July 28, 2008

The Monday 28 July 2008 meeting of the executive directors was convened at the Silver Bridge Hotel Restaurant, Duncan at 9:00am with All directors but Casey and Weir present. Members Keith Dickens and Roger Wiles were present as was Bill Routley.

1. It was moved and seconded to accept the minutes of 11 June, 2008 meeting as circulated.

2. The agenda for today’s meeting was moved and seconded.

3. The treasurer reported on current bank balances and we are sound.

4. Bill Routley addressed the directors· Bill is seeking the NDP nomination for the new local riding.

· Directors and guests questioned Bill about his platform and in particular his forest policy.

· The directors explained to Bill that the YTS is non political and work toward forest policy changes.

5. Ken reported on correspondence.

· WFI has sent letters to all employees detailing the Governments transition fund.

· Scott Prudham met for breakfast with some of the directors and later that night with members at Ken’s weekly meeting, to outline some ideas he has regarding ongoing research with the YTS. Scott plans to follow up with a “think tank” style round table in December of this year.

6. Ken reported on legal developments
· Lawyer Joe Arvay is on holiday but still awaiting some documents from the Steelworkers.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 am after directors agreed to reconvene at the Silver Bridge Restaurant in Duncan on Thursday Aug 13.

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