GCA Special Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

7:00 – 7:15 p.m.

Chair: Laura Smith, President

Secretary and timekeeper: Janet Mayhew

 

Board members present: Laura Smith, Janet Mayhew, Janna Rinaldi, Robert Brocklebank, Dan Chook Reid, June Creelman, John Crump, Angus McCabe, Christina Honeywell-Dobbin, Rochelle Handelman, Elizabeth Ballard, Silvia Grandi, Colette Downie, Sue Stefko, Della Wilkinson, Andrew Marquis

 

Opening Remarks

Laura Smith opened the meeting and noted that this was to be a brief discussion regarding the need to spend Board funds to enhance the capability of the Zoom account in order to host the candidates’ debate for the upcoming federal election.

 

Motion 1: Budget for candidates meeting

 

  • Be it resolved that the GCA Board approve spending up to $150 for an enhanced Zoom account to facilitate hosting an all candidates’ debate.

 

Discussion:

 

Angus suggested a friendly amendment to the motion to indicate that if ever a situation arises where additional funds are required, it could be made automatically / via email by the Board. Members agreed that this would be a discussion item at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting and Laura would bring a motion to spend up to $200, if needed.

 

Some questions arose regarding the reach of the candidates’ debate and the desire to keep the discussion items centred around matters affecting Ottawa Centre. June indicated that participants would send their questions in advance and that the questions would be curated and reviewed to keep the focus on Ottawa Centre.

 

A question was asked about whether upgrading the account was just a one-time thing, or if it would be extended. June confirmed that this would be a one-time thing, but if there was a need in the future, we could upgrade again.

Bob noted that he approached Carleton Heights about the upcoming candidates’ debate and he received a reply saying that they would be interested in participating and sharing information with their members.

 

Motion was presented by June Creelman and seconded by Angus McCabe. Motion carried.

 

Motion to end the meeting was presented by Colette and seconded by John. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned.