March 21, 2007

The Wednesday, 21 March 2007 meeting of the Executive Directors was convened at the Riverside Inn Restaurant, Lake Cowichan at 9:00 AM with all Directors but Casey, Dickens, and Weir present. Cowichan Valley Citizen reporter Lexi Bainas attended to give an interview.

1. It was moved and seconded to accept the minutes of the 14 March 2007 meeting as circulated.

2. It was moved and seconded to accept the agenda for today’s meeting as circulated.

3. The Treasurer reported transfer of all information to the Audit Committee.

4. The Secretary reported email correspondence.
The Secretary delivered Volume 4, Issue 1 of the TimberLess Times.

5. Ken reported meeting Forests Minister Rich Coleman with a delegation in Victoria on Wednesday, 14 March 2007. Coleman was asked about lack of
consultation and urged to stop the export of logs from British Columbia.

6. Ken reported that after consulting with the log export coalition; it was decided to coordinate a weeklong action campaign. The YTS has agreed
to undertake a two-day truck count at the Crofton junction of the Trans-Canada Highway on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28. Volunteers please!

7. Ken reported on communications with lawyer Joseph Arvay. All agreed that we immediately send a cheque for $20,000 to Arvay Finlay – the money to be held In Trust pending disbursements.

8. Discussion about the WCWC’s Rally for Ancient Forests and BC Jobs to be held at the Ledge on Saturday, 24 March 2007. Roger will take up offer to speak for the YTS if speakers are still needed.

9. Discussion about the next YTS mail-out package. Ken will laser print the TimberLess Times and order a run of AGM Notice/Membership Renewal pages. Joanie will be asked to print envelopes. A fold, stuff, and stick session will be held next Thursday.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM after the Directors agreed to reconvene at the Riverside Inn Restaurant, Lake Cowichan on Thursday, 29 March 2007 at 9:00 AM.

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