<p> WHITESHELL COTTAGERS’ BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING June 21, 2017 1975 Corydon 7:00 PM</p><p>PRESENT: G. Delmarque, D. Moberg, D. Seguin, R. Babyak, L. Spencer, R. Smith, C. Bryant, D. Klass, A. Bezak, S. Philp, N. McMillan, A. Roberts, S. Rempel, K. Davies, , J. Nault, D. Sleeva J. Kettner, E. Enns, S. Kline, R. Stalker, D. McNeil, I. Pesun, P. Love, T. Fries, P. Finley, I. Baragar</p><p>REGRETS:, S. Pogorzelec, B. Trach, D. Myk, G. Kennedy, S. Magyar, A. Hogan, R. Kinley, J. Shields, P. Caron, R. Emslie A. Kelsch, B. Backman, </p><p>1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 7:01PM</p><p>2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW DIRECTOR NOMINEES</p><p>Igor Pesun – Star Lake / Pat Love – Jessica Lake / Tannis Fries – Big Whiteshell Lake / Patrick Finley – Barren Lake Ian Baragar – Florence Lake</p><p>Motion: To approve the new director nominees Moved by Bob Stalker / Seconded by Jacques Nault</p><p>3. VOTE ON NEW DIRECTOR NOMINEES</p><p>- VOTE UNANIMOUS -PASSED</p><p>4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA</p><p>Motion: To approve the minutes as amended. Moved by Joel Kettner / Seconded by Neil McMillan – PASSED</p><p>5. MINUTES & BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE DIRECTORS MEETING OF April 19, 2017</p><p>Motion: To approve the minutes as amended. Moved by Al Bezak / Seconded by Ed Enns – PASSED</p><p>6. TREASURERS REPORT – Ron Smith</p><p> YTD Financial statements presented for approval </p><p>Motion: To approve the financial statements as presented. Moved by Lorna Spencer / Seconded by Shirley Rempel – PASSED</p><p>7. PRESIDENTS REPORT</p><p> Ron Smith presented New Executive Committee members as follows o Alan Roberts – President-Elect o Jacques Nault – Vice-President o Jill McGavin – Treasurer  Motion: To accept Executive Committee member appointments as presented</p><p>Moved by Dan Klass / Seconded by Cheryl Bryant – PASSED</p><p> Ron thanked all Directors for their participation at the AGM, particularly Angela Hogan for her assistance in developing presentations.  Noted that the Minister was in attendance and survey feedback was generally positive.  Events Committee is looking at new venue for AGM going forward to reduce expense of Club Regent.  Noted that the AGM is excellent opportunity for Cottage Community and networking with other stakeholders.  Ron reported on MPPCOA activities and that guiding principles were in development stage at this point.  The Province is welcome to accepting MPPCOA and recognizing as representative Association of approx.. 70% of all provincial park cottagers.  Joel Kettner queried whether Grand Beach was represented…at this time, no, but on the list of targets for canvassing support.  Noted that MPPCOA deals only with common issues. Local issues are still responsibility of local Associations.  Richard Babyak noted that WAB still exists</p><p>8. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS </p><p> a) ENVIRONMENT</p><p> Alan Roberts reported that WCA is neither PRO or CON for TCPL. They are required to be compliant with risks outlined and submitted by WCA  Submission made via web to NEB and issues of liability, cottage values and effects.  Winnipeg River levels weekly forecasts reported weekly on our website and updated by MB Hydro or LOTW Water Control Board.  Alan attended meeting of LOTW Control Board and thanked them for their assistance and cooperation with MB Hydro, and noted they were very happy to hear that….don’t often get Thanks.  Reported that Parks is cooperating somewhat in the process to dredge Falcon Lake boathouse channel.</p><p> b) MEMBERSHIP</p><p> Deborah Seguin reported on Membership drive activities to date.  Provided handouts on file.</p><p> c) COMMUNICATIONS</p><p> Shaorn gave brief overview of ECHO for new Director nominees.  Deadlines for August issue are July 1st for general submissions and July 14th for internal submissions.  Proofing to be done July 19th  Recycle Everywhere bin bag handout logistics are being worked on right now for all lakes in the Whiteshell.</p><p> d) PHOTO CONTEST</p><p> Lorna Spencer introduced idea for “PHOTO of The Month Contest” sent directly to Jeff DeBooy for judging and publication in ECHO. </p><p> e) EVENTS</p><p> 30 new signups at AGM  Noted that the “honor system” for entry freed up a lot of congestion at entrance  Seeking new venue for next year – Evangelical Free Church  Falcon Fest August 8/9. WCA to have booth. Looking for volunteers to fill 2-3 hour shifts.  WHL / Falcon hiway cleanup on June 24th.</p><p>9. NEW BUSINESS</p><p> Lorna Spencer reported that there was unauthorized use of WCA logo on notice posted at Brereton disposal site. Was not deemed to be a big issue requiring intervention or investigation.</p><p>Moved to adjourn Lorna Spencer / Seconded Dan Klass</p><p>ADJOURNED – 9:10 pm</p><p>Next meeting: August 16th @ 7:00 PM – 1975 Corydon </p>