Annual General Meeting April 2, 2012, meeting reconvened from March 5, 2012
April 2, 2012

13 members present

1. Agenda approved with the addition of Hall Maintenance
2. Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on April 4, 2011 were approved as read.
3. President’s comments – Sam Peramaki commented that she had reviewed the constitution and believe it says exactly what we should continue to be doing. Furthermore she is in strong favour that it is the membership that decides what we should be doing and sets the direction of the organization. The committee reports provide the organization with regular updates of their activities. Sam read a poem she had written which expressed her sentiments.
4. Treasurers report – provided the Income Statement for the year, however the final bank statement was not in yet, so there will be a few minor changes once the final reconciliation is done. She also provided the Balance sheet as it stands at the moment, but again the final numbers are not quite in yet. Current accounts including GICs and Term deposits amount to $82,365.89. The income for 2011-2012 fiscal year was $59,663 with expenses of $53,188. moved, seconded by that the report be accepted. CARRIEDJacques CampbellRichard BlagbornePriscilla Ewbank
5. Health Report – Dawn Wood presented her annual report. Some highlights Kriese shared health information at the tmas craft fair; May 31 there will be a presentation on Advance Care Directives; in February and March 21 volunteers participated in a first aid course; VIHA employees came to Saturna and familiarized themselves with the Saturna Clinic; Dr Manya Sadouski is our only physician, Tracey Adams is the nurse practitioner; with the help of Monk and Murray Rankin (of SIPOA) the Health Committee was able to secure additional funding from VIHA to supplement the rental of the clinic for the Nurse Practitioner; Archer Quinn continues as the home care nurse and liaises with other health care professionals; on weekends and days the Dr., Home care nurse or NP are not using the clinic, Kriese (massage therapist) and Dr Galloway (chiropractor) rent and use the space.; the Health Committee meets once every 2 months. Moved by Dawn Wood, seconded by Schermbrucker that the report be accepted. CARRIEDSandraChrisRonLornaSandraMarkBill
6. Cemetery report - reported for Jon Guy that the cemetery is in good repair, and is well cared for. There were no interments in 2011 and no plots were sold and no donations taken in. Moved by and seconded by Nancy Angermeyer that the report be accepted. CARRIEDPriscilla EwbankPriscilla Ewbank
7. BBQ report
A. Dawn Wood moved and seconded that the SCC hold a Lamb Barbeque in July 1, 2012. CARRIED unanimously Schermbrucker
B. Dawn Wood reported that 2011 BBQ earned about $22,000 for the SCC and a further $10,000 for other organizations on Saturna. The meals sales still are the highest revenue generator. Lee Middleton and Crowley look after the funds and are able to identify more clearly the revenue generated for each booth. Kerry Pavlatos will take over ordering and purchasing food items. We are working towards greater efficiency and accountability. She extended special thanks to the Dickey’s for their years of “Coffee” service. The new issue this year will be the number of “security officers” needed for the beer garden. With the help of the volunteer fire fighters she thinks this will be under control. Dawn Wood moved and Hubertus Surm seconded that the report be accepted. CARRIEDSandi
8. Recycling report – Higgins presented the report submitted by Judith Rees-Thomas, highlights are; kept 12 tonnes of recyclable out of the landfill, handled 22,900 pop cans, and found new homes for many free store treasures. The garage sale brought in $1756 to support medical services, ice cream booth at the BBQ made $1844. The hazardous Waste drop off in Aug was not well used. The committee has changed to format for meeting into a “” which means decisions are made by consent. They continue to recruit new volunteers. Income from all sources is $40,062 and expenses are $19,089. moved and seconded that the report be accepted. CARRIEDTeresaMichel BourassaRichard Blagborne
9. Water Conservation – Teresa Higgins reports that so far this year the committee has met a few times to work on putting together a workshop for the community. They work with MIIWSS on and are working to get presenters for the workshop. Moved by Dawn Wood, seconded by Higgins that the report be accepted. CARRIED Teresa
10. Parks and Recreation - Hubertus Surm reported that the new Commission members were himself, , Wallace, Ingrid Gaines, Allen Olsen, Graeme Bregani and Gahn. They completed the shelter in in the summer of 2011, future events are cleanup, row and hike, new access at Russell reef, and they are working on completion of Harris trail and a new swing at .Michel BourassaSheilaJohnThomsonParkThomsonParkTaylorPoint
11. Parks Liaison Committee - reported that Wayne Bourque is the senior local official. They cover many topics at meetings including; Permanent management program, economic development, tourist activities, parks mandate, federal politics, budget, fire fighting, leases, fog alarm building, signage at Winter cove, current park jobs, weddings in parks, etc. moved, seconded that the report be accepted. CARRIEDCanadaPriscilla EwbankPriscilla EwbankRichard Blagborne
12. - reported that on June 2 the Saturna Heritage Centre would open. Parks Canada will assume annual maintenance, we just need to do our shows, have volunteers on hand for the building to be open. Jessie Guy is the new treasurer. They have a great team, but always looking for new volunteers. Report accepted Richard Blagborne
13. Hall Maintenance - is planning an outside clean up, reviewed heat situation, discouraged otters in the crawl space, she will go ahead with regular repairs and clean up. Douglass moved and seconded the report be accepted. CARRIEDPriscilla EwbankBillPriscilla Ewbank
14. SITA - Teresa Higgins: SITA has met to initiate the 2012 Brochure. It appears so far that membership income is slightly down over the past 2 years, but otherwise production of the new brochure is proceeding on target.

1. ELECTIONS – presented the slate of directors Schermbrucker

* Sam Peramaki
* President
* ThachukDan
* Vice President
* Priscilla Ewbank
* 2nd Vice President
* Jacques Campbell
* Secretary / Treasurer
* Lee Middleton
* Lamb Barbecue Treasurer
* Schermbrucker
* Director
* CrowleySandi
* Director
* Hubertus Surm
* Director
* Dawn Wood
* Director
* Kerry Pavlatos
* Director
* Richard Blagborne
* Director
* Michel Bourassa
* Director

Sam Peramaki took the chair and the meeting adjourned.