October 10th, 2004
Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, Burnaby
Present: Barbara Dryer, Barbara Scutt, Chilam, Chris Sturges, Cindy Turner, Clayten Hamacher, Clint Budd, Dan Coburn, Fran Skene, Garth Spencer, Greg Cairns, Greg Slade, Jason Harris, Jean Smith, Jeff Hartt, Jeremy Holman, Kathleen Moore-Freeman, Ken Wong, Marie-Louise Beesley, Michael G. Nelson, Palle Hoffstein, Paul Carpentier, Paul Whitmore, Randy McCharles, Ray Seredin, Rowan Sawyer, Stewart Smyth, Tammie Hamacher, Teunis Peters.
Outgoing president Paul Carpentier chaired the meeting.
Motion to waive the reading the minutes of the previous AGM. Moved by Palle Hoffstein; Seconded by Jeff Hartt; Passed unanimously.
Motion to waive the reading the minutes of the August quarterly meeting. Moved by Palle Hoffstein; Seconded by Jeff Hartt; Passed unanimously.
Presenter: Greg Cairns
Venue: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
Proposed Guests: R. A. Salvatore; Robin Hobb
Projected ConCom:
Motion that the bid as presented be accepted. Moved by Kathleen Moore-Freeman; Seconded by Clayten Hamacher. Discussion...
Motion to amend the motion: that the bid be accepted subject to the presentation of a satisfactory budget and hotel contract by the next quarterly meeting. Moved by Palle Hoffstein; Seconded by Chris Sturges. Passed: none opposed; three abstensions.
Nominated for President:
Palle Hoffstein was elected by acclamation.
Nominated for Vice-President:
Paul Carpentier was elected Vice-President by a vote of 11-10.
Nominated for Secretary-Treasurer:
Tammie Hamacher was elected by acclamation.
Nominated and elected Members-at-Large:
MOTION to adjourn at 21:15 Moved by Marie-Louise Beesley; Passed unanimously.