Community First Health Co-operative

Minutes of the Inaugural Annual General Meeting

Held in the L.V. Rogers Gymnasium

May 20, 2003

 

 

 

1.         WELCOME TO THE MEMBERSHIP Ð Paula Snow

 

1.1       Call to order Ð Paula Snow 

The first Annual General Meeting of Community First Health Co-operative was called to order at 6:40 pm.

 

Paula welcomed members and guests and introduced herself.

 

A quorum was confirmed.

 

Paula introduced the Community First Health Co-operative Board Members:

Judy Banfield, Doug Jay, Brian Levin, Pegasis McGauley, Am Naqvi, Joan Reichardt, Barry Nelson, Dr. Anna Reid, Doug Stoddart, Debby Zeeben and herself.

 

1.2       Reading of the Notice and Rules Ð Barry Nelson

Barry read the Notice Conveying the First Annual General Meeting, Rules of Order, Voting Rules and Member Advisory Report.

 

2.         GUEST SPEAKER Ð Dr. Anna Reid

 

Paula introduced Dr. Anna Reid, Chief of Medical Staff of the Kootenay Lake District Hospital.  Dr. Reid spoke to the loss of local health services and commended the communityÕs ability to rise above adversity to create a vibrant health care movement.  The dream of a Heath Care Co-operative where community members from a variety of professions can share their expertise has come to fruition.  Future possibilities are limitless.

 

3.         APPOINTMENT OF RECORDING SECRETARY AND PARLIAMENTARIAN Ð             Paula Snow

 

Paula appointed Sharon Stoddart as Recording Secretary and Christine McCandlish as Parliamentarian & Chief Scrutineer.

 

4.         SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ð Barry Nelson

 

MOTION by Barry Nelson, Seconded by Susan Kurtz that this 1st Annual General Meeting of COMMUNITY FIRST HEALTH CO-OP waive the 30 day record date requirement for members to vote on motions or to vote on directors, thus allowing all members registered up to and including todayÕs date to vote at this meeting.  CARRIED.

 

5.         ADOPTION OF AGENDA

 

MOTION by Bob Nuyens, seconded by Vito Tummillo that the Agenda be adopted as presented.  CARRIED.

 

6.         INTRODUCTION OF NOMINEES FOR ELECTION Ð Sharon Stoddart

 

Sharon introduced all candidates and requested they stand and remain standing until the last person was introduced.

 

Judith Banfield, Ean Hamish Gower, Doug Jay, Susan Kurtz, Brian Levin, Pegasis McGauley, Geraldine M. Melnechuk, Barry A.T. Nelson, Donald R. (Bob) Nuyens, Joan Reichardt, Paula Snow, Doug Stoddart and Debby Zeeben.

 

6.1       Election of the Board of Directors Ð Christine McCandlish

Christine reviewed the voting process and declared that voting will remain open until 8:30 pm.

 

7.         REPORTS FROM CHAIR AND CHAIRS OF SUB-COMMITTEES

 

7.1.      Chair Report Ð Paula Snow

            Paula presented her report (attached) and thanked the inaugural board for their             dedication and hard work.

 

7.2       Finance and Fundraising Ð Doug Jay

            Doug presented his report (attached) and thanked all members of his committee             or their efforts.

 

MOTION by Doug Jay, Seconded by Joan Reichardt that the Finance and Fundraising report be accepted as presented.  CARRIED.

 

MOTION by Doug Jay, Seconded by Susan Kurtz that the appointment of an auditor for the Financial Year of 2003 Ð 2004 be waived and further, and the Board of Directors is authorized to retain the services of an accounting firm for that year.  CARRIED.

 

7.3       Incorporation and Governance Ð Barry Nelson

            Barry presented his report (attached), revealed that he secretly enjoyed working             on the Co-opÕs governance and incorporation, and thanked his I & G team for             their dedication.  The committee is still working on charitable status and policies             and procedures.

 

MOTION by Doug Jay, Seconded by Pegasis McGauley that there be no remuneration for the Board of Directors.  CARRIED.

 

MOTION by Doug Jay, Seconded by Lorne Westnedge that any expenses incurred by a Director be in accordance with the policies and resolutions as set forth by the Board of Directors from time to time.  CARRIED.

 

7.4       Service Mix Ð Debby Zeeben

            Debby presented her report (attached) and thanked her committee for their             determination and commitment.

 

Question period followed the Service Mix report.

 

 

MOTION by Debby Zeeben, Seconded by Joan Reichardt that COMMUNITY FIRST HEALTH CO-OP intends to develop a proposal for the replacement of Mt. St. Francis with a new 85 bed complex care facility, to develop up to 50 assisted living units, a primary health care center and other appropriate health care services as may be determined from time to time.  This may require the expenditure of up to twenty million dollars to be invested in development costs, property, building, furnishings and equipment.  We therefore resolve to approve this possible investment based on a formal expression of interest and final facility plans.  CARRIED.

 

8. QUESTIONS AND ANSWER PERIOD FOR NOMINEES

            Voting ceased at 8:30 pm

 

BREAK FOR REFRESHMENTS

 

9.         ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW BOARD Ð Christine McCandlish

 

Christine announced the directors who were elected:

 

Judith Banfield, Ean Gower, Doug Jay, Brian Levin, Barry Nelson, Bob Nuyens, Joan Reichardt, Paula Snow, Doug Stoddart and Debby Zeeben.

 

Christine reported that there was a tie between Pegasis McGauley and Susan Kurtz.

 

A runoff election was held.

 

Christine announced that Susan Kurtz was the new director.

 

10.       Judy Banfield thanked a long list of Community First Health Co-op supporters.

 

11.       MOTION TO DESTROY BALLOTS

 

MOTION by Bob Nuyens, Seconded by John Malakoff that the ballots be destroyed.  CARRIED.

 

12.       MOTION TO ADJOURN

 

MOTION to adjourn by Susan Kurtz at 9:20 pm.

 

 

 

_________________________ Sharon Stoddart, Secretary