Annual General Meeting Monday, December 1, 2003 Minutes Present: Executives:
Samantha Yeung, President Erin Smith, VP Finances & Administration George Nicolaou, VP Student Affairs Elfina Luk, VP Campus Life Renee Geronimo, VP Public Relations & Marketing Deep Thind, Man., Mech., & Process Energy & Natural Res. Chair Angelia Harris Gray, Business/ Health Chair Michael Klein, Electrical / Electronics & CST Chair Jamie Higgins, Transportation / Construction Chair
Councilors:
Jeanneth Jacome Aharon Arnstein Teddy Diress Mike Mui Matt Fitzmaurice
Michael Kahn Paul Condon Mona David Tallis Stevenson Woon Manning
Staff:
Caroline Gagnon, Director Geoff Gauthier, Link Editor Roland Gagel, Controller
Guests:
Trevor Sutherland, EPR Auditor
Absents:
Julie Win Ariane Saunders Nathan Mahan Ben Lytwyn Brent Cote Bhu Bains Sarah Ellis Anthony Vanderhoek, Chair of Trades
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Meeting Called to Order The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Samantha Yeung at 5:33 pm. (19 voting members)
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Acceptance of the Agenda It was moved by Angela Harris Gray and seconded by Elfina Luk that the agenda be accepted without any changes.
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President’s Report Samantha Yeung goes over the submitted report and explains the work that was accomplished by past executives and staff members this past year (see attached).
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Report on Audited Financial Statements Erin Smith introduces Mr. Trevor Sutherland from the auditing firm EPR. Mr. Sutherland discusses various issues surrounding the Year End Financial Report. Issues such as; Increase in income from TNT stores, excess of revenue. All financial statements are reviewed by Mr. Sutherland. 1
Motion: Be it resolved that BCITSA accepts the 2002-2003 audited financial report as presented. Moved by: Erin Smith Seconded by: Deep Thind 17/0/2 Carried 5.
Auditor’s Appointment for 2003/2004
Erin explains that given additional operations (Pub), the letter of engagement will need to be revised before appointing the 2003/2004 auditors. A proposal will be submitted to the Council in the new year. 6.
Meeting adjourned It was moved by Elfina Luk and seconded by George that the meeting be adjourned. (5:55 pm.).
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Annual General Meeting Monday, December 1, 2003 Agenda
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Meeting Called to Order
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Acceptance of the Agenda
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President’s Report
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Report on Audited Financial Statements
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Auditor’s Appointment for 2002/2003
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Meeting adjourned
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