Rotary Club of Oak Bay Meeting 6 December 2016 - Annual General Meeting

Reporter: Janette N

Visiting Rotarian: Kris Zmufdzinski Prince George Downtown

Celebrations Master: Jack Petrie

December is health and disease prevention month.

Jack had a number of questions that resulted in filling the coffers: How many nations benefit from the Polio Plus (122); who didn’t participate in Merrython; who hasn’t signed up for a Salvation Army kettle shift; how many have started their Christmas shopping.

Michelle has a birthday this week; Janette gave happy $ for her upcoming long trip to Australia;

Lynne had sad $ for having a fall; Heather gave $ because her son went off to school wearing shorts even though there was snow on the ground.

Rotary Club of Oak Bay: President Lori presiding, called to order at 12.55 p.m.

Heather motion to approve agenda with Bill seconding. Motion to approve minutes: Sandy seconded 

President’s Report. Past president Heather moved. Tav seconded.

Treasurer’s Report: Vicki. Audited by George Pritchard. Less money at the end of 2016 cf. 2015. Moved byVicki. Seconded  by Jim. 

Motion to thank David Sills and George Pritchard for their assistance in preparing the financial report.

Report of Nominating Committee: Tav MacPherson

The following agreed to  stand for election for the Rotary Year 2017-18 commencing on 1^st July.

Nominations called on 3 occasions and the following were elected by acclamation:

President: Wendy Townsend

Past President: Lori McLeod

President Elect: Peter Lawrie

Treasurer: Victoria Pitt

Secretary: Jenny Hildebrand

Directors:

Administration: Bob Schelle

Community: Neil Rawnsley

International: Peter Lawrie

Membership: Lorna Curtis

Public Relations: OPEN

TRF: Joan Firkins

Youth Services: Janna Gisler.

Tav thanked all those who stepped up and put their name forward to lead our Club.

"Special thanks to Peter Lawrie who will be both the Director of International  Projects and is prepared to run for President Elect that will culminate in a second presidential term.

Unfortunately the PR portfolio remains open at this time.  If there are club members who will be prepared to fill this role please let me know.

It is incumbent on the Directors to identify and mentor their successors. This is the only way that we can be sure to have a successful succession plan in the future.

Thanks to all who have lent  their support to the process, particularly Wendy and Jack."

Oak Bay Rotary Foundation report:

Joan Peggs approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Peter Laurie

Motion to approve the minutes of the Minutes. Cooley.  Ryan seconded. 

The Oak Bay Rotary Club Foundation was incorporated in January 2009 and granted charity status in January 2011. Two scholarships were presented in October 2016 to 2 students at Oak Bay High School who exhibited leadership, academic achievement and service above self. One is provided to a first nation's student. Video presentations were shown on the 2016 presentation of scholarships. Recognition goes to Joan Peggs and Rod Sim for the time and effort they have given on the foundation. These scholarships provide positive publicity for Rotary. The funds underlying the scholarships are soundly invested.

OB Foundation Treasurer’s Report: 

Ron Cooley reported that the assets increased 20%. Endowment increased 56%. 

Club Treasurer's Report: presented by Treasurer, Victoria Pitt 
Audited gratis by George Pritchard

Report of the nominating Committee: 

Bylaws recommend a minimum of 5 directors. Joan P, Rod, Ron and Steve have agreed to re-stand as Directors of the Foundation board. Heather Aked will be replacing Tav. 

Question from Bob Schelle: Is Steve still a member of the club. Answer: He is but on a leave of absence.

Motion to appoint George Pritchard as auditor at a fee to be determined. Moved by Rod and seconded by Donna.

Motion to adjourn: Heather.

Lorna thanked Tav.