Sept.19, 2007

The Wednesday, 19 September 2007 meeting of the Executive Directors was moved to Thursday, 20 September 2007. All Directors except Casey
convened at the Riverside Inn Restaurant, Lake Cowichan at 9:00 AM. Member B. Hayward attended.

1. It was moved and seconded to accept the minutes of the 05 September 2007 meeting as circulated.

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

3. The Treasurer did not report.

4. The Secretary reported email correspondence.

5. The Great Lake Walk was held Saturday, 15 September 2007. Buddy Bhandar ran the course in a blistering 4 hours, 46 minutes and raised $546
for the Society. Roger will draft an announcement for the website.

6. Ken reported that the striking United Steel Workers had requested information about TimberWest and its American Forest and Paper Association’s Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification. The YTS will provide them with a copy of the submission our Society made in June 2001.

7. Ken reported participating with another organization in coordinating vehicle parking for the annual Terry Fox Run in Duncan and suggested
that the YTS be involved in this community event next year. About 8 or 10 volunteers will be required.

8. Ken reported that the Sierra Club of BC is hosting a speaking visit by Al Gore. It was posed that a YTS representative be sponsored to attend the event. After discussion, it was decided that the $200 admission was too steep. Alternatively, it was agreed that the Secretary inquire about the availability of complimentary tickets.

9. Discussion about a pre-Xmas YTS mail-out and possible newsletter. Suggestions and ideas are being canvassed.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 AM after the Directors agreed to reconvene at the Riverside Hotel Restaurant, Lake Cowichan on Wednesday,
17 October 2007 at 9:00 AM.

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