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AGM13/09 Consideration of Minutes of the 65th AGM
1. A motion to take the Minutes of the 65th AGM as read was moved by Bro. Maximus Lazarus and
seconded by Sis. Yvette Lessey.
2. Corrections to the Minutes
There were no corrections to the minutes.
3. The Minutes were confirmed on a motion moved by Bro. Christopher De Allie and
seconded by Bro. Francis Balwant.
4.
Matters arising from the minutes
Morne Jaloux Land
The membership enquired about the progress of the building project at Morne Jaloux. The Chairman responded
that the project was placed on hold for further review and analysis after the recommendations made at the last
AGM. Bro. De Allie, added that this review was currently being conducted using a more strategic approach, taking
into consideration the needs and affordability of members.
Church Street Building
Concern was raised about the use of the adjoining building on Church Street for office space instead of renting new
space. It was also recommended that the credit union should seek partnership with T.A. Marryshow Community
College for the refurbishment of the building using their students as assistants so as to reduce cost. The Chairman
welcomed the suggestions. He also explained that the Board had been looking at the Church Street property and
planning strategies for refurbishment which encompass the needs of the growing organization.
Nominations
The Chairman encouraged the membership to volunteer to serve on the various committees. The number of
nominations received by the credit union was generally very low. It was recommended that members endorse a
greater involvement of the younger generation and nominate them to serve so as to have a more balanced and
well represented management team.
Vacancy of the Financial Counselor
The membership reinforced the need to fill the vacancy of the financial counselor as a matter of urgency.
AGM13/10 Board of Directors’ Report
The Chairman moved a motion that the Board of Directors Report be taken as read and it carried without dissent.
He then invited questions or matters arising from the Report.
Bro. Learrie Barry commended the Board of Directors on their efforts during the year 2012, on the holding of
the retreat and all other efforts for improved collaboration among the committees. He applauded the excellence
in corporate governance and complemented the GPSCCU on the achieved improvements in the ratios. He then
encouraged the membership to increase their equity shares in an effort to build the credit union and reported
that he has been honoring his commitment to invest for a number of years.
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