RB Seniors 50+ Club

AGM Minutes

March 25th, 2025 

Members Present: John Digout, Sharon Chilvers, Donna Babin, Laura Doney, David Doney, Cletus Wedge, Art Digout, Doreen Boudreau, Pat Nightingale, Brian Barkhouse, Kathy Groves, Marlaine Burke, Sally Bacardax Linda MacDuff, Tina Coleman, Lyann Yates, Wayne Bona, Tom Bona, Edna Casey

The meeting was called to order by: President John Digout at 1:03 pm

The League prayer was read by: Secretary Donna Babin

Approval of the agenda: Wayne Bona moved the agenda, seconded by Sharon Chilvers, motion carried

Approval of the minutes:The AGM minutes of April 16th, 2024 were read by and moved by Donna Babin, seconded by Doreen Boudreau, motion carried 

Old business: 

• Bi-law committee, Wayne Bona, Tina Coleman, John Digout, Laura Doney, and Donna Babin: The Organization, structure and bylaws for the River Bourgeois Seniors 50+ Cub. Next meeting is April 8th. 

The Bi-law committee is working on the Bi-laws line by line. Notes include: Spelling out boundaries. Changing the wording for “Dues” so as to not lock in an amount on the bi-laws that would require a change in bi-laws each time and that the amount of the dues can reflect changes in our costs etc. Membership categories separated eg; Society (voting , Board members) and Gym members etc..

• Number lock boxes on basement doors: Tom Bona will give John Digout 2 boxes directly after the meeting today.

Correspondence: None

Treasurer’s Annual Report: Treasurer Sahron Chilvers presented her annual report. Our opening balance was $5395.16 and the closing balance was $5305.02. Sharon noted a large bill from Nova Scotia power had come in for $753.00.  Sharon noted that Danny Landry and Kenneth LeBlanc are going to try to fix the weather stripping for the basement door, and we will need a fundraiser to help with the hydro cost in the fall. Tom Bona suggested we contact Nova Scotia Power for an energy efficiency evaluation, it’s free. Tom also said he would help get a contractor to come out for the evaluation.  Sharon Chilvers moved her report, seconded by Wayne Bona, motion carried.

President John Digout’s Annual Report:

“Welcome everyone

2024 started out wonderfully. In January and February we held several luncheons along with entertainment to more than 300 people. This was sponsored by Community Links Nova Scotia to help get seniors out of their homes and into a social environment. This was twice as many people that we had expected. Thanks to all who help make this a success.

2024 started out wonderfully. In January and February we held several luncheons along with entertainment to more than 300 people. This was sponsored by Community Links Nova Scotia to help get seniors out of their homes and into a social environment. This was twice as many people that we had expected. Thanks to all who help make this a success.

Gerry’s music nights continue to be successful and over $1645. Was raised for the club. Tock and Cribbage nights were also held during the year also.

Rentals from the county were down and will continue into this year. Our Yoga instructor has major health issues and will not be able to hold her classes. Please keep Katie in your prayers.

A grant application was made to New Horizon for Seniors Program for funds to replace the ramp and the purchase of a couple of pieces of equipment needed for the gym. We expect to hear any day if expected.

Thanks to Wayne and his committee for updating the policy and procedures for the club, and Laura and Dave for putting together a Board of Directors.

Thanks to everyone for your support this past year, especially our executive.”

John Digout moved his report, seconded by Wayne Bona, motion carried

Moment of Silence for our Deceased members:  

Marie McPhee

Harold Landry

Pat Bourque

Marj Digout

Sharon Digout

Stanley MacPhee

John Burke

Monica and Joe Stone

Ann Touesnard

Claire Burke

Marie Claire Richard

Let us have a moment of silence

Nominations for the 2025 Executive Committee are opened by: 

Nomination Committee: Laura and David Doney

Nominations:

President: John Digout will remain as President

Secretary: Donna Babin will remain as Secretary

Treasurer: Sharon Chilvers will remain as Treasurer

1st Vice:  Janice Touesnard will remain as Vice President

Members at large:

Brian Barkhouse

Doreen Boudreau

Pat Nightingale

Cletus Wedge

Art Digout

David Doney

Laura Doney

Wayne Bona

Marlaine Burke

Tom Bona

New Business:

• Membership increase to be addressed through the Bi-laws as noted above in the “Bi-law Committee” notes

The meeting was adjourned by : John Digout adjourned the meeting, seconded by Cletus Wedge

Time: 2:22 pm

Next AGM tol take place: March 2026 

Secondary note: Next regular board meeting: April 29th 2025 @ 1pm