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of 13CASC Manitoba Chapter Annual General Meeting

Concordia VillageMarch 13, 2014

Attendance; Ron Long, Don Plett, Gerry Derksen, Tim Frymire, Teresa Campbell, Lynn Granke, Harold King, George Neufeld, Kathleen Remple Boschman, Greg Dunwoody, Hermann Dueck, Michelle Bar, Amos Fehr, John Friesen, Joanna Biggs, Garry Fries, Wanda Derksen, Marion Magnusson, Melita Rempel-Burkholder, Joan Crabtree-Muehling, Dianna Wilde, Adams, T. Jennifer, Lindsay Drabiuk, Paul Peters Derry, Ferdinand Funk, Lois Litz, Lori Jorgensen, Jonathan Jandavs-Hedlin, Ron Falk

Regrets; Mary Holmen, Peter Dyck, Leah Bueckert, Al McBurney, Doug Koop, Anna Adams, Michele Sala Pastora

Guests; Adele Compton, Judith Burch

1. Call Order and Reflection: a. 18:06 call to orderb. To reflection on the question why do we do what we do in Spiritual Care

(Chaplains) from a book by Peter Dyck. We do good and provide service because of the need both in those in need and ourselves.

2. Greetings:a. Adele Compton

i. Regional Coordinator for Spiritual Health Services WRHAii. Introduced herself to us and what she does with WRHA and shared

a little personal background describing where she has come from spiritually.

iii. She outlined some of the challenges and work in representing Spiritual Care diversity in health care.

b. Judith Burchi. Provincial Spiritual Health Care Coordinator ii. Responsible for the whole of Manitoba.iii. Introduced herself through background, theology, schooling, and

law degree. iv. She is about inclusivity, and recognizes spiritual hunger in the world v. She is open to listening to us and working with CASC in the future.

c. Kathleen Remple Boschman - WRHA Spiritual Health Care Coordinators Committee (chair)

i. Purpose of the committee is to provide a forum to discuss and investigate issues in the spiritual care environment in Manitoba Hospitals.

ii. Spiritual Care Advisory Committee.



iii. Invited the CASC community to bring issues forward for their agenda.

3. Approval of Agenda;a. Motion to accept the agenda - Hermann Db. Seconded Lynn G.c. Carried

4. Review and Acceptance of Minutes - March 21, 2013 (Appendix "A")a. Motion to accept the minutes - Hermann Db. Second John Friesenc. Noted that item 2 g advocacy to the national advocacy commiteed. Carried.

5. Business Arising;a. Item 2g under advocacy from the 2013 AGM Minutes.

i. Herman D. responded; We have asked a number of members to fill this position, but have not been successful to date.

ii. Invited a response from any one present to take on this position.

6. Committee Reports; (Reports are not attacheda. Executive Chair - Hermann Dueck

i. Correction to Report "Lynn Granke was Regional Admitting Chair and left a vacancy when she accepted a position on the national level of CASC

ii. Noted that the executive is still looking for someone to complete the history project.

b. Education Chair - Marion Magnussoni. The Spring Retreat has been booked and scheduled for June 2014

again at St. Benedicts retreat center, More information to follow.ii. The fall Education event will feature Dr. Richard Grove as our

educator and speaker. Will present the topic " Transforming Suffering; In You and Others"

c. Chair of Regional Admitting Committee - Joanne Biggsi. Joanne presenter her report reviewing the past years progress of

the students.d. Chair of Regional Professional Practice - Marion Magnusson



i. Marion reviewed her report highlighting a number of things that have happened of the last year and looking to what needs to be accomplished in the coming year.

e. Chair of Regional Ethics - Tim Frymirei. No reports of ethics issues in MB is a thing to be celebrated for us.

