fmi*igf MANITOBA CHAPTER:
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
September 29, 2016 11:30 to 1:30
RADISSON HOTEL – DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG
ATTENDANCE: See List
CALL TO ORDER: Athena Dinos, President called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m.
As per section 10(5) of the fmi*igf Manitoba Chapter by-laws:
“At all meetings of members of the Chapter, twenty (20) members present in person shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business”
Athena confirmed that with 32 members in attendance we had quorum.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Athena provided a report on Chapter activities for the 2015/16 fiscal year, as follows:
fmi*igf National
Fmi*igf National continues to redefine itself. This year the national office embarked into a new product line: an on-line instructional course. Working with some of the biggest and best universities in Canada, the national office developed the first of six modules of an on-line leadership course which it released on August 29th 2016. Upon completion of the six modules, the individual will receive a certification which will be recognized by CPA Canada
New Registration System
Fmi*igf Manitoba Chapter successfully converted to a new system at the start of 2015/16.
Membership
There were 133 members in 2015/16.
Events
- 5 luncheon events in 2015/16 with over 325 attendees
- 13 National webinars
PSMW Winner (Subsidy)
Donna Fontaine with the Province of Manitoba was this year’s winner of the subsidy to attend PSMW in St John’s Newfoundland. Both fmi*igf National and the fmi*igf Manitoba Chapter contributed to the subsidy.
Athena turned the floor to Trevor De Ryck to provide the report from the Treasurer.
fmi*igf MANITOBA CHAPTER:
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
September 29, 2016 11:30 to 1:30
RADISSON HOTEL – DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Trevor De Ryck, Treasurer for the fmi*igf Manitoba Chapter provided the Treasurer’s report. Trevor presented the financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2016. Trevor noted that this was the first year using the new registration system for collecting payments and thanked John O’Leary for all his work in setting up the new system.
Trevor explained that the 2016 Financial Statements were reviewed by two FMI members, Mike McGinn and Djemal Halilagic and noted their conclusion that there was no reason to conclude anything other than the financial statements represent fairly the financial position of the fmi*igf Manitoba Chapter as at June 30, 2016 as well as the results of operations for the year then ended.
Trevor thanked Mike and Djemal for completing the review. Trevor then opened the floor for questions, there were no questions from the floor.
MOTION: Trevor moved that the financial statements be accepted as presented
ACCEPTED: Lynn Cowley
MOTION PASSED: All in favour
Trevor asked for two members to volunteer to conduct the financial review for the period ending June 30, 2017, Mike McGinn and Djemal Halilagic volunteered.
Trevor turned the floor back to Athena.
fmi*igf MANITOBA CHAPTER:
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
September 29, 2016 11:30 to 1:30
RADISSON HOTEL – DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG
NOMINATIONS AND CONFIRMATION OF BOARD MEMBERS:
Athena thanked two retiring board members, Lynn Cowley and John O’Leary for their commitment to FMI and their time spent on board activities over the past several years.
As per section 9 of the fmi*igf Manitoba Chapter by-laws a call for nominations was made through email over the summer.
The following names were received as nomination to the fmi*igf Manitoba Chapter Board:
Allison Zimmer, Province of Manitoba
Jason Duke, City of Winnipeg
Calvin Wat, City of Winnipeg
Patty Jamieson-Bell, City of Winnipeg
Athena made a call for nominations from the floor, none were received.
As per section 10(3) of the fmi*igf Manitoba Chapter by-laws:
“At each annual meeting … additional Board members shall be ratified…”
Athena presented the proposed 2016/17 Board of Directors:
- Athena Dinos, Federal Government
- Robyn Van Vliet, Province of MB
- Cindy Dryden, Province of MB
- Marilyn McEachern, Province of MB
- Jordan Dunnigan, Province of Manitoba
- Allison Zimmer, Province of Manitoba
- Trevor De Ryck, City of Winnipeg
- Liza Pablo, City of Winnipeg
- Gene Vlahakos - City of Winnipeg
- Calvin Wat - City of Winnipeg
- Patty Jamieson-Bell, City of Winnipeg
- Jason Duke, City of Winnipeg
MOTION: Athena moved that the 2016-17 fmi*igf Manitoba Chapter Board be accepted as presented
ACCEPTED: Richard Decka
MOTION PASSED: All in favour
fmi*igf MANITOBA CHAPTER:
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
September 29, 2016 11:30 to 1:30
RADISSON HOTEL – DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG
As per sub-section 7(1) of the fmi*igf Manitoba Chapter by-laws:
“At a meeting of the Board of Directors held at least one (1) month, but not more than three (3) months, preceding the annual general meeting in each year, the Board of Directors shall, elect from among its members, the following Directors, who shall take office immediately following the next annual general meeting and hold office until the following annual general meeting:
(a) President
(b) Vice President
(c) Treasurer
(d) Secretary
At a meeting of the Board of Directors on September 14, 2016 the following were elected from the members of the Board:
• Athena Dinos for President
• Cindy Dryden for Vice President
• Trevor De Ryck for Treasurer
• Jordan Dunnigan for Secretary
MOTION: Athena moved that the fmi*igf Manitoba Chapter Directors be elected as presented.
