2018 AGM Agenda & Minutes

ABBOTSFORD BINGO ASSOCIATION abbotsfordbingo@gmail.com

AGM Agenda Saturday, December 15, 2018

10:00 am Registration and Refreshments
10:30 am Call to Order

  1. Introduction of Guests
  2. Introduction of Board
  3. Approval of the Agenda
  4. Approval of the AGM Minutes from December 2, 2017
  5. President’s Report – Glen Gordon
  6. Chances Abbotsford Update – Jim Brenner
  7. Fraser Valley Community Charitable Gaming Association update – Tracy Butterfield
  8. Financial Report For Year Ended September 30, 2018 – Dan McDonald
  9. Appointment of Auditor for 2018-2019
  10. Election of Directors: 3 seats open
  11. New Business
  12. Adjournment

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AGM Minutes Saturday, December 15, 2018

Playtime Gaming, Abbotsford, BC

10:30 am 10:00 am Registration and Refreshments

10:30 am Call to Order,

Introduction of Guests

Introduction of Guests The President introduced Tracy Butterfield from the FV Charitable Gaming Association

Introduction of Board The President introduced the Board of Directors: Glen Gordon – President Glen Robertson – Vice President Dan McDonald – Treasurer Melanie Kish – Secretary Helene Sundberg – Director Daniel Wight – Director, Absent
Approval of the Agenda That the Agenda be approved with removal of Item #6 Moved by Corrina Chow Seconded by Marion Keys Carried

Approval of the AGM Minutes from December 2, 2017 To accept the Minutes from December 2, 2017 ABA AGM. Moved by Clarance Joy Seconded by Linda Gilstein Carried

President’s Report – The President gave a verbal report on the history of transition from Bingo to Chances gaming center. He announced he was stepping down as president.

President introduced Tracy Butterfield from FVCCGA T Butterfield stated that she has taken over for D Scheah and is moving forward with many workshops to assist groups with Gaming Grants. Please follow their website. She left some handouts and her business card.

Financial Report for Year Ended September 30, 2018 The Treasurer reported on both the 0752529 BC Ltd and the Abbotsford Bingo Association financial statement for year ended September 30, 2018. • He reminded the membership that financial reports are not public knowledge. • He also asked members to provide their Government Charity Numbers, if they have one, as it would assist in the Tax we are paying from the Trust • Discussion regarding non attendees and the three strikes equals membership revoked. • Disbursement Update

To accept the Financial Report of the Abbotsford Bingo Association as presented. Moved by Paul Dadalt Seconded by Marion Keys Carried

Appointment of Auditor for 2017-2018 Moved by Melanie Kish Seconded by Robert Roar Carried That the Financial Auditor of Abbotsford Bingo Financials be Dan McDonald. Dan McDonald abstained from voting

Election of Directors: 3 seats open Glen Gordon, President introduced the two director letting their names stand • Dan McDonald • Helene Sundberg He then called for nominations from the floor

Sharon Mutter put her name forward

He called again for nominations from the floor

Doug Vair put his name forward

All candidates addressed the membership then left the room for the voting process.

Voting was called by Glen Gordan, show of hands for each name with M Kish & G Robertson counting. Only designated representatives were allowed to vote, by the honor system.

M Kish called in the nominees and announced the Board of Directors for 2018/2019 are

Glen Robertson Dan McDonald Melanie Kish Sharon Mutter Helene Sundberg Daniel Wight

Thank you very much to Doug Vair for putting his name forward.
The Board will elect the Executive at a later time.

Moved by shelly Carvelly Seconded by Nick Vinema Carried That the voting count be destroyed.

New Business – none

Adjournment Moved by Dan McDonald to adjourn at 11:40

The Board will remain to elect the director positions