MSO Executive Present: Pat Niblett, Ralph Chown, Chris Smith, Lesley-Mason Ward, Mary Brinklow, Geoff Camp, Darlene Brown

Absent with Regrets: Sharon Cockerton

Clubs and votes in attendance:
Doug Vanderby North Toronto 4
Judie Oliver North York 2
Michael Stroud East York 1
Pat Niblett Technosport 2
Chris Smith Master Blasters 1; Ann Gunther; Claus Koch
Ralph Chown Arnprior 1
Lesley Mason-Ward Swimming West Y 2
Brian Croker Downtown Swim Club 3
Mary Brinklow Courtice 2
Geoff Camp Etobicoke 4; Barrie Malloch; Kalis Rasmussen; John Grootveld; John Potocska

The meeting was brought to order by Ralph Chown, Chairperson at 1:35 PM.

Role call was done and a quorum was established. There were 10 clubs and 22 votes present.

MOTION: to approve the agenda of the AGM, John Grootveld, seconded by Barrie Malloch
CARRIED

MOTION: to approve as presented, subject to locating the missing page, the minutes of the 1999 AGM. Geoff Camp, seconded by Barrie Malloch.
CARRIED

No business arose from the minutes of the 1999 AGM Minutes

MOTION: to dispense reading of the provided reports at the AGM, except highlights, the Finance Report and the Communications Report. Geoff Camp, seconded by Claus Koch
CARRIED

Finances: Darlene Brown advised the membership she will not be running for the Board next year. Highlights include: looking at purchasing an Accounting Package in order to assist the new Treasurer and looking at a database program for Registrar and Statistician. The Handbook may be presented for the 2001-2002 season and not for 2000-2001.

MOTION: to approve the Budget for 2000-2001 and the financial statements as presented. Darlene Brown, seconded by Pat Niblett
CARRIED

Communications: The Board Minutes will be emailed unless requested in writing to the Registrar. Anyone with revisions to the Handbook please contact Ralph Chown. Many thanks to Barrie Malloch for all the work on the website.

Top Ten: Lesley reported that 45 meets had been received and entered into the database. Discussions centred on record procedures- was it the swimmers or the Meet Management responsibility. Emphasis has always been on the swimmer if they are attempting to break a record to have three timers on their lane.

Marketing: The Board was looking at a partnership with the Heart & Stroke Foundation. There are 2 or 3 options to be run at the Club level, with no obligations. MSO would be mentioned on the H & S website,

Negotiations are in process in regards to the City of Toronto awards given out for athletic achievements.

The Board is looking at more of a partnership with Swim Ontario in regards to Adults swimming with Age Group Clubs in areas where there are no Masters Clubs.

Swim Ontario Liaison: Swim Ontario is continuing to promote the cradle to grave philosophy and would like to see Masters become more active in the lower age bracket (under 20). The Board has requested some clarifications to the insurance policy in effect pertaining to Masters.

Swim Ontario has advised the Board that the Hall of Fame is available to Masters and they feel that Masters should have some representation. The Board had discussed this at a number of meetings and felt that it went against our philosophy of fun and fitness.

MOTION: that the Board revisit participating in the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. John Grootveld, seconded by Judie Oliver.
CARRIED

NOTICES OF MOTION:

1. That every event entered at a Provincial Masters Swim Meet must have a time. That "No Time" is not acceptable and the entry form will be on hold until a time is given for each event. Brought forth by Eileen Herbert, Aurora Masters. Moved by Kalis Rasmussen, seconded by Geoff Camp.
   CARRIED
2. A swimmer shall enter a maximum of 6 individual events. Moved by Chris Smith, seconded by Claus Koch
   CARRIED

ELECTIONS: The terms for the following people are concluded: Pat Niblett, Lesley Mason-Ward, Charlie Lane, Ralph Chown, and Sharon Cockerton. The following people have put forth Nominations for term: Pat Niblett, Lesley Mason-Ward, Charlie Lane and Ralph Chown.

MOTION: that the Nominations be closed. Pat Niblett, seconded by Darlene Brown
CARRIED

MOTION: To elect all nominees to the Board of Directors. Darlene Brown, seconded by Geoff Camp
CARRIED

MOTION: To appoint Withey Addison the auditors for the financial records of the Association. Darlene Brown, seconded by Geoff Camp.
CARRIED

MOTION: to adjourn the AGM of 2000 at 3:45 PM. Darlene Brown, seconded by Lesley Mason-Ward
CARRIED

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source : mso secretary; updated : 2002.01.31; file : agm2000