Next meetup is at the Curling Rink at 1pm June 3rd. Meet, talk, plan.

A small informal meet on Tues. May27 discussed a few items and planned future actions:
– We will send a delegation to District Council soon to present our case to obtain use of the former Legion building. It is the most suitable for the needs of this Men’s Shed and will present a sustainable use and service benefit to the entire community
-Discussion regarding the possible donation of a reefer truck van, it’s use and where it could be placed if received.
-Mentioned during the meet was the need to collect member information about their skill sets and willingness to do volunteer work, how the Men’s Shed will not perform work that competes with local businesses or tradespeople. Also discussed how a MS person skilled in that specific area should attend over work done by others for reasons of safety and liability.
-A document needed to complete the setup of a Society bank account was delivered to the Credit Union.

Future meetups and official meetings will be announced beforehand to members and the public. Posters, word of mouth, phone calls and a banner on the landing page of this website will announce any events.

As of May 14 the Stuart Lake Men’s Shed Society is registered under the BC Societies Act. This will allow us to open a Bank Account for membership fees, event raised funds, and non tax deductible donations. Be aware that no financial moves (or purchases) can be made without the approval of four members of the Board of Directors and no payments will be made without that and two signatures of the designated Executives.

Formation AGM was held Tues. May 13 at the Curling Club

The Constitution, Code of Conduct and Bylaws of the Stuart Lake Men’s Shed Society were adopted.

A Board of 7 Directors was approved, and a maximum of 11 ruled. The Directors approved their positions
Tyler Graham – President
Mike Bird – Vice President
Ken Tylee – Treasurer
Rick Montemurro – Secretary
Phil Short
Ralph Willick
Bill Howell

The mailing address of NMI’s Post Box was approved for initial use

Integris Credit Union Fort St James chosen to establish Society bank account
Four directors will be chosen by the Directors to have signing authority of whom TWO signatures are required.

AGM adjourned, followed by open discussion

A special meeting has been called for Tuesday May 13th at 7:00 pm downstairs in the Curling Rink .
It will be an initial AGM open to all in which a formal call for new and standing volunteers and nominations of the Society’s proper Board of Directors.
New members welcome, paid up members can participate in any voting for positions that may occur.
Updates on what’s happening and items regarding current and future events will be discussed.

The next scheduled meeting of the Mens Shed is on May 13, 7:00 pm at the Curling Club
Interested parties are welcome to attend.
Guests and observers are welcome to attend.
Join by signing up at any meeting and submitting a yearly membership donation of $20. You do not need to join to donate.

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