Tim sits on the national Ethics committee as well. f. College Development - Marion Magnusson

i. Spoke about some of the joining members to the college formation. ii. Manitoba Mental health Coalition; Professional Association of

Christian Counselors of Canada; Music Therapists Association of Manitoba; Canadian Association of Music Therapy; and Manitoba Marriage and Family Therapy and CASC.

g. Secretary Treasure - Garry Friesi. Treasurers report Attached, (Appendix "B")ii. Year end in the bank $ 4,622.94iii. Gave an account of each event during the year.

h. Foundation Regional Contact - Ron Longi. Ron gave a short history of the National Foundation and the work

that it does.ii. The fund has not grown as well as it could over the years. The fund

now stands at $135,000. The committee would like to see it grow.iii. They have been developing incentives to up the stakes to

contribute to the fund.1. Introduced the fun run appeal that the retirees will match the

amount raised in this year's Fun Run up to $3,000.iv. A Motion was made that the executive pick up cost of the pancake

breakfast. Ron. Seconded by Paul1. Motion carried

7. Motion to Accept Reports a. Hermann D motioned to accept reports as presented b. Seconded, Joanne Bc. Carried

8. CASC National Conference 2014 Update

a. Tim F. made a short presentation regarding the promotion of the Conference.

b. Ferdinand F. reported current registration stands at 170 participants



c. Garry F. reported financial status. Income stands at $76,257.33; total. $15,630.00 from that is from donations so far. More to come.

d. From this point it looks like we should have enough to cover our costs.

9. Question from the Floor; From Harold K.a. What is the plans for the University of Winnipeg Foundation bursary

education Fund.i. Herman reported that at present The capital amount is $30,091.58

and there is $1,050.80 available this year. ii. Future plans are for the Executive to up the capital amount from

our CASC Manitoba fund, pending the outcome of the 2014 conference.

iii. This is ongoing by the executive Team.iv. Document attached (Appendix "C")

10.Nomination Report; Hermann Duecka. Get from Hermanb. move to accept report Hermannc. sec Tim Frymire

11.New Businessa. Motion to Amend Constitution & By-Laws - Ferdinand Funk

i. Motion introduced by Ferdinand F. — referred to 5.0 CommitteesWhereas: The CASC MB Region values the voice of students in matters of the business of the organization and Where As: Many discussions and decisions of the Regional Executive have a direct effect on the students. (Appendix "D")Be it resolved the position of Student Representative be added to the list of officers of the Regional Executive of CASC MB under 5.0 Committees."5.8 Student RepresentativeThe Student Representative shall be elected annually for a one year term and may be re-elected up to two additional years. The student Representative shall represent the interest of the students on the Regional Executive."

ii. Seconded by Ron Long.iii. Discussion regarding the process of electing the student member

was referred to Executive to study further.iv. Discussion changed the wording to "appointed" from elected.



v. Motion now reads:"5.8 Student RepresentativeThe Student Representative shall be appointed annually for a one year term and may be re-appointed up to two additional years. The student Representative shall represent the interest of the students on the Regional Executive."

vi. The process of how to elect the student was the only point unresolved. referred to Executive

vii. Motion Carried.b. Other Business from the Floorc. Motion introduced by Paul Peters D.

MOVED by Paul Peters Derry, 1. That beginning with the September 2013 – April 2014 academic year, CASC Manitoba

pays the CASC Student Membership Fees of student taking a 1st or 2nd Basic Unit within our region; and

2. That the CASC Executive explore options for developing a mentoring program that extends to students taking a 1st or 2nd Basic Unit within our region

i. Seconded by Lynn?ii. Discussion evolved around how to establish this proposal the

criteria etc. iii. the motion was Referred it to the executive for further study.

d. Comment Harold King; Manitoba regions is to be commended on number CASC members that are on national committees and local committees representing CASC.

12.Commissioning of New Officer - Hermann Duecka. Marion Magnusson; — Professional Practice Chairb. Ferdinand Funk; — Chair CASC Manitoba; c. Joanne Biggs; — Admitting Chaird. Michele Barr; — Education Chaire. Tim Frymire; Ethics Chairf. Jonathan Jandavs-Hedlin; — Student Representativeg. Herman D. installed and offered a Blessing to each as they take on their

new duties.

13.Adjournment; Time ???