ACCEPTED: Lynn Cowley
MOTION PASSED: All in favour
fmi*igf MANITOBA CHAPTER:
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
September 29, 2016 11:30 to 1:30
RADISSON HOTEL – DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG
PRESIDENT’S REPORT FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR:
Section 4(1) of the by-laws states that Membership Fees will be communicated at the AGM. At the Board of Directors meeting held on June 22, 2016 the members present voted to keep the membership fee at $30. Athena noted that membership has been decreasing over the years, not because of a lack of interest but rather because membership is not always reimbursed by employers, whereas event attendance is. Athena advised that the board will be reviewing the membership process over the year and will have a new structure or price in place for 2017-18.
Athena provided an update on the 2016/17 program. The 2016/17 program is coming together and the first event is planned for November 8, 2016. It is a luncheon session featuring David Northcott of Winnipeg Harvest. Details of the November event and others will be posted on the website as they become available. We are looking into two other events for this year likely in January and March. As always we welcome suggested topics that the membership is interested in.
National Events:
PD Week will be held in Ottawa on November 22-25. Athena advised that registration is now open and anyone interested should check the FMI website for more details.
Athena announced with Winnipeg will be hosting the PSMW this year on May 28-30. Athena introduced the local steering committee members, Robyn Van Vliet, Lynn Cowley and John O’Leary.
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Robyn Van Vliet, Co-Chair of the 2017 PSMW planning committee spoke about the progress made to date on planning the event. Robyn noted PSMW will be held at the Radisson hotel on May 28 to 30 and that the theme will be Collaboration, Growth and Renewal.
Mathieu Langelier, Chief Executive Officer of FMI National spoke about the benefits of volunteering for events like PSMW and provided an update on activities at the FMI National level.
Meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
fmi*igf MANITOBA CHAPTER:
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
September 29, 2016 11:30 to 1:30
RADISSON HOTEL – DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ATTENDEES:
32 membersattended the AGM on September 29, 2016
Last Name / First Name / OrganizationAllen / Cheryl / Province of Manitoba
Boron / Anthony / Government of Canada
Cowley / Lynn / Province of Manitoba
De Ryck / Trevor / City of Winnipeg
Decka / Richard / City of Winnipeg
Dinos / Athena / Government of Canada
Dryden / Cindy / Province of Manitoba
Duke / Jason / City of Winnipeg
Falk / Howard / City of Winnipeg
Flores-Hill / Debbie / Province of Manitoba
Fontaine / Donna / Province of Manitoba
Genise / Tessie / Government of Canada
Halilagic / Djemal / Province of Manitoba
Heather / Grant / City of Winnipeg
Hickman / Jacqueline / Government of Canada
Hodges / Ramona / City of Winnipeg
Jacobson / Lorraine / Government of Canada
McGinn / Mike / City of Winnipeg
Morton / Knight / City of Winnipeg
Nolette / Denis / Province of Manitoba
Nuray / Abdul / Government of Canada
O’Leary / John / Private Sector
Pablo / Liza / City of Winnipeg
Pamplona / Allan / Province of Manitoba
Rsnik / Guillermo / City of Winnipeg
Snidal / Daniel / Federal Government
Stawiarski / Leah / Province of Manitoba
Van Vliet / Robyn / Province of Manitoba
Vlahakos / Gene / City of Winnipeg
Woods / Perry / Federal Government
Zakowich / Kerry / City of Winnipeg
Zimmer / Allison / Province of Manitoba