River Bourgeois Community Services Society

Annual General Meeting

November 23, 2020

Attendance: Rose Merrick, Mark Merrick, Tanya Burke, June Bourque, Carolyn Fougere, Sharon Chilvers, Connie Stewart, Marc Touesnard, Paul Martell, Wayne Bona, Donnie Potties and Kathy Groves (via telephone).

The annual general meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Rose Merrick, at 719 pm.

Mark Merrick moved the approval of the agenda seconded by Sharon Chilvers. Motion carried.

Connie Stewart moved the approval of the last AGM meeting, seconded by Paul Martell. Motion carried.

There was no business arising that wasn’t already dealt with during the year.

Correspondence:

a/ Snow ploughing quote from Carl Grimes – Moved by Sharon Chilvers and seconded by Carolyn Fougere that we approved the cost at $185.00 per each snow ploughing, as needed. Motion carried.

b/ Snow shoveling of steps – Moved by Mark Merrick, seconded by Marc Touesnard that Michael Sampson be paid minimum wage to shovel the steps, when needed. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Kathy Groves provided a copy of her report.

There was a closing balance -$30,423. It was moved by June Bourque, seconded by Mark Merrrick, to accept the report. Motion carried.

Other Annual Reports:

Chairperson – Rose Merrick presented a verbal report stating that the Society had a super year, especially with the Chase the Ace fund raiser. Everyone did a great job and a lot of extra work, including participating and helping out with other events. Her report was accepted on a motion by Sharon Chilvers, seconded by Carolyn Fougere. Motion carried.

Property Services – Ricky Stone provided a written report on the work of this committee:

Maintenance Report:

1) Landry Bros. installed a new oil tank.

2) Valley Refrigeration came back to update all the heat pumps and do any repairs.

3) Water test was done by the inspector and everything was OK

4) Fire Marshal came in and gave a list of improvements to be made

5) Paul and I addressed these improvements, she returned and said she had no concerns but had a couple of recommendations. They were to install two directional exit signs in the kitchen and to maintain a log for maintenance on fire extinguishers and door closures(anything else that may need maintenance)6) Summer student did his normal duties(painting, repairs to garbage boxes, decks etc, mowing and anything asked of him. He did very well

7) A couple of things that have to be done soon:

-adjustment on door closure in furnace room

-directional signs in kitchen

-water tests

-tennis court have to come down

garbage box at the rear of the building needs repairs or to be replaced

8) Paul will be taking over as the lead contact for property services and I will help him if he needs it at any time that I can. Ricky Stone

Property Service report approval moved by Sharon Chilvers, seconded by Carolyn Fougere. Motion carried.

Festival Events and Fundraising report: Provided by Sharon Chilvers

Annual Meeting-October 28th, 2020

We began with the continuation of the 2018 Chase the Ace and made $89,525., each for the hall and Youth, less the expenses of the tickets and misc. items. We managed to hold on to the Ace until the final card.

The Cafe was also held each week and made a profit of $15,348.  Much work went into these projects and thanks to all who helped.

We immediately went into the Festival and although we scaled down this year for the “lack of energy” we still made a profit of $10,000. An additional $5378. was made from events such as Trivia Nights, three meal caterings and Winterlude dinner.

Non-profit events were also held such as Canada Day, Community Christmas Celebration and Christmas Baskets.

It was a great rewarding year also a bit tiring but thanks to everyone, our financial situation at year end was great.

Sharon and Rose.

New Business:

Nominating Committee: Election of offices and Board Members for 2021

Executive:

President – Rose Merrick

Vice President – vacant

Treasurer – Kathy Groves

Secretary – vacant

Past President – Sharon Chilvers

Board Members:

Wayne Bona – Chair Tara Lynne Bursary

Sharon Chilvers – Chair Festival/fundraising Committee

Paul Martell – Chair Property Services

Ricky Stone – Property Services

June Bourque – Chair of Bar

Heidi LeRoux – Chair Youth Development Committee

Members At Large:

Marc Touesnard

Tanya Burke

Carolyn Fougere

Connie Stewart

Donna Babin

Due to the uncertainty of Covid-19, the next AGM will be decided at a later date.

The meeting was adjourned by the Chairperson, Rose Merrick at 8:35 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Wayne Bona, Interim Secretary

31 Members present

1. President Anne Sampson opened the meeting 1:00 pm
2. League prayer read by Sharon Chilvers
3. Minutes of the last annual meeting “2018” (no meeting was held in 2019) read by Sharon Chilvers (Secretary Donna Babin absent due to illness). Moved by Sharon Chilvers 2nd by John Digout, Motion carried.
4. Treasurer Report for “2020” read by Sharon. Starting balance $2295.53 from 2019, ending balance $3172.80. Increase due to the sale of the furnace and kitchen cupboards. Due to the Covid-19 virus, no activity after March. Sharon moved her report, 2nd by Kim Henebry, Motion carried.
5. President Anne Sampson’s report: Anne reported of changes in the building the past year. Building converted to electricity from oil due to cost. Cost paid by RBCSS (own the building), old furnace sold and also cupboard from the kitchen which is being transferred to gym storage, janitor dismissed because of Covid-19, phone cancelled, and only maintained minimum heat. Thanks to all who helped in keeping the building maintained.

