HERITAGE GROUP MEETING
DATE: Thursday, October 20, 2022
TIME: 10 a.m.
PLACE: Prairie Lights

ATTENDANCE:  

Wheatley Chair, Leslie Walsh, Temporary Secretary; Karen Wall, Mary Hayes, Rose Marie Hess, Dorothy Derksen, Deanna Muller, Dale Watts, Ray Newman, Gail Shimonek, Elaine Primeau, David Chartrand, John Reimers, Lori Siebrand, Bob Barr, John Graeb, Lynn Graeb, Gina Fidel, Rudy Fidel.

WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER

Nancy welcomed everyone. Leslie passed the gavel over to Nancy. Nancy had all the attendees introduce themselves and say what area they retired from.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

ADOPTION OF MINUTES 

Approved Ray and Karen.

BUSINESS ARISING : None

REPORTS

Financial Report: None.

Social Committee: Karen reported that a meeting had been held.

• The Holiday Luncheon will be held at Maximes Restaurant and Lounge on Thursday, November 17 at 11:30. Individual bills will be presented. Please let Karen Wall know if you plan to attend by no later than Friday, November 11th. Email kwall@mymts.net or text at 204-797-1732 or phone 204-269-5550. Karen stressed that the RSVP is to her ONLY.
• The March outing will be at the Innovation Centre and lunch at Jane’s
• The May outing will be at the Aviation Museum. Karen will check out what the lunch options are.
• Other ideas from the meeting were: The Fossil Discovery Centre and Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame, The Gimli Museum, Gimli Glider museum, a Goldeyes game, the Race Track, the Casino and Celebrations Dinner Theatre (there is an afternoon one)

Nominating Committee: Dorothy reported there were no returns on the survey sent out in September. She will start phoning people so that spaces can be filled.

Awards: Mary reported that there is $4500 to give out this year. The recipients will be determined in the new year by Mary, Dorothy and Darlene Funk.

NEW BUSINESS

Speakers: 2022/2023: Nancy asked Leslie to report on speakers. Chris Rutowski from the UFO group has confirmed for February 16, 2023. Leslie has left a message for Rachel Mierke from the Alzheimers Association about a speaker for January 19, 2023. Postnote: Ray has volunteered to arrange the Alzheimers speaker with Rachel. The only speaker not contacted yet is someone from the Manitoba Historical Society for April 20, 2023. Michael knows Cindy Tugwell from Open Doors Winnipeg and he will contact her about this.

2023/2024: Gail will organize John Einarson to come speak on September 21, 2023, Gina Fidel will speak on Holocaust memories on October 19, 2023. Nancy asked members to bring their ideas of other speakers to the next meeting. It was suggested that those people who suggested speakers would arrange for the speakers for the HG.

Member News: Nancy went around the room and asked everyone to say something about what people have been doing. There was an interesting conversation about hearing aids with many members participating. Not everyone got to report as the time was up and our speakers for the day were waiting in the wings. A new member David Chartrand introduced himself. He has recently retired.

Guest Speakers: Fred Meier President and CEO , Christine Watson VP Academic and Jamie Wilson VP Indigenous Strategy, Research and Business Development spoke on the Academic and Research Plans. Discussion followed.

ADJOURNMENT: 1200 h.

ADJOURNMENT: Ray Newman