Yarker Colebrook & District Community Association
Minutes of Meeting
November 10th, 2010
Meeting held November 10th, 2010. 7:00pm at the Ridge Runners Hall, Yarker
Attendees: Eric DePoe, Chair, Barb Linds, Rob Renaud, Carolyn Pickering, Dawn Anger, Deb. Richman, Richard Ryde.
Regrets: Wayne Goodyer
Item Description Action By
Agenda presented and approved.
1.0. Association Incorporation
The pro’s and con’s of incorporation were discussed at length, including
but not limited to, costs, liability and administration.
Limits of liability insurance available through the Township and the
terms and conditions of the coverage provided by the Township will
confirmed. EDP
It was agreed that incorporation should be obtained for the Association. RA
2.0. Association By-Laws
Draft copies of the proposed Association By-laws were distributed and
discussed. Amendments including Board composition to President,
Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and two Directors, in article #4 and
General Meeting to be held once per year and deletion of “within 90 days”
clause in article #6 will be made. The members in good standing provision
requires further definition. EDP
With the incorporation of the amendments as noted above and subject
to R Renaud’s review of past notes, the Association By-Laws were RR
accepted. By-laws in draft form will be posted on the web site. EDP
3.0. Association’s General Meeting
It was decided that a General Meeting of the Association would be
held on Sunday December 5th at 4:oopm with a Pot Luck supper
to follow. The location to be confirmed. Ridge Runner Hall to be
explored with the Riverside United Church as a second option. RAR
The purpose of the meeting will be to elect Officers and Directors
and to approve the Associations By-Laws.
A full slate of nominees should be presented at the General Meeting.
To-date the Steering Committee has suggested Eric DePoe as President,
Rick Ryde as Treasurer and Rob Renaud as a Director. EDP and RAR
will approach other candidates for the balance of the positions. EDP/RAR
4.0 Format for General Meeting
EDP/RAR will prepare the meeting agenda which will include a
reinforcement of the Associations mission statement, report from the
Steering Committee on the years activities, presentation of By-Laws,
financial report and slate of nominated officers and directors. EDP/RAR
An Election Committee of Carolyn Pickering and Dawn Anger
was formed and will be responsible for preparing ballots and
establishing the voting procedures. CP/DA
5.0 Financial Report
Copies of the Association’s financial transactions were distributed.
The current cash balance is $542.45 after payment of all planters.
6.0 Review of Previous Minutes of Meeting.
EDP to contact Sean Seymore regarding youth soccer programs. EDP
Donor plaques for planters to be obtained. RAR to arrange. RAR
Ground garden in Yarker and Colebrook to be put on hold All
until Spring.
7.0 Pumpkin Pie Fest Review.
The Pumpkin Pie Fest was in all accounts a success. Next year’s
event should include a bake sale with pie for sale, the pie judging
should occur earlier and more planning and set-up time is required. All
A thank-you letter is to be sent to Quinn’s Meats. EDP
8.0 Carolling
Carolling at Christmas is the next possible social event for the
Association. EDP to check with RR for possible partnering with
Riverside Church on such an event. EDP
Date of Next Meeting
December 5th, 2010 4:00pm General Meeting All
Minutes prepared by Richard Ryde.