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:

Absent with Regret:

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.

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