Annual General Meeting Minutes of the Hamilton-Wentworth Executive
Thursday May 21, 2009

Sts. Peter & Paul School, 49 Fennell Avenue, Hamilton

Members: Kaywana Gargarello, Frank Torelli, Rosalind Minaji, Louise Adam, Dianne MacKenzie
Total Number of Attendees: 25

1. This event was held in conjunction with a Parent Information Night: "French Immersion in High School".

Presentations were made by the following individuals.
" French Immersion at Westdale Secondary School (Public Board) - Anne Klaus
Courses, trips & FI events at Westdale
" French Immersion at Cathedral Secondary School (Catholic Board) - Myrt Tambasco
Courses, trips & FI events at Cathedral
" International Baccalaureate Program at Westdale - Kevin Clark
What is the I.B. & how can FI students benefit from the program?
" Film Festival Winners - Cathedral
Colin Hammer, Emily Lukasik & Andy Tshiula
"L'intrusion" Short film Winner "Festival du film francophone Hamilton 2009"
" Bilingual Jobs and Careers Bilingual-Link Rose-Cathy Handy
Career opportunities - linking candidates and employers in a bilingual market.
" Summer Work Student Exchange - Christelle Thibault
Exchange programs available in Canada

2. Rosalind Minaji, President of the Hamilton Wentworth Chapter provided an overview of the Chapter Activities in 2008/2009. The following motions were approved:

A: Approval of Chapter Executive for 2009/2010
President/Chapter Contact: Rosalind Minaji
Treasurer: Myra Malley
Membership Secretary: Kaywana Gargarello
Communications: Christel Elliot
Recording Secretary: Louise Adam
Moved by Kaywana Gargarello Seconded by Frank Torelli
Motion Approved

B: Approval of Chapter Financial Statement for 2009/2010
Moved by Rosalind Minaji Seconded by Louise Adam
Motion Approved

3. Meeting Adjourned 9:00pm