November 28, 2007

The Wednesday, 28 November 2007 meeting of the Executive Directors was convened at the Silverbridge Hotel Restaurant, Duncan at 9:00 AM with all Directors but Casey present. Members K. Dickens and L. Vermiere attended.

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

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

3. The Treasurer reported current balances.

4. The Secretary reported email correspondence.

The Secretary reported receiving notice from SOVA that a demonstration will be held at the Ledge on Thursday, 29 November 2007 to protest the removal of private lands from Port Alberni’s TFL 44.

The Secretary reported an invitation to discuss common issues with a member from the “residents and concerned citizens of the Koksilah/Glenora watershed” group. An information picket is reportedly planned for Thursday, 29 November 2007 outside a
meeting of Island Timberlands at the Silverbridge Hotel, Duncan.

The Secretary reported that MLA Doug Routley has accepted our invitation to attend the Xmas party social.

5. Ken reported more on the recent BC Court of Appeals decision. Lawyer Joseph Arvay continues to explore options.

6. Keith and Ken reported on receipt of the new toner cartridges for the laser printer.

7. Ken and Roger reported attending a Western Canada Wilderness Committee strategy workshop at UVic on Tuesday, 20 November 2007.

8. Ken and Roger reported on their presentation to an Environmental Studies class at the University of Victoria on Tuesday, 20 November 2007. A video screening and talk was followed by discussion.

9. Discussion about the YTS Xmas party scheduled for Saturday, 15 December 2007. Ken and Keith will purchase gifts and supplies. Rick will canvas local businesses for door prize donations. Roger will prepare food hamper boxes. Volunteers will cook
turkey and ham to supplement the potluck contributions.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM after the Directors agreed to reconvene at the Silverbridge Hotel Restaurant, Duncan on Wednesday, 12 December 2007 at 9:00 AM.

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