2005 Annual General Meeting

The 2005 Annual General meeting of RUSI of VI was called to order on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 by Comdre Ted Heath, following the luncheon speaker. The president commented on the declining membership and urged everybody to encourage younger officers to join the Institute. He also reminded that a significant number of current members had yet to renew memberships for 2005 and urged them to do so forthwith. If in doubt, if you have not received your 2005 membership card in the mail, you probably have not renewed.

Following adoption of the minutes, the treasurer (and past president), MGen Bob Stewart, presented the financial statement and the 2005 budget. Both were accepted by the members present.

The treasurer explained that the 2005 budget was based upon a plan similar to 2004: eight luncheon meetings and a Christmas party; four issues of the Newsletter; and, a slightly smaller membership. It was explained that the catering costs have increased for this year but the Board is holding the line at the current $15.00 charge.

The vice president, Col John Eggenberger, stated that RUSI of VI, as a co-sponsor with the University of Victoria in revitalizing the "Lest We Forget" Veterans’ Oral History project, moved that our Institute make a one time grant of $1000.00 to the University of Victoria for the Oral History Project Fund. Motion CARRIED.

Col Bill Weston reported that the book prize program for military history undergraduates at UVic would continue, and be awarded upon the recommendation of the university..

The president, Cmdre Ted Heath, announced that Flt Lt Julian Guntensperger, would not stand for re-election, and thanked him for his service. He then asked the past president to conduct the election of the new board of directors. MGen Bob Stewart announced that all other serving directors were standing for re-election and that the one new nominee as a Navy director was Cdr W.E. (Bill) Macdonald. In the event, all nominees were elected for 2005/06 and installed. MGen Stewart announced that he would be turning over the duties of treasurer to LCdr Murray Watkin.

Upon a motion from the floor, all members attending future luncheon meetings were asked to wear name tags.

Another suggestion was that June being an open month, could the possibility of a trip to a facility or ship’s visit for the members be considered. The matter was left open.

The meeting adjourned at 1450 hrs.

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