Moment of silence for our deceased members: Jane Landry, Adolph Kehoe, Margaret Pottie, Michael Owens, Mary Bona and Viola Touesnard.

Anne announced her retirement after 26 years as President and was grateful for her sidekick Sharon Chilvers for the last 22 years, Secretary Donna Babin and all the members for their understanding and dedication.

Flowers and gift was presented to Anne and a resounding applause for her dedication.

Nominations done by Wayne Bona:

2021 Executive:

President: John Digout

Secretary: Kim Henebry

Treasurer: Sharon Chilvers

1st Vice: Lucille Boudreau

New Business Suggested that we apply for Solar Panels on the grant from New Horizon for Senior’s

Merchandise Bingo on May 2nd, members asked to assist with prizes.

Present John Digout adjourned the meeting at 1:35

River Bourgeois Seniors 50+ Club  

Annual General Meeting  

April 23, 2019 

Minutes 

Number of members in attendance: 20 members 

President Anne Sampson called the meeting to order at: 12:03 pm 

The League Prayer was read by: Donna Babin 

The Minutes of the last Annual Meeting which took place on April 10, 2018, were read by Donna Babin, moved by Donna Babin, 2nd by Jerry Fougere, Motion carried.  

Business arising from the last meeting: 

-New Horizon Grant: 

The electrician (V & L Electric), noted that the electrical panel was fine, an upgrade to a new one would require additional permits and costs. Instead we opted to apply for the grant to cover new chairs and a new floor. 

Hazel painted the baseboards and electrical outlets to match the floors and chairs. 

The old chairs are for sale at $10. /chair if anyone one wants one. 

The Treasurer’s Report was read by: Sharon Chilvers. There was a closing balance of:   $3138.03. 

Treasurer’s report was moved by Sharon Chilvers, 2nd by Susan Boudreau. Motion carried. 

President’s Report: 

2018/2019 Presidents Report 

At this time, it is necessary to thank all those who work so hard year after year in making the club a success. To our secretary, Donna and our Treasurer Sharon for their continuous dedication to the club. Thanks to Danny and Kenneth for keeping our building in good repair, Glyn for keeping the pot holes in the driveway filled, and Emily who sends get well and sympathy cards. 

Weekly cribbage games continue, Music is now done twice a month, Tock games are monthly and our gym usage continues to grow. 

I we could have a moment of silence for our deceased members: Cathy Aikens, Joe Boucher, Ingrid Boutilier, and Gerry Casey.  

We received a $4300. Grant from New Horizon for equipment replacements for our gym. This year we received $10,000. To replace our floor and chairs. Thanks to Glenn, Hazel, Kenneth, Danny and Glyn for installing the floor and new baseboards and Hazel for doing the painting.   

On behalf of the club, I want to thank each and every one of you for being part of this organization. 

Anne 

Nominations for Executives: 

President: Anne Sampson 

Secretary: Donna Babin 

Treasurer: Sharon Chilvers 

1st Vice: Lucile Boudreau 

2nd Vice: none 

Maintenance: Kenneth LeBlanc & Danny Landry 

Grounds: Glyn Chilvers 

Cards: Emily LeBlanc  

New Business: 

-New Horizons grant: 

Applications go in every May. We are going to put the next application in for, expanding the gym by getting rid of the kitchen downstairs and get new music equipment.  

Kitchen reno: Potential for a buyer for the kitchen cupboards.  

The renovation will require removal of the current electrical and plumbing left behind after the kitchen is removed and extend the flooring. 

The work required would be within the funds of the grant. 

Previous repairs have been done by New Horizon with no objections. 

Motion: 

Sharon Chilvers made a Motion to apply for this year’s New Horizon Grant to purchase more music equipment and the renovation costs to remove and repair the kitchen downstairs including the removal of the electrical and plumbing which will no longer be required and the extension and repair of the flooring after the cabinets have been removed. 

Sharon Chilvers moved her motion, 2nd by Susan Boudreau, motion carried. 

 President Anne Sampson adjourned the meeting at: 12:32 pm 2nd by: Sylvia Allan 

RBCSS Annual General Minutes – Mar 24/2019 

 In attendance: Rose Merrick, Donna Babin, Sharon Chilvers, Wayne Bona, Glenn Pottie, Kathy Groves, Ricky Stone, Heidi LeRoux, Carolyn Fougere, Marc Touesnard 

Guest: Hazel Pottie 

Absent with regrets:  Connie Stewart, Tanya Burke, Paul Martell 

Absent:  

Call to order: Rose Merrick called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm 

Approval of Agenda:  Kathy moved the agenda, 2nd by Glenn, so moved 

Approval of the minutes: (AGM 03/27/2018) Sharon moved the agenda, 2nd by Ricky, so moved 

 Business Arising from AGM March 27/2018:  

-Land parcel: find out what part of the ball field behind the cenotaph that we own. Check the dead and check with Ray MacRae or Kevin? Also check with the municipality. 

