Notice of Annual General Meeting

To: Members of the Fraser Power & Sail Squadron

Take notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Fraser Squadron will be held at the Richmond Yacht Club at 1900 hours on Friday, April 20, 2018, for the purpose of:

• Receiving and approving the reports of the Officers of the Squadron
• Receiving and approving the financial statements of the Squadron for the period ending March 31, 2018
• Electing the Officers of the Squadron
• Considering such further and other business as may properly come before the meeting

Under Squadron Regulation 12.1, any further nominations must be made by way of petition in writing signed by not less than 5 members of this Squadron who shall confirm the consent of their nominee to stand for election. The petition must be filed with the Squadron Secretary not less than 2 days prior to the date of this meeting.
Nominations for elected positions are as follows
Commander:               Peter Lefroy
Executive Officer:        Cleve Pryde
Administrative Officer: Barb Dymond
Membership Officer:   Vidas Vitkus
Treasurer:                   Meredith Williamson
Secretary:                   Gouri Chinnappi
Training Officers:        Kathleen and Paul Vanderwood

Notice of AGM

Take notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Fraser Squadron will be held at Ladner Yacht Club at 7 pm on Friday, April 21, 2017, for the purpose of:

• receiving and approving the reports of the Officers of the Squadron
• receiving and approving the financial statements of the Squadron for the period ending March 31, 2016
• electing the Officers of the Squadron
• considering such further and other business as may properly come before the meeting

Under Squadron Regulation 12.1, any further nominations must be made by way of petition in writing signed by not less than 5 members of this Squadron who shall confirm the consent of their nominee to stand for election. The petition must be filed with the Squadron Secretary not less than 2 days prior to the date of this meeting.

The 2016 National AGM is over. The last month leading up to the AGM saw everybody scrambling to try and make this one of the best AGMs ever.

     Pictured: John & Barb Dymond, Dave Mellis,
     Meredith Williamson, Kathleen & Paul Vanderwood,
     Donalda Buie, Bob Everson, Byron Buie

The 2016 AGM was hosted by PMD through the volunteer efforts of many of the lower mainland squadrons. None more so than Fraser Squadron. Volunteers for the 2016 National AGM included Dave Mellis, Meredith Williamson, Barb & John Dymond, Byron and Donalda Buie, Kathleen & Paul Vanderwood, and Bob Everson. Wait! Those were just the people in the photo below taken Friday night. Missing from the photo are Peter Lefroy, Cleve Pryde, Vidas Vitkus, Gouri Chinappa, Bill & Linda Hawryluk. I recall seeing Jack Tang and several other Fraser members whose names I don't know at the AGM luncheon. If you spent time volunteering I really hope I haven't forgotten you.

Pictured: Paul & Kathleen Vanderwood, Byron Buie

This AGM saw Fraser members being recognized for their contributions to CPS. Highlights included the Chief Commanders Letter of Commendation as Training Officers of the year given to Kathleen and Paul Vanderwood and a plaque awared to Byron Buies as CPS officer of the year. Way to go!

In more or less chronological order some photos from the AGM.

Click on image to start slide show

The official AGM photographer, Don Butt, has posted his photos on SmugMug. Dons photos can be viewed here.

Friday April 15, 2016 marked the Fraser Squadron AGM.

Here are some photos from the event. More of the story to follow soon.

The 2013 Annual General Meeting and Change of Watch was held on Friday April 19, 2013 at the Sundance Ballroom.

Below are a few photos from the evening.

Fifty years ago Fraser Squadron started teaching safe boating, and that means that this Saturday April 26, 2014 marked the 50th Anniversary AGM for Fraser Squadron.

Owing to the 50th anniversary there was a veritble royalty of members in attendance.

For slideshow of the evening please scroll to the bottom of this article. 

A quick summary of the attendees included:

• thirteen Past Commanders with tenures dating back to 1974 included the following:
  PC David Williams, PC Norman Dyck, PC George Schurman, PC Brian Smith, PC Rand Lutman, PC Dave Bauer, PC Lindsay Smith, PC Harry Cole, PC Edwin Lockefeer, PC Bob Juulsen, PC Jim Bryant, PC Bob Everson,  PC Rick Easthom
• three Past District Commanders
  PDC Norman Dyck, PDC Dave Bauer, PDC Harry Cole
• two past Chief Commanders
  PCC Norman Dyck, PCC Harry Cole
• one original signator of the Fraser Squadron warrant
  Robert Meggy

After the business of electing and swearing in the new bridge was completed, there was a short break followed by merit awards. As a not for profit organization the only means we have of rewarding members for time served is the merit award. With a gamut of merits ranging from one to thirty-nine Fraser continues to show a dedication to teaching safe boating.
Following the merit awards there were a number of special awards as well as our annual trophies.
The {tip John Murray Award::presented in 1977 to Fraser Squadron by the Family of Past Commander Mr. John Murray. This award is bestowed annually to a member of the squadron who has shown Excellence, Helpfulness to those in Distress, and Courtesy on the water.}John Murray Award{/tip} was presented to Jack Tang.

The {tip Brimble and Curran Award::is Fraser Squadron's Outstanding Service award. It was presented in 1989 to Fraser Squadron by the Families of Mr. Al Curran and Mr. Herb Brimble. This award is given, in appreciation, to a member who has contributed Outstanding Service to the squadron.}Brimble and Curran Memorial Award{/tip} was presented to Rick Easthom.

The {tip Stuart Church Award::presented in 1978 to Fraser Squadron by the family of past Commander Mr. Stuart Church. This Award is given annually to a member of the squadron who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in the training department.}Stuart Church Award{/tip} was presented to Bob Juulsen.

The {tip MAREP Award::first presented in 1987, this is Fraser Squadron's service award for best individual effort.}MAREP Award{/tip} was presented to Colin Redwood.

Chief Commander Joe Gatfield issued two commendations to Fraser Squadron. The recipient of the Letter of Commendation was Robert Meggy. A {tip <img src="/images/articles/CPS_HQ_2014_Letter_of_Appreciation.png" height="529" width="404" />}Letter of Appreciation{/tip} was awarded to Jim Bryant.

After the awards presentations it was time for our guest speaker. This year Jeff Engholm of Marine Service Network and Delta Search & Rescue was on hand to give us a rundown on the operation and services of the Royal Canadian Search & Rescue (Station 8 - Delta).