A meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 5:00 pm at the Aboriginal Centre, 304-181Higgins Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Present: Damon Johnston (Chair), Marileen Bartlett, Samual Lavallee, Darren Champagne, Rhonda Powers, Maeengan Linklater Carol Gushulak (Staff),
Regrets: Wayne Helgason
Absent: Kevin Chief, Clayton Prette
Guests: Marianne Cerilli and Sharon Macdonad, University of Manitoba, Faculty of Medicine
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:36 p.m. by President, Damon Johnston.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda dated January 13, 2011 reviewed by the Board of Directors.
Motion: 01.11.60
That the agenda dated January 13, 2011 be accepted.
Darren Champagne, Maeengan Linklater
Carried
3. Presentation, University of Manitoba
Marianne Cerilli and Sharon Macdonald of the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Medicine joined the meeting to present to the Directors a project the University of Manitoba is working on called "UM Connecting Our Kids". This project is to obtain feedback on how the UM can strengthen the relationship between residents and community organizations in the inner city.
Ms Cerilli and Ms. Macdonald asked for any direction from the ACW Directors that they may have. At this time the Board gave their personal suggestions for the project.
After the discussion the Board thanked Ms Cerilli and Ms Mcdonald for coming and for including ACW in their project.
4. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
The previous minutes, dated December 8, 2010 were reviewed by the Board of Directors.
Motion: 01.11.61
That the minutes dated December 8, 2010 be accepted.
Marileen Bartlett, Rhonda Powers
Carried
5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
No new business arising
6. FINANCIAL REPORT
Treasurer, Marileen Bartlett presented the Financial Report dated December 31, 2010 to the Board for review.
Motion: 01.11.62
That the Financial Report dated December 31, 2010 be accepted.
Marileen Bartlett, Rhonda Powers
Carried
7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
The President gave a verbal report to the Board of Directors.
Strategic Planning Review Session
The Board discussed when to hold a strategic planning review session. It was agreed that the strategic planning review session will be held on February 25th, 2011 from 1:00 to 8:00pm.
Community Awareness for ACW
There was a discussion on how ACW can engage with the urban Aboriginal community.
Suggestions by the Board
Holding Special events
Membership
Funding proposal to Steven Fletcher President's Blog
8. NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
9. NEXT MEETING
The next Board of Director's meeting will be on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 5:00 pm.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: 01.11.63
That the meeting be adjourned.
Damon Johnston
Carried
The meeting was adjourned at 7:06pm.
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.
