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Child and Youth Care Association
of British Columbia
Executive Meeting Minutes
May 8, 2004
Present:
Sonja Radmilovic
Tania Brzovic
Margaret Mulholland McNab
Kelly Buccini
Amanda Charette
Karen Joslin
Introductions:
Margaret introduced us to Amanda and Karen, who are both interested
in joining the CYCABC. Amanda is a 4th year CYC student doing a child
welfare specialization and Karen is a 3rd year CYC student. Sonja welcomed
the newcomers and thanked Margaret for bringing them to our group.
Opening Remarks:
Sonja explained the process of working on the new bylaws for
the Association and how it has been a learning process.
Robert’s Rules of Order were adopted as the appropriate way to conduct a meeting.
The agenda was approved.
Welcome to Special Guests:
Both Leanne Rose-Slade and Mike Kinch were expected, but at the
beginning of the meeting neither were present. Welcomes to be tabled until
they arrive.
Discussion:
Tania:
1) Invited to speak at the National CYC conference in
Calgary this Fall. Wanted to know if the CYCABC would assist her with
funding for her flight and accommodation. Tania believes this will be
an opportunity to connect and network with other provincial bodies, and
possibly work on our hosting a convention in 2008.
Sonja responded by saying that we are not yet fully registered as a society
so she has concerns about spending Association monies at this time. Sonja
has also been invited to attend as a representative; in her absence a
delegated representative can attend in her place. As Sonja is pregnant
and possibly due around the time of the conference, it was decided that
this should be tabled until the next meeting.
Margaret said she would like to see Sonja attend if possible.
Until we are restored we decided that access to the association dollars would be limited to travel expenses related to attending the meetings, i.e. travel & to keep the website up & running, as that is our only public presence at this time.
Sonja said the National Council has been supportive of us, and that Pat Foran of the Alberta CYC has offered to attend one of our meetings.
2) Tania gave an update on the Association’s attempt to regain its society standing. There has been no recent confirmation from the lawyer’s office that the papers have been filed or a court sate set.
New names need to be submitted to the lawyer, and Susan Atkinson’s name is to be removed.
Sonja asked if we could give the Registry office a copy
of the new Bylaws. Tania was unsure, but said that they probably had to
be adopted by our society first. Sonja said she will email the lawyer’s
office and explain the urgency of our situation.
Sonja:
Discussion of roles of executive members.
Sonja explained the work she has done around the new bylaws. She worked from the old bylaws and also looked at other provinces’ bylaws. She suggested we review our individual roles and responsibilities.
Sonja’s goal is to have an AGM at the end of this year. She believes we should have a 12-member body with 4 meetings per year.
Tania also suggested that a long-term goal is to have representatives from other special interest groups, such as those people with disabilities, from the aboriginal community, and the gay/lesbian/transgendered community.
We are looking for a Treasurer. Discussion around the
level of commitment needed in this role, and what it involves. Amanda
and Karen both say they will thing about co-Treasuring, and will discuss
it between themselves. Later, they agree to take this task on together.
#4.4 on Agenda
Educational institutions and who can be a contact for them:
UCFV Degree program-Amanda
Douglas College diploma-Sonja
Selkirk College diploma-Sonja
Malaspina degree and diploma-Margaret and Tania
UVic-degree, Masters and PhD-Kelly
Liaisons to attend the orientation days at their prospective educational institutions and hand out brochures, explain the importance of the CYCABC.
Amanda then asked if BSW grads may eligible for CYC membership as the RSW process can be expensive. Kelly said she wants this to be exclusively for those involved with CYC.
Mike Kinch arrived.
Mike informed us there is $9414.93 in the CYC account as of April 30, 2004.
Mike discussed some of the history of the CYC and how it went from having a fairly strong membership to struggling. Some history provided. Points he emphasized: do not provide reimbursements to anyone without an expense form, conferences are the way to make money and get the name of the CYC out there, and that we should not be disappointed by the small start we have had. If we continue with our meetings and begin planning conferences, then we will gain strength.
Leanne Rose-Slade arrived.
Leanne provided us with a historical outline of the CYCABC, and the movement towards certification.
She also told us there was a CYC reunion coming up at Malaspina, and it would be a good idea to advertise through that. She also emphasized the importance of using conferences as a way to make our presence known and to make money. She suggested putting on free workshops, but charging members to attend.
A tentative meeting date was set for the Executive to meet again on July 12, 2004.
#4.4(a) on Agenda
Discussion of the website. Scott the website developer
has redesigned it and added information. Suggestions were made as to what
we would like to see on it:
-minutes from each meeting
-regular updates-articles from CYC Journal
-have a student interview and instructor
-interview interesting people in the CYC community
-updates on grads/practitioners
-question of the month
-youth contributions
Sonja suggested giving Scott 2 weeks notice if someone wants something posted on the site.
“What’s in it for me?” was a question we brainstormed as several people have been asked this question. These are some of the ideas:
-networking
-professionalism
-staying up to date with current practices, new theories and ideas
-education
-code of ethics to work by
-certification and regulation (this is a long term goal)
-voting privileges
-enhance job awareness
-lobbying voice with government
-support within the profession
-reduced fees for registration at CYC events
Meeting adjourned.
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