WHITESHELL COTTAGERS’ BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
September 20, 2017
1975 Corydon
7:00 PM
PRESENT: G. Delmarque, D. Seguin, A. Roberts, D. Moberg, A. Bezak, A. Kelsch, R. Emslie, N. McMillan, S. Pogorzelec G. Kennedy R. Kinley, R. Babyak, A. Bonneteau, A. Hogan, K. Davies, C. Bryant, R. Smith, T. Fries, D. Sleeva, S. Kline,
D. McNeil, L. Spencer, R. Stalker, G. Meade, M. Taylor
REGRETS: B. Trach, D. Myk, S. Magyar, P. Caron, B. Backman, P. Finley, E. Enns, S. Philp, J. Shields, P. Love, I. Pesun, S. Rempel, D. Klass, J. Nault, J. Kettner, I. Baragar
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 7:05PM
2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW DIRECTOR NOMINEES
Greg Meade – BRERETON / Maureen Taylor – Pointe du Bois
Motion: To approve the new director nominee
Moved by Doug Moberg / Seconded by Bob Stalker
3. VOTE ON NEW DIRECTOR NOMINEE
- VOTE UNANIMOUS -PASSED
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: To approve the minutes as amended.
Moved by Richard Babyak / Seconded by Al Bezak – PASSED
5. MINUTES & BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE DIRECTORS MEETING OF August 16, 2017
Motion: To approve the minutes as amended.
Moved by Rick Emslie/ Seconded by Cheryl Bryant – PASSED
6. TREASURERS REPORT
· YTD Financial statements presented for approval
· Question (R. Emslie) as to why negative revenue I n Membership Fees – Missed J/E to post to deferred revenues
· R. Kinley proposed idea of ½ price memberships to new members-no decision made.
Motion: To approve the financial statements as presented.
Moved by Rick Emslie / Seconded by Stan Pogorzelec – PASSED
7. PRESIDENTS REPORT
· Ron Smith thanked Kerry Davies for his work on bringing another Succession Planning Seminar to our Members. Both were sellouts for a very good cause – CAMP QUALITY at Brereton Lake
· Ron had a meeting with Parks today and Public Docks were on the Agenda. More information to follow as a result of the meeting.
· Ron asked the floor for suggestions on raising awareness of WCA in the Park. Benches, partnering with businesses, golf shirts, clothing, ID badges for Directors
· ADOPT A HIGHWAY program discussed: R. Emslie, R. Babyak, D. Moberg to form committee.
· Stan Pogorzelec to investigate cost sharing of golf shirts
· Concerns raised about holding our money close, as our fight is not over yet.
· MPPCOA update. Board meeting held September 16 in Moose Lake.
· WCA to host MPPCOA AGM in June 2018
8. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) ENVIRONMENT
· Alan Roberts reported that Water Levels report is in the October Echo
· Ongoing discussions re: Falcon Lake Channels and CN/CP tunnels but nothing new to report.
· Al explained that Energy East project is on a 30 day hiatus as they investigate new environmental protocols.
· Al asked for anyone on the Winnipeg River to give updates to him regarding any issues.
b) MEMBERSHIP
· Deborah Seguin reported Membership drive to date is at 2159
· Phone campaign organized for Sept. 25th
· Introduced new Member Programs from STAR Builders and Total Lighting – Contractor pricing but Members must show cards.
· Investigating – Plumbing, fire extinguisher/safety supply, Furniture stores etc.
· Thanked all those Directors who hit the street with face to face contact.
· Organizing phone campaign to target 2016 members who did not renew.
c) COMMUNICATIONS
· Sharon Philp reported that proofing for next ECHO (October) was done today.
· Angela Hogan is currently planning on releasing the member survey (and non-members) of WCA to get feedback in the next couple of days.
d) PHOTO CONTEST
· Lorna Spencer reported that the Online Photo Contest is being worked on and almost ready to launch.
e) EVENTS
· March 23, 24 25 is the Annual Cottage Show. Need volunteers to report to Cheryl
· March 21 will be Annual Directors Banquet.
9. NEW BUSINESS
· Gaeline Delmarque brought up subject of Fire breaks along PR307. Hydro has been cutting and leaving brush. To be followed up with Parks
· Was decided we do not have enough facts on either North Dakota projects mentioned to offer opinion of support.
· Richard Babyak introduced a motion:
“That the WCA write a letter to the Ministry supporting the withdrawal of hunting privileges in the South Whiteshell”
Seconded by Bob Stalker
· Ensuing debate produced little support. Personal views must not be guide the Boards’ decision. Mentioned that all avenues have been exhausted, and unless something has changed, there would be little chance of success.
· Many directors supported that hunting in the Park is allowed
· Al Bezak raised Point of Order that the motion be tabled for further investigation and fact finding so that informed decisions can be made by the Board. Too sensitive an issue to act prematurely on without factual based arguments.
Moved to adjourn Al Bezak / Seconded Stan Pogorzelec
ADJOURNED – 9:25 pm
Next meeting: October 18th @ 7:00 PM – 1975 Corydon