Minutes of the meeting BCITP Net Meeting - BC Internationally ...

11:00 – 12:00 Process to Becoming an Independent Society – Berta Lopera
1. Proposed name for the society: “ Okanagan ITP ”. All the members who attended the
meeting approved the name.
2. Berta will send us the mission of the society and the bylaw in draft to be reviewed and
approved by the members.
3. A society must be formed by at least 5 persons. We need to define five directors.
Participants of the meeting decided to invite members who are interested to be part of
the Board to send us their request along with a short description in maximum 200
words.
4. Fee for becoming a member of the society: The group proposed a fee of 25 CAN/year
for becoming a member of “ Okanagan ITP ”
5. Before registering as a society, Annette will consult with the Management Team
regarding the transition, funding for registration etc.
12:00 – 1:30 Goal setting for becoming a society
• Consult members – survey, Ann Lu will pursue conversation – phone (calls less formal)
to find out what’s working/what’s not and how we can keep new members involved
with the group.
• Gabi, Lana and Berta will provide feedback for Capacity BC Position Draft Papers
• Luciana and Berta will coordinate and send out an e-mail inviting ITP’s to express their
desire to be part of the “Okanagan ITP” Board. Members will be asked to send along
their description in maximum 200 words.
• Annette will consult Management Team to find out process for the transition from
becoming a project within BCITP Net to an independent society
1:30 – 2:30 Wrap up, Networking, Refreshments
The next meeting of the BCITP Net Okanagan Region is confirmed for:
Date: November 26th, 2005
Time: 10:00am to 13:00pm
Location: Vernon & District Immigrant Services Society
Thank you