-Send a letter to the county to ask that the old unsightly fencing around the ballfield be taken down. 

_Kathy requests that all invoices for purchases be signed from Home Hardware. A plunger was purchased from Home Hardware and Kathy does not know who it was. 

-Send Burke Brothers Trucking (Bernard Burke) a thank you letter for all the plowing and help with the playground. Glenn suggested a plaque of appreciation. Ricky said he would check into it. 

-Tennis Court: Glenn suggested Pickle Ball. A stencil for the game will cost about $200.To be placed on just one of the courts for Sept to June.  

-We have completed the application of the Provincial Student grant for the Hall. 

-Good Friday: A cod supper. Cost of Cod $200., Hazel will check it out. 

Chairperson’s (Rose Merrick) Annual Report: 

Thank you to all, everyone worked extremely hard.  

It was greatly appreciated.  

Correspondence: none 

Treasurer’s Report:  

Kathy submitted her report: 

We ended the year with a balance of: $18,338.75 

Kathy moved her report, 2nd by Wayne, so moved 

Committee Reports: 

Bar:  

2018 Bar Report 

We had a total of 5 bar events this year 

Total money taken in was:          $ 1890.75 

Total expenses:                            (1152.56) 

Profit:                                               738.19 

There is approximately $500. In remaining inventory. 

Thanks 

(submitted via email) 

Festival/Fundraising:  

Festival/Fundraising/Events 2018 

In 2018 we held the following events: 

January: Trivia Night 

February: 1049 Ticket draw 

March: Cold plate take out dinner 

Chase the Ace and Café Luncheon started April and the Ace went in the end of June and we restarted a new one the following week and it is still going. 

Canada Day fell on a Sunday so we moved the Chase the Ace and Café to that day. 

Festival ran from August 26th to September 2nd. 

November, we had a Trivia Night. 

December “Winterlude” Dinner and Community Celebration. 

Total revenue from these events $61388.06 – $5044.00 (Chase the Ace Jackpot) = $56344.06 

Total expenses $25816.95 

Profit: $30527.11 

Great year and thanks to all who took part in making this happen. 

Sharon moved her report, 2nd by Glenn, so moved 

Property Services/Visitation Parlour:   

Property Services 

It has been a good year! Not to many major expenses, started out with hiring a great worker for the summer (Alex Poaps) 

We had to buy a new bush hog, and lumber to repair decks and bleachers, pretty much everything got newly painted. We also did plumbing, and replaced one of the toilets up at the canteen, also repaired canteen roof. We burned all old wood and brush that was left up at the canteen. 

We hired a worker and had him cut the trees across from the hall making it more visible. Which has been good as being we haven’t seen any vandalism since having it done. 

I was asked to contact a welding company to make and install a rail for up at the funeral parlour, which has been completed! 

Over all the snow plowing went well and didn’t need to many plow jobs. 

Ricky moved his report, 2nd by Kathy, so moved 

Youth Development: 

-Continuing fundraising efforts 

-Current fundraiser is a Gift Card Survivor and proceeds from Chase the Ace 

-Meeting to discuss summer fundraisers coming up 

-Playground installed this summer by Eastern Fencing 

-Bernard provided services for prepping and gravel, donated what he could 

-We were able to fund raise the money to pay off the playground and installation 

-We are currently fundraising for the splash pad. 

-Fundraisers past & current: 

Trivia Nights 

Spaghetti Supper 

Vendor Markets 

Wine Survivor 

Gift Survivor 

Subway Peelers 

Ball field Canteen 

Heidi moved her report, 2nd by Ricky, so moved YDC Report 2018 – year end 

Tara Lynne Bursary:  

There were two bursaries at $200 each 

Wayne moved his report, 2nd by Kathy, so moved 

Nomination Committee/Elected 2019 Board of Directors: 

Chair:                                                      Rose Merrick 

Vice Chair: 

Secretary:                                               Donna Babin 

Treasurer:                                               Kathryn Groves 

Past Chair:                                              Sharon Chilvers 

Property Services/Visitation Parlour:      Ricky Stone/Paul Martell (co-chairs) 

Bar Committee:                                       Glenn Pottie 

Event/Fundraising:                                  Sharon Chilvers/Rose Merrick (co-chairs) 

Youth Development:                                Heidi LeRoux 

Tara Lynn Bursary:                                  Wayne Bona 

 Members at large: 

Carolyn Fougere, Tanya Burke, Connie Stewart, Marc Touesnard 

New Business: 

New members: No new member 

Board members to complete the Membership and confidentiality agreements for 2019. 

Hire someone to do the clearing and yard work, make an itemized list of jobs to be done. Hire the first of April? Specify how long on hire for. 

Next meeting will be: April 24th (4th Wed. Of the month)  

 Adjournment:  President Rose Merrick adjourned the meeting at 7:25pm 

Annual Meeting Minutes April 10/2018 

Attendance. There were 30 members in attendance 

 President Anne Sampson called the meeting to order at 12:25 pm 

 The League Prayer was read by Donna Babin 

 The minutes of the last annual meeting of April 4, 2017 was read by Donna Babin. 

