North Shore Artists' Guild (formerly West Vancouver Sketch Club) Januaty 2008 Page 7 · · · Alfonso echoed Larry's sentiments regarding our great club. He emphasized the importance of "participation" in the club in order to ensure the club's success and to distribute the workload evenly. Scholarships for UBC and Capilano College Alfonso explained the scholarships to these schools. Library donations of Robert Germ's new book to North Shore Libraries. - 4. New Business: Ride Co-ordinator: Jacquie expressed her concern for our senior and ailing members who may have difficulty getting to and from meetings and shows. Lotti Frowein has agreed to coordinate rides for these people. Lotti should be contacted if you are willing to give a ride and if you need a ride. Loffi will be available at break time with a sign-in sheet for those members willing to give rides to senior and/or members unable to get to general meetings and/or exhibitions. Strategies and Principles: Larry Achtemichuk (where we're at and possible changes?) See above in Past President Report. 5. Other Business? Marguerite asked what the net profits were from the Big Show. Victor reported an amount of roughly $4000. In the prior two years, Victor explained, there was an operating loss and the executive has agreed to distribute about $3000 of these funds to cover these losses. 6. Some members announced their shows. 7. Adjourn business meeting. 8. Break 9. Art Demonstration