2024 Annual General Meeting
On May 30th, our Annual General Meeting was held. In addition to the Board members present, 28 club members/guests attended the meeting. Various club reports were presented and those in attendance were able to ask questions and make suggestions which resulted in positive, interactive discussions. Overall, the club is in a much better place this year than it was a year ago. A strong team effort has resulted in many positive outcomes. The club has been working with three grants, one of which funded the service agreement contract ($32,000) that Verda Gross has been fulfilling this year and all of the grants very much impacted the following: the number of club members has increased (174 members currently,an all-time high), the number of volunteers has increased, the participation in club activities has increased, the number of club activities has increased, special events have been available to members free of charge, new fundraising initiatives are in place and outreach to the community has increased. Details related to these outcomes, and more, will be in the minutes of the meeting. The Board members for the upcoming year were nominated and approved as follows: Rosemary McColeman, Cheryl Dyer, Joan Cohen, Barb Gillies, Deb Good, Lori Boehm, Diane Gray, Noreen Moore, Bonnie Murray, Judy Poulin, Fred Walker and Bruce McKague. One vacant Board position remains and if anyone is interested in filling this position, please contact the club. Recognition and thanks were extended to the retiring Board members: Peter Stauffer, Ron Gilbert and Ellen Fisher. Peter handles building security and audio, and Ron handles building maintenance and they both have offered to continue the special support they have been providing to the club. This is very much appreciated. At the Board meeting that followed the Annual General Meeting, the following executive positions were approved: President – Rosemary McColeman, 1st Vice President – Cheryl Dyer, 2nd Vice President Joan Cohen, Recording Secretary – Lori Boehm and Treasurer – Barb Gillies. With the support of the membership, and the work of the Board of Directors, the club looks forward to continuing in a positive direction in the upcoming year. Thank you to all who give of their time and talents for the success of the club.
