Location: PICA Call to Order – Neil Wyles –
Call to Order –Neil Wyles
Roll Call – Mark McKay noted attendance
Present Board Members:

Approval of Board Minutes April 30  2013–

  1. Spot Prawn Festival: Chris Whittiker:
    • 800 tickets sold as of April 30th – 1200 tickets available for on-line sales.
    • Barnston Island Herbs will be new at the festival this year
    • Will review having radio broadcast present at the 2014 festival – not for 2013
  2. Financial Report: Neil Wyles

    • Account Balance $70,000 cash
  3. Food Fight Fundraising Event: Katharine Mason
    • 200 tickets for sale for May 19th, 100 sold as of April 30th
    • Suggestions to hold a fundraising brunch on June 23, 2013 at PICA, 8 participating chefs, sweet and savoury food pairing theme.  Neil to contact the Hospitality Foundation to partner with CTS. 
  4. Review the documents pertaining to the Executive Director
    • Karen will post the application on the website
    • Interviews and screening: 1st round May 20th, 2nd round (panel) May 28th
  5. Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship Program Follow-up
    • Robert Belcham will compile a list of feedback from board members regarding Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship Program
    • Board voted (all present in favour) to fund the project ($10, 000) subject to list compiled by Robert Belcham
    • Neil Wyles will contact David Hawksworth regarding the details


    Meeting Adjourned at 3:06pm – Julian Bond