Present: Dale Dunlop, Yashy Murphy, ED Elizabeth Kerr, Paul Knowles, Monica MacNeil, Jerry Grymek

Regrets: Guy Thériault, Suzie Loiselle, Marc Smith, Tracy Ford

Meeting called to order by DD

Agenda: approved

Minutes – Nov. 27, moved by YM, seconded by JG, carried

Dec. 11 – moved by JG, seconded by YM, carried

Financial report – EK – year-end report is still being prepared; will be presented in February

Membership –  EK – still very early on in the year; 123 members have not paid, many are industry – very normal. Grace period until the end of March. Eleven have resigned; most from reorganization or retirement.

National PD: MS’s report on PD survey was introduced. DD: Good, comprehensive report. Provides solid evidence for ongoing discussion.

Social media: YM – our coordinator has been active for three weeks.

National conference:

PD: PK – committee has developed a list of possible topics for PD sessions, but is also exploring the possibility of plenary PD sessions. All to be finalized by end of month.

EK: Registration launching Feb. 4. Cannot register for conference unless you have paid your dues; have all information finally from host.  Short-listing keynote speaker possibilities.

EK: Awards – up to 75 entries already.

Sponsorship – JG – at $13,000 committed for sponsorship.

Future host – Jerry – reported on 2021, 2022. Details confidential at this point. The plan is for the Board to consider 2021 submission(s) at the February meeting.

Board meeting during conference: EK to survey board members re. availability.

SATW update – DD – until SATW brings something more concrete, DD will liaise with SATW.

DD: Adjournment

Next meeting – Feb. 26, 2020 (Subsequently moved to Feb. 25)