2. Attendance 
Those attending: Allison Bennett, Ed Bodin, Howard Chen, Joyce Dugan, Terry Dugan, Diane Kelly, Achim Kemmesies, Vel McAdam, Linda Munro, Steve Seniuk, Vaughn Wadelius, Also attending: Mrs. Chem.

3. Agenda
    The agenda was amended and agreed upon.

4. Minutes of Previous Meeting
    The minutes of the last meeting have been posted on the web page and a
    copy was circulated.  
   M/S A. Bennett/J. Dugan: That the minutes of the January 29, 2008
   meeting be adopted. Carried

5. President’s Report
a)  Vel provided a candid update on the pension political action undertaken by
     RTAM, MTS and government. She advised local members that a plebiscite
     of all active and retired teachers was being initiated by MTS and government
     and that members should vote as they believe. RTAM information about the
     plebiscite was circulated.
b)  Vel reported on a letter from J. Staulker advocating individual member action
     with MLAs on the pension issue.
c)  Vel noted that two Chapter delegates could attend the RTAM AGM to be held
     in Winnipeg, in addition to her attending as a Board member. VP Ed Bodin
     may attend.
d)  Vel announced that she was not running for the provincial RTAM Board again.

6. Secretary-Treasurer’s Report
Vaughn reported on the Chapter’s income and expenditures since July 1, 2007. The bank balance at May 1, 2008 was $179.92 (including the $5.00 membership in Westoba Credit Union).
M/S V. Wadelius/T. Dugan: That the Financial Report as presented be received. Carried

7. General Bylaw Review
Vel circulated a copy of the discussion paper on proposed By-Law changes. She asked Vaughn to speak to the issue. The three motions coming up at the 2008 RTAM AGM were reviewed. The other proposed changes will be discussed at the next Chapter meeting.

8. MSOS Summer Games
Alison noted that several events of the upcoming June Summer Games were in need of seniors’ support, both as volunteers and as participants. She encouraged members to consider entering some categories. There is a $20 MSOS annual membership fee and a $13 initial entry fee. Subsequent event entries are only $1.00 each.

9. Election of Officers  
Nominations for all the table officers of TPRTA for the 2008 – 2009 year were opened. The following were nominated. There were no further nominations. The positions were acclaimed as follows:

10. Distinguished Service Award Nomination
While the 2008 deadline has passed, it was proposed that former (2003-05) RTAM president DeeDee Rizzo be nominated for this award for her service to the provincial organization. A testimonial was read.
M/S V. Wadelius/J. Dugan: That DeeDee Rizzo be nominated for the RTAM Distinguished Service Award. Carried

11. Future Meetings
Vaughn will survey members via email to see if there is a preference for the number of meetings held in a year. The 2008-09 meeting dates will then be set
by the President.

12. Adjournment
     The business meeting was adjourned at 12:20 pm, and was followed by lunch
     and socializing.

Vaughn Wadelius
Secretary-Treasurer