COUNCIL TELECONFERENCE

05 FEBRUARY 2009

1. CALL TO ORDER - LCol Troicuk called the meeting to order at 1906 hrs.

2. ROLL CALL

PRESENT
LCol George Troicuk / President
LCol Doug Penner / Vice President - West (Saskatchewan)
LCol Matthew Haussman / Member - British Columbia
LCol Mark Campbell / Member - Western Ontario
LCol Doug Johnson / Member - Central Ontario
LCol Bill Kedziora / Member - Central Ontario
Capt Brendan Bulger / Member - Eastern Ontario
Lcol Marc Richard / Member - Western Quebec
LCol Eric Beaudoin / Member - Western Quebec
LCol J.Robert Cormier / Member - New Brunswick
LCol Ken McCuaig / Secretary Treasurer
HCol Bob Cade / Assistant Secretary Treasurer
LGen Kent Foster / Ex Officio – Colonel Commandant
Col Douglas MacLean / Ex Officio - DInf
CWO C. Vinet / Ex Officio – Corps RSM
LCol Guy Gosselin / Past President
LCol John Rodaway / Observer – host unit
LCol Mackay / Observer – host unit
Maj Boucher
Lt Derrick Farnham / Observer – host unit
REGRETS
Col Craig McQuitty / Vice President - Ontario (Eastern Ont)
LCol Maurice Hynes / Vice President - Atlantic (Nfld/Lab)
BGen Jacques Lachance / Vice President - Quebec (Eastern Que)
LCol Hans Brink / Member - Alberta
LCol Ken McBey / Past President
LCol Rene Landry / Ex Officio
Capt Sean Dwyer / Adjt - Inf School

3. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS

LCol Troicuk welcomed all to the teleconference and indicated that the aim was to update everyone about the AGM/Ex Bayonet 2009 and the meeting with Col MacLean at the XIAB conference in St. Jean, PQ in January. He thanked Col MacLean for the invitation to participate in the XIAB and for the private meeting with he, LCol McCuaig and Col McQuitty. His report on the meeting, was previously been circulated.

4. COLONEL COMMANDANT’S REFLECTIONS

The Col Cmdt reported he was pleased with the meeting with Col MacLean, which, he had joined, by teleconference. He believes things are now up and running and he is anxious to ensure that Ex Bayonet 2009 meets the normal (traditional) expectations.

5. DIRECTOR OF INFANTRY

Col MacLean indicated he was pleased to participate on the CIA Executive and in the teleconference and stressed that it was great to be part of the team. He stated that current operations and their current high tempo are the priorities. There is lots of work we all can do and collectively we need to determine where we go, how we cooperate, what equipment is needed, what personnel issues confront us and the need for more recruits. He stressed that CIA is an important part of the Infantry Corps family and he looks to CIA for assistance in utilizing the CDA connection to the best interest of the Infantry and in taking over the trade show. Ex Bayonet is an important event for the Infantry and he believes that it is best used as a professional development vehicle. (See item 11. a. below).

6. REVIEW OF AGENDA – accepted as presented.

7. MINUTES OF LAST MEETINGS – Motion – LCol McCuaig/LCol Kedziora: That the minutes of the 23 May 2008 Council Meeting be accepted as posted. CD.

8. CORESPONDENCE:

a. Resignation E-Mail message from BGen Jacques Lachance

b, Letter from MND acknowledging CIA letter if support on his reappointment as MND.

c. Army Commander’s Invitation to President to attend the Army Ball in Ottawa.

9. FINANCIAL REPORT - HCol Cade reported as follows:

  1. Current:

Cash in bank$15,600.53

Outstanding 2008 arrears$ 2,400.00

Secretary’s Float$ 1,000.00

GIC Reinvested to 16 Jan 2010$10,000.00

Total $29,196.9

  1. Debits: (unpaid bills) nil
  1. Current year (FY2008-2009) dues of $18.3 K are not included above as bills are pending.
  1. Investment was rolled over and is in an account which will allow it to be accessed.
  1. Plaques – there are enough for the current year. HCol Cade recommended the presentation of plaques: one to LCol Rick Goebel to acknowledge his work in initiating and maintaining the web site and one to BGen Jacques Lachance to acknowledge his work at the branch and national levels. These presentations were endorsed although there was no formal motion. The Secretary Treasurer will present LCol Goebel with his plaque when in Alberta in February. BGen Lachance will be receive his ay the AGM.
  1. New Laptop for Secretary: A new laptop for LCol McCuaig was approved at the 23 May 2008 Council meeting but by error did not appear in the minutes. Col Cade, the original mover in May reissued the motion: Motion – HCol Cade/LCol Rodaway: That the Secretary be authorized to purchase a new laptop with a price not to exceed $1,500.00. Cd

