Minutes of the Executive meeting N. S. CHAPTER Sept. 07, 2017
Retired members Guild AGM
In attendance were:
Rick Sanschagrin: President
Noel White: Treasurer
Brian Wolfe: Member at Large
Don Eldershaw: Secretary & Communications
Meeting held at Smitty’s Dartmouth 2:00 pm
Old Business / Action
Postal services supplied by Ottawa. Do they cover costs? / Rick Sanschagrin (ongoing)
Contact with other retirement groups seeking advantages of membership / Brian Wolfe (ongoing)
Updated members list required. / NFA
New Business / Action
Treasurer's report presented. / NFA
Material on Bill C27 (pension reform) distributed. Contact Groups/Branches for their actions on Bill C27 / Don Eldershaw
Groups/Branches to be approach for knowledge of upcoming retirees. Possible invitation to the next AGM of the NS chapter As part of retention of new retirees imitative. / Don Eldershaw
Letter to Minister Morneau regarding pension changes approved by exec. / NFA
Vacant Vice President position to be filled at next Chapter AGM / Inclusion in agenda at the AGM
Notices of meetings to be sent 2 weeks prior to event and the night before as well / Don Eldershaw
NS Chapter AGM to be held Nov. 30th. 5:00 PM at Smitty’s Lacewood Drive. Notice to be sent. / Don Eldershaw
Round table: Rick Sanschagrin mentioned ads for reverse mortgages being supported by CARP. It was suggested we advise members to be aware that this proposal has not been officially supported by the Retired Members Guild and members are advised to always seek professional advice before taking action. / Don Eldershaw to compose notice and submit to Rick Sanschagrin for approval.
Meeting ended at 2:00 Next meeting AGM to be held Nov. 30th. 5:00 PM at Smitty’s Lacewood Drive.