Donna moved the minutes, 2nd by Jerry Fougere, so moved. 

Business arising from the last annual meeting: There was no business arising. 

The Treasurer’s report was read by Sharon Chilvers. There was a closing balance of $6001.63. Sharon moved her report, 2nd by Norma MacNeil. so moved. 

Nominations for the Executives: 

President:  Anne Sampson

Secretary:  Donna Babin 

Treasurer:  Sharon Chilvers 

1st Vice:     

2nd Vice:    

Maintenance:  Danny Landry and Kenneth LeBlanc 

Grounds:        Glyn Chilvers 

Cards:            Emily LeBlanc 

 Winner of the half and half ticket of $48. was Norma MacNeil 

 New Business:  

There will be a Merchandise Bingo on April 15th, we need member to make donations of 3 pies and 5 different cookies 

Next year we will be applying for the New Horizon grant for an electrical upgrade to catch up with the new fitness equipment. 

Anne Sampson was a recipient of the Provincial Volunteer Award 

 President’s Report: 

2017 River Bourgeois Seniors Club President’s Report 

At this time, it is necessary to thank all those who work so hard year after year in making the club a success. To our secretary Donna and treasurer Sharon for their continuous dedication to the club. Thanks to Danny and Kenneth for keeping our building in good repair, Glyn for keeping the pot holes in the driveway filled, and Emily who sends get well and sympathy cards. 

We held two Merchandise Bingos besides our regular weekly cribbage game. We are doing monthly TOCK games and also doing Mexican Train Domino’s games, the club and community member enjoyed the Chinese Christmas dinner. Donna Babin represented our club last year and Anne Sampson will be this year’s representative. 

We have 93 members now, but sadly since the last meeting we lost 4 members, Dave Clow, Vera Sampson, Joe Sampson and George St Louis. If we could have a moment of silence. 

Our heat pumps were installed and we have reeked the benefits. We received a $4300. Grant from New Horizon for equipment replacements for the gym. An incumbent bike has been purchased so all of you with new knees and hips can use. A rowing machine, balance balls and bands are now on route. Thanks to Glenn and Hazel who removed all of the obsolete and dangerous equipment and also doing much needed great spring cleaning downstairs. 

On behalf of the club I want to thank each and every one of you for being part of this great organization. 

Anne 

President Anne Sampson adjourned the meeting at 12:45 pm 

RBCSS AGM Minutes March 28, 2018 

In attendance:  Rose Merrick, Donna Babin, Kathryn Groves, Sharon Chilvers, Glenn Pottie, Tanya Burke, Connie Stewart, Paul Martell, Marc Touesnard and Hazel Pottie. 

Absent with regrets:  Carolyn Fougere (away), Wayne Bona (Family), Ricky Stone (ill) 

Absent: Heidi LeRoux, Donnie Pottie 

Call to order: Rose called the meeting to order at 6:40 pm 

Approval of Agenda:  Sharon moved the agenda, 2nd by Kathryn, so moved 

Approval of the minutes: (AGM March 22/2017) Glenn moved the approval of the minutes, 2nd by Tanya, so moved. 

Business Arising from AGM March 22/2017: There was now business arising from our last annual meeting. 

Chairpersons (Rose Merrick) Annual report: 

Thanks to everyone for making 2017 yet another successful year. I will let each chairperson give you the details in their report. 

Heat pumps were a major issue resulting in heating expenses to be very high. It is somewhat resolved. 

As part of the Canada 150 project part two was the resurfacing of the Tennis Courts. Sharon will give details on her report. As a result of the courts expense, much of our fundraising went to subsidize this project. We need to curb any major project until we are back to where we were financially. 

Funeral Home name was changed on the sign to read “Visitation Parlour” Thanks to Boudreau Funeral Home for doing it no charge and for Albert Burke taking care of the maintenance. 

Our Chase the Ace and Café’ lasted from April 2nd to September. Lots of hard work goes into these projects and thanks to all who help each week. We can always use more volunteers. 

We were once again fortunate to have two students with us again for 8 and 10 weeks respectively. 

In closing, I wish a successful year in 2018 and many thanks to the Board of directors and committee chairs for their dedication and I welcome you all back. 

Rose 

Correspondence: We received our Food Handling Sticker 

Treasurer’s Report:  

Kathy submitted her report: 

We ended the year with a balance of:  ($9228.87) 

Kathy moved her report, 2nd by Connie, so moved 

Committee Reports: 

Bar: (emailed in) 

Feb 4-Trivia Night          Expense:   $144.46          Money taken in:     $309.00 

Jun 17-Trivia night                             413.44                                          464.00 

Jul 15-Wedding                                 803.34                                         1032.00

Jul 22-Dance                                     434.73                                           401.00

Aug 3-Anniversary Party                     00.00                                           358.00

Aug 5-Wedding                                  392.33                                        1295.00

Aug.12-Anniversary Party                  451.58                                          635.50 

Aug.26-Pub Night                             1246.92                                          203.75 

Sept 1-Trivia Night                                62.30                                          603.00 

Sept 2-Festival dance                         310.58                                        1264.00 

Dec.2-Trivia Night                               147.63                                          511.50 

Totals:                                                $4580.99                                       $7774.75 

Remaining Inventory: $500.00  

Submitted by Glenn (via email) 

Festival/Fundraising:  

Canada 150 part two Project the “Tennis Court”. Cost of the Tennis Courts far exceeded our original expectation as a result of an error on the application and then the receiving of only 50% of the government funding instead of 75%. We received a lot of funding from the community but still had a shortfall of $22,000.00 of the total cost of $52,000.00. Much of our fundraising in 2017 went to cover the difference. On the positive side, we have a wonderful tennis courts for many years to come. 

