Meeting Minutes – February 4, 2026

Attendance:
Connor Visser, Marie Visser, Mellissa Murphy, Catherine Foy, Shannon Lavigne, Elspeth Theriault, Janice Jones, Nancy Philip, Joe Neal, Sharon Davidson, Lou Davidson, Evan Linnell

Meeting Start: 6:05 PM

Theme/Focal Point: "Adolescence in Crisis"

🎉 Congratulations to Elspeth on the lucky draw!

1. Fundraisers

• 🃏 Card Bingo: 12 tickets remaining.
• 🥍 Oshawa FireWolves (March 28): 44 tickets left at $55 each.
• ⚾ Blue Jays vs. Twins (April 12): 7 tickets left ($95). Invoices due by end of February.
• ⚾ Blue Jays vs. Orioles (June 7): 7 tickets left ($95). Invoices sent April 1; due April 26.

2. Club Business & Dues

• 💰 Club reserves are currently being used to offset rising US exchange rates and fees.
• 💸 Discussion held regarding dues increasing to $300-$350 for active members.
• 🏛️ Catherine Foy motioned for an increase to $500/year for 2026-2027.
• ⚠️ 12 out of 19 members indicated they may not return next year due to financial or personal reasons.
• 🗳️ Action: Connor to issue a Club Vote ending Tuesday, February 10, at noon.

Meeting Adjourned: 7:19 PM