Attendance:

John Graeb, (Chair), Peter Elvers, Gordon McBean, Jake Froese , Jerry Johnstone, Don Carlson, Dale Watts, Jack Kaplan, Bob Vinet, Elaine Primeau, Bill Sutherland, John de Kluyver, Guy Dugas, Leslie Walsh, Ron Blicq, Sandy Stayner, Sherry Ripak, Lynne Graeb, Pat Hervo, Dan Moroz, Rose Marie Hess, Lorie Siebrand, Allison Cowell, Karen Wall, Steven Lipischak, Dorothy Derksen, C. Dudley Hill, Cynthia Lone, John Fletcher, Arnold Kolaski, Elena Grinshteyn.

Meeting attendees enjoyed coffee and socializing from 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Guest Speaker was Paul Vogt, President RRC. Paul had another commitment so spoke to the group from 10 – 10:20 a.m. about the vision for RRC. Christine Crowe, Acting VP Academic and Research took over from Paul and continued until 11 a.m. See newsletter for details.

WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER

Chair called the meeting to order at 11:30 p.m. after the speakers and coffee break.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Was not done as Chair explained many things had changed

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

October 15 minutes were approved (Allison Cowell)

BUSINESS ARISING

Endowment Fund: Elena reported

There is low interest right now on our investments. Last year we dispersed $3000 by the end of Dec. Over $4000 were contributed by Heritage committee members.

Social Committee Report

Karen Wall reported for Gail Shimonek.

1. March 17th Luncheon: John Reimers had been in contact with staff at PGI about their buffets. Karen provided details. Discussion followed and it was made clear that because of parking and other inconveniences HG members do not want to go to the downtown campus for lunch either for a buffet or at Jane’s. The social committee will look at other options for the lunch on March 17 and report back at the February meeting.
2. May Assiniboine Zoo Tour and Luncheon: John Reimers will be in contact with the

Zoo shortly about a tour and a luncheon in either the zoo itself or the Qualico Centre restaurant. Further information will be coming regarding this event at a later meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Elaine Primeau had creative retirement booklets that she passed on to those interested. The group offers excellent courses and clubs for retirees.

ADJOURNMENT (Dale Watts)