We restarted our Chase the Ace in April and had two runs of it. One went after 12 cards and one after 13 cards. We had a profit but not as much as expected but those are the chances we have to take Revenue $7000.00. Meanwhile our Café’ that was opened at the same time did very well. Revenue $10,625.00. 

We held our Trivia Nights during the year that were successful. 

Our Canada Day Celebrations was successful as usual and well attended. The 39th Annual Festival was well attended and with a profit of $10,905.00. 

The Haunted House was cancelled this year due to exhausted workers. 

We decided instead to hold a “Winterlude Dinner” which far exceeded our expectations. We had exceptional help from our youth and the event was a huge hit. 

The year ended with our usual Community Christmas Celebration to thank our patrons for their assistance throughout the year. 

To a much better year in 2018. Thanks to your support. 

Sharon moved her report, 2nd by Glenn, so moved  

Property Services/Visitation Parlour: Not available  

Youth Development: Not available  

Tara Lynne Bursary: The recipients of this year’s Bursary’s are: Emilie Poaps & Aiden Samson  

Nomination Committee/Elected 2018 Board of Directors: 

Chair: Rose Merrick 

Vice Chair: none 

Secretary: Donna Babin 

Treasurer: Kathryn Groves 

Past Chair: Sharon Chilvers 

Property Services/Visitation Parlour: Ricky Stone 

Bar Committee: Glenn Pottie 

Event/Fundraising: Rose Merrick/Sharon Chilvers 

Youth Development: Heidi LeRoux 

Tara Lynn Bursary: Wayne Bona  

Members at large:

Tanya Burke

Carolyn Fougere

Paul Martell

Connie Stewart

Marc Touesnard

New Business: 

New members: Sharon moved the addition of two new board members, Paul Martell & Marc Touesnard, 2nd by Glenn, so moved 

The board has welcomes our new members.  

Next meeting will be: April 25th (4th Wed. Of the month)   

Adjournment: President Rose Merrick adjourned the meeting at 7:25 pm 

RBCSS 2017 Annual General Meeting Minutes

In attendance:  Rose Merrick, Donna Babin, Kathryn Groves, Sharon Chilvers, Wayne Bona, Ricky Stone, Mike Fougere, Carolyn Fougere, Tanya Burke, Connie Stewart

Absent with regrets: Glenn

Absent: Heidi, Donny

Resigned membership: Theresa Sampson

Call to Order: Rose called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm.

Approval of Agenda: Sharon moved the agenda, 2nd by Carolyn, so moved

Approval of Minutes: AGM March 23/2016: Ricky moved the minutes, 2nd by Mike, so moved

Business arising from AGM March 23/2016:

Canada 150: The grant received for the split cost of the coolers and tennis court.

The cost for the Tennis court repairs and upgrade were much more than originally thought.

We need: $ 47,000.

We have: $ 26,000.      (in total grants)

Remainder needed:     $ 21,000.

An application for funding through the Port Hawkesbury Paper Mill to be submitted.

Also Nova Scotia Power

RBCSS has also received $350. In donations.

Fundraising Initiative:

Sharon proposed that we send out a flyer with a photographic description of our complex and it’s facilities in order to request donations from towards the “Community Complex” project. This includes two phases, 1/the Resurfacing of the tennis courts, revamping the children’s playground to comply with safety standards. 2/the addition of a children’s splash pad.

Donations of $50. Or more will get their name on a plaque. Donations will receive a tax receipt.

The board agreed to go ahead with the flyer.

Stairway to attic: Rick received a quote of $730.00 plus tax. To install a permanent, non-moveable staircase made out of aluminum metal, with handrails to the attic inside the hall.

Motion:

Ricky Stone motioned that we have the permanent aluminum metal staircase with handrails installed for the access to the Hall attic at the quoted cost of $730.00 plus tax. The board voted and the motion was approved. The motion was seconded by Mike Fougere, the motion was carried.

Fire rating: Mike noted that the “Fire rating” for the hall has not been addressed in years

There are tiles for the ceiling in the attic that have been there for the past 3 or 4 years that have never been install, are we going to use the material in the attic, it was very expensive, or are we going to sell it? More discussion required.

Theresa Sampson has resigned from the board.

Chairpersons (Rose Merrick) Annual Report – highlights:

President’s Report for 2016 Annual Meeting

Thanks to everyone for making 2016 yet another successful year. I will let each chairperson give you the details in their report.

Heat pumps were installed at the Tara Lynne Centre.

