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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS OF
THE FRASER VALLEY ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL
March 10, 2009 @ 8:40 AM
AT MANTHORPE LAW OFFICES Present: Rosalyn Manthorpe, John Blackmer, Karl Maier, Carey Vandenberg, Nick Cheng and David Lee Regrets: Anne George, Charlene Taylor
The meeting began with the confirmation of the agenda.
Minutes of the meeting on January 13, 2009 approved.
Rosalyn Manthorpe reported the results of the review of the Coyote Creek arrangements were fine. She mentioned that she would not be attending the meeting next week and Nick would step in. Laurie was invited to attend the meeting and she would be paid for her attendence. Rosalyn reported that two charities would set up tables with info – the Surrey Foundation and the Douglas College Foundation. Laurie would go through membership and encourage other charities to set up tables.
The Vice President reported that we need to buy one more gift.
Anne George was away sick but sent by email the attached 2009 results to date. She also reported that cash in the bank is currently $9,393. It was estimated to be $7,796 by the end of the year.
Charlene Taylor sent her regrets and indicated in an email that she had nothing to report.
Carey Vandenberg reported that we have a 1 year contract with the current web site provider and they charged $700 per year. It was suggested that someone else should host the website. There would be about 5 updates in a year and only took a few minutes each time. It was suggested that some changes occur as an update without extra charges (e.g. eliminate first page, take out the minutes). It was also suggested that a resource link be made available to members’ organizations. Laurie would email membership and asked them to update their contact information themselves. There was some discussion around adding a separate column which would indicate “member since______________”.
Dave Lee advised that Steve Lake was the member spotlight (budget update). He knew Chris Richardson, the speaker and so he could introduce him. Karl would thank speaker. September meeting will be Erika Penner and Karl Maier. There are 4 of 5 presentations confirmed for next year. The fifth presentation would likely be Trevor Todd on WVA claims and charitable beneficiaries and for joint meeting with CAGP.
None submitted.
The next meeting will take place at 8:30am on May 12, 2009 at the offices of Manthorpe Law Offices, #102, 15399 102A Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 8V7.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40am. |