Minutes of the Hamilton-Wentworth Executive
Thursday January 17, 2002

Members: Heather Sabbagh, Brenda Heenan, Rosalind Minaji (Chair), Julie Senecal Tremblay, Tracey Cseresnyes, Dean Alex, Marie Patenaude, Deborah Doody, Kim McDonald, Andrew Vowles, Lori Prevec
Regrets: Alyson Thom

1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order by the Chair at 7:10p.m.

2. Approval of the agenda

3. Adoption of the minutes: N/A

4. Introduction:
Heather and Brenda from CPF Ontario attended this inaugural meeting to provide direction and to bring important issues to the Committee's attention. The Concours d'art Oratoire is one CPF event that is organized yearly. Marie will follow up our Board's participation with Claudette Sims.

5. Executive Positions:
Treasurer's Report: The balance on hand is $444.25. No expenditures to date. Each Treasurer's report will include an opening balance, total deposits, total expenditures and closing balance. The Treasurer will report at each meeting.

Recording Secretary: The responsibility of recording minutes will rotate through the executive. The minutes of this meeting will be recorded by Lori Prevec and distributed to the executive by Board mail. As well, a copy of the minutes will be sent to all FI schools with a covering letter asking them to be posted for a month and then kept in a binder in a location for parents to view. The covering letter will also request the dates of upcoming JK/SK Information Nights from the principals. Roz Minaji has also posted a website and will explore using the Hamilton-Wentworth Community Network to continue.

Newsletter Editor: Kim McDonald and her husband Kevin will look after this.

Special Events Co-ordinator: Debbie Doody

Media/Publicity: Kim and Andrew Vowles will send materials available from CPF to media contacts for publicity. CPF Ontario is exploring the possibility of billboards in the Hamilton-Wentworth area.

FI School Contacts: Contacts are still required for Glen Echo, Glen Brae and Sanford. Tracey and Debbie will try to arrange for additional school contacts.

6. CPF Hamilton Membership Drive
It was agreed to approach Krys Croxall so that CPF could be visible and available at all JK/SK information nights. Lori will request dates from Principals as they receive their minutes. Other suggestions include a headcount at each meeting for the records and a request to the principal for 5 minutes on the agenda for the parent night. The display board, pamphlets and membership forms need to come to each presentation. Recruitment would also take place at school events such as Meet the Teacher or Open House.

7. Mission Statements & Goals for Hamilton Chapter
Motion by Roz : To change the name to CPF Hamilton-Wentworth. Seconded by Dean Alex. Carried
A new Goal: to build partnerships between CPF Hamilton-Wentworth and other communities. Change parent to parents/guardians. Roz will amend the changes to the mission and vision for the next meeting.

8. Activities and Fundraising Events for 2002
Book Sale: Marie Patenaude will explore the possibility of Having Champlain Book Store come to Hamilton for a sale. The sale should include books, videos, cassettes and software. Librarians, teachers, parents and students should be invited. Lori will check to see if Earl Kitchener is an option for location.
Francophone Community: Marie and Julie Senecal Tremblay will follow up francophone contacts.
Café Night at Norwood Park: CPF to be at the Café Night at Norwood Park

There may be a possible event for July 1st.

9. CPF Hamilton Response to Hamilton's French Immersion Review
The board's recommendations were reviewed with comments made that Roz will write up and forward to Claudette Sims.

10. Meeting adjourned: 9:51 p.m.

11. Next meeting: Thursday February 21st 2002