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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING May 2008 The Western Canada Photographic Historical Association The WCPHA Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday May 6th 2008 at the Alpen Club, 4875 Victoria Drive, Vancouver BC. The meeting was called to order at 1950h, a quorum and due-notice were confirmed and adoption of the minutes of the previous meeting duly moved, seconded and approved. Apologies for absence were noted for the Treasurer and Secretary. The President reported increased membership and meeting attendance, with programs now at most meetings. The web site, developed in January, was experiencing around 100 "hits" a month -- well within the limits of the free Telus service, so a commercial site and dues increase should not be necessary. In the treasurer's absence the President presented the accounts: Financial Report for May 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008 -- Gary Cullen, Treasurer Receipts: Membership Dues.. ................................................$620.00 Fall 2007 Camera Show Consignment sales........ $153.00 Spring 2008 Camera Show Consignment sales... $760.00 Total Receipts........................................................ $1533.00 Expenses: Newsletter.............................................................. $450.00 Post Box Rental..................................................... $125.00 Bank Charges........................................................ $182.60 Registration of Company......................................... $25.00 Total Expenses..................................................... .$782.60 Current Account Balance April 30, 2008.......... $5943.04 Value of Credit Union Shares . April 3008......... $117.62 There was a brief discussion on the high standing charges for the PO box and credit union. Gary Cullen has advised that this will be his last year as Treasurer and members were asked to consider this post before the next AGM. Program Coordinator Joe Vorlicek announced the programs for the remainder of the year. The meeting was advised that all existing directors were willing to stand for a further year. Nominations were invited from the floor. There being none it was duly moved seconded and approved to acclaim the existing directors:  President Tom Parkinson; Vice-President Siggi Rohde; Secretary Miles Steininger; Treasurer Gary Cullen; Editor Peter Knowlden; Program Coordinator Joe Vorlicek No new business was introduced and the meeting adjourned at 2010h, followed by a summary of the April Show results by Siggi Rohde and a presentation on Foth cameras by Peter Knowlden. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING May 2007 The Western Canada Photographic Historical Association The Association AGM took place on May 1st. The call to order at 8:10 pm was followed with a confirmation of quorum and a motion was unanimously passed accepting the shorter than normal notice of the meeting. Treasurer Gary Cullen provided a statement of accounts for the past fiscal year: Membership dues................ $320 Consignment profit............. $610 Total Income...................... $930 General expenses................. $503 Library book donations....... $720 Total Expenses................... $1223 Funds in hand.................... $5295 The nomination of officers followed. All the directors had agreed to run again and, with no nominations from the floor, the following slate was elected by acclamation: President............................................. Tom Parkinson Vice-President................................... Siggi Rohde Treasurer............................................ Gary Cullen Secretary and Newsletter Editor....... Peter Knowlden Program Coordinator........................ Joe Vorlicek The Outing Coordinator: Ron Chappell, and Newsletter Producer: Melvin Lee, were thanked. These are unelected positions. There was a discussion on extending the term of directors to two years — but no motion. Subsequent checks have shown that two-year terms are not permitted under the bylaws.. There were discussions on allowing payments for meeting speakers but no motion. The executive retains some discretion in this regard. We have never paid for a speaker and have no plans to, but we may have to pay expenses, specifically if a digital projector has to be rented. The president summarised the Association’s donation of the current McKeowns to six local libraries. The meeting was officially adjourned at 8:55 pm, followed by informal discussions. New member Miles Steininger suggested advertising the Association as he had difficulty finding out about us. Most of our new members have come from the flyers we distribute at Camera Shows. Any ideas for other advertising would be welcome. Tom Parkinson WESTERN CANADA PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION, BOX 78082, 1755 EAST BROADWAY, VANCOUVER BC V5N 1W0