Dated: 26 December
2006 Locations:
Ken Nelson’s office
Present: Board Members: Richard Belliveau,
Bill Cowell, Ken Nelson, James Murdock, Richard Morgenstern, Richard St. Pierre
and
The Friends of the First Company Horse Guard held a meeting
of the board of directors on 25 December 2006 to discuss financial, golf
tournament and other issues prior to the end of the year.
Minutes - from meeting of 24 October 2006
approved and accepted. Motion made by Cowell and seconded by Murdock.
Financial Review: - Ken Nelson reviewed the
financials records with the board (see attached report). This included the
expenses and income for the golf tournament. Motion made to approve the
treasurer’s report by
Richard Belliveau reviewed the proposed First Company Horse
Guards budget with the board and expressed concern that at the current level of
spending 1 GHG was heading for financial difficult in the next few years. He
and Ken Nelson are planning to discuss this with the leadership of 1GHG and
offer some suggestions to get spending in line with income.
Golf Committee – Discussed its plans
for the 2nd annual 1st GHG golf tournament to be held
Monday 11 September 2007. Cost per foursome $160 prior to August 1 and $175
thereafter. The increased cost will cover the $5.00 charge for closest to hole
contest on the 4 par three holes. Still planning to sell raffle tickets and
need to improve the putting contest. The full golf committee will be meeting in
early January to start moving forward with the planning and communication for
the upcoming tournament. Will need to send out letters to sponsors and golfers.
Next meeting. February 20, 2007
Submitted,
William J. Cowell, Secretary