NCF Board of Directors
Minutes of Meeting
February 23, 2010

Minutes of a meeting of the Board of Directors

The meeting was called to order at 3:03 p.m. with Graeme Beckett acting as Chair and Secretary.

1. INTRODUCTIONS

   Board members present:
   Graeme Beckett (aw958) Secretary
   Amy Yee (fp017)
   Don Francis (ba990)
   Mark Mielke (al278)  
   Jim Nubel (fm776)
   Peter McKinnon (fr198)

   Regrets:
   Chris Cope (bz787) President
   Alan McRae (fl334) Treasurer
   Gary Eikenberry (aa353) 1st Vice-president
   Doug Hull (aa800)
   

   NCF Management/Staff present:
   Rowland Few (fp085), Executive Director

2. CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM
   

   Quorum was confirmed.
   
   

3. Nominations Committee Report (Amy Yee speaking for Doug Hull and
   Rowland Few)
   
   The Nominations Committee has recommended a slate of four candidates. 
   
   MOTION:
   WHEREAS the Board of Directors terms of Chris Cope, Alan McRae, Don
   Francis and Gary Eikenberry, are expiring;
   
   AND WHEREAS each is a member of the Board in good standing and has
   provided valuable input and services to the Board's deliberations and
   activities;
   
   AND WHEREAS each has agreed to stand for re-election; for an additional
   term.
   
   AND WHEREAS The Nominations Committee hereby recommends that the Board
   of Directors approve the nomination of four proposed individuals - Chris Cope, 
   Alan McRae, Don Francis and Gary Eikenberry for election to the Board
   of National Capital FreeNet.
   
   THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Nomination Committee Report be
   received, and that the names of Chris Cope, Alan McRae, Don Francis and
   Gary Eikenberry be named as the Board-approved slate of candidates for
   consideration for election to the board of the National Capital FreeNet
   in the the 2010 Annual General Meeting and published as "Recommended by
   the Board" on the AGM website.
   
   Moved by: Amy Yee (fp017)
   Seconded by: Peter McKinnon (fr198)
   VOTE: In favor: Graeme Beckett (aw958), Mark Mielke (al278), Jim Nubel (fm776), 
   Peter McKinnon (fr198), Amy Yee (fp017)
   Abstaining: Don Francis (ba990)
   VOTE: Carried
   
   Of Note:
   The Nominations Committee discussed the results of their findings and
   although one excellent potential new candidate was located, the
   individual did eventually decline.
   
   Also of Note:
   The Board thanks the Nominations Committee: Doug Hull, Amy Yee, and
   Rowland Few for their participation.
   
   
4. ONGOING BUSINESS
   
   
   1.  2010 AGM update (Graeme Beckett)
      
      The deadline for Special Motions was Feb 19 11:59pm and as none were
      submitted to the Board Secretary there is no "Special Business" for
      consideration.
      
      
5. NEXT MEETING

   To review 2009 audit, March 23 at 7 p.m. 
   Suite 302, Trailhead Building
   1960 Scott Street

   Regular board meetings resume, April 20, 2010, at 7 p.m.
   Suite 302, Trailhead Building
   1960 Scott Street

6. ADJOURNMENT

   The meeting adjourned at 3:11 p.m.