Annual General Meeting
Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador
November 26, 2016
Marine Institute, St. John`s, NL
The Annual General Meeting of the Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador Inc. was held at the Marine Institute on November 26, 2016. Meeting began at 10:10 AM and was chaired by Jim Dempsey.
Minutes of 2015 Annual General Reportwas reviewed. It was moved by Chris Osmond, 2nd by Everett Fancey that minutes be adopted as read. MC
Annual Report of Activities 2015-2016– A copy of the Annual Report of Activities for 2015-2016was distributed before the meeting and Jim highlighted events over the past year and plans for the coming year.
Financial Statement – a copy of the financial statement was included in handouts at the AGM. It was moved by Heather Wareham, 2nd by Barry Darby that the financial statement be accepted as presented. MC
Nominating Committee Report – Jim thanked the outgoing directors – Heather Wareham, Chris Osmond and Bruce Whitelaw – for their work with the Museum.
Chris Osmond chaired the elections for the new board of directors.
The Nominating Committeeput forth the following candidates for consideration:
Name / Office / Term / Term Remaining / Term EndingDempsey, Jim / Chair / President / Year 2 of 3 year term / 2 year / 2018
Vice Chair / Vice President / Year 1 of 2 year term / 2 years / 2018
King, Beverley / Secretary
(Ex-Officio)
Piercey, Ray / Treasurer / Year 1 of 1 year term / 1 year / 2017
Brooks, Chris / Director / Year 2 of 2 year Term / 2 years / 2017
Chafe, Paul / Director / Year 1 of 2 year Term / 2 years / 2018
Connors, Donna / Director / Year 1 of 2 Year Term / 2 years / 2018
Darby, Barry / Director / Year 2 of 2 year Term / 1 years / 2017
Elliott, Heather / Director / Year 1 of 2 year term / 2 years / 2018
Fancey, Everett / Director / Year 2 of 2 year term / 1 year / 2017
French, Frank / Director / Year 1 of 1 year term / 1 year / 2017
McMeekin, Rhonda / Director / Year 2 of 2 year term / 1 year / 2017
Pinhorn, Wallace / Director / Year 1 of 1 year term / 1 year / 2017
Trickett, Dave / Director / Year 1 of 2 year term / 2 years / 2018
The floor was then opened for nominations. Receiving no nominations from the floor, it was moved by Alex Howse, 2nd by Roy Meade slate put forward be elected. MC
Auditor for 2016 - 2017 – It was moved by Wallace Pinhorn, 2nd by Frank French that Roger Coombs be appointed as our Auditor for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. MC
Special Business
- Presentation – Crystal Braye – Passing it On: Safeguarding ICH in Museums
- How to use Social Media to promote the Museum – Crystal Braye / Jeremy Harnum
With no further business, it was moved by Paul Chafe, 2nd by Barry Darby that meeting be adjourned at 12:30 PM. MC
Beverley King
Secretary