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The Pas Retired Teachers' Association
a Chapter of the
Retired Teachers' Association of Manitoba

Box 717, The Pas, Manitoba R9A 1K7

Introduction

MINUTES

1. Call to Order
    The 2007 Annual General Meeting was held at the Wescana Inn on
     Wednesday, May 3, 2007. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by
     President Vel McAdam, who welcomed the new members.

2. Attendance 
Those attending: Gladys Reynolds, Rosemarie Wadelius, Vel McAdam, Geoff Smith, Rose Smith, Vaughn Wadelius, Carol Seniuk, Steve Seniuk, Linda Munro, Mike Munro, Ed Bowden, Brian Lee, Lorette Lee, Keith McMurchy.

3. Minutes of Previous Meeting
    The minutes of the last meeting have been posted on the web page and a
    copy was available.  
   M/S L. Munro/G. Reynolds: That the minutes of the January 24, 2007 and
  May 6, 2006 AGM meetings be adopted.
Carried

4. President’s Report
Vel highlighted the activities of the provincial RTAM on the COLA issue, and noted the political action requested by all members when meeting candidates in The Pas riding. She reminded members of the list of questions mailed to RTAM members for use in meeting this objective. Vaughn reported on recent Pension Task Force activities.

5. Secretary-Treasurer’s Report
Vaughn reported that the bank balance at March 31, 2007 was $152.67 which included a $5.00 membership in Westoba Credit Union. Since the last annual general meeting there has been revenue of $40 (8 fees) and expenses of $20.54 (postage). An additional $5.00 membership fee has been collected recently. No fee change was recommended.
MS V. Wadelius/K. McMurchy
: That the Secretary-Treasurer’s report be received. Carried.

6. TPRTA Constitution/Bylaws Amendments
Vaughn reviewed the suggested constitutional changes and reasons for these changes.
M/S V. Wadelius/L. Munro: That the recommended constitutional changes be adopted. Carried.

7. RTAM 2007 AGM
Vel and Vaughn reported on planning and activities for the RTAM-AGM to be held in The Pas on May 15-16, 2007. Donations for prizes and the raffle for the Early Years breakfast programs were noted. Special thanks to Linda Munro for the donation of a painting, and to Gladys Reynolds for the care products basket. Local RTAM members were encouraged to attend. One can register on the day of the events.

8. Election of Officers  
Nominations for all the table officers of TPRTA for the 2007 – 2008 year were opened. The following were nominated. There were no further nominations. The positions were acclaimed as follows:

  • President Vel McAdam
  • Vice-President Ed Bodin
  • Secretary-Treasurer Vaughn Wadelius
  • On behalf of those assembled, Vaughn thanked Vel for her services as President during the previous year.

    9. Future Meetings
        
    The four 2007-08 meetings will be held at the call of the president.

    10. Work Bee  
       Following  the formal part of the meeting, a work bee to prepare grab bags
       and AGM folders was undertaken.

    11. Adjournment
        
    The business meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.

    Vaughn Wadelius
    Secretary-Treasurer

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