Naval Association of Canada Ottawa Branch Annual General Meeting Monday 4 June 2018

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1 Naval Association of Canada Ottawa Branch Annual General Meeting Monday 4 June 2018

2 Agenda Adoption of Agenda Confirmation of Quorum Adoption of previous Minutes Last Post Financial Report Directors Reports Nominations & Election of Directors Appointment of Independent Reviewer Other Business Adjournment

3 Confirmation of Quorum Paid Membership currently 392 Quorum is 5% Presence of 20 members is required Present: Proxies 8 In person 27 Total: 35

4 Last Post We shall not Forget LCdr (Retired) David Moilliet, RCN Cdr(Retired) John F. Frank, RCN Cdr (Retired) Andrew G. W. Wills, RN Cdr (Retired) James Bernard (Bernie) Grover, RCN Captain(N) (Retired) Helen Frieda Ott, RCN Cdr (Retired) James Chapman Walter (Jim) Heseltine, RCN Stan Dee, RCN LCdr (Retired) Russell Passmore, RCN BGen (Retired) Robbie Hughes Capt(N) (Retired) Ronald R. Richards, RCN LCdr (Retired) Gaston Bruneau, RCN

5 The Naval Prayer O Eternal Lord God, who alone rulest the raging of the sea; who has compassed the waters with bounds until day and night come to an end; be pleased to receive into Thy almighty and most gracious protection the persons of us Thy servants, and the Fleet in which we serve. Preserve us from the dangers of the sea, and from the violence of the enemy; that we may be a safeguard unto our most gracious Sovereign Lady, Queen Elizabeth, and her Dominions, and a security for such as pass upon the seas upon their lawful occasions; that the inhabitants of our Commonwealth may in peace and quietness serve Thee our God; and that we may return in safety, to enjoy the blessings of the land, with the fruits of our labours, and with a thankful remembrance of Thy mercies to praise and glorify Thy Holy Name. Amen

6 Last Post We shall not Forget LCdr (Retired) David Moilliet, RCN Cdr(Retired) John F. Frank, RCN Cdr (Retired) Andrew G. W. Wills, RN Cdr (Retired) James Bernard (Bernie) Grover, RCN Captain(N) (Retired) Helen Frieda Ott, RCN Cdr (Retired) James Chapman Walter (Jim) Heseltine, RCN Stan Dee, RCN LCdr (Retired) Russell Passmore, RCN BGen (Retired) Robbie Hughes Capt(N) (Retired) Ronald R. Richards, RCN LCdr (Retired) Gaston Bruneau, RCN

7 FY 2017 Financial Summary Revenue from Normal Operations $ Expense arising from Normal Operations $ Net Loss from Normal Operations $

8 Financial Issues Net Loss on operations of $ resulted from a number of issues, some of which were beyond the Board s control, including increase of costs by the Bytown Mess. It was for these reasons that an increase in annual dues was requested and approved at the last AGM Appointment of Financial Reviewer for 2017 Fiscal Year: Mr. Greg Lye CD, MBA, CPA, CMA has again volunteered to be our Financial Reviewer. His appointment is recommended by the Board of Directors

9 President s Report was a successful year Full meeting schedule with social events Feedback indicates we are meeting members needs Challenges Increasing the level of participation by members Improving our outreach

10 Speakers Program Month Title Speaker October 2017 The Maritime People Partnership Dr. Sherry Scully November 2017 An Evening with CRCN VAdm Ron Lloyd December 2017 Veterans Affairs 101 Gen (Retired) Walt Natyncyzk February 2018 Update from the Engine Room Cmdre Simon Page March 2018 Implementing Canada s Defence Policy Ms Jody Thomas April 2018 Naval Strategic Readiness Cmdre Steve Waddell Suggestions for speakers for can be sent to Alan Kerr at alankerr66@gmail.com

11 Entertainment Program 3 major events Fall Super Event - September 2017 Honouring Jim Carruthers November 2017 Spring Super Wednesday Event (SWE) April 2018 Informal gatherings Every Wednesday for lunch at HMCS Bytown

