Gateway AGM

We held our Annual General Meeting  on Wednesday November 18. It was, of course a virtual meeting.. We resolved[BL1] ;
  1. Incoming executive will be;
Executive Committee
•        President – Elizabeth Bonkink
•        Secretary – Steve lambert/Gary Smith
•        Treasurer – Pat Coyle
•        President Elect – Debra Jack
•        Past President – Cindy Davis
•        Club Services  – Deb Jack
              Sergeant at Arms – Gary Smith
 
Board of Directors
•        Membership & Vocational Services – tba
•        Community Services –Carolyn Melnychuk
•        Youth Services – Shannon Troke
•        Public Image/Relations & Foundation – tba
•  Foundation -   Brian Liddell & Mark Delydurante
 
 
  1. Audit Committee will be;
    1. Tony Thibaudeau
    2. Peter Elder and;
    3. Dave Dorcus
  2. Financial statements approved as read
 
Judy reported that we are signed up to man the Salvation Army kettles again this year and she is looking for volunteers.
 
Lorne Parker provided his International Affairs report.
  • Arrangements are continuing to have the donation of Portugese books delivered to Mozambique
  • Construction has stalled on our school project for lack of funds. Lorne reported that the budget for our Maputo school is in the order of #350,000. He anticipates that fundraising will be much eaxier once Stephens Hope for Mozambique Society has been awardied charity status.
 
Pat Coyle provided his treasurer’s report. Pat’s report reflected the challenges that we have experienced with Covid.
 
Gary reported that we have prepared and distributed 800 meals for schools.
 
Brian Liddell – presented his report as the Club’s Covid officer. We do not have insurance for Covid Liabillity. Rotary District has circulated a directive in whch it strongly recommended that we suspend in person meetings and officers and directors of the Club could be sued and found personally liable if an attendee contractd Covid 19  after attending a rotary meeting. While I do not share the opinion that directors could be found personally liable I concluded
  1. We should have all attendees at meeting sign a declaration and waiver;
  2. We[BL2]  should have a recorded directors resolution before evey in person meeting;
 
We need to follow all government orders and suggestions regarding in person meetongs
All of our meetings for the time being will be held virtually. The[BL3]  last meeting of each month will be a virtual Pub Night at 5:00 pm while all other meetings will be held at 7:30 am
 
Cares and Concerns
 
Agnes Fisher is is undergoing serious medical treatments. Judy has been her companion and support person. Our thoughts and prayers are with Agnes and our thanks to Judy
 
Jamie Pallet is also dealing with some severe back problems. Get well soon Jamie.