Minutes - 2004 AGM

MINUTES OF PRSJ AGM HELD ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004
HILTON KINGSTON HOTEL

Present were:
Gerry McDaniel
Winsome Callum
Judith Wilson
Alison Binger
Beverley Josephs
Lavern Reid
Chlristine Bell.
Leo McEwan
Kathleen Johnson
Karelle McCormack
Marjorie Scott Anderson
Mark Thomas
Marguerite Duncan Barclay
Mario Romans
Cecelia Bell
Delroy Whyte-Hall

Gerry McDaniel called meeting to order at 6:12 p.m.
Beverley Josephs prayed.
Apologies for absence was tendered for:
Camille Taylor
Gwyneth Harold
Pat Gillings
Eleane Livingston
Keith Brown
Carole James
Misha Lobban

Kathleen reported that there were 36 paid up members and that there was a quorum to hold the AGM.

Corrections were made to the Minutes and Leo moved the adoption of Minutes. It was seconded by Winsome.

Mark Thomas moved that the AGM be publicized in an advertisement at least 21 days before to satisfy the legal requirement.

Alison presented her President's Report. Gerry congratulated her for exemplary leadership and for giving service beyond self.

Nominations were made and the new Executive are as follows:

Mark Thomas - President
Delroy Whyte-Hall - First Vice President
Marjorie Scott Anderson - Vice President Special Events
Lavern Reid - Vice President, Membership and Recruitment
Gerry McDaniel - Vice President, Finance
Mario Romans - General Secretary
Leo McEwan - Assistant Secretary

Outgoing President Alison, did not seek re-election. Also demitting office was Treasurer and Lifetime Member, Kathleen Johnson.

In his welcome speech, President Mark said he had a number of plans for the Society including a series of development workshops for people who lack the ability to communicate.

Meeting was adjourned by Alison and seconded by Judith.