March 12, 2008

The Wednesday, 12 March 2008 meeting of the Executive Directors was convened at the Silverbridge Hotel Restaurant, Duncan at 9:00 AM with all Directors but Casey, Vermiere, and Weir present.

1. It was moved and seconded to accept the minutes of the 05 March 2008 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. Ken reported on a release to media announcing the Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim filed in BC Supreme Court on 29 February 2008. This legal initiative seeks “an order setting aside the Consent
Dismissal Order in the IWA Action.”

6. Discussion about the next mailout in advance of the YTS AGM scheduled for Sunday, 20 April 2008. Roger reported that Volume 5, Issue No. 1 of the TimberLess Times is ready for printing. Announcements, agendas, past minutes, and the membership renewal forms have been reviewed and are ready for printing. Ken will organize printing and envelope addressing. Stuffing, sticking, and posting will be done next week.

7. Discussion about annual dues. Membership secretary Joanie Swan has recommended that the Board consider an increase in ‘annual individual’
dues to $15 based on the Society’s administration costs. It is noted that dues have never previously been raised. It was agreed by all that the Board would consult with the membership at the upcoming AGM before adopting any change.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 AM after the Directors agreed to reconvene at the Riverside Inn Restaurant, Lake Cowichan on Wednesday, 19
March 2008 at 9:00 AM.

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