Welcome: Lorrie Forde introduced 2001/2002 Executive Committee. Welcomed first-time attendees to the Conference Nyle Robinson (VSB), Andy Gauthier (VSB); Kam Tsang (VSB) and Laurie Bouwmeester (OUC). Lorrie stressed how very important it is to participate in our organization.

Adoption of Agenda: Agenda was circulated and adopted with amendments (attached). Lona moved/Steve seconded.

Minutes of last AGM approved: Minutes approved as circulated. Denise Chernoff moved/Alida Boyd seconded.

Words of appreciation and thanks to the Coquitlam School District for a successful and rewarding job done for Conference 2002 were presented by Lorrie Forde to Louise Thorburn, Shahida Nurani, Nita Jacob and Laurel Lawson in the form of a plaque.

Reports: President's Report. Hilight the use of the website - 2900 hits to-date; use the list serve, bulletin board, conference info; check the Al Cartier awards given last year to Gary Dickinson & Ken Harvey for their long and hard work in this industry.

Other activities included letters of introduction with an explanation of BCACEA's purpose sent to both Ministries; cards were designed, printed and mailed to past and new members with either "We've Missed You" and "Welcome Back". As a result our membership numbers increased.

The reins are passed over to Steve Swenson, our new President. He will receive support towards the growth of our organization. Members, this is your opportunity to reconnect with our grass roots.

Treasurer & Membership Report: We currently have $3,178 in the bank, consistent with last year's. Lona Semeniuk moved to accept the Treasurer's Report (attached) as circulated, Frances Long seconded, all were in favour.

Membership list was updated May 2001. A copy is marked "Original - Changes Only" please check and mark corrections on your way out.

Area Reports: No attendees from Fraser Valley; area reports from Denise Chernoff (Kootenays), Lona Semeniuk (Lower Mainland), Louise Thorburn (School Districts & Directors (the group meets three times a year + 1 AGM), and Alida Boyd (OUC Cariboo) attached, verbal report from Brenda Crocker (Northern Lights representing Northeast)

Elections: Jo-Anne Yacheson outline the 4 positions for nomination for the 2002/2003 Executive:

Louise Thornburn nominated Steve Swenson for President, Alida Boyd seconded the motion. After three calls, no other nominations were received.
CONGRATULATIONS STEVE!

Michael Khoo nominated Audrey Nawrocky as President Elect, seconded by Andy Gauthier. After three calls, no other nominations were received.
CONGRATULATIONS AUDREY!

Steve Swenson nominated Daniela Leithman as Secretary, seconded by Lorrie Forde. After three calls, no other nominations were received.
CONGRATULATIONS DANIELA!

Lori de Frias was nominated in absentia, for the Treasurer/Membership position by Heather McRae and seconded by Lona Semeniuk.

Area Reps will be named during the Incoming Executive Meeting. Reps for the following vacant positions are needed: Vancouver Island, Northwest and North Central. WELCOME NEW 2002/2003 NEW EXECUTIVE!

Lona Semeniuk thanked Lorrie Forde for all her work and contribution during her presidency.

Steve Swenson addressed the meeting by mentioning how senior administrators are now more supportive of Continuing Education (at least in Richmond). With these changing times CE plays a very important role. Check the website: www.bcacea.org for e-mail and contacts.

This is also a good time of year to invoice our membership - pay membership dues at the same time as the conference fees. Membership fee is $240/institution with a max of 7 people.

Steve's philosophy - the constitution is the job description of its representatives - to promote and coordinate the interests of Continuing Education in all its phases (Constitution attached). You will also find it on our website. Use the web to send messages and/or discussion, distribute information, etc. We will try to create links to other organizations. Review the points of the Constitution, focus our energies on those purposes.

Joanne Thomsen, Vernon agreed to host the 2003 Conference in Vernon.

Steve Swenson moved/Daniela Leithman seconded to adjourn the meeting, 2 pm.