Ottawa Centreville Branch (OCB)
OCB Executives Meeting Minutes. September 23, 2024
Meeting started: 5:30 p.m.
In Attendance: Michael Kenny, Abraham Garcia, Brian Hassall, Susan Amog-Hassall, , Michelle Tran, Michael Patterson, April Chen, Andra Weis, Andrew Wigmore, Art Iwinski.
Election Chair: Lucienne Bahuaud
Regrets: Robert Hunter.
- Michael Kenny declared quorum and called meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
- Indigenous Land Acknowledgment – Michael Kenny.
“We are gathered on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people, which is also home to a strong urban Inuit community. Our acknowledgement to these people reminds us of our important connection to this land where we learn and work.”
- Adoption of Agenda. Agenda was provided in advance electronically. Michael K. asked if there are any other items to include to the agenda. There were no other items proposed. Abraham motion to adopt the agenda seconded by Andra. Motion carried.
- Approval of OCB AGM minutes from September 11, 2024, postponed till the next OCB meeting. Motion carried.
- Old Business. There was no old business to discuss at this moment.
- OCB 2024 AGM (Annual General Meeting) debriefs. Michael K. provided a summary of the OCB AGM that took place on September 11. He highlighted a robust attendance, Treasurer’s comprehensive financial report with strong financial books and records and strategic initiatives that OCB will focus on in the coming year. Michael K. thanked the all executive for all the good work that was accomplished to organise the last AGM. There was also a discussion about hybrid option and the registrant list for those who didn’t show up and steps to be done to minimize losses. It was acknowledged that AGM total cost was under the budgeted amount.
- Election. Lucienne Bahuaud provided the result of the election. 10 members voted. Following is the (final) result of the election.
- President: Michael Kenny – acclaimed.
- VP: Andrew Wigmore – elected.
- Treasurer: Andra Weis – acclaimed.
- Secretary: Art Iwinski – acclaimed.
Result of the election of the Committee Chairs:
- Training/Learning: Susan Amog-Hassall – acclaimed.
- Finance: Michael Patterson – acclaimed.
- Social: Andrew Wigmore – acclaimed.
- By-Laws: Brian Hassall – acclaimed.
- Communications: Rob Hunter – acclaimed.
- Outreach: Michelle Tran – acclaimed.
All Committee Chairs will provide a list of the Committee members for the next OCB Executives meeting.
- All other items of the agenda were tabled for the discussion during the next meeting. Motion by Andra, seconded by Brian. Motion carried.
- Next OCB meetings (hybrid model, in-person and virtual) will be held during the week of October 21, 2024.
10. Michael Kenny adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.