Coalition to Far Northwest Alberta
BRIGHTER FUTURES SOCIETY
17TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
June 16, 2011
Present:Marilyn Cardinal, Amanda Dachuk, Ana Rosa Perrault, Peggy Poitras, Cathy Brand, Allison Bulldog, Candice Calliou, Doreen Poitras, Candy Ferguson, Joseph Essop, Ridwana Essop, Laura Fehr, Nicole Mitchell, Amanda Krahn, Irene van der Kloet, Gerry Cyr, Emily Congo
Regrets:
1.0Call to Order
Meeting called to order @ 5:55 p.m. by Chairperson.
2.0Additions/Deletions/Approval of Agenda
No additions or deletions to the agenda.
3.0Approval of AGM Minutes of June 17, 2010
Approval by Candice Calliou to accept minutes, all in favor.
4.0Chairperson’s Report
“Good evening everyone and welcome to the 17th Annual General Meeting of Brighter Futures Society” by Gerry Cyr. Points of highlight: year in transition in different sites, reviewed a lot of policies, board development workshop suggested for goals/objectives of the future, possible fundraising, welcomed new staff which bring skills/values and strength. Thank you to the staff!
5.0Executive Director’s Report
Welcomed all in attendance, as well as presented the year’s successes and highlights of BFS.
6.0Site Presentations
La Crete presented slideshow by Amanda Krahn, Paddle Prairie presented a slideshow by Candice Calliou, High Level presented a slideshow by Allison Bulldog, Fort Vermilion sent feedback by Monica Smith and verbally reported by Irene van der Kloet.
7.0Financial Report
Irene van der Kloet presented the financial statements that were handed out for review at the meeting which included PHAC, CFSA, Fundraising and Audited Financial Statements for year ending March 31, 2011.
Motioned by Candice Calliou, seconded by Emily Congo to accept Chairperson’s, Executive Director’s and Financial Statements as reported.
Service Awards
Gerry presented the service awards as follows:
5 Years:
10 Years:
15 Years:
8.0Election of Board Members
8.1Introduction of Nominees
Cathy Brand stricken off the nominees, as her term is still active. 6 positions open.
8.2Elections
Moved to have nominations ceased by acclamation by Allison Bulldog. Next year’s Board of Directors will be:
Gerry Cyr, Cathy Brand, Marilyn Cardinal, Amanda Dachuk, and 3 Vacant.
Nominees to be brought to attend the next regular Board meeting to be voted in.
9.0Adjournment
Meeting adjourned @ 7:16 p.m. by Cathy Brand.
NEXT AGM MEETING
To Be Announced
NEXT BOARD MEETING
September 8, 2011 @ 5 p.m.
Stardust Motor Inn
Olivier Room