Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Report of the 47th Annual Meeting
Date: June 3, 4, 5th 2003
Location: McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
The 47th Annual RWTO Meeting was hosted by the Hamilton Branch at McMaster
University. With only one year to plan and coordinate the event the co
-chairs Carol Burnell ,Karen Cosier and Eileen Collins and their committee
did a fabulous job!
Although there were many challenges, positive attitudes and creative
problem-solving prevailed to make the Convention a great success.
The Hospitality Room was a wonderful meeting place .The abundance of Raffle
prizes, generously donated from the Branches across the province, the Crafts
on display and for sale and the delicious snacks available in abundance at
all hours, provided the delegates and visitors with the opportunity to greet
and exchange ideas with their fellow RWTO members.
Shirley Hoover, RWTO President, presided over the proceedings with her usual
good humour(and funny stories) and Juanita Rathbun as Parliamentarian kept
the Business meetings moving smoothly so that many Resolutions were dealt
with and approved by the 121 voting delegates.
Our thanks to the Steering Committee -Helen Mutton, Marie Vaughn, Isabelle
Parker; Poll Clerk Inez Haid and the Scrutineers - Anne McFarlane, Karen
Walton, Isobel Gilbank and Iris Edwards for volunteering their time to
assist in the business portion of the meeting.
Johanna Vanderpol, Executive Secretary-Treasurer reported a budget surplus
of $1544.53 for the year 2002-2003.
RWTO now has over 6,000 members, 589 new members this year.
In the proposed budget for 2003-2004, $26,500 has been allotted to cover
Community outreach projects ($500) per branch.
Ask your Area Director for the criteria for applying for the grant.
The complete budget is on pg.6 of the Newsletter.
Report Highlights
Resolutions referred to Committee at the 2002 Convention have been studied
York North and Mississauga Branches have been consulted
The committee will present its recommendations at the Annual Meeting, June
2004
Program Coordinator Elsie Seddon thanked those who had assisted her this
year and explained voting procedures for the business meetings (121 voting
delegates)
Policies and Procedures Committee is preparing a Policy Handbook that will
include updates on various Guidelines and Procedures
The various methods used in the different areas to elect/select Area
Directors will be part of this information
In Memoriam and Honorary Life Membership books have been updated and were on
display during the Convention
Insurance Convenors-Joan Sisler-Wells and Judith Hood reported a successful
year
RWTO received $13233.05 from Encon (4% of the Insurance premiums)
The Convenors were pleased with the success of the Insurance Workshop held
last fall and plan to host a similar one this year
Judy Moulton invited delegates and visitors to view displays on Scams and
The Royal Oak Trees set up in the Hospitality Room
Goodwill Convenor reported that a new Caring and Sharing policy meant that 8
members received fresh flowers or plants on their 100th birthdays
Goodwill Convenors are reminded to fill out Over 90's information forms
Barbara Bain reported on the successful amalgamation of East and West Parry
Sound Branches into one Branch to be known as East Parry Sound
Honorary President Marie Smith expressed her appreciation for all the caring
and sharing shown to her through the years and reported that she had
thoroughly enjoyed her 8 years in various Provincial Offices and the past
year as honorary President.
Convention 2004, Scarborough
The Business Session ended with a lively and professional Power Point
Presentation inviting everyone to attend Convention 2004, Hats Off to RWTO,
hosted by Scarborough next June in Markham.Co-chairs for this event are
Durelle Harford McAllister and Sherri Stokes - Director Area 5.
This 47th Annual Meeting not only accomplished a lot of necessary business,
but also provided a chance to showcase local talent ….Jude Johnson
entertainer at Wed. night's banquet -Wonderful presentation of Songs of the
Decades…..Tues. Night's Reception entertainment- the Hamilton All Star Jazz
Band…Wow! From hiking to lunch at Dundurn Castle, to networking with friends
old and new, the delegates experienced the Best of Hamilton! A Good Time was
had by all! Thank You Hamilton Branch!
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