Annual General Meeting – October 2 – Sexton Gym Halifax
1. Call to order – 11:23 am
2. Approval/Additions to the Agenda – Moved by Doug W. Seconded by Neil D.
3. Approval of Spring GM Minutes – Moved by Doug W. Seconded by Jeff S.
4. Approval of June special Meeting – Moved by Neil D. Seconded by Fred H.
5. Correspondence - Nil
6. Reports - all available on Web
b) VP—Outlined that members to use Incident Report Form from Web site.
j) CABO AGM Report
-Jon H. explained how well things went for this meeting. Jon has submitted expenses.
7. Matters Arising from the Fall Minutes - Nil
8. Matters Arising from the Special Meeting Minutes - Nil
9. Old Business - Nil
10. New Business
a.) Officials Insurance
-Sam outlined the situation regarding Insurance problems.
-Reg C. gave some background. Al King tried to abbreviate some of the confusion in the new written policy.
Motion: RogerC - “VP finalize a new insurance policy and anything left over would go to BNS in the form of an Honorarium.”
Seconded by Peter C.
Jon H.—spoke in favors of motion.
Dave J—asked some clarification issues in terms of legal liability.
Motion—1 nay—Reg Caulfield Motion Passed.
B. Motion “Raise fees by $10 to support BNS.”
Bruce D—Moved
Reg C—2nd
Motion Defeated
C. Area Supervisors Reminders
Sam explained the new sheet that was handed out to the Area Supervisors at the Executive Meeting. The intent is to get all Areas on the same page.
D. Registration
The database has become a troubled issue. Paul will work with the areas to get it up to date. Paul has now taken over the role of Registrar and Andrew Downs will be the Communication Officer
E. Fees -$20 Level 1<50
- $60 Everyone Else
f. Incident Reports
There is now a new form on the website for everyone to use when reporting an incident.
g. Chat Line/Information Board
Paul outlined this new site available for officials to exchange information.
h. Acknowledgement of host committee for CABO meetings
Sam thanked all involved in making the CABO meetings run so smoothly.
i. Shoe Deal
$69+tax New Balance 620 – See Sam
j. ACAA Commissioner
Motion 1(from sheet) “That the ACAA Commissioner become an Executive Member of NSBO.” Moved by Reg J. Seconded by Paul D. MOTION PASSED
k. Rating of Officials
Motion 2 (from sheet) “That our present system of rating officials be dismissed along with the practice of rating officials.” Moved by Reg J. Seconded by Peter P. MOTION PASSED
l. AUS Panel Selection
Motion 3 (from sheet) “The selection of the 28 members fro the AUS panel be the sole decision of a committee consisting of: AUS Men’s Commissioner, AUS Women’s Commissioner, ACAA Commissioner, Provincial Supervisor, Provincial Assessor, and the NSBO President.” AMMENDANT – “If one person has more than one vote, President to appoint a person to committee.” PASSED Moved by Reg J. Seconded by Keith F. MOTION PASSED
m. National Assignments
Motion 4 (from sheet) “The selection of members for National Assignments be the sole decision of a committee consisting of: AUS Men’s Commissioner, AUS Women’s Commissioner, ACAA Commissioner, Provincial Supervisor, Provincial Assessor, and the NSBO President.” AMMENDANT – “The number to remain at 6 – if people on the selection process want to be considered for National Assignments, the President will appoint a replacement.” PASSED Moved by Reg J. Seconded by
Doug W. MOTION PASSED
Motion 5 (from sheet) - Withdrawn.
n. Communication Officier
Andrew Downs appointed by Sam
o. BNS Honorarium
Motion withdrawn
p. Commissioner Positions
Appointment of Commissioner (AUS Men’s and AUS Women’s) as opposed to elected.
Executive to Review applicants.
Doug W. 2nd
Motion Carried
2 opposed.
Motion to defer to spring—ACCAA Common to be a 3 year term
Moved by Peter C. Seconded by Andrew D. MOTION PASSED
11. AUS Business