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FRASER VALLEY ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 15/04 @ 8:30 a.m.
Kwantlen University College - Surrey Campus
12666 - 72nd Avenue, Surrey
Building G, Room G1140
Present: Mary-Jane Wilson, Greig, Wilson & Brajovic
Ian Baker, Westcoast Actuaries Inc.
Bryan Jakeman, Jakeman Financial Group
Maureen Ruddick, CIBC
Pam Prior, KPMG
Arnold Machel, Visionvest Financial Planning & Services Inc.
Rob Clark, Assante Capital Management Ltd.
Regrets: Chris Harris
1. Confirmation of Agenda
There were no additions to the agenda.
2. Approval of Minutes
The minutes from the February 10/04 and April 20/04 were deferred
to the next meeting.
3. Past President's Report - Ian Baker
• I. Baker welcomed new members, Arnold Machel and Rob Clark
to the Executive as well as congratulated the Board on their new
appointments.
• The 2004/05 Executive are:
Mary-Jane Wilson, President
Ian Baker, Past President
Bryan Jakeman, Vice President
Maureen Ruddick, Secretary
Pam Prior, Treasurer
Arnold Machel, Public Affairs
Rob Clark, Program
Chris Harris, Membership
4. Program Report -
• November's speakers are set: Benita Loughlin and Elaine
Reynolds.
• Idea for September: case studies
• In order to attract more people, this committee needs to
secure speakers early, publicize earlier and put up on website.
• FVEPC can occasionally pay $500-$1,000 for speakers.
• Get higher profile speakers to try and boost membership.
• Other speakers who may be approached are: Michael Campbell
and Martha Piper.
• Other ideas for future meetings: Privacy Implications and
Planning for Late Marriage.
5. Secretary Report - Maureen Ruddick
Maureen Ruddick will renegotiate Eaglequest. We will find out at
next meeting if an earlier time is desired.
6. Treasurer Report - Pam Prior
CIBC $227
TD $320
GIC $5,861
Signing Authority: add Bryan Jakeman
7. Public Affairs Report - Chris Harris
No report.
FVEPC currently advertise in Business in Surrey, Surrey Chamber
and Business in Vancouver.
8. Membership Report - Bryan Jakeman
• Bryan Jakeman will talk to Chris about the position.
• Changes for membership form: "If you want your website
listed on website, "click here" will be added.
9. Website
• How many hits does the FVEPC website receive? A regular
report is required.
• When we get a new member - have a welcoming flashing message
on the website. Linda Gomes will liaise with Cathy Piso and report
back at the next meeting.
• Make website bigger on every page.
10. Executive Job Descriptions
Circulated. Please review.
11. Membership Renewals
• Add - "If you want your website listed on website,
tick here"
• Early bird by Aug. 31/04
• Email link
• Have blank registration forms for meetings
• Perhaps have a contest with members to get new members and
be entered in a draw. Gift certificates for Starbucks, etc. instead
of book draw.
• For every new member you refer your name will be entered
in a draw and also your referral. Pam Prior will investigate.
12. Future Meetings
Board of Directors Meetings
Dinner Meetings
June 15, 2004 May 18, 2004 AGM
August 17, 2004 September 21, 2004
October 19, 2004 November 16, 2004
January 4, 2005 January 18, 2005
February 8, 2005 March 8, 2005
April 19, 2005 AGM May 17, 2005
June 14, 2005 September 20, 2005
November 15, 2005
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
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