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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS OF
THE FRASER VALLEY ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL
May 12, 2009 @ 8:45 AM
AT MANTHORPE LAW OFFICES Present: Rosalyn Manthorpe, John Blackmer, Karl Maier, Carey Vandenberg, and David Lee Regrets: Charlene Taylor, Anne George, Nick Cheng
The meeting began with the confirmation of the agenda.
Minutes of the meeting on March 10, 2009 approved.
Rosalyn Manthorpe reported that all current directors are willing to continue in their positions. Karl will contact Charlene Greaves to see if she is interested in being member at large. Rosalyn will call for nominations from floor at AGM (3 times). If there are no nominations from floor then the current directors will be elected by acclamation. Rosalyn as President will also present a report at the AGM.
The Vice President reported by email that another speaker gift is needed. It was agreed that he should pick up another one if he has not already done so.
Anne George sent the Treasurer’s Report by email. She explained that at the end 2009, there was $8,164 in the bank account versus $6,893 at the end of 2008. She pointed out, however, that the 2009 cash balance did not include the costs of the May meeting which are expected to be in the range of $2,000. This treatment of the May expenses in the next fiscal year is consistent with the accounting of prior years as the accounting is done on a cash rather than accrual basis. A Treasurer’s report will be presented at the AGM.
Charlene Taylor reported
by email that there are 57 active members, an increase of 9 over last year.
She also reported that name tags and the provision of continuing
education certificates are working well.
It was suggested that she follow up regarding contact with Society of
Notaries Public.
Carey Vandenberg reported that he was receiving emails from Laurie re updates. In future, he will oversee the website and Laurie will do the updates. This change will occur in fall (e.g. October, 2009).
Dave Lee advised that for the next member spotlight, a new member, Trish Fedewich who is a notary, will be presenting. Carey will do an introduction of the speaker at the next meeting and Rosalyn will do the thank you. Dave provided next year’s schedule of meetings and presentations. At the September 15th meeting, Erika Penner and Karl Maier will be making a presentation called “For Richer or For Poorer, Financial and Estate Planning Issues in Divorce”.
None submitted.
The next meeting will take place
at 8:30am on July 14, 2009 at the offices of Manthorpe Law Offices, #102, 15399
102A Avenue,
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