April 06 (May 1, 2006)

AIDS Vancouver Island
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
May 1, 2006

Present: Bert Hick, Denise Skipp, Ray Coombs, Fred Hughes, Stephen Young, Marilyn Callahan, David Desmarais, Jim Farrow, Miki Hansen (ex officio).

Call To Order: Bert

Adoption of The Minutes:

Motion to adopt March Minutes, as written. Moved by Ray, seconded by David. Approved by all.

COMMITTEES

Executive Director’s Report: Miki

· Miki reported that BCGEU has signed off on the new Collective Agreement.
o All staff will be receiving signing bonuses.
· Brian has resigned, his last day was April 24.
· A new Finance Manager, Rob Thomaes, has been hired.
o Rob has experience in both the non-profit and business sectors.
· James and Hannah had their baby, Tristan, on march 25th.
· Kealey will continue working for AVI on a casual basis.
· There are 22 restaurants yet to send in their DOFL donations.
· The VanCity applicationhas gone in.
o AVI and Cool Aid work well together.
o Katrina has done a great job.
o Planning sessions for the next leg start in 2 weeks.
· Miki’s trip to Port Hardy:
o Good will in the community
o Partnerships are being created
o Community Advisory Committee being put together
· Miki will be presenting the new budget later on this evening.

Motion to accept Executive Director’s Report: Moved by Jim, seconded by Stephen. Approved by all.

Executive Committee’s Report: None

Nominating Committee Report: Marilyn

· There are 4 positions to be filled.
· Marilyn has 4 candidates who are interested, one of whom, Bob Sochouski, is ready to come on immediately.

Motion to appoint Bob to vacant Board seat. Moved by Marilyn, seconded by Stephen. Approved by all.

Building Committee Report: None

Finance Report: Miki

· Miki presented the 2006/2007 Operating Budget.
· Discussion of Budget.

Motion to approve 2006/2007 Operating Budget. Moved by Ray, seconded by Fred. Approved by all.

Fundraising Committee (AVI) Report: Denise

· We need to decide if we’re going ahead with Artist for AIDS in the fall, and if so, will need to start working on it soon.

Joint Building Fundraising Committee Report: Miki

· Received 4 responses to RFP.
· Pursuing KCR proposal.
· Kathy, Irene and Miki met with Mr. Waldner, VIHA CEO, regarding an Arena fundraiser.
· Received an invitation to present to Victoria Foundation.

Motion to accept Joint Building Fundraising Committee Report. Moved by Jim, seconded by Ray. Approved by all.

Adjourned

Motion to Adjourn. Moved by David, seconded by Denise. Approved by all.