Covid-19 screening was done on all attendees before our AGM was called to order. Social Distancing was practiced during the meeting.
Call to Order at 6:16pm
In attendance:
FRSA board: Cathy Kazimer - President, John Kazimer - Treasurer, Bev Bratton – Secretary, Fran Pilon - Director, George Landry - Director, Rob Bertrand - Director
General attendees: Sue Landry, Denis Prevost, Luc Bisaillon, Diana LeBreton, Eric Ferguson
Acceptance of Agenda
Moved by Rob Bertrand, Seconded by John Kazimer, Carried
Acceptance of AGM Minutes from June 23, 2019
Minutes accepted
Moved by, Eric Ferguson, Seconded by Luc Bisaillon. Carried.
Adoption and Acceptance of Standard District Bylaws
Moved by Rob Bertrand, seconded by George Landry, Carried
Adoption and Acceptance of Standard District Policies & Procedures
Moved by Rob Bertrand, seconded by George Landry, Carried
Financial Report
John Kazimer reviewed the expense reports for the year ending March 31, 2020. The financial report was submitted and attached to the minutes (printed copy). Motion to accept the Financial Report. Moved by Fran Pilon, seconded by Denis Prevost. Carried.
Trails
Andrew provided a summary which stated that our trails were great, positive feedback was heard from riders and the trails held up well until we were mandated to shut down all trails in March due to Covid-19.
Groomers
We did not have any major issues with our groomers (as they were both thoroughly checked by TSI in the summer and repaired before the start of the snowmobile season). The cost of the repairs was covered by the District, but we gave the District our wage equity that we received in the amount of $7,200 to help offset the expense.
Before next season one machine needs the Block heater fixed and the drag (hydraulics) on the other machine.
Fund Raising
Clothing sales were not promoted this year because of a lack of volunteers. Several clothing pieces are still in stock.
Advertising on our maps should be promoted this season (2020-2021) since we only had 2 businesses that advertised on our maps this past year. Try to get businesses to purchase at the lowest price for them to get on the map.
Social Media
Currently we have 1480 people following us on Facebook.
Website is set up and the district said ours is one of the best in our district.
Training/Health and Safety
This year our groomer operators went through the training and health/safety courses.
It was discussed that 2 groomers should be in the groomer at one time.
Election of Executive for 2020 – 2021
President
Denis Prevost was nominated and elected to this position.
Moved by George Landry, seconded by Rob Bertrand, Carried
Vice President
Andrew Rowaan will remain in this position.
Secretary
Beverly Bratton will remain in this position.
Treasurer
Michel Paquette was nominated and elected to this position.
Moved by John Kazimer, seconded by George Landry, Carried
Directors
Fran Pilon will remain in this position
George Landry will remain in this position
Rob Bertrand will remain in this position
Nominations for New Board of Directors
The following were nominated for Directors:
Cathy Kazimer moved by Denis Prevost, seconded by Eric Ferguson. Cathy’s title will be Director/ Past President
John Kazimer moved by Luc Bisaillon, seconded by Fran Pilon
Eric Ferguson moved by George Landry, seconded by Rob Bertrand
Luc Bisaillon moved by Cathy Kazimer, seconded by Eric Ferguson
Diana LeBreton moved by Cathy Kazimer, seconded by George Landry
All were carried
Signing Authority (Bank)
The 4 executives will have signing authority:
Michel Paquette, Denis Prevost, Andrew Rowaan, and Beverly Bratton
NNTA Delegate and Alternative
Denis Prevost will be the delegate
Cathy Kazimer will be the alternate
NNTA Trails Committee Representative
Andrew Rowaan will be the delegate
Rob Bertrand will be the alternate
Volunteer of the Year
Presentation will be held at our fall general meeting if large gatherings continue to take place because of Covid-19. The award will be presented to Luc Bisaillon
Old Business
Nothing discussed
New Business
Nothing discussed
Meeting Adjourned at 7:48pm
Thank you very much