A meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 5:00 pm at the Aboriginal Centre, 310-181Higgins Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Present: Damon Johnston (Chair), Marileen Bartlett, Wayne Helgason, Geraldine Grayeyes von Ramin, Maeengan Linklater, Darrell Sais, Samual Lavallee, Clayton Prette, Darren Champagne, Carol Gushulak (Staff), Michelle Amos (Youth Intern)
Absent: Kevin Chief
Guest: Mina McKay (Community Member)
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by President, Damon Johnston.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda dated June 10, 2010 was reviewed by the Board of Directors.
Amendments
Under #7 New Business add,
a) Winnipeg Regeneration Strategies
b) Province of Ontario Court Challenges Fund
c) City of Winnipeg Electiond) Appointment of Vice-President
Motion: 06.10.32
That the agenda dated June 10, 2010 be accepted with amendment.
Geraldine von Ramin, Darrell Sais,
Carried
3. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
The previous minutes, dated May 12, 2010 were reviewed by the Board of Directors.
Amendment:
Under #6 President's Report – Economic Development PortfolioThat position of Wayne Helgason be changed from Vice-President to Secretary.
Motion: 06.10.33
That the minutes dated May 12, 2010 be accepted with amendment.
Marileen Bartlett, Maeengan Linklater
Carried
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
The President gave the Board an update/progress on the issues including MMF, Women's Report, Board Retreat, and invitation to Minister, Allan Clarke.
5. FINANCIAL REPORT
Treasurer, Marileen Bartlett presented the Financial Report dated May 31, 2010 to the Board for review.
The Board had a discussion on the removal of item Data-Base Program from the financial report. The Board agreed that the President is to obtain a letter of authorization to remove the Data-Base Program from ACW's financials.
Motion: 06.10.34
That the Financial Report dated May 31, 2010 be accepted.
Marileen Bartlett, Darren Champagne
Carried
6. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
The President presented his report dated June 9, 2010 for the Board to review.
Motion: 06.10.35
That the President's Report dated June 9, 2010 be accepted as information.
Wayne Helgason, Darrell Sais
Carried
At 6:16 pm, Director, Darren Champagne departed from the Board meeting.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a) Winnipeg Regeneration Strategies
The President informed the Board on a new initiative and the monies will be provided by Aboriginal Northern Affairs.
b) Province of Ontario Court Challenges Fund
The President informed the Board on available funding that is available for legal issues in assistance for people with legal rights issues.
c) City of Winnipeg Election
Director, Maeengan Linklater had given suggestions of issues to address to the running Candidates on the City Election and presented to the Board for review.
d) Appointment of Vice-President
The Board had a discussion of appointing a Vice-President on the Board. The Board agreed to leave this position open until after next election.
8. NEXT MEETING
The next Board of Director's meeting is scheduled Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 5:00 pm.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: 06.10.36
That the meeting be adjourned.
Geraldine von Ramin
Carried
The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 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.
