A meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 5:00 pm at the Aboriginal Centre, 304-181Higgins Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Present: Damon Johnston (Chair), Marileen Bartlett, Wayne Helgason, Samual Lavallee, Darren Champagne, Rhonda Powers, Carol Gushulak (Staff),
Regrets: Kevin Chief, Clayton Prette, Maeengan Linklater
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by President, Damon Johnston.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda dated December 8, 2010 was reviewed by the Board of Directors.
Motion: 12.10.54
That the agenda dated December 8, 2010 be accepted.
Marileen Bartlett, Darren Champagne
Carried
3. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
The previous minutes, dated October 21, 2010 were reviewed by the Board of Directors.
Motion: 12.10.55
That the minutes dated October 21, 2010 be accepted.
Marileen Bartlett, Samual Lavallee
Carried
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
Brian Myhre, U of M PHD Student
Director, Marileen Bartlett had asked for an update from the President on Brian Myhre's research. President, Damon Johnston gave an update to the Board on the process that Brian Myhre had been taken on his project.
5. FINANCIAL REPORT
Treasurer, Marileen Bartlett presented the Financial Report dated November 30, 2010 to the Board for review.
Motion: 12.10.56
That the Financial Report dated November 30, 2010 be accepted.
Marileen Bartlett, Darren Champagne
Carried
6. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
The President gave a verbal report to the Board of Directors.
Motion: 12:10:57
That the Youth Action Plan be accepted.
Sam Lavallee, Wayne Helgason
Carried
Motion: 12:10:58
That the "Urban Aboriginal Summit Report" be accepted.
Rhonda Powers, Marileen Bartlett
Carried
7. NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
8. NEXT MEETING
The next Board of Director's meeting will be on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 5:00 pm.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: 12.10.59
That the meeting be adjourned.
Damon Johnston
Carried
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
About ACW
The Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg is a community based, membership driven, Aboriginal organization which serves as a political and advocacy voice that represents the interest of the Aboriginal community of Winnipeg.
Mission
The mission of the Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg is to be a strong political voice working towards a unified and cohesive urban Aboriginal community of Winnipeg.
Vision
The ACW's vision is to support a self-sufficient, healthy, vibrant urban Aboriginal community, where families and children are ensured a good quality of life, through equal opportunity and choice so that Aboriginal people are a part of all things - a distinct presence throughout Winnipeg.
