LSPC AGM 2005 Minutes
Wednesday June 22, 2005
Victoriaville Centre
7:00 pm

1. Welcome and Introductions

Don Watson, President, welcomed members and guests – Rebecca Johnson, Greg Pilot and Brenda Small. He extended a special welcome to Mr. Frank Wilson, the newly appointed Executive Director.
Regrets: None were noted.

2. Approval of the Agenda

A motion was moved by Gary Munro and seconded by Carol Rusak that the agenda be approved as circulated. Motion carried.

3. Approval of the Minutes

A motion was moved by Mark Walther and seconded by Sandra Wiggins that the minutes of the 2003 Annual General Meeting be accepted as circulated in the 2004 Annual Report. Motion carried.

4. President’s Report

Don Watson, President, presented his report to the audience. He noted that in March, Mr. Frank Wilson, accepted the half time position of Executive Director. He briefly reported on the Community Access Program (CAP), the Social and Economic Inclusion Initiative (SEII) as well as the 211 Project. He thanked all those in attendance, the staff and all volunteers.

5. Auditor’s Report

Susan McCutcheon, Treasurer, introduced Doug Enstrom from Fukushima Enstrom Chartered Accountants. Mr. Enstrom provided a detailed report of the Financial Statements.

6. Approval of the Audited Financial Statements

A motion was moved by Susan McCutcheon, and seconded by Carol Rusak that the Financial Reports ending December 31, 2004 be accepted as circulated. Motion carried.

7. Appointment of the Auditors for 2005 Fiscal Year

A motion was moved by Susan McCutcheon and seconded by Daniel McGoey that Fukushima Enstrom Chartered Accountants be appointed auditors for the 2005 fiscal year. Motion carried.

8. Report of the Nominating Committee 2005

2005 Nominating Committee Chair: Don Watson - The following Board members are not required to run for re-election as they are entering the second year of a 2-year term:

Susan McCutcheon
Daniel McGoey
Bruno Carella
Michael Sklazeski
Kathy Sky

The Nominating Committee presented the following Board members for consideration, each of whom has agreed to stand for election:
Carol Rusak
Don Watson
Bill Ringham

A motion was moved by Daniel McGoey, and seconded by Gary Munro that the slate of nominees presented be elected to the Board. Motion carried.

A nomination from the floor was moved by Carol Rusak and seconded by Bruno Carella to nominate Linda Gambee for consideration. Ms. Gambee agreed to let her name stand for election.

A motion was moved by Gary Munro and seconded by Mark Walther to close nominations from the floor. Motion carried.

A motion was moved by Sandra Wiggins, and seconded by Susan McCutcheon that Linda Gambee be appointed to the Board. Motion carried.

9. Presentation of 6th Annual Social Planning Awards

The award is presented annually to one individual and one organization who have worked towards enhancing the quality of life in Thunder Bay and District. The 2005 Individual Award was presented to Barry Beaupre, while the 2005 Organizational Award was presented to Alzheimer Society.

10. Keynote Speaker: Brenda Small

Brenda Small, Dean of Negahneewin College was introduced. Ms. Small spoke on “Collaborative Partnerships”. Questions from the floor were answered by Ms. Small.

11. Presentation – 211 Project

Mr. Greg Pilot, Chair of the 211 Steering Committee provided the audience with a presentation on “Developing a 211 Service”. Questions from the audience were answered by Mr. Pilot.

12. Questions/Discussion

No other questions or discussion were noted.

13. Closing Remarks

Mr. Watson thanked everyone who attended the Annual General Meeting and invited everyone to stay for refreshments.

14. Adjournment
A motion was moved by Mark Walther, and seconded by Lorrie Dundas that the Annual General Meeting be adjourned at 9:15 pm.

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