Come Listen and Chat with local Scientist Dave Reid and Campaigner Desiree Wallace.
A talk on climate projections and impacts on local weather, stream flow, drought, ecology, and wildfire.
Presenters:
Dave Reid – Hydrologist and Geomorphologist
Desiree Wallace – Community Building, Campaigner, Documentary Filmmaker and Artist.
February 11 Meeting on Communication
Here is information/notes for members from the small meeting held on Sunday February 11 at QF.
Leo chaired the meeting.
Present: Leo K (VP), Jim W (D), Rob G (M), Chris A (P), John M (D), Mike Y (D). Regrets: Dan (S), Rob P (T) Kim B (M)
The main topic was methods and modes of communication within AVTT and to the community. The purpose of the existing mailing list(s), the use of Matter Most as an organizing/discussion tool.
Leo will be drafting a comms policy for the group based around the mailing list being reserved for general announcements/communication/calls to action to the wider membership and public.
It was agreed that discussion/back and forth email on the mailing list can discourage or overwhelm newcomers and lead to people tuning out.
A new venue for organizing and discussion of immediate topics online would be found, likely to be the Matter Most app/website that Leo has created. So far this has worked well once folks have figured out the technology. A small workshop/training session for folks to learn how to use Matter Most would be good.
Communication, Coordination and support of/with Char is critical and Jim W. continues to be the point-person for making sure she is in the loop for all events with timely posters and information for upcoming gathering. It was also discussed and agreed that AVTT needs to negotiate a new higher rate for Char’s rental in line with her request and steadfast support of AVTT.
Update: Weather has made our venue unavailable. Check back here for updates, likely a reschedule for January 24…
Developments being proposed in two significant areas of our community have been chafing at the hearts and minds of many during the past year. It has been suggested that developments of the Somass Lands and Upper Burde Street could change the basic character of our community.
In an effort to allow the public to gather information and be involved in a moderated discussion of these issues, Alberni Valley Transion Town Society is hosting Port Alberni 2024-2044, a panel presentation and discussion evening at 7:00 PM January 27 at Char’s Landing, 4815 Argyle.
The panel, which will be moderated by Anna Lewis will include City Councillor Dustin Dame, Alberni Nature Club president Sandy McCruer, Tseshaht elected Chief Ken Watts and Chamber of Commerce president Terry Deakin. Attempts are still being made to include someone representing developers.
Turn out at Char’s Landing, 4815 Argyle Street in Port Alberni
Next *Regular Meeting* 6PM Short Agenda + 7PM (Event?) February 21
Next *Board Directors* Meeting – At Request/As Issues Arise
General Discussion (After the Meeting Adjourns?)
Communication Platforms — Best Ways to Organize!
Email? GoogleGroup? Facebook? Messages? Phone?
Adjourn
Constitution and Bylaw Changes Proposed:
First Paragraph: Housekeeping to refer to “Model Bylaws”
UNDRIP declaration moved to Constitution.
Removal Point 1 and 2 referencing methods of ending Membership
Modify “Termination of membership” Section 2.6
Remove Point 3 on A Quorum of Members
Modify Quorum of General Meetings to remove 10% voting members from Model Bylaws – Quorum at General Meetings is 3 Voting Members
Remove Point 4 “Members present must choose”. Redundant.
Add Section 4.5 Term of Office of Directors
Remove Point 5 on Borrowing
Add Part 8 — Borrowing
January Financials
Aggregate: $5,085.94
AVTTS: $692.43
Cycle Alberni: $2,653.46
Alberni Climate Action: $1,740.05
November minutes (such as they are, unedited and unexpurgated)
AVTTS Minutes 2023 11 15
Present For Meeting At Char’s Landing:
Leo King, Val Baggeley, Chris Alemany, Michael Youds, Ian Thomas, Jim Wright, Judy Carlson,, Robert Powelson, John Mayba, Dan Schubart, Robert Gunn, Kim Bothan
Agenda
Elect Chair if President or Vice President not selected or present.
Quorum is 3 member minimum.
Nominations of Directors is Open (minimum 3)
AGM Agenda
Greetings, Introductions
Territorial Acknowledgement
Approval of Agenda
m//s Dan/Rob approve
Approve Previous Minutes (Below)
Unfinished Business from Previous AGM
Receive President’s 2023 Report m/s Dan/John
Receive Treasurer’s 2023 Report m/s Dan/ Jim W.
Other Director and/or Group Reports. John Go By Bike (see below) Ian/Jim W.
Receive Nominations of Directors (minimum 3)
Confirm Addresses of New Directors
Assign Executive Positions
(By Election if Necessary – Secret Ballot if requested)
President Chris
Vice President Leo
Treasurer Rob
Secretary. Dan
Remaining Directors are Director At Large Mike, Jim, John,Gail
Discussion of restructuring meetings (action and education meetings)
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