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Report on Lunch event with Viking Air CEO, Dave Curtis

The 20 May lunch with guest speaker Dave Curtis was held at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond and drew a sold-out crowd.  All came to hear him speak about the success of Viking Air in re-starting production of the iconic Twin Otter. It is a great made-in-BC story of determination and innovation in bringing a better than ever Twin Otter back into the market place.

We are grateful to Dave for taking time to join us and providing such a great presentation for the appreciative audience.

 Chairman Mike Matthews Presents BCAC pin to Dave Curtis at conclusion of his presentation.

 The Chairman also presented the first BCAC medallion to Bud White in recognition of his 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award.

HeliJet donated air tickets in aid of the BCAC Scholarship fund raffle–congratulations to winner Solomon Wong.

 

2010 Annual General Meeting

Chairman’s Report

The well-attended 2010 AGM took place at the Richmond Airport Delta Hotel at 2:00 PM on Thursday, 20 May.  In his address, Chairman Mike Matthews highlighted the key achievements of 2009 which included the success of the expanded Board of 15 Directors in minimizing expenditures, re-structuring membership fees and implementing debt reduction strategies.and implementing debt reduction strategies.

Mike noted the great contribution to the successful year by the Council’s only staff member, Donna Farquhar, BCAC Administrator, who manages virtually all aspects of the administration and operations  including the new website. The addition of pay-online capability to the web site was an important component in reducing administrative burden.

The introduction of the new BCAC Logo has been well received and the use of the web site is steadily building. Successful events staged in 2009 included our association with the YVR Koffee Klutch Golf Tournament and the Silver Wings Awards Banquet.

Going forward, Mike said that the Council priorities would focus on eliminating long term debt and building a diversified membership. Major events for 2010 include:

·       Fall Conference and Silver Wings Banquet 3-4 November

·       29 June Koffee Klutch Golf Tournament    

Treasurers Report

Diana Vuong reported a favourable result for the year’s operations with a positive cash flow from operations and an improved overall bottom line. Diana noted that expenditures had been successfully controlled and together with debt retirement and steady income the Council’s operating account was moving toward a stable financial situation.

In calling for a motion to adopt the Treasurer’s report, the Chair recognized the dedicated and sustained effort that Diana has contributed in establishing a comprehensive and compliant  accounting system.

The Scholarship Fund benefitted from improving investment climate and also from funds generated by events. The generous agreement by Companies that had lent funds to the Council in earlier years to allow conversion of those amounts to contributions to the Scholarship Fund has been of great benefit to management of the Council’s finances.

 

Resolutions

Resolutions of note passed at the AGM were as follows:

Recognition Program Review – Non Monetary Rewards

On the basis of a review conducted earlier this year, a proposal by Mark Duncan for adoption of a revised array of awards was approved. The new line up of trophies and Awards:

•  Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year Award
• William Templeton Award
• BCAC Environmental Award
• Robert S. Day Trophy
• Back and Bevington Air Safety Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Most importantly , nominations for  these awards may be put forward at any time. So don’t wait until Conference time to get moving!

Student Memberships

• Following consultation with Board and members, Vice Chair Sandra Stoddart – Hansen proposed adjustment to Student Memberships to assist in BCAC membership with this resolution:
• The British Columbia Aviation Council extend memberships at no cost to students enrolled in aviation studies at post-secondary institutions so long as those institutions are corporate members in good standing with BCAC.
• Upon application, signed off by the student and their institution, the British Columbia Aviation Council will extend a one year complimentary membership to aviation students upon graduation from post-secondary institutions that are corporate members in good standing of BCAC.

The resolution passed much to the satisfaction of the BCIT students present. 

 

 

 Election of Directors

To provide a staggered rotation of Directors, an approximate one third of Directors will be elected each year either by retirements or re-election. This year, five Directors who had served on the Board for several years retired:

• Dr John Hall
• Scott Harrold
• Jack McGee
• George Miller
• Brett Patterson

Mike Matthews expressed appreciation to the retiring members and presented those present with a plaque to commemorate their service to the Council.

The following nominations were received:

·       Rob Beynon

·       Henri Bureaud

·       Michael Dery

·       Dale Hunt

·       Ken Ohrn (Appointed to the Board in June 2009)

 

The slate was approved by acclamation and Mike Matthews welcomed the new members to the Board.

At the conclusion of the AGM, the Chairman presented recognition placques to outgoing board members George Miller, Scott Harrold and Jack McGee.  Retiring board members John Hall and Brett Patterson were unable to attend to receive their placques in person.