National By-Laws of the association. As of the closing date
the Branch net unrestricted assets stand at $28,448. Proposed by Luc
Bujold and seconded by Reese Jackson that the statement be accepted as
read. MOTION CARRIED.
The
proposed Budget for 2008 was presented to the membership. The Budget
shows that the expected expenses are to approximate $16,200 with
reserve funds allocated to the amount of $3,800, for a total of
$20,000 to fund the branch for year 2008. Proposed by James Spencer
and seconded by Luc Bujold that the budget be accepted as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
e) Membership Director's Report
Branch
membership stands at 3480 members with 2464 choosing to pay by DDS and
992 paying by cheque. We have no honorary members, 2 life members and
22 associate members.
f) Health and Benefits Director's Report
Arliss Berry the new Director of Health Benefits was introduced her phone number is 613-549-5910
g) Recruiting Director's Report
Nil report
h) Telephone Committee's Report
George
Healy gave a report on behalf of the phoning committee. They have been
very active and effective this past year. Attendance at outreach
lunches has been increasing largely because of the phoning activities.
The committee has increased its number by four and lost two for a net
increase. George urged members to join the phoning committee as more
members lighten the load for everyone.
j) Communications Director's Report
Luc
Bujold pointed out that information for the branch and national
subjects is just a click away. It is surprising how much information
can be accessed through our web site. Any information that is
reasonably needed by members can be added, all one has to do is ask Luc
and he will make the information available on the web site.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business.
8. New Business
Bev
Painter stated that the battle for the pension surplus is ongoing
although the latest judgment was against us. National Headquarters is
forming a strategic plan for the long-range status of the Association.
A new Ontario advocacy officer has been named and is Jennifer Stevens.
Also, a regional services officer has been named and she is Anne
Clapperton. The design of the logo of the association will change in
July of this year, the name remains the same but the artwork will
change. National Headquarters is looking for nominees for the position
of Provincial Director. This person will represent Ontario at the
National Board of Directors (NBOD). The annual National Congress will
be held in July 2008
a) Election of Officers:
The election of officers for 2007was conducted by Past President, Ron Aquino, as follows:
- President -- Ron Henderson has agreed to stand for another year. ACCLAIMED.
- Vice-President-Operations -- There were no nomination for Vice-President/Operations.
- Vice-President-Administration -- Barbara Fagg has agreed to stand for another year. ACCLAIMED.
- Treasurer -- Doris Potter was nomitated and seconded for the position of Treasurer. ACCLAIMED.
- Secretary -- Bill Wornes has agreed to stand for another year. ACCLAIMED.
- Director Membership -- Donna Henderson has agreed to stand for another year. ACCLAIMED.
- Director Health & Benefits -- Arliss Berry has agreed to stand for another year. ACCLAIMED.
- Co-Directors
Telephone Committee -- George and Annie Healy have
agreed to stand for another year. ACCLAIMED.
- Director Recruitment -- Barbara Fagg has agreed to stand for another year. ACCLAIMED.
- Director Communications -- Luc Bujold has agreed to stand for another year. ACCLAIMED.
- Directors-At-Large -- Marlyn and Peter Convery, James Spencer, Real Prefontaine, Noel Coward and Walter Veley.
- Past President/Branch Advisor -- Ron Aquino.
9. Adjournment
Proposed by James Spencer that the meeting be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED
