Canadian AGM

Ed. This was the largest 505 Canadians in years

In attendance were: Dave Adams, Graham Alexander, Debbie Ashby, Francois Bertrand, Wayne Brox, John Bryant, Cynthia Desbrisay, Penny Eastabrook, Ian Eskritt, Renka & Adam Gesing, Chris Gillies, Brook Hamilton, Charles Hansen, Ron Hughes, Steve Lovshin, Ali Meller, Alain Molimard, Hugh Morrin, Adam Schell, Kevin Schultz, Martin Tenhove, Ian Torrie, Peter Wood, Barb & Steve Yates. (My apologies to anyone I might have missed.)

The new executive was elected (ie nominated or acclaimed) as follows:

President	Hugh Morrin	morrinh@ican.net	613-523-3674
Vice-President	Cynthia Desbrisay	cynthiad@fcec.com	604-734-4213
Secretary	Chris Gillies	Chris.Gillies.cgillies@nt.com	819-682-3150
Treasurer	Debbie Ashby	debbie.ashby@sympatico.ca	613-761-1980
Measurer	Mike Agrell	mike.agrell@hydro.on.ca	905-845-9328

Very briefly, a summary of issues discussed:

• 1999 Canadian Championships: In keeping with tradition, these should be held west of the Ontario border. We're looking for a club/fleet to host these. Any volunteers?
• Newsletters, etc: It was agreed in general terms that e-mail and the Internet have greatly reduced the need for newsletters to be sent by snail mail, but that certain printed material was still required to reach people who might not be connected or might not otherwise receive information electronically. No decision yet on whether to start a new Canadian 505 e-mail list and web page, or use the existing 505 World list and North American page. Would like feedback on how many Canadian 505 sailors are NOT subscribers to the 505World e-mail list.
• Promotion of Class: More should be done to promote the class and get new people in to the fleet. A motion was passed that the new executive prepare a business plan as to how to address this. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, but bottom line is expect limited funds to be available from the class to assist in marketing/promoting the fleet.

There are certainly a lot of other issues which your executive will be addressing, and if you have anything you'd like to raise, please forward it to any or all of those above. (Please do not simply reply to the 505 World list, unless it is truly of widespread interest, and if so, use a descriptive subject.)

Many thanks to the old executive and looking forward to working for you in the year to come.

Hugh, Cynthia, Chris, Debbie & Mike