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FRASER VALLEY ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002 @ 8:30 a.m.
Kwantlen University College - Surrey Campus
12666 - 72nd Avenue, Surrey
Building G, Room G1140


Present: Brian Hayton, Manulife Financial
Steve Lake, Lake & Associates
Lornell Ridley, Kwantlen University College
Maureen Ruddick, CIBC
Mary-Jane Wilson, Greig, Skagen & Wilson
Linda Gomes, Kwantlen University College – Recorder

Regrets: Bryan Jakeman, Jakeman Financial Group
Peter Stanger, Leon Frazer & Associates

1. Confirmation of Agenda

2. Approval of Minutes

Moved by Steve Lake, Seconded by Ian Baker,
THAT the Executive Committee Minutes from June 4, 2002 be adopted as circulated.
Motion Carried.

3. President’s Report – Brian Hayton

Brian thanked everyone for working through the summer and particularly to Lornell, Secretary for keeping us all on track.

4. Secretary’s Report – Lornell Ridley

Lornell distributed the Executive Functions Calendar to all members.

The following dates were set for the 2003 Dinner Meetings:
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Location: Eaglequest at Coyote Creek
January 21 September 16
March 11 November 18
May 13 (AGM)

The following dates were set for the 2003 Directors Meetings:
Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. Location: Kwantlen University College
January 8
February 12
April 16

The executive contact list was passed around for updates.



5. Treasurer Report – Maureen Ruddick

Maureen brought CIBC signature cards for signature by the President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Any 2 of the 4 signing officers’ signatures are required at all times.

All signing officers will need to go to the TD Bank at Guildford (152nd St & 102nd Ave) to sign the signature cards.

To date, the current balances are:
CIBC = $361.11
GIC = $5,740.78
TD = $119.16

6. Public Affairs Committee Report – Mary-Jane Wilson

The Executive are listed in the Executive Business in Surrey. Mary Jane will resubmit with picture.

7. Membership Committee Report – Peter Stanger

Lornell reported that thus far 23 members have renewed. A reminder email will be sent.

8. Program Committee Report – Bryan Jakeman

Brian Hayton spoke on Bryan’s behalf. Lori Oliver from Davidson & Co. has been booked for the September dinner meeting.

The November, January, March and May speakers need to be booked as soon as possible.

The following speakers are possibilities for the coming year:
Dr. Bertie McLean – UBC
Carmen Turrow
Lynn Reynolds
Vern Blair, Blair Crosson Voyer Chartered Accountants - Topic – Marriage Breakdown
Entrepreneurship – UBC Dean of the School of Business
Greg McCormick, Manulife Actuary

It was noted to add the date of meeting on the speaker topic sheets.

It was also noted that the speaker gifts should be bought by the Vice President and have a value of approximately $50.00 each. Suggestions included, “Who Moved My Cheese” book, golf certificate, coffee table books and BC encyclopedia.

9. Other Business

a. Marketing FVEPC at Insurance Day – Aug. 15
This event is postponed to a later date. Joanne Henn will have to be contacted.

b. Fall Programs: Sept 17 & Nov. 19
Bryan Jakeman will secure a speaker for Nov. 19, 2002.

Meeting Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m.

Next Meetings Board of Directors Meetings
Wednesday, November 6, 2002
8:30 - 10:30 am
Kwantlen University College, Surrey
Building G Room 1140

Dinner Meetings
November 19, 2002

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