Minutes
Of the S.A.A.C meeting
Held on May 2, 2007
	
In Attendance:	 Debbie, Doug, Amara, Jarrod, Curtis, Joe
	
Meeting called to order by Doug at 7:25pm 
Seconded by Jarrod


	
President’s Report:	
 Motion to extend deadline for Jacqulyn to let us know if she can go to AGM, seconded by Jarrod.
 Andy Hart waiting for signature on membership form
 Any apprentice interested in receiving tax credit for knives purchased, please get forms from Doug.
 Any employer interested in getting tax credit for hiring apprentices please get form from Doug.
 Knorr competition-Tini still our competitor.
 Dine Alberta initiative will be mailed to us and we will discuss becoming a part of.
 Motion to have fundraiser similar to Grand Marnier for 2008.  Seconded by Curtis.
 Fire awards for 2008 by Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Lethbridge.  White hat event.  First, Impressions, recognition, excellence.
 Great job to all students who participated in team Alberta.
 Doug was asked to try out again for Team Canada, he had still made no clear decision.
 International chef day is October 20 and we will be trying to raise money for a charity.  Our idea is maybe a chilli cookoff with a knife sharpening compenent.  Please start thinking about this now and you will be asked for your help when the time comes nearer.
 We are planning on doing a bottle drive to raise money for ourselves.  Doug will be contacting you to come out and help.
 We may also be planning a trip to Spruce Meadows and Willow Park.  More information to come.
 We have nominated Avald Lacote for Life membership.  Motion to accept brought by Doug, seconded by Jarod, all in favour.  We will pass by executive as well before officially putting his name forth.
 Anyone wanting information on Bocuse d’Or or Coupe du Monde please see National website.
 Any incoming mail, if you would like to read it please see Doug or Debbie.
 Next year agenda:  Doug looking for suggestions:  Nov maybe have wine and cheese tasting at lodge.  Oct meeting maybe bring Dine AB in to speak to us, January maybe flames game,  maybe willow park tour, maybe spruce meadows tour?  Anyone having more ideas please see Doug.

Junior’s Report:	
 Amara has all information between her and Junior president, please see her if want anything.
 Motion for Amara to stand as Junior President for 2007-2008 year, seconded by Joe.
 Motion to leave Junior vice president open until May 4 seconded by curtis.

Vice Presidents Report:		
 Joe is stepping down as Vice President.  Jarrod will be replacing him  
 Motion to allow Joe to step down and for Jarrod to fill his role for duration of term seconded by Curtis.
 Motion to have vice president role include fundraising seconded by Curtis.

Secretaries Report:	
 We are compiling a mission statement for the CCFCC.  It states our beliefs and values.

Treasurer’s Report:		
 Accounting records are open for anyone to see.
	
Education Director’s Report:		
 Time is running our for apprectices to sign up.
	
Old News:	
 Future Western Regional conferences:  Lethbridge would be interested in hosting the 2011.  Please see Doug if interested in helping out. 


Meeting adjourned at 8:35pm by Doug second by Jarrod.