Coast Plaza Hotel, Calgary, Alberta
May 22, 2008
These minutes are subject to approval by the membership in May 2009
The meeting was called to order at 12:09 pm.
1. Acceptance of the Agenda for the 2008 AGM
M/S/C (Glenys Godlovitch / Joe MacGillivray) that the agenda be accepted. (Note:
These minutes reflect the actual order in which the information was presented at the AGM.)
2. Approval of the Minutes of the 2007 AGM
M/S/C (Claude Roberto / Joan Cody) that the minutes of the Annual General
Meeting be approved as circulated.
3. Report from the Chair - Margaret Plain
Margaret Plain reported on a very busy year of activities, which involved seeking
funding for new projects, creating new relationships, providing our courses and
participating in a variety of consultations. Most encouraging were the relationships
that were made and strengthened with Alberta Health and the Health Boards of Alberta,
resulting in an increased funding level and longer-range budget support. The profile
of ethics is on the rise, with many references to ethics embedded in the new accreditation
standards. Margaret also spoke about the recent dissolution of the regional health
boards, and what it may mean for our organization. Margaret also extended a special
thank you to Al-Noor and the PHEN staff for providing continued excellent service to
people in our province and beyond.
4. Report from the Executive Director - Al-Noor Nenshi Nathoo
Al-Noor Nenshi Nathoo presented a summary of the programs and services offered by PHEN in 2007-2008.
One of the questions that the organization currently faces is, "How do we know we are making a
difference?" The types of services that PHEN provides are not easily and readily measurable.
PHEN will be working with the Health Quality Council to explore the possibility of an external
evaluation.
Al-Noor also spoke about the increased funding we recently received from CEOs of the Regional
Health Authorities. Over the past year, PHEN has availed itself of opportunities to be involved
in policy development at the government decision-making level. Some of these included contributing
to: the Steering Committee on Personal Directives, changes to the Mental Health Act, the Pandemic
Planning working group, the Newborn Screening program, and revised health service accreditation standards.
5. Presentation of Financial Report
Al-Noor Nenshi Nathoo presented the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31,
2008. There were no questions from the floor. M/S/C (Jean Graham/ Joe MacGillivray) that the audited
financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 be approved and accepted as presented.
6. Appointment of Auditor
M/S/C (Glenys Godlovitch / Claude Roberto) that Deloitte be re-appointed as auditors for the fiscal
year 2008-2009.
7. Discussion Regarding By-Law Changes
Margaret Plain informed the membership about the Board?s plan to perform a thorough review PHEN's
policies and bylaws and policies, especially in light of the recent dissolution of the regional health
boards. She noted that this may actually be an opportunity to determine a new direction, as well as
new relationships. There were no comments or questions from the floor.
8. Board Membership, Ratification & Election
Jean Graham and Gord McPherson have both completed their second
three-year term as members
of the PHEN Board. On behalf of the membership and the Board,
Margaret Plain expressed
sincere appreciation for all of their hard work in being an integral
part of PHEN for the
past six years. Margaret also took the opportunity to acknowledge
the contributions of Bob
Barraclough, who resigned from the PHEN Board earlier this year when
he accepted a new position
with Alberta Environment.
Eric Wasylenko and Nina Preto have completed their three-year terms
as elected Board members.
Margaret Plain made a call for nominations to fill these two
positions. Jean Graham nominated
Eric Wasylenko and Nina Preto for re-election, seconded by Joan Cody.
After a second call for
nominations, Brian Forzley nominated Eleanor Stewart, seconded by
Joanne Hills. There were no
additional nominations made after a third call.
Eric Wasylenko and Eleanor Stewart were elected to the PHEN Board by
secret ballot of the membership.
M/S/C (Glenys Godlovitch / Carol Connolly) that the ballots be
destroyed. Joe MacGillivray and
Randall Sargeant agreed to take care of this matter.
The PHEN Board appointed Debbie Leitch to a vacant position. M/S/C
(Jean Graham / Glenys Godlovitch)
that the appointment of Debbie Leitch to the PHEN Board be ratified
by membership.
9. Any Other Business, Questions from the Floor
There were no other comments or questions from the membership.
10. Adjournment
M/S/C (Joan Cody / Eric Wasylenko) that the meeting be adjourned.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:49 pm.
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