December 8, 2004

The monthly conference call was called to order by President Chris Jackson at 10:30am. Members present on line were: Chris Jackson, Sheldon Allen, Steve Battista, Doug Van Pelt and Garry Laxdal. Members not present were: Lawrence Sosna, Barry Simons, Gordon Maccani, Vice President Mark Duckworth and Treasurer Greg Osler. Doug takes office Jan. 1 and Greg Osler is retiring December 31^st.

Motion was made by Sheldon Allen to review expenses for the past year due to criticism by some members about the high cost of the recent trip to Whistler. Motion seconded by Steve Autor. Chris Jackson suggested we go back five years. Steve agreed to modify the motion as did Sheldon. Call for the vote and the motion passed unanimously. Sheldon suggested that we set up a committee of non-board members to review expenses and submit to an auditor if needed. He suggested Maureen Gaynor, Bob Hibbs, Mike Fischer, and Tim Madden. Maureen joined the phone call serving as a proxy for Gordon and agreed to head up the committee.

Meeting adjourned at 11am.

Respectfully submitted,

Steve Autor, Temporary Secretary