1 Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m.

2 Introduction of the Board

Ann King introduced the board members present.

3 Agenda.

The published agenda was agreed. Moved by Helga Sarazin, seconded by Tim Lalonde. Approved unanimously.

4 President’s Report

The President’s report was handed out and reviewed by Ann King the President.

5 Association Manager’s Report

The Association Manager’s Report was handed out and reviewed by the Association Manager Marg Willis. Marg noted a slight increase in memberships over last year.

6 Committee Reports

6.1 Tournament

The Tournament director, Tim Lalonde, handed out and reviewed the tournament report.

6.2 Awards Committee

The awards report, prepared by Owen Labelle, was distributed.

6.3 Youth Committee

A verbal report was given by Helga Sarazin, on behalf of the youth committee (Helga Sarazin and Mark Gehring). The year has seen a decline in membership for the only Youth League, the Vanier Blues. There will be 12 bowlers going to the provincials this year primarily as a result of the money raised by the ball draws.

7 Ratification of Policy Decisions

In keeping with the Constitution the meeting is required to ratify policy decisions by the board.

Note: As these are presented by the board for ratification, there is no need for a mover and seconder.

7.1 Association Manager

The board has decided to appoint the Association Manager for a further year. Marg Willis will continue to serve. Passed unanimously.

7.2 CTF and OTBA AGM Delegates

The board proposes to defer selection of the delegates to the 2008 AGM to late in the 2007/2008 season when location and schedules are known. The board will select the delegates. Passed unanimously.

7.3 Change of Fees

The board proposes to raise fees for all member by $1 (to $21 for adults and $17 for youths). The president explained that CTF is raising the national dues from $12 to $14 to cover past and present GST. The proposed fee change would only cover half the increase. There was much discussion primarily focused around the amount of money presently in the bank and the fact that the board is presently operating at break even with a desire to introduce new programs next year. The proposal passed by a vote of 24 for, 3 against and 1 abstention.

8 Election of Directors

There are three board positions for election, each for a full three year term.

Only one nomination was received so Pierre Gratton was elected by acclamation.

The president will seek candidates to appoint to the remaining positions

The following table shows the directors and their terms for the start of the 2007-08 season.

Three Years	Two Years	One Year
Pierre Gratton	Helga Sarazin	Marg Willis
Vacant	Ann King	Marc Dumontier
Vacant	Tim Lalonde	Jackie Brown

9 Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Attachments

Agenda

President’s Report

Association Manager’s Report – Bowler Status

Association Manager’s Report – Financial Statement

Tournament Report

Awards Report

Attendees:

Name	Name
Graham Ginsberg	Ann King
Marg Willis	Luc Leblanc
Paul Hachey	Jacqueline Brown
Roger Sarazin	Howard Lang
Steve Vatour	Marie-Josee Mallet
Marie VanBerkel	Tina Bloess
Monique Hayes	Debbie Seabrook
Jim Hutchinson	J.C. Raymond
A.J. Tremblay	Feng Cai
Glen Schumacher	Terry Andrews
Ella Andrews	Ron Mims
Adrienne Mims	Pierre Gratton
Helga Sarazin	Simon Huddlestone
Michael Cleary	John Alguire
Tim Lalonde	Joe Badali
Marc Dumontier	Aaron Guertin
Lisa Konkle	J. R. Beaudoin