Rosebud
05-05-2008, 03:36 PM
2008 Annual General Meeting - Saturday, April 27, 2008
Minutes
1. Approval of agenda – with additional items added under new business Don Barrie moved for approval of agenda, seconded by Sean Plecas
2. Approval of minutes of 2007 AGM – Wayne Barson moved for adoption of minutes, seconded by Kelly Whitney-Squire
3. Annual report on Society activities
• The Society (VIWPS) was consulted five times during the 07’08 year on the navigability of Vancouver Island rivers identified for IPP projects. Those rivers were the: Tsable, Englishman, Tsitika, Tsolum and Corrigan Creek.
• Membership grew in the 07’08 year, with participation rising to 209 members in March.
• VIWPS continues to build its risk management system with the development of a liability waiver and parent addendum for minors to participate in Society events.
• VIWPS has shifted its provincial level membership from WKABC to CKBC, principally for the better insurance rates available through this provincial organization, and also for its adherence to the Whitewater Canada player development system (instruction).
4. Treasurer’s report: 2007 Financial Statements
Secretary reported obo the Treasurer on the Society’s financial activity during the year. As of April 27, 2008, the gaming account had a balance of $ 4,773.48; the general account had a balance of $ 7,043.00. During the 2007 year, general account had an inflow of $13,991.56 and an outflow of $11,545.88 for a year-end balance of +$2,445.68.
5. New Business
a) Attend CKBC AGM: Don Barrie tabled the invitation extended to new member clubs (VIWPS and Vancouver Kayak Club) to attend the Canoe Kayak BC AGM, May 11, 2008. Benefits include building rapport with the new provincial organization and meeting the players. Motion tabled by Mike McCulloch, seconded by Jessica Clutchey and passed by vote that the Society cover the cost of ferry and provide some gas money for Don Barrie’s travel costs.
b) Puntledge feature: Discussion on the status of the Society’s campaign for a feature on the Puntledge river. As there has not been much progress in engineering, motion was tabled by Don Barrie, seconded by Mike McCulloch and passed by vote to approach Scott Shipley to assess feasibility of a feature and provide written opinion statement to VIWPS.
6. Election of Directors & Officers for 2008 – 2009 year
President – vacant
Membership & Communications – Sean Plecas - acclamation
River Impact Coordinator – Shayne Vollmers - elected
Treasurer – Christine Brice - elected
Secretary – Rose Sirois - acclamation
Leadership & Trips Coordinator – Jessica Clutchey - elected
Access – Mike McCulloch - acclamation
Director at Large – Ian Smith– elected
Minutes
1. Approval of agenda – with additional items added under new business Don Barrie moved for approval of agenda, seconded by Sean Plecas
2. Approval of minutes of 2007 AGM – Wayne Barson moved for adoption of minutes, seconded by Kelly Whitney-Squire
3. Annual report on Society activities
• The Society (VIWPS) was consulted five times during the 07’08 year on the navigability of Vancouver Island rivers identified for IPP projects. Those rivers were the: Tsable, Englishman, Tsitika, Tsolum and Corrigan Creek.
• Membership grew in the 07’08 year, with participation rising to 209 members in March.
• VIWPS continues to build its risk management system with the development of a liability waiver and parent addendum for minors to participate in Society events.
• VIWPS has shifted its provincial level membership from WKABC to CKBC, principally for the better insurance rates available through this provincial organization, and also for its adherence to the Whitewater Canada player development system (instruction).
4. Treasurer’s report: 2007 Financial Statements
Secretary reported obo the Treasurer on the Society’s financial activity during the year. As of April 27, 2008, the gaming account had a balance of $ 4,773.48; the general account had a balance of $ 7,043.00. During the 2007 year, general account had an inflow of $13,991.56 and an outflow of $11,545.88 for a year-end balance of +$2,445.68.
5. New Business
a) Attend CKBC AGM: Don Barrie tabled the invitation extended to new member clubs (VIWPS and Vancouver Kayak Club) to attend the Canoe Kayak BC AGM, May 11, 2008. Benefits include building rapport with the new provincial organization and meeting the players. Motion tabled by Mike McCulloch, seconded by Jessica Clutchey and passed by vote that the Society cover the cost of ferry and provide some gas money for Don Barrie’s travel costs.
b) Puntledge feature: Discussion on the status of the Society’s campaign for a feature on the Puntledge river. As there has not been much progress in engineering, motion was tabled by Don Barrie, seconded by Mike McCulloch and passed by vote to approach Scott Shipley to assess feasibility of a feature and provide written opinion statement to VIWPS.
6. Election of Directors & Officers for 2008 – 2009 year
President – vacant
Membership & Communications – Sean Plecas - acclamation
River Impact Coordinator – Shayne Vollmers - elected
Treasurer – Christine Brice - elected
Secretary – Rose Sirois - acclamation
Leadership & Trips Coordinator – Jessica Clutchey - elected
Access – Mike McCulloch - acclamation
Director at Large – Ian Smith– elected