Coalition for Far Northwest Alberta
BRIGHTER FUTURES SOCIETY
17TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
June 20, 2012
Present: Marilyn Cardinal, Amanda Krahn, Laura Fehr, Cheryl Mercredi, Kristy Adekat, Monica Smith, Amanda Smith, Candice Calliou, Candy Ferguson, Allison Bulldog, Paul Lau, Amanda Dachuk, Gerry Cyr, Irene van der Kloet, Cathy Brand, Marc Sinclair
Regrets:
1.0 Call to Order
Meeting called to order @ 7:05 p.m. by Chairperson.
2.0 Additions/Deletions/Approval of Agenda
Add 8.3 Next Board Meeting.
3.0 Approval of AGM Minutes of June 16, 2011
Approval by Candice Calliou to accept minutes, all in favor.
4.0 Chairperson’s Report
“Good evening everyone and welcome to the 18th Annual General Board Meeting of for Far Northwest Alberta Brighter Futures Society” by Gerry Cyr. Points of highlight: year in transition at board level and assessing challenges by government funding increases and licensing changes, continue to face challenge of staff wages, welcomed new staff which bring skills/values and strength, acknowledged dedication of board, staff and ED resulting in a positive, caring environment with a quality service being delivered to our students, families and communities.
5.0 Executive Director’s Report
Welcomed all in attendance, as well as presented the year’s successes and highlights of BFS.
6.0 Site Presentations
La Crete presented slideshow by Amanda Krahn, Paddle Prairie presented a slideshow by Candice Calliou, High Level presented a slideshow by Allison Bulldog, Fort Vermilion presented a slideshow by Monica Smith.
7.0 Financial Report
Irene van der Kloet presented the financial statements that were handed out for review at the meeting which included PHAC, CFSA, Fundraising, Casino for year ending March 31, 2012. There were no audited financial statements provided at this meeting.
Motioned by Candice Calliou, seconded by Monica Smith to accept Chairperson’s, Executive Director’s and Financial Statements as reported.
8.0 Election of Board Members
8.1 Introduction of Nominees
7 positions, new nominees Michelle Holstein by letter, Marc Sinclair in attendance.
8.2 Elections
Moved to have nominations ceased by acclamation by Allison Bulldog. Next year’s Board of Directors will be:
Gerry Cyr, Cathy Brand, Marilyn Cardinal, Amanda Dachuk, Michelle Holstein, and Marc Sinclair.
Nominees to be brought to attend the next regular Board meeting to be voted in.
9.0 Adjournment
Meeting adjourned @ 8:26 p.m. by Monica Smith.
NEXT AGM MEETING
To Be Announced
NEXT BOARD MEETING
September 13, 2012 @ 5 p.m.
Stardust Motor Inn
Olivier Room
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