Appendix "A"Attendance: Ron Long, Don Plett, Gerry Derksen, Mary Holmen, Peter Dyck, Tim Frymire, Teresa Campbell, Lynn

Granke, Lindsey Drabiuk, Harold King, George Neufeld, Leah Bueckert, Al McBurney, Kathleen Remple Boschman, Greg Dunwoody, Hermann Dueck, Doug Koop, Anna Adams, Michelle Bar, Amos Fehr, John Friesen, Paul Peters Derry, Steve Robertson, Joanna Biggs, Garry Fries, Wanda Derksen, Marion Magnusson…

Regrets: None

Location: Concordia Village

Time: 1900hrs

I Call to Order: Herman Dueck, Executive Chair1 Greeting: Greetings from Doug Kellogg, the National Board, Harry Ritchey, Ian Mowatt.2 Reflection:

HUMILITY: Pope Francis is described as being humble. He lived a humble lifestyle and identified with St. Francis. “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Philippians 2 speaks of humbling oneself. “The way up is the way down.” Humility has to be practiced. Our service is all about humility.

3 Approval of Agenda: a) Unanimously accepted.

4 Review and Acceptance of Minutes – AGM March 20, 2012: (i) Unanimously accepted.

II Committee Reports

1 Executive Chairperson— Hermann Duecka) Added per discussion: Moved that we ask for suggestions for people to approach to take on the task of

representing CASC on the Coalition of the Counseling Profession and Regulation. b) Discussed the replacement of Karen Tool and encouraged members of CASC to consider this position.

It has been understood to be a half time position. This position was originally initiated through the MMC as a full time position. We will take this discussion to the executive. The description of the position has been posted through WRHA. George Neufeld said that the original research is still available through MMC. MMC was in a consultative position. The terms of that position can be found through Fran Schulenburg, Director of Spiritual Health.

c) Regional Executive Chair Report: Written report Attached in Appendix A

2 Admitting Committee— Lynn Granke a) Lynn spoke about the next day’s workshop with Marc Doucet.

b) Admitting Report attached in Appendix A

3 Ethics Committee— Tim Frymire a) Tim commented and highlighted some of the reportb) See report in appendix "A"

4 Professional Practice— Joanne Biggs a) See report in Appendix "A"

5 Education Committee— Linda Stokesa) Garry Fries Commented on the report on behalf of Linda Stokes, who is out of Canada at the

moment.



b) See attached report in Appendix "A"

6 Secretary/ Treasurer— Wanda Derksena) Wanda reviewed some of the highlights of the report.b) Garry Fries added as a reminder that it is Association Membership time and to renew as soon as

possible as we benefit directly from on time membership dues being paid.c) See full Bank Statement in Appendix "A"

7 Motion: a) Made to Accept the reports as presented:b) Unanimously accepted all the reports.

III New Business

1 Constitution and Bylaws a) Teresa reviewed the document that had bee circulated.b) Moved to accept with corrections. Teresa/Greg Dunwoodyc) Acceptedd) To view document See appendix "B" (do not have a digital copy to attach)

2 Advocacy: a) Report presented by Harold J. Kingb) See proposal in appendix "B" c) Tim suggested that we start by creating a CASC Manitoba website which would focus on the 2014

CASC National Conference. d) Recommendation that the Executive take up this issue and plan a budgete) Moved that we establish an advocacy committee in partnership with MMC. Moved by Harold/Ron.

Unanimously accepted. f) Moved that a budget be established for advocacy committee. Harold/Gary. Unanimously accept. g) Moved that we look for a successor for Harold King on the MMC as a representative of CASC.

We’ll take it to the executive.

3 CASC National Winnipeg 2014 a) Good work is already being done in the planning.

4 Foundation for Spiritual Care a) It was stated that we need a representative to sit on this foundation.b) Encouraging George Neufeld to consider this position. c) Executive will follow up.

