Approximately 25 people stayed after the conference to participate in the meeting.

1. The Treasurer’s report was provided by Dennis Parrish. Our balance at the end of 2007-08 was $3449.58 and at the end of 2008-09 was $3643.00. An audit was carried out by Stan Zina. Motion by Roger Liddle seconded by Bob Mantha to accept the finance and auditor’s report. Carried

2. Chair Bob Lewis provided his report, thanking the members who stayed for the AGM and emphasizing that the chapter is only as strong as the members who participate in it.

3. Bob Lewis announced that he had resigned and therfor would conduct elections for the 2009-10 board. A slate of nominees was proposed as follows:

Bob Mantha Madeleine Mantha Roger Liddle Terri Martinelli Jill Shields Ron Farrell Anne Farrell

He called three times for nominations from the floor and Bill Green was nominated. There being only eight nominations and twelve positions open, the slate of directors was elected by acclamation.

4. Past Chair Ron Farrell thanked Bob for his years as conference Chair and year as Chair of the board.

The meeting adjourned at 2:15