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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE FRASER VALLEY ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 @ 8:30 AM AT MANTHORPE LAW OFFICES Present: Charlene Taylor, Anne George, Karl Maier, Nick Cheng, Carey Vandenberg and John Blackmer Regrets: Rosalyn Manthorpe and Kam Lidder
The meeting began with the confirmation of the agenda.
Nick Cheng presented the president’s report as Rosalyn Manthorpe was away on vacation. Nick confirmed that the arrangements with Coyote Creek are in place. The Executive Duties were discussed. Karl Maier spoke to his comments on the Executive Duties as set out in his email dated September 3, 2008 to Rosalyn Manthorpe. Karl moved for approval of his comments and Nick seconded and the motion was passed unanimously. The discussion of the rest of the Executive Duties was tabled for the next meeting when Rosalyn is back.
The Vice President had nothing to report. There was, however, a discussion of gifts. Nick will purchase some and then be reimbursed. As well, the president’s agenda for the members’ meeting next week was discussed. It was agreed that new members would be encouraged to make a presentation during the member spotlights.
Anne George reported that 25 members (4 new and 21 returning) have paid for their memberships for a total of $5,500. She also reported that there is some $1,022 in the TD Canada Trust bank account plus some $3,925 in the bank account at CIBC for a total of $4,497. It was also agreed that Laurie should be invited to attend the member meeting next week.
Charlene Taylor explained that, as mentioned above, four new members have joined the Council and 21 have renewed their memberships. There was a discussion regarding the issue of members renewing at the early bird rate after the deadline.
Carey Vandenberg commented that if anyone knows of someone who may be interested in becoming a member, they should let him know and he will contact them about upcoming meetings. It was agree that this fact would be mentioned at the meeting next week. There was also a discussion around website development and management. It was agreed that any changes should be referred to Laurie and she will update. It was also mentioned Laurie will contact the Abbotsford Estate Planning Council as they expressed an interest in our November meeting.
It was agreed that the member who recommended the speaker would introduce him at the meeting next week. The program chair would then thank the speaker for his presentation.
There was no new business to discuss.
The next meeting will take place at 8:30am on November 13, 2008 at the offices of Manthorpe Law Offices, #102, 15399 102A Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 8V7.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40am. |