Wednesday March 25, 2026
West Arthur Community Centre
Chair: David Heroux Secretary: Nicole Tittley
Present: Darrell Matson, Dave Knutson, Kathy Smith
Regrets: Ken Boegh, Peter Knudsen
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by David.
Conflict of Interest:
No declaration of conflict of interest.
Approval of Agenda:
Dave made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of Appointment of Officers. Carried.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of November 19, 2025, were approved as circulated with a motion by Dave and seconded by Darrell.
Business Arising:
It was noted that Darell has now signing authority for the corporation.
President’s Report:
Deferred.
Treasurer’s Report:
David provided a year-end report on our financial status. He reported a net profit of $2,241.46 and that direct deposit and e transfer are now available. David moved to accept the report, seconded by Kathy. Carried.
David made a motion that we obtain a Visa for the Scandinavian Home Society to use for purchases. This was seconded by Darrell. Carried.
Membership:
Darrell provided a membership report which itemized how members have paid their dues – by cheque, cash or etransfer. A reminder email will be sent out to those who have not paid to date.
Strategic Planning/Governance:
Dave provided an update on our bylaws noting that the articles of incorporation need to be updated. He will be looking at the wording for the number of directors, dissolution clause and purpose. The next steps will be to prepare an amended package to present to members before the annual general meeting.
Darrell gave an update on our website noting that Lorna Olson has agreed to manage our historical documents to help determine which of those are most appropriate for the website. He reported that the members section has been developed and a training session will be set up by Henry for David, Jordan and himself.
Social Activities:
Kathy reported on a meeting to discuss the Scandinavian Christmas tree and included considerations for future yulefests.
David made the motion that we have a fund of up to $500 to be used upon request by any Nordic country for the decoration of the Christmas trees. Seconded by Kathy, carried.
It was agreed that Yulefest and Midsummer will be discussed at the April board meeting.
New Business:
David made the motion that positions for directors be appointed with the position of President to be in an acting role until an official resignation is received from Ken and Social Activities director be acting until an official resignation is received from Peter. Seconded by Darrell. Carried.
2026 Board of Directors:
President(acting) – Dave Knutson
Vice President – Darrell Matson
Treasurer – David Heroux
Secretary – Nicole Tittley