10. OLD BUSINESS

  1. CDA MonitoringCommittee – LCol McCuaig presented a report summarizing the work of the committee to date. In the report the committee makes a number of recommendations, which should be voted on in Montreal. The committee also recommended that CIA enlarge its delegation to CDA (see item 10b. below).
  1. CDA AGM 2008 Delegation – LCol McCuaig made the following motion – Motion – LCol McCuaig/HCol Cade:
  1. That the 2009 CIA Delegation to CDA AGM include LCol Troicuk, CIA

President, Col McQuitty, Capt Bulger and LCol Rodaway.

  1. That CIA pay the entire president’s traveling and conference expenses.
  1. That CIA pay the other delegates’ conference registration fees (which include the luncheon and Mess Dinner fees). Capt Bulger and Col McQuitty reside in Ottawa. LCol Rodaway will be in Ottawa on personal business. Cd.
  1. Formation of an ad hoc committee to explore an Infanteer Bursary – The president named Capt Bulger to head committee and enlist support as needed.
  1. Infantry Governance Committee - Council identified this need last May and the president named LCol Kedziora to head committee and enlist council support.

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Ex Bayonet 2009 Vision and Format

Col MacLean stated that Ex Bayonet is an important professional development focal event for the Corps. The program being developed for 2009 will form a template for future years. In summary, the event will commence on Thursday 21 May with a meet and greet. The program will formally launch on Friday 22 May and carry through to Saturday concluding with the Mess Dinner (see latest version of Bayonet Agenda to confirm topics and speakers). The CIA business meeting will be conducted during Ex Bayonet.

  1. Ex Bayonet 2009 Logistics

LCol Mackay/Capt Farnham reported that the conference hotel is the Delta hotel, a block from the Black Watch Armoury. All events except the meet and greet and mess dinner will be held in the hotel. A block room rate of $139 plus taxes has been negotiated. The hotel will supply lunch and breakfast at $75 per day. The Mess Dinner to be held in the Black Watch Armoury will cost $90.00. There will be no Spousal Program. Ground transportation to and from the hotel will not be provided but is available at a charge through the hotel. There are no AV costs as the Infantry School is providing all equipment. Invitations will be going out to all speakers and general officers.

  1. CIA to Sponsor Friday Meet and Greet

LCol Troicuk proposed that CIA \ host the catering costs of the Meet and Greet as a show of solidarity for the Bayonet/AGM union. - Motion: LCol Rodaway/Capt Bulger – That CIA host the catering portion of the Meet and Greet (it is understood there will be a cash bar) to an amount not to exceed $1,000.00. Cd Note: The host unit to advise when funds required. LCol Mackay requested to provide his e-mail to the Secretary.

  1. Trade Show

LCol Troicuk reported that when meeting with DInf in January, CIA undertook to take over and operate the trade show. BW booked trade show space with the Delta hotel. CIA through the Est du Quebec Branch will invite vendors to participate, set and collect exhibitor fees, and pay any bills associated with the trade show. Profits derived from the trade show will be used to cover any trade show expenses incurred by the Branch with the remainder to be turned over to the National Office.

  1. Ducimus.com web site – LCol Troicuk extended the invitation to Col MacLean and LCol MacKay to utilize the CIA web site for conference registrations.
  1. Sacrifice Medal – The Colonel Commandant raised the Medal, due to the ongoing discussions about the medal. Send comments to the Secretary Treasurer.

12. Next Council Telecon – TBC on/about 30 March 2009.

13. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting terminated at 2109 hrs.


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LCol J.A. Kenneth McCuaigLCol George Troicuk

Secretary-Treasurer President

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