5 Nominations Report — March 21, 2013

a) Current Executive Members: (i) Chairperson – Hermann Dueck (years served) (ii) Regional Admitting Chairperson – Lynn Granke (years served) (iii) Regional Ethics Chairperson – Tim Frymire (years served) (iv) Regional Professional Practice Chairperson – Joanne Biggs (years served) (v) Past-Chairperson – Teresa Campbell (service completed) (vi) Secretary /Treasurer- Wanda Derksen

b) Nominations:(i) Education Chairperson – Marion Magnusson (replacing Linda Stokes)(ii) Secretary/ Treasurer – Garry Fries (replacing Wanda Derksen) (iii) Vice-Chairperson – Ferdinand Funk (iv) Motion to elect the nominees. Accepted.



c) Installation of New Officers(i) Education Chairperson – Marion Magnusson (replacing Linda Stokes)(ii) Secretary/ Treasurer – Garry Fries (replacing Wanda Derksen) (iii) Vice-Chairperson – Ferdinand Funk (iv) Lead By Hermann Dueck(v) Closing Prayer

2 Adjournment: 20:00 hrs



Appendix "B"

Financial ReportYear 2013

Item Credits Debits Event Totals

Balance Remarks

Opening BalanceJan 01, 2013 $ 16,474.02

National Conference 2014 $ 16,474.02

Loan to 2014 National Conference $ 2,000.00 $ (2,000.00) $ 14,474.02 Delta Hotel Deposit

Conference Loan Paid Back $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 16,474.02 from Conference Accnt

Donation to 2014 Conference $ 3,000.00 $ (3,000.00) $ 13,474.02 Donation to Conference

Total Event $(3,000.00) $ 13,474.02

Winter Celebration $ 13,474.02

Entertainment $ 90.00 $ (90.00) $ 13,384.02 Dan Huen

Caterer $ 404.71 $ (404.71) $ 12,979.31 Deluca's

Rental of Facility $ 150.00 $ (150.00) $ 12,829.31 Southland Church

Income from Winter Celebration $ 555.00 $ 555.00 $ 13,384.31

Total Event $ (89.71) $ 13,384.31

Student Sponsorship $ 13,384.31

Education $ 440.00 $ (440.00) $ 12,944.31 ???

Education $ 440.00 $ (440.00) $ 12,504.31 ???

Total Event $ (880.00) $ 12,504.31

Marc Doucet Workshop $ 12,504.31

Speaker Fees $ 1,000.00 $ (1,000.00) $ 11,504.31 Marc Doucet

Airfare for Marc Doucet $ 764.82 $ (764.82) $ 10,739.49 Air Canada

Refreshments $ 15.00 $ (15.00) $ 10,724.49

Registration Fees $ 1,390.00 $ - $ 1,390.00 $ 12,114.49

Registration Fees (late) $ 475.00 $ - $ 475.00 $ 12,589.49 Paid after the fact

Registration Fee Refund ½ $ 45.00 $ (45.00) $ 12,544.49 Could not make it

Rental Of Thomas Sill Auditorium $ 519.80 $ (519.80) $ 12,024.69 Riverview

Total Event $ (479.62) $ 12,024.69

2013 Annual Meeting $ 12,024.69

Annual Meeting Income $ 390.00 $ 390.00 $ 12,414.69

Concordia Village Meal $ 390.00 $ (390.00) $ 12,024.69

Total Event $ - $ 12,024.69

Spring Retreat $ 12,024.69



Deposit for rental $ 200.00 $ (200.00) $ 11,824.69

Final rental and meal $ 73.75 $ (73.75) $ 11,750.94

Income from Retreat $ 425.00 $ 425.00 $ 12,175.94

Total Event $ 151.25 $ 12,175.94

Bank Charges $ 3.00 $ 12,172.94

$ 12,172.94

Annual Registration Fees $ 12,172.94

Income from National $ ,450.00 $ 2,450.00 $ 14,622.94 From National

Year Ending $ 14,622.94



A ppendix "C "



APPENDIX "D"

Whereas

The CASC MB Region values the voice of students in matters of the business of the organization,

And whereas

Many discussions and decisions of the Regional Executive have a direct effect on students

Be it resolved

That the position of Student Representative be added to the list of officers Regional Executive of CASC MB.

5.0 Committees

5.8 Student Representative

The Student Representative shall be elected annually for a one year term and may be re-elected up to two years. The Student Representative shall represent the interests of students on the Regional Executive Committee.

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