The May 2008 meeting of the Alexander
Ramsey chapter was held at the Marguerite Lougheed Centre with 12 members attending.
The minutes of the April 2008 meeting
were read. Moved by Roz Jones, seconded by Joan Geden that the minutes
be adopted. Carried.
Business arising.
Holly & Ivy Tour Nov
9 2008 Ruth Marleau and Sylvia Zinn will be tea room convenors. It
was suggested that we have a bake table in the tea room.
Five captains were appointed for the
houses; Patti Bratina, Diana Dean, Joan Geden, Betty McLeod and Heather Hare.
Moved by Joan Geden, Seconded by
Heather Hare that we purchase gold IODE stickers and small logo stickers from Provincial for the Holly
and Ivy passports. Carried.
Correspondence.
- A letter from the Laurentian Community
Track Campaign asking for financial aid..
- A letter from the Salvation Army regarding
their children’s camp..
- A letter from The Cambrian College Foundation
enclosing a photograph of our President and our recipient.
.Reports.
Finance.
The Treasurer, Sylvia Zinn, reported
a working balance of $1080.46 to date.
Citizenship
Joan Geden will enquire about holding
a Citizenship Court in a school, possibly Churchill P. S.
New business.
Victoria Ceighton and Heather Hare reported
on a very entertaining, busy and successful Annual Meeting with 180 attendees. The Province reported 120
new members but, alas, eight chaptrers disbanded. Our new motto regarding membership is “Everybody
bring one”.
Amendment to By-law 5A: The annual membership
fee will be $20 as of January 2009.
Our June meeting will be a dinner at
the Trevi restaurant on June 9 2008.
Diana Dean will help Joyce Gardner update
our scrapbook.
Betty McLeod moved
adjournment at 8:15 pm. Carried.
Roz Jones, Secretary.
