Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2010 / August 25, 2024 by admin
ITEMS: Old Business – Minutes of the Oct meeting were reviewed : Website update: Site requires more updating/corrections. Action: Dar Liability Insurance: No update (Jane is away); Appreciation dinner for the Willcox’s: date to be determined; Membership cards; an updated version was presented by Shirley H. One minor change is to be made (i.e. website […]
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December 9, 2009 / August 25, 2024 by admin
ITEMS: Old Business – Minutes of the Oct meeting were reviewed : Website update: Site requires more updating/corrections. Action: Dar; WRNBC: A student bursary is available. Liability Insurance: Jane is still investigating. Incorporation relieves Directors of liabilities. A “Society” can have liabilities. GROWLS is federally chartered as a registered charity. Are we incorporated? Jane will confer […]
October 14, 2009 / August 25, 2024 by admin
GUEST SPEAKERS: Jean Wyenberg introduced guest speakers, Imelda Cuthbertson and Margaret Taylor who presented a slide show and accompanying brief on their study of the Black-tailed deer on Gabriola. Although the study was completed in 2001, the information it contained is very topical for the current population and island conditions. Gabriolans feeding deer continue to […]
September 15, 2009 / August 25, 2024 by admin
ITEMS: Minutes of Aug meeting were reviewed: a. Sheila L will order new pager; b. Alexandra Mortons visit date TBD. Regular monthly meetings will be the second Wednesday in the month at the Rollo Centre at 7 P.M. Web Promo: It is planned to consist of postcards, posters and newspaper articles with an estimated cost […]
August 13, 2009 / August 25, 2024 by admin
ITEMS: Call for Directors – GROWLS presently has three Directors. It was agreed we would be better represented if we had five Directors in place. An e-mail will be sent to all GROWLS members soliciting interest in volunteering as a Director. Directors Roles and Responsibilities – Members present were asked to review a draft copy […]
May 20, 2009 / August 25, 2024 by admin
ITEMS: Hummingbirds Judy W presented an update on this years banding effort being held at Shirley Ns property; CASE STUDIES: Presented by Sheila L (see web site Stats 2009, 16 Apr 20 May matrix for details); Marine Mammal Response: The Public is invited to an Information Night at the Nanaimo Yacht Club @ 6:30 […]
April 15, 2009 / August 25, 2024 by admin
ITEMS: CASE STUDIES: were presented (see web site Stats 2009 for the 19 Mar 15 Apr details; HERONS: Rookeries were raided last year. Please report location of nests to MOE; EAGLE MONITORING: Two new nests were reported on the island; FLEDGLING POETRY: $175 donated to GROWLS from this event. Thanks to Jean for involving […]
March 18, 2009 / August 25, 2024 by admin
ITEMS: Annual Financial Report was presented by treasurer, Billy Hatten. The report can be viewed on the GROWLS website in ‘Members Only’ section. GROWLS is very appreciative of Billy’s dedication and hard work on our behalf. Receipts – All GROWLS volunteers are reminded to submit receipts for expenses incurred on GROWLS behalf. Should you wish […]
February 19, 2009 / August 25, 2024 by admin
ITEMS: Regina Lorek re-introduced emergency homeopathic treatments for injured/ ill wildlife. It was stressed that GROWLS rescuers could not “overdose” in administering Aconite and Arnica to wildlife. It is recommended we dilute both in water and keep ready for use in the rescue kit spray bottles. For extra validation and knowledge please visit Jeff Lederman’s […]
January 21, 2009 / August 25, 2024 by admin
ITEMS: Liz passed around various publications and articles on animals. Discussions: 3 Rescue Sheet pages to be scanned by Bob L and sent to Ted for web site inclusion. Jean W to provide eagle pictures; GROWLS has been offered a table/kiosk at the upcoming Film Festival. Jean & Marcelle expressed interest; Guest speaker Dr Chris […]