Call to Order 6:00 pm
In attendance: Cathy Kazimer, John Kazimer, Marc Meilleur, Philip Hammond, Bev Bratton, Rich Saul, Paul Sharp, Ken Stonely
Also attending but not executive committee: Denny Sharp (Note taker)
Acceptance of the Agenda
Moved by Philip Hammond, Seconded by Marc Meilleur, Carried
Financial Report
See Report as per John Kazimer
General Governance
Discussion of growing pains within the new system. Information to be shared with head office.
Action: 2018-2019 Executive
News from Head Office
District Manager let go. Will be hiring District Co-Ordinator. Cathy on hiring Committee.
MOTTS moving forward vote will be May 30
Bylaw OFSC – President of District = Governor
Trails
TDF funding applications
Head office to employ a Co-ordinator to handle grant applications. Club is responsible for trail evaluation, identifying projects. Must include GPS co-ordinates and photos. Send to Co-ordination to include with application.
Bridges (over French and Pickerel Rivers): Currently chained in the off season due to no insurance. MTO concerned over status of insurance. Work on the bridges passing to district then OFSC.
Groomers and Operators
Grooming went well. Thank you to the dedicated volunteers who gave so generously of their time and effort. Some concerns over our aging groomers, plan to advocate for newer machines if possible. No known major mechanical problems to address, but aging groomers could present possible budget issues going forward.
Fund Raising:
Currently $2,500.00 in inventory. 20 hats were distributed to volunteers for safety seminar.
Social Media
No report
Training
Went well, 20+ volunteers attended. Good turnout
Signage
District to be dividing up inventory of signage throughout the clubs. We need to make our requests. Going forward each club will be responsible for acquiring their own signage by way of the budget process.
Elections
President
Nomination: Cathy Kazimer nominated by Rich Saul
Ken Stonely nominated by Paul Sharp – Declined
Marc Meilleur nominated by Cathy Kazimer - Declined
No further Nominations. Nominations Closed
Cathy Kazimer acclaimed as President
Vice President
Nomination: Andrew Rowan nominated by Cathy Kazimer
No further nominations. Nominations Closed
Andrew Rowan acclaimed as Vice President
Secretary
Nomination: Renee Carrier nominated by Cathy Kazimer
No further Nominations. Nominations closed.
Renee Carrier acclaimed as Secretary
Treasurer
Nomination: John Kazimer nominated by Ken Stonely
No further Nominations. Nominations closed.
John Kazimer acclaimed as Treasurer
Thank you to all those who stepped up for Executive Committee positions
Nominations for Directors open
Bob Bertrand nominated by Cathy Kazimer
Bev Bratton nominated by Denny Sharp
Marc Meilleur nominated by Paul Sharp
Jennifer La Casse nominated by Bev Bratton
Denny Sharp nominated by Cathy Kazimer
Justin Carrier nominated by John Kazimer
Paul Sharp nominated by Cathy Kazimer
All accepted positions.
Portfolios to be assigned at next meeting.
Volunteer of the Year Award
This award was given jointedly to Cathy and John Kazimer for their exceptional work ethic and commitment that has guided the club through the new governance model. Thank you very much!