Board of Directors/2018-05-01/Minutes
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[edit] Status of this document
These minutes have been adopted by the boat on 2018-06-05. They can be further amended by a board resolution.
[edit] Attending
Present:
- Brett Wuth (President)
- Igor Grujic (Secretary/Treasurer)
- Frank Melo (Director at Large)
- Rose Bonertz (Administrator)
Absent with Regret:
- Cindy Mauthe Drake (Director at Large)
Quorum was achieved.
Guests:
[edit] Meeting
[edit] Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Brett at 17:30. Rose recorded the minutes.
[edit] Agenda
Moved by Igor Grujic seconded by Frank Melo that the Agenda be adopted as presented. Carried.
[edit] Minutes
Moved by Frank Melo, seconded by Igor Grujic that the minutes of the March 6, 2018 board meeting be adopted as presented. Carried.
[edit] New Member Applications
Moved by Brett Wuth, seconded by Frank Melo that the following applicants be approved as Associate Members of the Pincher Creek Search and Rescue Society: Carried
- Jake Foster
Moved by Frank Melo, seconded by Igor Grujic that the following applicants be recommended as Members of the Community Response Group: Carried
- Sabrina Ryans
- David Scott
[edit] Administrators Report
Its time to review the contract for Administrator Rose Bonertz.
Moved by Frank Melo, seconded by Brett Wuth that a committee consisting of Brett Wuth and Igor Grujic review the contract and working relationship. Carried.
[edit] Financial Statements
Moved by Igor Grujic, seconded by Frank Melo that the Financial Statements be accepted as information. Carried.
[edit] Approval of cheques over $500 or outside budget
Moved by Brett Wuth, seconded by Igor Grujic that payment of $2,563.51 to Rose Bonertz for Administrative Services in the months of March ($871.16) and the month of April ($1,400.00) and postage ($92.35) Carried.
Moved by Frank Melo, seconded by Igor Grujic that payment of $1,345.18 to Infosat for yearly satellite phone access be approved. Carried
Moved by Frank Melo, seconded by Brett Wuth that payment of $1,659.63 to Town of Pincher Creek for fleet registration and insurance be approved. Carried
[edit] Budget Changes
Moved by Igor Grujic, seconded by Brett Wuth that the 2017-2018 Budget be amended by increasing the Bank Services category from $50.00 to $100.00. Carried.
[edit] Membership
- The Volunteer Recruitment Fair was held on April 16-20 at the Co-op mall which Brett attended and although we did not have a display this year it is something we should participate in in the future. Rose will work on a cardboard display for future opportunities.
- The Emergency Preparedness Showcase is on May 8th and we will have our mobile command unit, pictures and brochures on display. We will also put on a demonstration of either Wilderness Skills, Man Tracking or both. Frank Melo agreed to help with this.
[edit] Liaison
SAR Alberta Meeting - Brett attending this meeting and due to some resignations Brett filled in as Temporary Secretary.
Brett reported that there have been some complaints of abusive behaviour within a SAR group in the province. The SAR Alberta Board is reviewing and deciding whether to suspend the team as a means to change the culture.
Norquest Study - There was an email sent out to members in January or February regarding this study. It was a survey for members to participate in and the study is now complete. The findings will be released in the next few days.
[edit] Fundraising
- Shell CSF - Igor Grujic and Frank Melo will be meeting this Saturday. Brett will send Igor the link.
- The Town of Pincher Creek has hired a Community Grant Writer to help people write grant applications.
[edit] Training
- Rescue Equipment after meeting tonight.
- Russell Bruder is offering ATV and UTV safety courses.
- Matt Lynch will be providing regular training next month on search techniques/sound sweeps.
[edit] Pre-Plan
No report
[edit] Technical Rescue
No Report
[edit] Adjournment
Next Board Meeting: June 5, 2018
Moved by Frank Melo, seconded by Igor Grujic to adjourn. Carried.
Adjourned at 18:55.
