Trent Radio BoD Meeting 25 January 2001 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING held at Trent Radio House, 715 George St. N., Peterborough, Ontario on 25 January 2001 at 8pm. P R E S E N T: Emily Addison, Al Kirkcaldy, Darryl Leroux, Reuben Maan, Neal Simard, and Miriam Stucky. R E G R E T S: Glen Caradus Also Present: John K. Muir, General Manager Notice of this meeting having been made to all the Directors, and a quorum being present in person, the meeting was declared duly constituted and called to order at 8:15 pm, with Emily Addison acting as Chair and as Secretary. The minutes of the previous two board meetings were presented. UPON A MOTION duly made, seconded and carried, the minutes of the previous two Board of Directors' meetings, held on 19 November 2000, were approved unanimously. Unapproved minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 19 November 2000 were presented for the Directors' reference. It was noted that all but one (Glen Caradus) Directors' bios have been received. Directors' availability was discussed. It was noted that four Board Members may not be able to fulfill their entire term due to leaving the Peterborough area. It was decided that for next meeting, all Board Members are to think through their personal plans and bring forward the names of potential candidates for nomination to the Board, to fill any vacancies should they arise. The General Manager presented general information about committees as well as specifics about various committees' work which has previously been deemed important to the organisation. Board Meeting times were discussed. It was decided that the next Annual General Meeting will be 18 November 2001. It was decided that the next three Board of Directors meetings will be held at Trent Radio at the following dates and times: Sunday, 25 February 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, 22 March 2001 at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, 26 April 2001 at 6:30 p.m. It was noted that an annual Board agenda template will be presented to the Board at the next meeting. Appointment and Confirmation of Officiers. Explanation, discussion and nominations ensued. Upon several motions duly made, seconded and carried unanimously, it was resolved that; Emily Addison be appointed Chair and President. Miriam Stucky be appointed Vice Chair and Neal Simard be appointed as Secretary. Upon a montion duly made seconded and carried unanimously, it was resolved that, John K. Muir be confirmed as General Manager and Vice-President. and Sarah Bailey be confirmed as the Bookkeeper. Discussion followed regarding committee work and and appointing chairs. Upon a motion duly made, seconded and carried unanimously, it was resolved that; Glen Caradus be appointed as chair of Physical Plant and Technical, Reuben Maan be appointed as chair of Publicity, Al Kirkcaldy be appointed as chair of Sponsorship and Earned Revenue, Neal Simard be appointed as chair of Web Support, and, Darryl Leroux be appointed as chair of Social Convener. It was noted that each chair will submit what their committee's goals and work will be at the next Board meeting. Operations Report: The General Manager presented the operations report. (see attached) The Board gratefully thanked the donor of the new computer equipment. It is estimated that the repair of the transmitter will cost $3000. UPON A MOTION duly made, seconded and carried, the operations report, including the General Manager's report, was accepted unanimously. It was noted that the President will call upon Trent Radio's Board Members and others to serve on the President's Ways and Means Planning Committee. Other Business: Emily Addison said that she would look into the bowling event. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ________________________ ________________________ Emily Addison, President Neal Simard, Secretary