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IN ATTENDANCE

• ALTON, Sharon
• BOGOROCH, Richard
• BUNTING, John - Treasurer
• BYGRAVE, Courtenay
• HARGROVE, Marta
• HORTIGUELA, Val
• ISRAELSON, David
• LAURENT, André - Vice President (chaired in Jim Berry's absence)

ABSENT

• BERRY, Jim - President
• COHEN, Mitchell
• COLDHAM, Nancy
• LeBLANC, Ann - Secretary

GUEST

• CLARK, Eric
• GORDON, Beverly

1) Call meeting to order:

Meeting was called to order at 7:20 pm. Notice of the meeting having been given and a quorum of the directors being present, the Chair declared the meeting to be properly constituted for the transaction of business.

2) Review of Meeting Minutes:
  

MOTION:		Sharon Alton
SECOND:		Marta Hargrove
CARRIED:		That the minutes of the January 9, 2007 Board meeting be accepted as presented.

3) Correspondence:

There was no correspondence.

4) Business arising from previous minutes:

a) Follow-up sheet:
  

MOTION:		Marta Hargrove
SECOND:		Val Hortiguela
CARRIED:		That the considerations as developed by the By-Law Committee be discussed with Tom Ouchterlony at Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) LLP.

The By-Law Committee met February 7, 2007 and developed a list of considerations for the Board. After careful and lengthy deliberation Board agreed that the considerations as developed by the By-Law Committee be discussed with Tom Ouchterlony at BLG and developed for presentation to the Board before the proposed May 2007 members meeting.

5) Committee reports:

i) Finance Committee:

MOTION:		John Bunting
SECOND:		Val Hortiguela
CARRIED:		that the Financial Statements for the month ended December 31, 2006 be accepted.

John Bunting discussed the Financial Statements to December 2006 and declared the organization in a sound financial position. Spending was discussed by Finance Committee and expenses reviewed.

Board agreed with John Bunting that consideration needed to be given to Safehaven's Investment account and a maximizing investment strategy developed for 5 years. Beverley Gordon will follow up with CIBC and John Bunting will speak with HSBC. Finance Committee also recommended that a new property be sought and developed. Board members will provide Beverley Gordon with contacts and recommendations.

Beverley Gordon has had discussions with Central East Region about the mortgage on Timber Lane. If the mortgage can be paid off the plan would be to work with Central East Region and utilize those dollars for service opportunities.

ii) Strategic Planning (Goal 3):

Goal 3: Foundation: Richard Bogoroch in Nancy Coldham's absence spoke about the foundation discussions. The committee is leaning towards the development of a fundraising strategy rather than a foundation. The committee will lead a full discussion at a future Board meeting.

iii) Over 18 Committee: Over 18 Committee report will be carried over to the next Board meeting.

6) President's report:

No President's report

7) Any other business that may be brought forth:

i) Beverley Gordon reported that a Director of Operations had been hired and would be joining Safehaven March 14, 2007. Sharon Alton was thanked for all her assistance in the hiring process.

8) Date of the next meeting:

March 13, 2007.

9) Adjournment:

Recorded by Beverley Gordon