As part one of the Canada 150 project, we were able to get two energy efficient food and drink coolers installed (upstairs and downstairs). Part two will be the resurfacing of the Tennis Courts.

Name change for the Funeral Home was required by Service Nova Scotia and is still in process until it can be completed in the spring.

Our big success has been our Chase the Ace and Café that lasted from April 2nd to September. Lots of hard work goes into these projects and thanks to all who help each week.

In closing, I wish another successful year and welcome you all back.

Rose.

Wayne moved the President’s report, 2nd by Sharon, motion carried.

Correspondence: No correspondence

Treasurer’s Report:  Kathy submitted her report and added that the electric bills were extrodantly high due to the new heat pumps.

We ended the year with a balance of $ 14,224.16.

Kathy moved her report, 2nd by Mike, motion carried.

Committee Reports:

Bar: No report submitted, Glenn was away.

Festival/Entertainment/Fundraising: 

Festival Fundraiser and Events of 2016

Three Trivia Nights, a Pub Night, July 1st Celebrations and the Haunted House. Chase the Ace ran from April to September with a net profit to RBCSS of $8691.56. The Café also opened during the same period as Chase the Ace and netted $9767.01.

The 38th Annual Festival netted a profit of $17,130.07.

Also we had our 12th Annual Community Christmas celebration.

Thanks to all who assisted in any way.

Sharon and Rose.

Sharon moved her report, 2nd by Ricky, motion carried.

Visitation Parlour: No report submitted, Albert is to give reports to Ricky,

Property Services: Report submitted via email by Mike Fougere

In 2016 we  received a few grants  one was to replace 2 of our older food quality coolers, the one upstairs in the bar area and the second in the kitchen. When the coolers arrived I found some helpers to carry the cooler over the counter and outside, and the downstairs cooler went out side .
One coolers was brought to Bernard Sampson for junk, the downstairs cooler was taken by Carl Grimes for the Mariners Society. The second part of the grant The Tennis courts will be addresses 2017.

We moved the cabinet that we thought we could use for display downstairs into the old CAP site room.

Bids for heat pumps were accept by 3 different groups and the winner was Ken’s appliance under the name of General electric. The work was not completed until after the River days and hopes are we will use this new source of cooling and heating  along with our furnace to get the best value for our dollar.

The deck and the area we use for bar-b-q ing was rebuilt and painted, some of the bleachers are getting old and board were replaced and painted.
The brush was cut down to clear an area of 10-20 feet around the tennis court, and the brush is piled on the hilltop behind  the canteen for burning.
The large slide was dismantled and some new swing seats were put up.
Our summer worker outside was great, did all he was told to do and more.
The drain pipe for the weeping tile had popped out of the ground so Bernard Burke was called into ditch it  place.
By November, I asked Rick Stone to replace me as Property services manager , he accepts and took the position solo by the end of Dec 2016.

Tara Lynne Bursary:  

Tara Lynne Bursary

Recipients this year were Brenna Martell of St Peters and Michael Stone of River Bourgeois.

We have approx. $4800. Left in the account so we’re still good for 5 years.

Sharon

Each recipient received $500.

Sharon moved her report, 2nd by Mike. Motion carried.

Youth Development Coordinator: No report submitted for 2016

Nominating Committee / Elected 2017 Board of Directors:

Chair:                          Rose Merrick

Vice Chair:  

Secretary:                   Donna Babin

Treasurer:                   Kathryn Groves

Past Chair:                  Sharon Chilvers

Property Services:     Ricky Stone

Bar Committee:          Glenn Pottie – accepted (2/22/2017) – carried

Event/Fundraising:    Rose Merrick / Sharon Chilvers

Tara Lynne Bursary:  Wayne Bona 

Visitation Parlour:      (Albert Burke reporting to Ricky stone)

Youth Development Coordinator:    Heidi Leroux

New Business: Board members to complete membership papers for 2017

Next Regular meeting: April 26, 2017 @ 6:30 pm (4th Wed of the month)

Adjournment: President Rose Merrick adjourned the meeting at 7:50 pm

River Bourgeois Senior’s Club

Annual Minutes – April 4, 2017

There were 36 members in attendance

President Anne Sampson called the meeting to order at 12:35 pm.

The League Prayer was read by Donna Babin.

The minutes of the last annual meeting of April 13, 2016 were read by Donna Babin, Donna moved the minutes, Jerry Fougere 2nd the minutes, motion carried.

There was no business arising from the last meeting.

The Treasurer’s report was read by Sharon Chilvers. There was a closing balance of: $ 9080.42. Sharon moved her report, Danny Landry 2nd the report, motion carried.

President’s Report:

2016 River Bourgeois Senior’s 50+ Club President’s Report.

At this time it is necessary to thank all those who work so hard year after year in making the club a success. Thanks to our Secretary, Donna and our Treasurer, Sharon for their continuous dedication to the club. Thanks to Danny and Kenneth for keeping our building in good repair, and Emily who sends Get Well and Sympathy Cards.

We held two Merchandise Bingo’s besides our regular weekly Cribbage game. The Club and community members enjoyed the monthly music sessions of “The Kitchen Ceilidh” with Edna and Jerry and Friends. We all enjoyed the Chinese Christmas Dinner.

