2018-11-27: GRR Annual General Meeting

[John Pierce]

Annual General Meeting

Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social Club

27 November 2018

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