TIME: 10 a.m. PLACE: Boardroom A137

Attendance:

Dale Watts, (Chair), Mary Hayes (Secretary), Rose-Marie Floch, Dorothy Derksen, Steven Lipischak, Arnold Kolaski, John Reimers, Lorie Siebrand, Rose Marie Hess, Bob Vinet, Guy Dugas, Ron Blicq, Kevin Longfield, Deb Nuteschuk, Lloyd Simonson, Elaine Primeau, Pat Fraser, Elena Grinshteyn.

Meeting attendees enjoyed coffee and socializing at 9:30.

SPECIAL MESSAGE: Best Wishes and Get Well Soon to Jerry Varnes, who underwent major surgery in January and who is recuperating at home. We miss you, Jerry.

Guest Speakers were Louise Gordon, Dean HS&CS; and Don MacDonald, Dean, TAM; who gave an interesting update on the College.

WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER

Chair called the meeting to order at 11:20 p.m. after the speaker and a coffee break.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA (Lloyd Simonson, Guy Dugas)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Correction to the price of Mini Golf in March. Seniors fee is $6.50 plus tax. The $544 for a group of 40 refers to the May Windup. (Dorothy Derksen, John Reimers)

BUSINESS ARISING

Financial Report

Elena reported that the Endowed Fund is at $81,553 and the non-endowed at $10,287. Since interest rates have dropped, it was decided to reserve about $5000. The Awards Committee will give 5 or 6 awards at $1000 each.

A scholarship brochure has been developed.

Discussion regarding a Canadian Museum of Human Rights subsidy of 50% or a subsidy towards a Heritage Group November Celebration was deferred.

Heritage Group Blog – Guy Dugas

Guy reported that there have been 20 different visitors since February 9. Donations to the Heritage Group Endowment Fund may be made on the Blog.

May Wind-up

The entrance fee at the Human Rights Museum ($13.60 per person) can be used as part payment for a membership. Those who already have memberships should let us know they will be attending. It is suggested that we arrive at 9:45 a.m. for the 10 a.m. tour (approx one and one half hours). As to lunch, those who plan to attend should check the restaurants on the blog by April. There is a survey to be filled out to determine the choice of restaurant.

Historical Artifacts Proposal

The proposal was sent to David Rew, who passed it on to Patty Johanson; however, the response was very disappointing .

NEW BUSINESS

Gifts for Guest Speakers

Dale suggested that we should recognize the time and effort that speakers put in. It was agreed that all speakers will receive something (a coffee mug or Tim Horton’s gift card).

Creative Retirement

Elaine Primeau spoke about the activities, courses, etc., available. She will bring vouchers for Heritage Club Members.

ADJOURNMENT (Ron Blicq)

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