Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social Club
Opened: 10:40 pm
Rob – Remarks:
- Rob enjoyed his tenure as President. This will his last year for a while.
- Thanked various members for their support, including Micks' environmental efforts, Bill's hatchery work, John and John's hard work on treasury, membership and website, Art as a reliable stalwart of the club for decades, Sandy and Solange for socials that are done without any ripples, Dennis' valuable contributions as gilley, Ron's self-starting efforts that contribute in many ways to making the club interesting and effective, and others like Bob and Lee who quietly take care of essential activities.
- Ron – congratulated Rob for his efforts.
John moved, seconded by Jim that the Financial Statement be accepted as presented. Carried (Secretary has copy). Questions, contact John.
Slate of Officers for 2019:
- President - Dave Cooke Carried
- VP - Sandy Carried
- Secretary - Bill Thomas Carried
- Treasurer/Membership - John Francis Carried
Slate for other positions:
- Web Master/ Fishing Education Co-ordinator – John Pierce
- Sunshine - Art
- Social - Sandy/Solange
- Fresh - Rob McConnell, Ron Duncan
- Salt - Ryan and Peter Laughren
- Conservation - Mick
- Gillie - Dennis
- ACS - Brian Palas
- Library - Colin
- Newsletter - John F
- Past President - Rob McConnell
Moved by John Francis and seconded by Winston that the above slate be adopted for 2019. Carried, unanimous.
Mick – GRR is a force to be reckoned with, in conservation on Vancouver Island, and his collaboration with Robert over the last five years has much to do with that.
Adjourned: 10:55 AM