| OUR AGM |
| Today, 40 percent of our population on Prince Edward Island is aged 55 or older. |
| Annual General Meeting of the PEI Senior Citizens' Federation a Great Success! |
The Annual General Meeting of the Prince Edward Island Senior Citizens'
Federation was held on Tuesday, May 19th at the Rodd Royalty Inn and Suites
in Charlottetown with over 120 members and guests in attendance.
Coffee and danish were served during registration while musician Jill Harris
played soothing harp music in the background. Attendees browsed exhibit and
information tables presented by: PEI Seniors Safety, CLIA, Service Canada,
Arthritis Society, Home Instead, Seniors' Secretariat of Prince Edward Island,
Canada Games, Women's Work Art Promo, Murphy's Pharmacy, PEI Office of
Energy Efficiency, RCMP, Osteoporosis Canada - PEI Chapter, Andrews of
Charlottetown, and Alzheimer Society.
The meeting opened with Federation member Teresa Bernard of Harmony Road
in Richmond singing "O Canada".
Eric Hammill, President of the PEI Senior Citizens' Federation welcomed
everyone.
The Honourable Doug Currie, Minister of Health and Minister of Social
Services and Seniors greeted the crowd and spoke briefly about programs the
role of the provincial government in
President Eric Hammill thanked the minister and then introduced the
Federation Board of Directors.
Sister Norma Gallant, Western PEI Coordinator for the PEI Seniors Safety
Program, gave a brief presentation about the Senior Safety Program and the
Vial of Life. Sister Gallant is a new member of the Federation Board of
Directors. (For more information on the PEI Seniors Safety Program, visit www.
seniorssafety.ca)
Catherine Freeze of the Seniors' Secretariat of Prince Edward Island presented
a new DVD "Dental Health for Seniors", a resource developed from the
Seniors' Oral Health Strategy, 2005-2010.
Immediately before lunch, Guest Speaker, the Honourable Judge John
McQuaid, gave an informative talk entitled "Understanding the PEI Court
Structure". He was thanked by President Eric Hammill.
During lunch, a selection of songs were performed by Federation member
Teresa Bernard.
Immediately following lunch, Anne Nicholson, Project Officer with the
Community Legal Information Association of Prince Edward Island (CLIA)
presented information regarding the New Horizons Project "Abuse of Older
Adults: What Islanders Need to Know".
The Annual General Meeting began about 1:30 pm. The agenda was as follows:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Minutes of 2008 Annual General Meeting
4. President’s Report, Eric Hammill
5. Treasurer’s Report, Bruce Crabb
5.1 Auditor’s Report, Robert MacKay of Bradley Shea
6. Coordinator’s Report, Linda Jean Nicholson
7. Unfinished Business and Business Arising from Reports
8. New Business
Resolutions, Fred Quinn
a. Island Drug Plan
b. Income Tax
c. Subsidizing Home Repairs
d. Provincial Property and Land Tax
e. Electricity Rate Increases by Maritime Electric
f. Video Lottery Terminals
g. Subsidizing Lifeline
h. Do Not Call List
i. Diabetic Strips
j. Colville Manor Replacement
k. Prescription Drugs
l. PEI Senior Citizens’ Federation Club Dues
Changes to By-Laws, Anna Duffy
9. Nominations Report, Annie Boyle, Past President
10. Installation of Officers
11. Adjournment
Federation was held on Tuesday, May 19th at the Rodd Royalty Inn and Suites
in Charlottetown with over 120 members and guests in attendance.
Coffee and danish were served during registration while musician Jill Harris
played soothing harp music in the background. Attendees browsed exhibit and
information tables presented by: PEI Seniors Safety, CLIA, Service Canada,
Arthritis Society, Home Instead, Seniors' Secretariat of Prince Edward Island,
Canada Games, Women's Work Art Promo, Murphy's Pharmacy, PEI Office of
Energy Efficiency, RCMP, Osteoporosis Canada - PEI Chapter, Andrews of
Charlottetown, and Alzheimer Society.
The meeting opened with Federation member Teresa Bernard of Harmony Road
in Richmond singing "O Canada".
Eric Hammill, President of the PEI Senior Citizens' Federation welcomed
everyone.
The Honourable Doug Currie, Minister of Health and Minister of Social
Services and Seniors greeted the crowd and spoke briefly about programs the
role of the provincial government in
President Eric Hammill thanked the minister and then introduced the
Federation Board of Directors.
Sister Norma Gallant, Western PEI Coordinator for the PEI Seniors Safety
Program, gave a brief presentation about the Senior Safety Program and the
Vial of Life. Sister Gallant is a new member of the Federation Board of
Directors. (For more information on the PEI Seniors Safety Program, visit www.
seniorssafety.ca)
Catherine Freeze of the Seniors' Secretariat of Prince Edward Island presented
a new DVD "Dental Health for Seniors", a resource developed from the
Seniors' Oral Health Strategy, 2005-2010.
Immediately before lunch, Guest Speaker, the Honourable Judge John
McQuaid, gave an informative talk entitled "Understanding the PEI Court
Structure". He was thanked by President Eric Hammill.
During lunch, a selection of songs were performed by Federation member
Teresa Bernard.
Immediately following lunch, Anne Nicholson, Project Officer with the
Community Legal Information Association of Prince Edward Island (CLIA)
presented information regarding the New Horizons Project "Abuse of Older
Adults: What Islanders Need to Know".
The Annual General Meeting began about 1:30 pm. The agenda was as follows:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Minutes of 2008 Annual General Meeting
4. President’s Report, Eric Hammill
5. Treasurer’s Report, Bruce Crabb
5.1 Auditor’s Report, Robert MacKay of Bradley Shea
6. Coordinator’s Report, Linda Jean Nicholson
7. Unfinished Business and Business Arising from Reports
8. New Business
Resolutions, Fred Quinn
a. Island Drug Plan
b. Income Tax
c. Subsidizing Home Repairs
d. Provincial Property and Land Tax
e. Electricity Rate Increases by Maritime Electric
f. Video Lottery Terminals
g. Subsidizing Lifeline
h. Do Not Call List
i. Diabetic Strips
j. Colville Manor Replacement
k. Prescription Drugs
l. PEI Senior Citizens’ Federation Club Dues
Changes to By-Laws, Anna Duffy
9. Nominations Report, Annie Boyle, Past President
10. Installation of Officers
11. Adjournment
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