A meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Thursday, September 9, 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, Carol Gushulak (Staff),
Regrets: Darren Champagnge
Absent: Kevin Chief, Clayton Prette
Guest: Darlene Proctor, Thornton & Co., Mina McKay (Community Member)
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:29 p.m. by President, Damon Johnston.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda dated September 9, 2010 was reviewed by the Board of Directors.
Motion: 09.10.43
That the agenda dated September 9, 2010 be accepted.
Wayne Helgason, Maeengan Linklater
Carried
At this time there was a moment of silence to honor Mary Richard.
3. THORNTON & CO.
Darlene Proctor of Thornton & Co. presented the Financial Statements dated March 31, 2010 for review.
Motion: 09.10.44
That the Audit Statement dated March 31, 2010 be accepted and be presented at the next AGM for approval.
Marileen Bartlett, Darrell Sais
Carried
4. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
The previous minutes, dated June 8, 2010 were reviewed by the Board of Directors.
Motion: 09.10.44
That the minutes dated June 10, 2010 be accepted.
Wayne Helgason, Geraldine von Ramin
Carried
5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES
Civic Election Forum
There was a discussion on a Civic Election approaching and the Board agreed that the Council will host a Civic Election Forum. It was decided that the President will start proceedings in ACW hosting the Civic Election forum.
6. FINANCIAL REPORT
Treasurer, Marileen Bartlett presented the Financial Report dated August 31, 2010 to the Board for review.
Motion: 09.10.45
That the Financial Report dated August 31, 2010 be accepted.
Marileen Bartlett, Darrell Sais
Carried with 1 Abstention
7. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
The President provided his report dated September 9, 2010 to the Board of Directors. At this time Sam Lavallee, Youth Committee Chair was asked to give a report on the Youth Retreat that was held September 3-5, 2010.
Motion: 09.10.46
That the President's Report dated September 9, 2010 be accepted as information.
Wayne Helgason, Geraldine Von Ramin
Carried
8. NEW BUSINESS
Mission Statement
The Board of Directors had a Workshop on August 12, 2010 to produce a new mission statement for the Aboriginal Council. The Board reviewed the recommendation that was given by David Church, Wildwood Consulting facilitator of workshop.
Motion: 09.10.47
That the recommendation by David Church be accepted as the new ACW Mission Statement.
Geraldine von Ramin, Samual Lavallee
Carried
Women Issues
There was a discussion and recommendation that ACW under the Women's Portfolio focus on young Aboriginal women.
Motion: 09.10.48
That part of the Women's Portfolio resources be considered on hiring a consultant to work with Youth Chair, Sam Lavallee on young Aboriginal women issues.
Geraldine von Ramin, Wayne Helgason
Carried
9. NEXT MEETING
The next Board of Director's meeting is scheduled Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 5:00 pm.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: 09.10.49
That the meeting be adjourned.
Damon Johnston
Carried
The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 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.
