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<p>New page: &lt;pre&gt; PINCHER CREEK SEARCH AND RESCUE SOCIETY REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES May 6, 2014 INATTENDANCE: Brett Wuth, Yvonne Cyr, Alieza Cyr, Brian Balak, Dick Burnham, Nicole Boissenault, Ron...</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&lt;pre&gt;<br /> PINCHER CREEK SEARCH AND RESCUE SOCIETY<br /> REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES<br /> May 6, 2014<br /> INATTENDANCE: Brett Wuth, Yvonne Cyr, Alieza Cyr, Brian Balak, Dick Burnham, Nicole<br /> Boissenault, Ron Hahn, Charlene Bruder, Cindy Drake<br /> 1. Call to Order – Alieza called the meeting to order at 18:05<br /> 2. Agenda<br /> 2.1. Additions to the Agenda<br /> Added the following to the agenda:<br /> President’s Report<br /> Action Items<br /> Brad Boese resignation from Board<br /> Committee Reports – Pre plan Ron<br /> Additional Committee Reports added<br /> 2.2. Approval of the Agenda<br /> Moved by Yvonne Cyr, seconded by Brett Wuth to approve the agenda as amended<br /> CARRIED<br /> 3. Minutes<br /> 3.1. Approval of the Minutes<br /> Moved by Charlene Bruder, seconded by Ron Hahn to approve the April 1, 2014 Minutes as<br /> amended and circulated<br /> CARRIED<br /> 4. Business<br /> 4.1. President’s Report<br /> Ali reported on the Alberta SAR Annual General Meeting, next year will be a two day<br /> meeting with training Seminars one day and the General Annual Meeting on the other<br /> day. All groups are committed to D4H and all groups have signed the MOA. Pincher<br /> Creek SAR has the largest number of participants in Alberta. Red Deer County has joined<br /> Alberta SAR as a member and Badlands Cold Lake is moving from a member to an<br /> associate as they receive federal funding. Yvonne had to pay PCSAR Membership dues<br /> in cash ($150.00 has been reimbursed to Yvonne), as we did not receive the invoice and<br /> Notice of Meeting until the day before.<br /> 4.2 Roles &amp; Responsibility of Board MembersBrett reported on the progress made to date on the job descriptions. He handed out the<br /> description for General Board Member and the members reviewed the responsibilities<br /> and the knowledge and skills required. Necessary amendments are to be made. Brett<br /> handed out the President and Vice President for review by the Board Members.<br /> 4.3 Lawyer Advices<br /> A healthy discuss took place on the pros and cons of seeking legal advice. Brad Boese<br /> had suggested that we wait until after the SAR AGM to see what came out of the meeting<br /> so nothing has been done. Ali and Yvonne reported that the only mention of the MOA<br /> was that all groups had now signed it and that the MOA is a Living Document and that<br /> any recommended changes have to be approved by the provincial body.<br /> Moved by Brett Wuth, seconded by Cindy Drake that Brian Balak and Dick Burnham<br /> research the MOA and SAR Standard Operating Procedures and review the members<br /> concerns in regards to the December Search and the MOA<br /> CARRIED<br /> 4.4 Board Member Participation<br /> Moved by Brett Wuth, seconded by Cindy Drake that the resignation of Brad Boese from the<br /> Board of Directors of Pincher Creek Search and Rescue be accepted with regret<br /> CARRIED<br /> Ali will advise membership of the opening and request nominations.<br /> 4.5 Financials<br /> Dick reviewed the financial information provided at the meeting<br /> 4.5.1 Financial Statements<br /> Moved by Brett Wuth, seconded by Nicole Boissenault to accept the financial statements as<br /> information<br /> CARRIED<br /> 4.5.2 Approval of Cheques over $200.00<br /> Moved by Brett Wuth, seconded by Yvonne Cyr to approve payment of cheque #1739 Castle<br /> Mountain Resort $255.36 and cheque #1740 Centre Peak Avalanche Skills $2,200.04<br /> CARRIED<br /> 4.5.3 Credit Card<br /> Moved by Yvonne Cyr, seconded by Brian Balak Pincher Creek Search and Rescue Society<br /> Signing Authorities are authorized to obtain a Credit Card from the ATB in the name of the<br /> Pincher Creek Search and Rescue Society not to exceed a credit limit of $1,000.00<br /> CARRIEDMoved by Brian Balak, seconded by Brett Wuth the administrator is responsible for the<br /> security and use of any PCSAR Society Credit Cards, as per Board Policy<br /> CARRIED<br /> 4.5.4 GST<br /> Moved by Brett Wuth, seconded by Yvonne Cyr The administrator is authorized to obtain a<br /> GST number from Canada Revenue for PCSAR Society and calculate and apply for a rebate<br /> of GST paid by PCSAR to date<br /> CARRIED<br /> 4.6 Youth Safety Program<br /> Moved by Brett Wuth, seconded by Nicole Boissenault that we establish a Youth SAR<br /> Prevention Committee, to be chaired by Yvonne Cyr<br /> CARRIED<br /> 5.0 New Members Application<br /> Moved by Nicole Boissenault, seconded by Brian Balak that Amanda Hagmann’s application<br /> for membership be accepted<br /> CARRIED<br /> 6<br /> Committee Reports<br /> 6.1 Fund raising: Eric advised that we had to apply for funding for the joint Town/MD<br /> council and that our next Casino is in 2016<br /> 6.2 Training: Brett provided a written report. Highlights:<br /> Shell Blind Mockup April 19 – 9 members attended Exercise design underutilized<br /> members<br /> May Training Team Leadership<br /> Wilderness First Aid – Claus – June 13, 14, 15<br /> ATV Course – May 17<br /> Need more Training Committee Members<br /> No SAR Training Grant this year will be coming to Board for funds<br /> 6.3 Membership The need members Nicole advised that she was resigning as Co chair<br /> 6.4 Equipment: Brian reported that one battery was replaced in the Command Post cost<br /> $194.0 He purchased a hose to take the diesel fumes away from the Command Post<br /> Repairs were made to the Generator slide out mechanism Shell has offered a $5000<br /> donation towards the purchase of Swift water equipment Nicole advised that the cost<br /> of 4 kits is $6,715.00 US plus shipping Nicole is trying to get a sample kit and a quote<br /> Moved by Brett Wuth, seconded by Nicole Boissenault that the Board authorize the purchase<br /> of 4 Swift Water Kits at a cost to be authorized at a later date<br /> CARRIED<br /> rd<br /> 6.5 Preplan Ron reported that the Preplan committee meets on the 3 Thursday of each<br /> month at 7:00 pm (1900 for you military types). Last month went over search<br /> critiques assigning items to their appropriate committees for follow up6.6 Call out Tabled<br /> 6.7 Emergency Preparedness – Brett reminded everyone of May 8 and asked for<br /> assistance in setting up any time after 8 am Open to Public between 10 and 2 next to the<br /> Provincial Building<br /> 7<br /> Other Business<br /> 8 Adjournment –<br /> Moved by Ali Cyr, seconded by Yvonne Cyr that the meeting adjourn at 17.16<br /> CARRIED</div>

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