Theresa Sampson represented our Club at the Volunteer Dinner last year and Donna Babin will be this years representative.

We have 128 members now, but sadly since the last meeting we lost 3 members. Therese Pottie, Vera and Anselam Sampson. If we could have a moment of silence.

We received a grant from New Horizons for the heat pump for the main floor, the air conditioner we had will be put in the exercise room downstairs and can be put on as needed.

On behalf of the Club, I want to thank each and everyone of you for being part of this great organization.

Also, a special thank you to Sharon for taking over when I got sick.

Anne

Nominations for the Executives:

President:     Anne Sampson

Secretary:     Donna Babin

Treasurer:     Sharon Chilvers

1st Vice:       Carl Grimes

2nd Vice:      Lucille Boudreau

Maintenance:  Danny Landry / Kenneth LeBlanc

Grounds:      Glyn Chilvers

Cards:          Emily LeBlanc

Half and Half: Anne Louise Touesnard won $73.00 on the half and half ticket.

New business: Edna Casey would like to change the name “Edna and Gerry and Friends” to “Kitchen Ceilidh”. There was no objection and the RBCSS website will be updated by Donna to reflect this change.

President Anne adjourns the meeting at 12:53 pm.

River Bourgeois Seniors 50+ Club – Annual Meeting April 12 2016

52 members present.

President Ann Sampson to open meeting

The League Prayer :Read by Sharon

Minutes from last annual meeting April 13, 2015:Read by Sharon due to Secretary Donna Babin being unable to attend due to illness.2nd by Theresa Sampson Motion carried.

New Business :none

The Treasurer’s report :Moved by Sharon 2nd by Mary Ellen. Motion carried

President’s Report:

2015 River Bourgeois Seniors Club President’s Report

We had some wonderful things happen in 2015 and some major disappointments. First I want to thank everyone for the tribute that was made for me during the Festival. I was so honored that you would do this and even having the building named for me. Sharon I could never thank you enough. I know it was all you’re doing.

We held two merchandise bingos besides our regular 45, cribbage and mini bingo games. The club and community members enjoyed the monthly music sessions with Edna and Gerry and friends. We all enjoyed the Chinese Christmas dinner, Valentine’s Day. Kenneth and Gloria were named King and Queen. Anne Louise represented our club at the volunteer dinner last year and Theresa Sampson will be this year’s representative.

The bad news is that when we started to paint our building it was discovered that there were not only many rotted shingles but the wood beneath was also rotten. The cost was over $10,000 above the grant. We were fortune that we had some funds left over from our chase the Ace and we can thank RBCSS who paid for half of the over cost.

At this time it necessary to thank all those who work so hard year after year in making the club a success. To: my secretary Donna and Treasurer Sharon for their continuous dedication to the club. Thanks to Danny and Kenneth for keeping our building in good repair, Glyn for keeping our grounds always looking good, and Emily who sends get well and sympathy cards.

We have 121 members now but sadly we lost 2 members Therese Digout, Valerie Boyd. If we could have a moment of silence

We fail to get a grant from New Horizons for heat pumps, however we are going to try again this year. We did get $3000 from Positive Aging to pay for our exercise class from April until November, however they would not renew the program for this year.

On behalf of the club I want to thank each and every one of you for being part of this great organization. Anne

Nominations for the Executives: done by Rose Merrick

President :Anne Sampson

Secretary: Donna Babin

Treasurer: Sharon Chilvers

1st Vice: Carl Grimes

2nd Vice :Lucille Boudreau

Maintenance: Danny Landry & Kenneth LeBlanc

Grounds: Glyn Chilvers

Cards: Emily LeBlanc

Discussion period: Emphasis on the fact that the seniors do get 50% of the profit from Chase the Ace each week and anyone who can assist or partake should support the club

President Anne adjourns meeting

Annual Meeting 2016 –  March 23, 2016

In attendance: Rose Merrick, Donna Babin, Kathy Groves, Sharon Chilvers, Raymond Doary, Mike Fougere, Carolyn Fougere, Connie Stewart, Donnie Pottie, Tanya Burke and Theresa Sampson.

Absent with regrets: Wayne Bona *, Glenn Pottie*,

Call to Order: 6:35 by Rose

Approval of Agenda: Moved by Sharon, with additions and 2^nd by Mike, so carried.

Approval of Minutes: AGM March 25, 2015. Kathy moved the approval of the minutes, 2^nd by Connie, so carried.

Business arising: No business arising

Chairperson’s (Rose Merrick) Annual report – Highlights:

Chairperson’s Report 2015

2015 has been a momentous year. We saw the start of Chase the Ace and the opening of our weekly Café at the same time. Also we were given a bonus employee at no cost to RBCSS through Employment Canada. A wish list was made as to what we could achieve with this employee over 11 months. Darin LeBlanc worked for the first three months to be followed by Rita Warner. This enabled us to have many repairs done to the canteen, playground, bleachers, painting inside and the deck, cleaning of the storage room and the upstairs, free moving but the biggest asset was the cooking and cleaning for the café as this enabled some of the board members to take some rest. Once again we were able to employ Christine as our summer student. An asset any organization would be proud to have. We also added other activities which kept all the board members on their toes.

