Minutes 2011 Annual General Meeting - saskatoon bridge club

SASKATOON BRIDGE CLUB
3401 Louise Street, Saskatoon SK S7J 3L1
(306) 373-3077
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
December 11, 2011, 1 p.m.
1. Call to Order:
Peter Galesloot, president, called the meeting to order. The following 2011 Board
of Directors were present: Cydney Hayes (absent), Lew Heuchert, Bill
Zerebesky, Alex McGregor, and Joanne Robertson, Secretary. An additional 33
club members were also in attendance.
2. Approval of the Agenda:
MOTION:
Verla Zerebesky moved the Agenda be approved seconded by Alex
McGregor. CARRIED
3. Minutes of the Last Annual General Meeting:
The last Annual General Meeting was on December 12, 2010.
MOTION:
Bill Zerebesky moved the minutes of the Annual General Meeting for
December 10, 2010, be approved seconded by Lew Heuchert. CARRIED
4. Business Arising from the Minutes: None
5. Financial Report:
a. Max Lingard of Twigg & Company gave the club’s Auditors’ Report and
Financial Statements for the year ended September 30, 2011.
MOTION:
Lew Heuchert moved the financial statements and auditors’ report be
approved seconded by Ken Connell. CARRIED
b. Appointment of Financial Review or Auditor:
MOTION:
Andy Anderson moved to reappoint Max Lingard of Twigg & Company
to audit the club’s financial statements seconded by Cathy Walsh.
CARRIED
6. Reports:
a. President’s Report: Peter Galesloot presented his report and highlighted
some of the improvements that have been made during the Board of
Directors reign. Peter talked the project for the next five years. ( Painting
interior and exterior, replacing carpets, and furniture.) He also thanked the
many volunteers. (Attached)

. Club Manager’s Report: Linda Olbort presented the report and thanked all
the volunteers that helped to make the club run smoothly this year. Linda
gave a special thanks to Peter Galesloot for all his contributions to the
club. (Attached)
7. New Business:
a. Election of directors (2 for a 2-year term): Alex McGregor and Lew
Heuchert are stepping down from the Board of Directors this year. Peter
Galesloot, Bill Zerebesky, and Cydney Hayes will return for one more
year.
MOTIONS:
Mary Clarke made a motion to nominate Pat Dickson to the Board of
Directors seconded by Lenore Stevenson. CARRIED
Joyce Wilson made a motion to nominate Lyle Elmgren to the Board of
Directors seconded by Lew Heuchert. CARRIED Lyle Elemgren
declined the position due to other commitments.
Linda Galesloot made a motion to nominate Alex McGregor seconded by
Andy Anderson. CARRIED.
Verla Zerebesky moved to cease nominations seconded by Ken Connell.
CARRIED
Board of Directors for 2012 year are Peter Galesloot, Bill Zerebesky,
Alex McGregor, Cydney Hayes, and Pat Dickson.
b. Other:
Lew Heuchert brought up the importance of club volunteers.
Andy Anderson report that the Unit donated $3,000 to the new children’s
hospital.
Joyce Wilson mentioned the club’s donation to the SPCA, and that next
year the club’s charity is the Food Bank.
8. Adjournment: Peggy McGregor moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:45 p.m.
seconded by Lyle Elmgren. Next Annual General Meeting to be announced.