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Minutes

BRIDGE MEETING

DATE: November 22, 2004
PLACE: Valu Mart, Little Current (upstairs)
TIME: 1900
PRESENT: Francois Legault, June Edward,Marilyn & Chuck Spence, Claude Belcourt, Grant Moffat
ABSENT: John Bright, Wayne Pilon, John Edward

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Minutes of the last meeting held September 13, 2004 were accepted & moved by Chuck Spence. Seconded by Grant Moffat. Carried

OFFICERS REPORTS:
Filed with Secretary. Cdr Francois advised us of some of the events that were discussed at the National Conference held in Toronto. Treasurer’s report moved by Marilyn Spence & seconded by Chuck Spence. Carried.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE September 13, 2004 MINUTES

  • Lapel pins: June went over the prices, colour & size again. MOTION: June moved that we order 250 pins on a gold base @ $3.48 in our 3 colours with “Manitoulin” printed on them. Seconded by Chuck Spence. Carried.
  • Weather course: hopefully our existing members will be interested in this. It will be introduced in the New Year, possibly Jan/Feb. Claude would like to put this course online & show the actual facts of weather. This to be discussed further
  • Social evening: Ivan Filion from Cambrian College will possibly give a presentation. He has designed & built remotes, is a salmon fisherman, prepares sushi, & is a very interesting person. Claude will advise further on this. Chuck also has a friend with lots of experience on a barge. We will also have to decide where, when, what to serve & how much?

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Travelling expenses: to be discussed at a later date.
  • Letterhead (our own): Claude will put a template on the web page that can be used when necessary.
  • Mailing to membership via E-mail & website: Chuck advised we have quite a few addresses now so this should help with communication.

NEXT MEETING: January 10, 2005, Valu Mart at 1900. Be sure to arrive before they close.

Meeting terminated at 2045. Moved by Grant Moffatt.