12 MEMBERSHIP AGM 2018 MEMBERSHIP LEVELS End 2016 AGM 2017 End 2017 Honorary/Life AGM 2018 Regular - Local * * Regular - OOT * * Regular Serving * * Regular (Spouse) * * Introductory Retirees Naval Cadets * Yet to Renew TOTALS * * (Membership was 87% current) 10 Losses & 11 Gains Renewal was 83% completed Renewal 84% completed * Yet to Renew

13 REPORT HIGHLIGHTS Membership Management System Online system rolled-out Sept 2017 Overall 95% connectivity 20 do not have , usually 2-3 failed (have changed) 5 opted out & 4 with restricted preferences 82% have registered into their accounts Greater currency in profile Greater event awareness registration now common Many do not routinely read their s! Some s delivered but never opened potential lost contact Overall a success to date - Still evolving Renewal (Results on stats slide) Many still done offline, but ALL completed in online database Lapsed status as of end June; Suspended at end Sept

14 Battle of the Atlantic Gala Dinner Major Fund Raiser for NAC Naval Affairs Program Sold out event Guests 29 Battle of the Atlantic Veterans 11 Korean War Veterans 35 Naval Cadets Canadian Military Wives Choir Net proceeds will be determined after all invoices have been processed

15 BOA Sponsors

16 BOA Sponsors

17 Membership Support Updated information on NAC Ottawa Web Site Aide Memoire for Executors Updated contact lists Continued involvement in monitoring pension reform initiatives

18 MacK Lynch Library Collection increased by 52 books in Donations from the estates of Lt(N) Paul Roquet & Mr. James Davidson Circulation books signed out during the year Challenges Find more space Cull the collection

19 Soundings Continuing to publish a high quality magazine twice per calendar year Contributions are welcome to Richard Archer

20 NAC Endowment Fund The income of the NAC Endowment Fund will be used to: Remember The Past. Support to the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust (HMCS SACKVILLE ), HMCS HAIDA, Naval and Military Museums, Naval History Projects and Naval Monuments and other projects in keeping with remembering our Naval Legacy; Support Today s Navy. Promote an awareness of, and interest in, the requirement for Canada s Naval Forces today, through education, such as supporting publications of NAC periodicals and other research material of an educational nature; and Build The Future. Invest in our youth through the Navy League and Sea Cadets. NAC-O submitted two funding requests in 2017 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Education Fund - $5000 Support to RCSCC CENTURION - $2500 BOTH applications were approved.

21 2017 NAC Endowment Fund Approvals Branch Request Description Category Grant NAC London BOA Memorial Perpetual upkeep Past $3,000 NAC London Royal Canadian Military Institute Artist, framing and plaque Past $500 NAC Montréal Essay Contest Expansion of contest to RCSCC Victory and other RCSC units Future $1,000 NAC Calgary Naval Museum of Alberta Mounting of HMCS PRESERVER Present $3,000 NAC Ottawa Navy League of Canada Kanata Branch Sea Cadet training trip to Halifax Future $2,500 NAC Ottawa RCSCEF Sponsoring Sea Cadet Scholarships Future $5,000 NAC Victoria QUADRA Foundation Sea Cadet Scholarships Future $2,500 NAC NFLD CROWSNEST Creating a digital library Present $1,000 NAC Nova Scotia HMCS SACKVILLE Shipboard Safety Communications System Present $5,000 NAC Nova Scotia HMCS SACKVILLE Preservation of artifacts Present $3,000 NOABC Metro Vancouver Naval Monument Society Engagement for promotions, advertising and preparation of final model Present $7,000 $33,500

22 Salty Dips Work continues to produce Volume stories received Lack of modern stories Plan to produce 500 copies & electronic version Budget For Salty Dips Item Amount HST Total Printing $5, $ $5, Marketing $2, $ $2, Total $7, $ $7, Reduction of Inventory Due to lack of suitable storage space We will retain one complete set of paper volumes Past issues will be available in electronic form Salty Dips Committee Dave Soule Elisa Funnel Fred Herrndorf Ken Lait Richard Gimblett Pat Barnhouse Pierre Bedard Richard Guitar