November 16, 2011
ROYAL OAK FACILITY

Present:

Chris Barnard, Pres., Alan Barnard, Karl Boerner, Sec., Clarence Diebold, Ted Howard, Derek Knox, Ted Marchant, Bob Wagner, Ed Warkentin.

Regrets:

Peter Abel, Don Eklof, Charlie Young.

1. Call To Order:

  • The meeting was called to order at 10:10.

Since a vacancy occurred on the Board with the resignation of Murray Sharp, Ed Warkentin was appointed Member.

2. Approval of the Agenda.

  • The motion to approve the agenda was seconded and carried.

3. Adoption Of The Minutes Of The Meeting Held On September 21, 2011:

  • The motion to adopt the minutes was seconded and carried.

4. Business Arising From The Minutes.

  • No topics were brought forward.

5. New Business.

  • To be discussed during the meeting.

6. Reports.

a. Correspondence.

  • Chris has sent a letter to Murray, thanking him for the work he has done with and for the Association.
  • Alan mentioned a membership renewal form and a list of workshops received from COSCO.

b. Treasurer

  • Bob pointed out a few items on his report: bank fees, COSCO membership fee, money to be paid toward Christmas Lunch, etc.; and answered questions.
  • Alan mentioned that with Len Arychuk’s will apparently still in probate, the Association has received no information from the officials involved.

c. Membership, Recruitment, Recognition and Support

  • Alan has 175 members listed and is getting ready to mail out another reminder.

d. Liaison with COSCO

  • Clarence spent some time to discuss repercussions created when a nation signs international trade agreements. During the last COSCO meeting members analysed the effect of those on the labour market, enterprises, etc. The members of the Board considered some of the advantages and disadvantages of these agreements.

e. Fellowship and Travel

  • According to Chris, she and Alan will take the trip to Leavenworth. At the time of the meeting, Don and his wife had not made up their mind.
  • The members signed Get-Well Cards for Murray Sharp and Ted Scratchley.

The motion to accept the reports was seconded and carried.

8. Other Business:

  1. Christmas Luncheon
    • Alan reported that twelve tickets had already been sold, and that good door prizes were available.
    • Ted Howard is going to be busy with the fifty-fifty draw, with the help of Derek, and also will pick up some prizes with Ed; the prizes being donated by BCIT.
    • The suggestion was made to invite Dr. Wright. Furthermore, to establish contact with the instructors and other workers on campus, it was suggested to have the presidents of the Association of Instructors and the BCGEU also as guests.
    • In the spirit of giving, Bob mentioned our yearly contribution to the BCIT Foundation.
      The motion TO DONATE $ 2000 TO THE BCIT FOUNDATION was seconded and carried
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  2. Problems of attracting more BCIT retirees
    • Ed had stirred the pot with his e-mail letter “ Old to New Members “, touching a problem that has plagued the Association for years. How can we entice the retirees to become members? Suggested was an out-of-town meeting with alumni, retirees, and the President of BCIT in an area with a large number of retirees, say Victoria; to work with Human Resources, and to use BCIT promotions. Chris would like all members to come up with some ideas re recruitment for the next meeting.

9. Next Meeting:

  • The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at 10:00 at the Royal Oak Facility, Rm SE 4-40.

8. Adjournment.

  • Meeting adjourned at 11:30.