Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors Monday, November 25, 2024
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (in-person and virtual)
Present: Betsy Schuurmann (Chair), Jackie Farrow (Vice-Chair), Jerry Sabin (Secretary), Megan Reilkoff (Treasurer), Patrick Munro, Nicholas Harrison, Calla Barnett, Arto Keklikian, Mikaela Kennedy, and Marilyn Whitaker.
Regrets: Michael Barnes
Guests: There were five guests.
- Review and approval of agenda
Motion to approve.
Moved by Fernando. Seconded by Nick. Carried.
- Approval of minutes
Motion to approve the minutes.
Moved by Nick. Seconded by Patrick. Carried.
- Word from the Chair
The Chair submitted a written report and provided highlights to the Board.
The Chair is organizing and updating the website, as well as developing online tools for communications and consistent branding. In addition, she is creating a transition document with past year Board’s activities and changes to assist future boards in their work.
The Chair has created a tracking document on community statements that do not pertain to any particular committee. A link is contained within the Chair’s written report.
The Chair submitted an article to Image about Board activities. The Chair will share this responsibility in the near term with Mikaela. The Chair would like to alternate between French and English articles.
The One and Only Craft Fair was a great success. The first Office Hours were also a success. These are the second Monday of every month.
- Word from the Councillor
In lieu of the Councillor’s report, the Board heard from Bryden Denyes from the City of Ottawa about snow clearing.
- Membership
There are currently around 200 members of the Association. Mikaela has gone door to door on Stewart Street and Marlborough. They will continue this effort over the coming year.
- Committee Reports
Treasurer’s Report – October 2024
Motion to adopt the Treasurer’s Report for October 2024.
Moved by Jerry. Seconded by Fernando. Carried.
Community and Social Services Committee (CSSC)
Motion to defer to a virtual meeting an opportunity to discuss CSSC motion on or prior to December 16, 2024.
Moved by Fernando. Seconded by Calla. Carried.
- New Business
See MOTION Proposal and Funding Request_2025 Winter Carnival.
Moved by Megan. Seconded by Mikaela. Carried.
- Motion to adjourn
Motion to adjourn.
Moved by Fernando. Seconded by Marilyn. Carried.
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