A meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 5:00 pm at the Aboriginal Centre, 181 Higgins Ave., in Boardroom 310.
Present: Damon Johnston (Chair), Marileen Bartlett, Wayne Helgason, Kevin Chief, Geraldine Grayeyes von Ramin, Darrell Sais, Darren Champagne, Carol Gushulak (Staff)
Regrets: Maeengan Linklater
Absent: Elizabeth Brass
Guest: Clayton Prette (Election Nominee), Leah Gazan (Consultant on Women's Report Portfolio), Mina McKay (Community Member), Heather York (Board Member guest)
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by President, Damon Johnston.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda dated January 13, 2010 was reviewed by the Board of Directors.
Amendments
Add items:
a) Resignation of Elizabeth Brass – Geraldine Grayeyes von Ramin
b) Community Consultation – Marileen Bartlett
Motion: 01.10.01
That the agenda dated January 13, 2010 be accepted with amendments.
Wayne Helgason, Darren Champagne
Carried
The Board of Directors welcomed Clayton Prette (2009 Election Nominee) to the meeting and had a discussion on the issue of "Appointment of a Director" including procedures and terms.
Motion: 01.10.02
That Clayton Prette be appointed as a new ACW Board of Director on a 3 year term
Geraldine Grayeyes von Ramin, Wayne Helgason
Carried
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES
The minutes dated December 9, 2009 was presented to the Board for review.
Motion: 01.10.03
That the minutes dated December 9, 2009 be approved.
Geraldine Grayeyes von Ramin, Darren Champagne
Carried
WOMEN'S REPORT
Leah Gazan, a consultant hired to develop the ACW Women's Report was present to receive the Board's comments / recommendations to the Women's Report. It was decided that the Board of Directors will email Leah with their concerns and recommendations and Leah will then submit to the President an amended copy.
Before leaving the meeting, the Board thanked Leah on her efforts on developing the Women's Report and for taking time in participating in the meeting.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
President, Damon Johnston gave a further update including informing the Board that further documents had been sent to Jeff Betker, Office of the Federal Interlocutor which are committed to the Work Plan and a proposal was given for a Board Workshop. He also gave an update on the funding on the "Youth Intern" initiative with the City of Winnipeg.
The President also informed the Board of the Tripartite Evaluation Planning Session with Price Waterhouse that is scheduled for January 27, 2010 and encouraged the Board of Directors to participate. Clarification was given to new Director, Clayton Prette on what was a M.O.U. (Memorandum of Understanding)
FINANCIAL REPORT
Treasurer, Marileen Bartlett presented the Financial Report dated December 31, 2009 to the Board for review. Director, Geraldine Grayeyes von Ramin asked for clarification under the Portfolio Expenditures and on Travel Expenses.
Motion: 01.10.04
That the Financial Report dated December 31, 2009 be accepted.
Marileen Bartlett, Darren Champagne
Carried
Director, Kevin Chief departed from the meeting at 6:45 pm.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
The President's Report dated January 13, 2010 was presented to the Board for review. Director Geraldine Grayeyes von Ramin had asked for clarification on issues including who stands on the ACW Steering Committee and to what are the requirements and duties for the Youth Intern for ACW.
The President informed the Board on meetings he is participating in including "Food Security" which is an initiative to ensure people of the City are fed and of the "Aboriginal Partnership Committee" meeting January 14, 2010 that discusses urban Aboriginal strategy.
Motion: 01.10.05
That the President's Report dated January 13, 2010 be accepted as information.
Wayne Helgason, Marileen Bartlett
Carried
Click on Link to view President's Report
http://index.abcouncil.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=156&Itemid=46
NEW BUSINESS
a) Letter of Resignations
The Board had received letters of resignation from Directors, Elizabeth Brass and Darrell Sais. The Board had a discussion on whether the vacant seats were to be filled. The Board agreed that the President was to approach Samual Lavallee, 2009 Election Nominee to see if he would still be interested in standing as an ACW Director.
Motion: 01.10.06
That the letter of resignation by Elizabeth Brass be accepted.
Wayne Helgason, Darrell Sais
Carried
Motion: 01.10.07
That the letter of resignation of Darrell Sais be accepted
Geraldine Grayeyes von Ramin, Clayton Prette
Carried
b) Community Consultation
Director, Marileen Bartlett had suggested to the President that the Community Consultation ASETS (Aboriginal Skills & Employment Strategy) should start being pursued. The President would start working on the proceedings immediately.
c) Poverty Workshop
Director, Wayne Helgason informed the Board that on February 3, 2010, Age & Opportunity will be hosting a "Poverty Measurement Workshop" at 644 Burnell from 9am – 4pm including a review on the Poverty Report.
NEXT MEETING
The next Board of Director's meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2010 at 5:00 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: 01.10.08
That the meeting be adjourned.
Marileen Bartlett
Carried
The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 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.
