April 30, 2008

The Wednesday 30 April 2008 meeting of the executive directors was convened at the Silver Bridge Hotel Restaurant, Duncan at 9:00 a.m. with all directors except Casey and Weir present. Member Lucy Vermiere attended.

1. It was moved and seconded to accept the minutes of the 17 April 2008 meeting as circulated.

2. The agenda for today’s meeting as circulated was moved and accepted.

3. The treasurer reported.

4. Ken reported on e-mail correspondence.

5. Ken reported on the legal developments. An extension has been requested by Lawyer Sandra Bannister

6. Ken reported that enthusiasm for the idea of the YTS advancing public outreach and education by hosting a series of invited guests to present to the public on forestry issues was reinforced at the AGM.

7. Ken reported that, along with Roger, he attended a “round table” hosted by PPWC Local 8 in Nanaimo featuring an Ontario activist. Both agreed it was a well spent evening and new contacts were made as well as reconnecting with others.

8. Discussion of YTS AGM was positive. Special thanks to members Terry Manhas and Mehinga Jaswal for supplying tasty treats. A letter of thanks is to be sent to Mrs C. Manhas thanking her for her work in food preparation.

9. Due to personal timing conflict we were not able to attend Earth Day events.

10 . Ken reported communication with Scott Prudham, PhD, regarding possible further co-operative work with the YTS. More details to follow.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. after the directors agreed to reconvene at the Silver Bridge Hotel Restaurant in Duncan on Wednesday, 14 May at 9:00 a.m.

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