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April 11 2007
MINUTES OF THE MARCH BOARD MEETING:
Salmon Arm Nature Bay Society April 11, 2007 Interpretive Centre
PRESENT:
Ron Wedman, chair, Mike Saul, treasurer, Tom Brighouse, secretary, Ed Dahl, Gary Lomax, Hanne MacKay, Gary Carder, Doug Ibbotson, Dave Nordstrom, John MacVicar
SPECIAL GUESTS:
D'Arcy McLeod, Scott Neumann, Ann Ball
MINUTES:
Mike moved adoption of February minutes as circulated. Seconded Gary C. Carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Mike reported a current balance of @10,.851.85, with February expenditures exceeding income by $1,429.02. He noted the sale of the last two Steven Mennie prints; a letter of thanks will be sent to Filiatrault and Heron Framing for marketing these works. He moved adoption, seconded by Gary Carder. Carried.
REPAIRS FOLLOWING VANDALISM:
The Talius representative outlined
options for
repairing the sliding door, recommending a solid-core replacement
priced at $2280.
If the existing motor can be used, the price would drop $565. Gary
Carder moved,
seconded by Hanne MacKay, that this option be accepted, and that a
motion light
be installed. Carried. Mike reported that our insurance deductible
is $1000, and
itemized the stolen property: 2 TVs, binoculars, spotting scope,
cell phone, and $50
cash (besides the replacement door).
MEMBERSHIP:
Ron expressed regret at the results of mailings to potential corporate members, and various followup alternatives were discussed. Ed will update the list and report back to next meeting.
GRANTS FOR SUMMER EMPLOYEES:
HRDC application has been sent, and Katimavik has been contacted .
WEBCAM:
Scott Neumann outlined the potential for webcam advertising, and the commitment of 1/2 of revenue to SABNES. Various strategies for enlisting corporate advertisers were discussed, starting with an approach to the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association by Tim Giandomenico. Dave brought attention to the front page article and photo in that day's OBSERVER; it was agreed that immediate action should follow such publicity. Scott Neumann's domain is salmonarm.com.
WEB SITE:
D'Arcy McLeod showed the results of his work on the SABNES website, and called for updates of content. There was general enthusiam about the results, and D'Arcy's commitment to the task.
WORK PARTIES:
Ron expressed thanks to those who assisted in the structural repairs, and those who cleaned and rearranged the interior of the interpretive centre so attractively.
SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING:
June 8th, at the Art Gallery. Suggestions welcomed for guest speaker.
GATE:
Ron displayed a sketch for the gate replacement.
COMPUTER PROBLEM:
Scott Neumann offered to replace our existing computer with a more recent reconditioned model.
OTHER BUSINESS:
In response to complaints about the lack of toilet
facilities on the trail,
the possibility of a port-a-potty was discussed; in view of current
vandalism, it was agreed
that installing such a tippy structure was an invitation to further
trouble.
On Saturday, March 14th, the Young Naturalists will be at the
Centre to build bird houses.
On May 9, Rotary Conference tours are being arranged.
NEXT MEETING:
May 9th at the Interpretive Centre, 7:30 p.m. Gary Lomax moved adjournment at 9:50 p.m.