Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia 2011 AGM Meeting Minutes Draft Wednesday November 16, 2011 Coast Coal Harbour Hotel 1180 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5 In Attendance: Voting Stakeholders Jason Alsop Wade Baker Brenda Baptiste Sharon Bond Vern Brown Barb Cranmer Paula Cranmer-Underhill Geraldine Flurer Marc Gamelain Dorothy Grant Wade Grant Douglas Green Bill Helin Lillian Hunt Florence Jack Crystal Kimer Richard Krentz Ruby Morgan Warren Palfrey Kathy Parkinson Sophie Pierre Dave Pinel Miriam Schilling Lori Simcox George Taylor Carol Ann Terreberry Gloria Valencia Carl Wallace Product Haida Heritage Centre Sky Spirit Studios Takaya Tours Kekuli Cafe Spirit Bear Lodge Culture Shock Gallery Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge Saikuz First Nation Haisla Tourism Dorothy Grant Ltd. Musuqeam Golf and Learning Centre Cariboo Chilcotin Jetboat Adventures Life Crest Designs Umista Cultural Centre Xwisten Experience Tours Tuckwiowhum Village Richard Krentz Tours/Jewellery Ksan Heritage Village & Museum North Star Kennels & Dog Sled Adventures Quw utsun Cultural Centre St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino West Coast Expeditions Xat sull Heritage Centre Takaya Golf Centre Le-la-la Dancers Tsa-Kwa-Lodge at Cape Mudge Red Earth Jewellery Squamish Lil wat Cultural Centre ABORIGINAL TOURISM ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Suite 600 100 Park Royal, West Vancouver, BC Canada V7T 1A2 Tel: 604 921 1070 / 1 877 266 2822 Fax: 604 921 1072 AboriginalBC.com
Non Voting & Associate Stakeholders Paul Biglin Mike Bloemen Frank Brown Lyle Brown Dawn Cooper Tracy Dunsford Andy Everson Tina James Natalie Fournier Josette Jim Shirley Muldon Sonny McHalsie Nancy Oppermann Mitch Powis Terry Raymond Kevan Ridgeway Brent Rutherford Amy Thacker AtBC Staff Keith Henry Henry Tso Paula Amos Dana Schoahs Cheryl Chapman Linda Calla Teresa Ryder Craig Van der Merwe Product Spirit Bear Coffee Company Spirit Bear Coffee Company Coastal First Nations Culver & Company Thistle Canada AANDC Andy Everson Arts Parks Canada Gwaii Haanas Sto:lo Longhouse Extension Program Ksan Performing Arts Sto:lo Research & Resource Management Centre Xeni Gwet in Cultural Tourism New Pathways to Gold Vancouver Coast & Mountain Tourism New Pathways to Gold Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer Marketing Manager Marketing Consultant Training & Product Development Manager Executive Assistant Administrative Assistant Webmaster 2 P age
Agenda Items 1. Meeting call to order at 6:39 pm by Keith Henry, AtBC CEO 2. Opening Prayer George Taylor a. Opening Remarks AtBC Chair Sophie Pierre 2011 TIA Conference Authenticity Award recipient Cultural U mista Centre BC Premier includes AtBC in the Provincial Tourism Strategy AtBC Co-Chair Brenda Baptiste Thank you for coming to the AGM and Forum b. Introductions of AtBC Staff and Stakeholders 3. Approval of Agenda Motion 20111116-01 to approve the agenda of the 2011 Annual General Meeting as presented. Moved by Carol Ann Terreberry, seconded by Lillian Hunt, question called, all in favour. 4. Approval 2010 AGM Draft Minutes Motion 20111116-02 to approve the Minutes of the 2010 Annual General Meeting October 23, 2010 with additions. Moved by Sophie Pierre, seconded by Brenda Baptiste, question called, all in 5. AtBC 2010 2011 Reports a. AtBC Video presentation of 2010 Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Performance Indicators. 3 P age
b. Aboriginal Tourism Performance Indicators Review 2006 2010 c. 2010-2011 Blueprint Strategy Program Final Report Review of Tier 1, 2 & 3 activities d. 2011 Klahowya Village Final Report Gateway Product for Aboriginal Cultural Tourism 55,000 visitors Support with Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh & Squamish Nations Story of the Raven Saves the Sun on the Miniature Train Trip Advisor rating 7 of 160 Vancouver attractions Media Value $316,215 e. AtBC Auditors Report Financial Statements April 1, 2010 March 31, 2011 Lyle Brown Culver & Company Motion 20111116-03 to accept the following reports: a. AtBC Blueprint Strategy Performance Indicator Report b. AtBC 2010 2011 Program Final Report c. Klahowya Village 2011 Final Report d. AtBC Auditor Report Financial Statements April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. Moved by Carol Anne Terreberry, seconded by Douglas Green, question called, all in Motion 20111116-04 to appoint Culver & Company to conduct the AtBC Financial Audit for Fiscal 2011 2012. Moved by Sophie Pierre, seconded by Richard Krentz, question called, all in 6. 5 Yr. Plan will be present at the Forum 7. BOD Elections 10 application for 7 positions 2 applicants did not qualify and 1 withdrew Motion 20111116-05 to appoint by acclamation to the AtBC Board of Directors 1. Douglas Green Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Region 2. Lillian Rose Kootenay Rockies Region 3. Lillian Hunt Vancouver Island Region 4 P age
4. Wade Baker At Large 5. Brenda Baptiste At Large 6. George Taylor At Large 7. Paula Cranmer Underhill At Large Moved by Carol Ann Terreberry, seconded by Dave Pinel, question called, all in 8. Resolutions Submission #1 AtBC AGM November 16, 2011 Motion 20111116-06 Resolution Submission #1 AtBC AGM November 2011 Submitted By: Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (AtBC) Board of Directors Whereas: Aboriginal Tourism British Columbia has established corporate bylaws; And Whereas: Aboriginal Tourism British Columbia Board of Directors has defined the term Aboriginal in Part 1 as: means a person of Indian (status or non-status), Métis or Inuit ancestry living on or off reserve ; And Whereas: AtBC has current Aboriginal stakeholders from other North American First Nation communities who provide Aboriginal tourism experiences in BC; Therefore be it Resolved: That the definition in Part 1 be revised to read as follows: means a person of North American Indian (status or non status) Métis or Inuit living on or off reserve. I so move Carol Ann Terreberry, seconded by Dave Pinel, question called, all in 9. Other a. Stakeholder Forum Review Forum Agenda 5 P age
10. Closing Remarks Chair & Co-Chair Motion20111116-07 to adjourn the Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia 2011 Annual General Meeting at 8:37 pm. Moved by Lillian Hunt, seconded by George Taylor, question called, all in 11. Closing Prayer George Taylor 6 P age