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GLP EXECUTIVE MEETING
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3 p.m. with J. Annunziello in the chair. 2. Approval of Agenda: M/S/C to adopt the agenda as circulated. 3. Approval of Minutes: M/S/C to approve the minutes of November 20 and November 22 as circulated. 4. Secretary-Treasurer Report: G. Reichenback provided an oral report on the state of chapter finances for December 2006. A written report will be provided to executive members. A report on the year-end financial activities of the chapter will be provided to executive members after the December bank statements are available. M/S/C to accept the Secretary-Treasurer’s report as presented. 5.
Retirement
Planning: The chapter has previously provided retirement seminars for
members. Given improvements in the
seminars provided by the Public Service Pension Plan, the chapter will now use
those resources to offer one-hour individualized retirement planning sessions
with a consultant. The sessions will be
available in-person in Members will be advised in The
Professional to look for information on this from their Local Representative. E. Gorrie will draft information to be
provided to Local Representatives based on input from the consultant. In addition, members will be advised how to
best prepare for the session to maximize the value of the service. 6.
Staff Report:
E. Gorrie and K. Danchuk reported on their meeting with the Ministry of
Forests and Range RFT Task Team in December 2006. The Ministry is continuing to take advantage
of opportunities created by the establishment of the RFT designation in the
2003 Foresters Act. This may be seen as
disadvantaging Professional Foresters in some instances. The PEA is continuing to advance the
importance of Professional Foresters in protecting and developing forests and
rangeland. E. Gorrie will write to the RFT
Task Team reiterating the PEA’s views on possible initiatives from the RFT Task
Team. As any changes are communicated by
the Ministry to employees, the PEA will communicate the PEA’s position on those
issues to members. Where there is a
possibility that decisions by the Ministry may be contrary to the Foresters
Act, the PEA will analyze relevant documents and meet with others as required. 7.
Strategic
Planning: The current strategic planning document was reviewed. The executive determined the following is
necessary to implement the Strategic Plan. i. Finalize the plan, including confirming the top 10 priorities to be pursued. ii. Determine the resources (e.g., staff time) needed to implement the plan and secure the necessary resources through endorsement of the plan by the Association Executive. iii. Present the Strategic Plan to GLP members for their information. iv.
Establish and implement a regular review process to
ensure the continued implementation of the plan. 8. AGM Review: The GLP Chapter Executive discussed the 2006 AGM and discussed possible methods to further encourage member participation in the 2007 AGM. Considerations included having a buffet dinner meeting; rotating the location to other communities that have high GLP membership, such as Prince George; having a featured speaker from outside of the PEA; having a “Chapter Chairperson Hot Seat” Q&A period; or having Local Representatives around the province remind members of the meeting in case members will be travelling near the meeting location. One GLP member who attended the
AGM provided useful feedback regarding ideas to enhance the AGM in 2007. The Local Representatives in 9. Climate Goals Check-in: Executive members reviewed the goals they have established for conduct during meetings. The consensus was that members had gone off topic at some points during discussions and on some occasions had difficulty focusing listening on the speaker who had been recognized by the Chairperson. Aside from these deviations, the members were highly consistent with the agreed upon standards. 10. Next Meeting: Two Executive members and the PEA staff are unable to attend a meeting in conjunction with the February 19, 2007 Association Executive meeting. Consequently the next meeting will be scheduled for February 22, 2007 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Lower Mainland. E. Gorrie will attempt to reserve a meeting room at the Marriot Hotel, Hilton Hotel, or the Richmond Inn. Executive members are reminded of
the early start time on February 22 and the need to contact M. Crawford at the
PEA 11. Further Business: Consideration was given to sending a sympathy card to an excluded manager who had experienced a death in the family. The Executive determined that it may be appropriate for individuals to express personal condolences, but not for the GLP Executive to communicate. 12.
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 7 p.m. |