May 5, 2010
Sydney Mines Food Bank
7:00 pm
Bring non perishable food item
BRAS D'OR FIRST NATION GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
March 17, 2010 the Bras d'Or First Nation had a
general
meeting at the Food Bank in Sydney Mines. With a
modest
turnout of at least 52 signed in members plus a
few late commers.There was a great
amount of food donated ( 4 big boxes ). Thank you
to our membership for their generosity.
Council introduction done by Chief Raymond
Donovan.
The meeing commenced at 7:25 p.m. with Co-Chief
John Burton chairing the meeting. Minutes from April 28/09
were read. Motion to accept the minutes by Sid
Boutilier, and seconded by Elva MacNeil. Motion was passed to
accept minutes as read.
Financial record read and accepted by the
membership.
It was explained that since the new Council began
On April 28, 09 there were many setbacks. Including
the Chiefs' illness. But we are forging ahead with
our original plans.
Questions from the floor
Raymond Jessome:
Commented on Band Card numbers.
It was explained to all that when an adult makes an application and has 2
children. The adult may have the number 000450. The children are then assigned
the numbers 000451, 000452 to be used when they are of the age of majority.
So, the next adult application will have the number 000453. So, the number of
members
listed on the financial statements are only the PAID adult members with cards.
Sid Boutilier: Asked if we were still
taking applicatons?
He was told at last year's meeting in April it was agreed to extend the
renewal to 2011.
Stanley MacDonald: Asked why
everyone has a different number?
It was explained that it was needed to keep track of applications.
Unnamed Member:
Asked why there is competition between BFN and Indian Heritage Band?
Council stated there was no competition and that it was a good thing Nancy
Swan
started a heritage centre.
Unnamed Member:
Asked why there was a letter on our site in regards to Nancy Swan?
There was a copy of it circulating at the meeting at Millcreek Hall.
Council explained Nancy withdrew her membership
voluntarily.
Members: Asked about next meeting.
Chief Raymond expressed our goal is to have a meeting every 90 days.
Co-Chief John Burton motioned to the floor to
adjourn meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Cyril Tobin voted to adjourn, Chief Raymond
seconded the motion.
Meeting adjourned.
A special thanks to Cecilia Carey and
Walter Carey for their information on the Young/Lejeune line and the Treaty info
they emailed to us.
