MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS OF

THE FRASER VALLEY ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL

May 13, 2010 @ 8:40 AM

AT MANTHORPE LAW OFFICES

 

 

Present:        Rosalyn Manthorpe, Karl Maier, Nick Cheng, Carey Vandenberg, John Blackmer

 

Regrets:David Lee, Anne George, Charlene Taylor

 

 

  1. 1.Confirmation of Agenda 

 

The meeting began with the confirmation of the agenda

 

  1. 2.Approval of Minutes 

 

The minutes of the meeting on March 2, 2010 were approved.    

 

  1. 3.President’s Report (Rosalyn Manthorpe) 

 

Rosalyn Manthorpe reported that Coyote Creek provided fruit as dessert as requested.  As well, the AGM outline/agenda was discussed and confirmed.

 

  1. 4.Vice President’s Report (Nick Cheng) 

 

Nick Cheng reported that he had gifts for the speaker, the early bird draw and the business card draw.

 

  1. 5.Treasurer’s Report (Anne George) 

 

Anne George was not in attendance.  Ann sent her report by email advising that the balance in the council’s bank account is down by approximately $500 from last year.  She also reported that we now have 51 members.  A full report will be given at the AGM.

 

  1. 6.Membership (Charlene Taylor) 

 

Charlene Taylor was not in attendance.  It was agreed that an announcement about an AFP course would be made at the dinner meeting next week.

 

  1. 7.Public Affairs (Carey Vandenberg) 

 

Carey Vandenberg explained that he and Laurie Daschuk attempted to update the website, but it was more complicated than anticipated.  Laurie found a technical person who would do updates charging a fee for time spent (1/4 hour increments).  His hourly charge is $50.  Laurie will co-ordinate the website updates and contact him as needed.

 

Carey will transfer the potential new member list to the new Public Affairs co-ordinator.

 

Carey will arrange for FVEPC to become a partner with Leave a Legacy.

 

 

  1. 8.Program Committee Report (Dave Lee) 

 

David Lee was not in attendance.  David sent a list for next year’s presentations by email.  The Chief Economist of Scotia Bank may be added as a speaker for next year.  New member self introduction will be offered to any recent new members.  Next week, Karl will introduce the speaker, Laura Watts.  Nick will thank her.

 

 

  1. 9.Nominating Committee (Karl Maier) 

 

Karl reported that the following nominations for the 2010/2011 Executive:

 

Nick Cheng- President

Susan Payment -Vice President

Yolanda Benoit- Secretary

Charlene Taylor-Membership

Anne George-Treasurer

David Lee-Public Affairs

Del Friday-Program

Rosalyn Manthorpe-Past President

 

  1. 10.New Business 

 

Nick mentioned a presentation he attended on Board Governance by Darlene Hyde.  He will see if she could do a 10 minute presentation to Board.  Rosalyn suggested that Board Governance could be broader topic for a future presentation at a dinner meeting.

 

  1. 11.Adjourment 

 

The meeting adjourned at 9:20am.