Details of each area will be covered by individual chairperson.

In closing I wish to thank everyone in the community who continue to support us through the year and a special thanks to the Board of Directors for their efforts and dedication. Rose Merrick.

Moved by Rose, 2^nd by Kathy so carried.

Correspondence: There was no correspondence

Treasurer’s Report: Kathy moved her report, 2^nd by Sharon, so carried.

Committee Reports:

Bar: Glenn absent with regrets, no report submitted

Festival/Entertainment/Fundraising:

Festival, Events and Fundraising for 2015

We had a very heavy schedule during 2015

We had Trivia Nights in February, March and November. All of which we had an average profit of $400. Each plus the bar sales.

Pup nights in April and October. Both events were low in numbers and with the bar sales a few dollars were made, music was great.

Chase the Ace began on April 11^th and ended in October with a profit of $9250.22. Restarted two weeks later before going in December with a profit of only $504.00 It was decided not to restart until late March due to possible heavy cost of plowing, sanding and heating.

The Bourgeois Café was opened weekly from April 11^th to December 19^th. A profit of $8752.51.

Community Markets began June 20^th and were held until September 26^th with one Christmas one in November. These were held to assist local vendors, however attendance was low, so we do not plan on continuing these in 2016. Vendors will be invited to sell their wares during our Chase the Ace from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm only.

In May our 5^th Annual Earth Day was held.

July 1^st celebration included our annual brunch, auction, music, and children’s festivities.

August/September we held our Annual Festival. Many new events were tried and several failed. Our profits were $10,000.00 less than the previous year. We had lots of great things happen but unfortunately the failed ones do not pay the bills. We need to get back to the basics.

In October we had our yearly Haunted House. Success as always.

In December we had our 11^th Annual Community Christmas celebration and by far the most successful one with over 200 people in attendance. Was a great idea to hold it on Sunday afternoon.

Respectfully submitted by Sharon & Rose.

Sharon moved her report, 2^nd by Connie, so carried

Funeral Home:

Funeral Home Committee Annual Report

March 23, 2016

Since the last annual report on the operation of the funeral home, a year ago, the following has occurred:

1. The grounds have been maintained on a regular basis.
2. The interior of the building continues to be cleaned by Marie & Conrad Fougere.
3. The viewing rooms have been renovated. New carpet and curtains were added. The walls were repainted. New ceiling fans were installed and new decorations were added to enhance the décor.
4. New furniture was acquired for the sitting room.

Looking to the future:

1. The next major expenditure on the funeral home will be the replacement of the wooden windows which were installed over twenty years ago.
2. Modification will be made to the landscape. Example: The removal of the dying cedars at the front of the funeral home.

At this time, on behalf of the Funeral Home Committee, I would like to thank all those who have contributed to the operation of the funeral home over the past twelve months.

R Doary

Chair, RBFHC

Moved by Raymond, 2^nd by Carolyn so carried

Property Services:

Mike had nothing to report

Tara Lynne Bursary:

Wayne absent with regrets, no report

Nominating Committee / Elected 2016 Board of Directors:

Chair:                     Rose Merrick  –  accepted

Vice Chair:             none

Secretary:              Donna Babin – accepted

Treasurer:              Kathryn Groves – accepted

Past Chair:             Sharon Chilvers – accepted

Property Services: Michael Fougere – accepted

Bar:                        Glenn Pottie – accepted via email

Event/Fundraising: Rose Merrick & Sharon Chilvers – accepted

Tara Lynne Bursary: Wayne Bona

Funeral Home:        Raymond Doary – accepted

New Business:

Community Facilities Improvement Program Grant.

CFIP will pay up to 75% and the organization must pay 10%.

Quotes on the 7 heat pumps ( upstairs,, 3 downstairs) came in at $42,717. $5700.00 from Gilbert/County infrastructure fund. The average savings is 60% of the heating and cooling costs.

Motion:

Sharon Chilvers made a motion that RBCSS pay our portion of the CFIP which is approximately $5000.00 out of the $42,717.00. Seconded by Theresa Sampson motion carried.

Signage authority solution

One solution had been discussed to have the Secretary, Donna Babin, given signing authority in order to pay bills on-line. This is to be discussed further to see if it fits with the by-laws.

Canada 150 Grant:

The Canada 150 Grant is for 2 Coolers(pop & food) and redoing the tennis court. The quoted amounts for 2 coolers and the tennis courts is $39,916.70. Canada 150 Grant to pay 50 cents on the dollar.

Bags: we are looking at purchasing 100 cloth bags with a photo of River Bourgeois, 2 colours red/blue. Selling at $5.00 per bag, making a profit of $2.00 each.

Retired Teachers organization:

Want to put envelopes in the funeral home for donations

Ballfield:

To be transferred to RBCSS. There is a plan on display in the capsite for the ballfield and completion of the cenotaph..

Next Meeting: April 27, 2016 @ 6:30 pm (4^th Wed of the month)

Adjournment: at 7:30 pm by Rose