{"id":1194,"date":"2012-01-16T10:39:08","date_gmt":"2012-01-16T15:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/malverncollegiate.com\/?p=1194"},"modified":"2021-10-30T11:31:46","modified_gmt":"2021-10-30T15:31:46","slug":"mrbs-meeting-minutes-16-jan-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malverncollegiate.com\/mandm\/minutes\/mrbs-meeting-minutes-16-jan-13\/","title":{"rendered":"MRBS Meeting Minutes 16 Jan. 13"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><b>Malvern Red &amp; Black Society<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>Executive Committee<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>7:00 p.m., 16 January 2013<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>Archives Room, Malvern C.I.<\/b><!--more--><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Present:\u00a0 <\/b>A. Ashby (Chair), M. Graham, D. Fuller, D. Halliday, Vandra Masemann, Volker Masemann, S. Munro, S. Nathwani, R. Watson<\/p>\n<p><b>Regrets: <\/b>S. Burk, I. Hubel, R. Tennyson<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Minutes of December meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Adele moved acceptance of the Minutes, seconded by Bob. Accepted.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Matters arising from the Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vandra noted that the final number of sales for the rugby shirts is 22. We have two left &#8211; a small and a large.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Announcements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Megan Graham was welcomed as our new 2000s co-ordinator.\u00a0 She is a 2010 graduate whose father Rick attended Malvern in the 70s.\u00a0 Her brother graduated in 2004. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. President\u2019s Report \u2013 Adele Ashby<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Adele noted that a decision had been made to publish to spring issue of <i>Musings<\/i> earlier than usual this year.\u00a0 A deadline of 31 January for submissions had been set.\u00a0 The issue will be ready for distribution at the February 13 meeting.\u00a0 Additions to the content list included an interview by Vandra with Mrs. Langevin about her Malvernite brothers, Jack and Andy.\u00a0 David also offered a short piece on Malvernite C.F. Szammer, who fought in World War I and who was awarded the Croix de guerre.\u00a0 In addition, there are some items for an In Memoriam column.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Vice-President\u2019s Report \u2013Vandra Masemann<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vandra reported the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>that she would be attending an OMF meeting on 22 January and expected that the subject of a capital campaign would come up.\u00a0 She noted that the MRBS has not received any formal request for assistance.\u00a0 An informal request was made to include a legacy letter in the next issue of the <i>Musings.<\/i>\u00a0 Since the publication date has been moved up, doing so would be difficult.\u00a0 It was suggested that any such letter be included in the fall issue.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>that Dean Sasabuchi, head of science at Malvern feels that science students could receive some support from MRBS alumni.\u00a0 He asked if we could put out a call in the Musings for \u00a0Malvernite scientists who might be contacted with a view to coming to talk to the students.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.\u00a0 Group ticket update \u2013 Sandra Burk <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In Sandra\u2019s absence, there was not update.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Communications Reports \u2013 Sonya Munro, Bob Watson, Donna Halliday<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>(a) Snail mail \u2013 Sonya Munro<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sonya reported that she and Vandra had sent out thank you letters to all 2012 donors to the MTBS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>(b) Email and phone hot line \u2013 Bob Watson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bob reported that the Red and Black web email had received 11 emails including 6 about the reunion. There had been no 60s or 40s emails or any phone calls. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>(c) Database \u2013 Donna Halliday<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Donna noted that she continue to chase down change of address information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Treasurer\u2019s Report \u2013 Bob Watson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bob reported that there was $3,226.44 in the MRBS bank account with one outstanding cheque, and $1,149.22 in the reunion account, with 32 registrations so far.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Technical Director\u2019s Report \u2013 Shanta Nathwani<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shanta reported that we have 222 in our Facebook group and that she is still testing the reunion event page with 172 people stating that they plan to attend.\u00a0 Our Twitter feed is dark due to lack of new postings. Our website has been busy.\u00a0 On one day, we had 94 hits on the homepage and 16 on Malvern 110, with a record 232 hits in one day on the homepage. She asked for ongoing updates to the Malvern website. Vandra and David are going to check out the website.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shanta noted that she would not be able to attend meetings until May but would be available via email.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Other business<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>David noted that his family tree research for Malvernite veterans has prompted a number of responses with family members adding personal details to the existing official information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>11. Motion to adjourn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Motion made by Adele, seconded by David.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reunion meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Reunion planning <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Adele noted that she had sent out thank-you letters to all those who had made donations to the reunion.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Vandra stated that she was planning to attend the February Home and School Council meeting and planned to do a presentation to ask parents to volunteer and to ask their children to do so.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Donna raised a number of questions.\u00a0 Should the registration fee be raised to $40 for those who register at the reunion as an incentive to get registrations in early?\u00a0 A discussion ensued, and the decision was made that the fee should not be raised but that promotion of the event should include a statement that only with early registration could people be assured that they would receive the full package and could have access to lunch, as predicting numbers on the basis of early registrations is an uncertain business.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Donna received permission to mail registration tickets to those who do not have email.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Donna noted that everyone who wanted to come to the reunion had to register in order to receive a name tag and access to lunch.\u00a0 Furthermore, registrants who were not Malvernites should check the \u201cFriend of Malvern\u201d box.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Vandra noted that she had finally heard from the TDSB about the display boards.\u00a0 They are double-sided, 3 x 4 feet that are held up by posts, with 2 panels between each set.\u00a0 They will be used in the gym, and it is hoped that the phys ed teachers and alumni volunteers will take responsibility for filling them.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Volker noted that he had met with some of the decade co-ordinators about the room displays and would meet with some more that evening.\u00a0 There is a problem with the 80s in that he has been unable to locate any previous materials.\u00a0 He has put in a call to Len Nanjad to see what he knows. It was noted that Sean Matthews might have useful 80s material. The kind of content that has been used in the past included pictures of graduating classes, of staff, of outstanding graduates, sports teams, plus more general material relating to the decade such as music, popular culture, historic events, and so on.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Vandra and Donna briefly talked about the plans for the update to the Centennial book, including the updating of staff lists, athletic championships, drama productions, and so on. The front cover will show a picture of the War Memorial surrounded by autographs from the <i>Muses.<\/i>\u00a0 There will also be a history of the MTBS, an In Memoriam column, and a \u201cWhat are they doing now\u201d feature.\u00a0 The book will contain the same number of pages.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. RFP for reunion souvenirs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vandra noted that the RFP for souvenirs had been finalized and that it appeared that RightSleeve was the only vendor to have sent an Expression of Interest.\u00a0 It has offered to set up on on-line store and will ship any pre- orders. The matter of distribution at the event is still to be negotiated. 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