CREDUT UNION REPORT 2013.pdf April 2013 | Page 91

GPSCCU Annual Report 2013 Minutes Minutes of the 66th Annual General Meeting of the Grenada Public Service Co-operative Credit Union of AGM 2012 Held on Thursday 25th April 2013 At the Trade Centre, Grande Anse St. George’s AGM13/01 Call to Order and Welcome The meeting began at 2:22 pm with the Credit Union prayer led by Sis. Merina Jessamy and then the singing of the National Anthem. A moment of silence was observed in respect of all members who had died since the last AGM. Excuses for absences were given on behalf of members; Sir. Reginald Palmer and Sir. Daniel Williams. AGM13/02 President’s welcome President, Bro. Phillip Telesford welcomed everyone to the 66th Annual General Meeting. He reflected on the birth of the Credit Union 66 years ago through the dreams of 21 members of the Public Service with a capital of $1000. He reminded the membership that this was only possible through cooperation, dedication and a deep rooted commitment to persevere. 90 Bro. Telesford thanked the entire membership for partnering and rallying with the Credit Union through the hardships suffered throughout the years with Hurricanes Ivan and Emily, the BAICO and CLICO write-offs and the global economic recession. He expressed his satisfaction in reporting that in the year 2012, for the second successive year, the GPSCCU reported a net surplus of $2M before appropriations with a growth in Total Assets of 10.7%, growth in Total Loans of 6.3% and growth in deposits of 12.1%. For this he thanked the Management and Staff for their hard work and dedication. This rate of growth, he said, highlighted the need for larger office space at the Church Street and Carriacou Offices.