Board Meeting Minutes for August 27, 2013

Location: PICA Call to Order – Julian 2:06pm

Roll Call – Mary Mackay noted attendance

Attendance:                                                         

Julian Bond, Robert Clark, Mary Mackay ,Neil Wyles, Scott Jaeger, Robert Belcham, Chris Whittaker, Sid Cross, Alvina Quek, Kyle Nordmon, Ned Bell, Nessa van Bergen, Cate Simpson, Victor Girardi

Approval of Board Minutes June 25, 2013– Robert Clark 1st, Robert Belcham 2nd

Financial Report – Neil

  • $62,000 cash on hand

Executive Director

  • Nessa van Bergen has been appointed the position of Executive Director.  Contract to begin September 2013 and continue for 12 month term.

Board Positions

  • All Board Members to update bio’s for website to post for AGM.
  • Alvina Quek administrator contract ends August 31, 2013 – thanks to Alvina for all her work for the society.

Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks Scholarship- Scott

  • Barbara Jo has established a $5,000 bursary for literary scholarships. 
  • Scholarship to be posted on the CTS website with link to Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks.  Will advertise at local culinary schools and Scout Magazine.
  • One scholarship to be handed out at the September 2013 AGM.  AGM will be held at Barbara Jo’s shop.

Hawksworth Scholarship- Nessa

  • Nessa has been attending meetings and will represent CTS. 
  • Scholarship PR material did not include CTS logo or brand mention, Nessa will follow-up with the Hawksworth team. 
  • 4 applications to date with a deadline of September 21, 2013.
  • CTS will provide a $10,000 cheque to the winning applicant.

Spot Prawn Festival-Chris

  • Chris is handing off the Spot Prawn Festival Chair position to Ryan Bissell. 

Membership-Chris

  • Chris will co-chair the membership committee with Kyle Nordman. 

AGM:

  • Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks.  Regular Board Meeting from 2pm -3:30pm.  AGM from 3:30pm-4pm. 
  • New Board Slate to be prepared for voting at the AGM.  Ned Bell would like to chair a new Health and Wellness Committee.  Positions to fill include Secretary and Partnerships & Sponsorships.

New Business:

Next Membership Drive/Appreciation Night will be held on Sunday, September 29th

Meeting Adjourned at 3:04pm – Julian Bond