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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