Minutes of the General Meeting held November 15^th, 2006

The Mission to Seafarers, Vancouver, B.C.

In Attendance:

Capt. Ieuan Lampshire-Jones

Capt. Don Tranter

Alistair Beaton

Roy Sluyter

Pat Haliburton

Darryl Martins

Cecil Noronha

Ram Sudama

Guest:

Capt. Astor Drego

Regrets:

Capt. Mike Fothergill

Laurie Langill

Dave Atkins

Richard Smith

Ken Rorison

Philip Oldham

1) Call to Order:

Alistair Beaton called the meeting to order at 19:05 hours.

2) Agenda:

The Agenda for the Meeting was read. The Members present were asked if they had any items to add. Items added to the Agenda were the next AGM and Social Events under “New Business / Any other business.”

The motion to accept the Agenda with inclusions was proposed by Cecil Noronha, seconded by Roy Sluyter and all present voted in favour.

3) Minutes of Previous Meeting:

The minutes of the previous General Meeting held on May 17^th, 2006 were read and the motion to accept the minutes as presented was proposed by Capt. Don Tranter, seconded by Darryl Martins and all members voted in favour.

Before proceeding with the Meeting, Alistair Beaton asked Capt. Astor Drego if he would like to give a brief introduction of himself to the Members, which he did.

This was followed by a short history of the AMSBC given by Capt. Lampshire-Jones at the request of Alistair Beaton and was appreciated by all present.

4) Old Business/Matters arising from the last General Meeting:

The matters arising from the minutes of the previous General Meeting were briefly discussed and it was concluded that pending matters had been dealt with. Some issues requiring further attention are as follows:

·         The stamp and Certificate for Darryl Martins would be processed at the earliest.

·         George McHugh’s stamp had been renewed and would be delivered in due course.

5) Executive Highlights / Director’s Reports:

·         Membership Director’s Report:

The Membership Director stated that AMSBC information and Membership applications were forwarded subsequent to the 2006 AGM as follows:

Jan 22^nd 2006 – Capt. Georgi Yorgakiev – No response

Jan 22^nd 2006 – Ashley Rego – No response

July 15^th 2006 – Capt. Ivan Pichugin – No response

July 27^th 2006 – Andy Alan – No response

Sept 8^th 2006 – Larry Cook – No response

The AMSBC has on file an application and supporting documents from Ram Sudama who will be considered for Ordinary Membership when he has been employed full time for 12 months as a Marine Surveyor in Canada.

An incomplete application with supporting documents has been submitted by Colin Vidian Jones who would be considered for Ordinary Membership upon completing and signing the application.

Applications from Jim Moser, Allan Hart and Peter Strathdee have been received, reviewed and forwarded to the Board with recommendations from Phil Oldham and the Membership Director that these applicants be accepted as Ordinary Members.

It was requested that the President should call a Board Meeting at the earliest to expedite these matters.   

·         Treasurer’s Report:

Roy Sluyter reported that as of November 15^th 2006, the balance of funds in the ING Direct account was $5,119.64 and the balance in the chequing account was $800.46.

Only 1 member – Capt. Paul Urbanski – had yet to pay his dues for 2006.

The AMSBC had paid $69.00 for the wreath placed on Remembrance Day. A donation of $100.00 was given to the Company of Master Mariners for the tea on November 11^th.  The web fees of $256.80 for the current year had been paid.

6) New Business/Any Other Business:

AMSBC Advertisement in Ports Handbook:

The next advertisement in the BC Ports Handbook would be reduced in size to a quarter page. The advertisement would emphasize the Association name, logo and website. The telephone number of the President would also be included in the advertisement. 

Boat Cruise:

Tickets were still available for a boat cruise for those who had missed the earlier event in August. It was proposed that a joint venture could be organized with the Company of Master Mariners.

Alistair Beaton suggested that the 1^st week of January could be considered.

Social Events:

The Company of Master Mariners would be holding their Annual Christmas Dinner on December 9^th 2006 and Members of the AMSBC are invited to attend. Details are available with Capt. Lampshire-Jones and with Capt. Don Tranter.

Annual General Meeting:

At the Director’s meeting, it was proposed that the next AGM will be held at the Executive Inn on the Saturday of the Boat Show weekend in February 2007. Details will be made available closer to the date.

Other Business:

                Alistair Beaton informed the Members that Capt. Augustine Rebello had recently attended the Asia Maritime Conference in Mumbai, India and would request him to share his experience with the Members by giving a brief report of the same.

7) Adjournment:

 The meeting was adjourned at 20:10 hours.

NOTICE

The next General Meeting of the Association of Marine Surveyors of British Columbia will be held at the Mission to Seafarers on January 17^th, 2006 at 19:00 hours.

The Mission to Seafarers (Flying Angel Club) is located at 401 East Waterfront Road, which is the port services road south of Vanterm (container terminal). Access is via the railroad overpass at the north end of Main Street. At the ‘T’ junction at the north side of the overpass, turn left (east) and the Mission to Seafarers is on the left (400 yds)