Canadian Historical
Association
CANADIAN
HISTORICAL
ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC
7
June 1999
1. Dr. Judith Fingard, Past-President, introduced Dr. Greg Kealey,President.
2. Dr. Kealeydeliveredhis PresidentialAddress.
3. Dr. Kealeycalled the Annual General Meeting to order.
4. Momentofsilencefordeceased members: SisterBegnal, Robin B. Bums, Roger Comeau, William John Eccles, J. F. Leddy,
G. E. Panting, DanPemberton,Barbara Roberts,Gordon OliverRothney, Richard M. Saunders, PierreSavard, Wilfred I.Smithand Irene Spry.
5. Adoptionof Agenda.
6. Adoption ofminutes from 31 May 1998. 7. President’s Report
Dr. Kealeyreported that the CHA Executive andCouncildecided tousetherevenue generated by thespécial sale of CHA booklets to the International Council ofCanadian Studies in order toincrease the Stanley Ryerson Fundto $85,000. In addition, the interest generatedbythis fund will nowhâve three purposes: tofund a graduatestudent’s attendance at the quinennial meeting of theInternational Congressof Historical Sciences; to fond the participation ofthe Canadian
représentativeto the ICHS;and to increasefunding for graduate students attendingthe annual meetingof the CHA.
Dr.KealeythankedCouncil member Dr. PhyllisLeBlancfor arranging the sale of CHA booklets to the ICCS. Dr.Kealeyannouncedthe imminent publication of Becominga Historian. Dr.Franca Iacovettastarted this manual for
graduate students a few years agowhen she was on Counciland itis now at the printer.
Dr.Kealeyinformed members that theCHAco-sponsored theconférence, TheFuture of the Past, held at McGill
University in January 1999.
Coming outoftheMcGillconférencewere student héritage minutes. Dr. KealeyinvitedAnn Dadsonof the CRB
Foundation to présent two studenthéritage minutes.
The CHA, in association with Chinook Multimedia, Dr.Kealey reported, has made a very large grant applicationto the Millennium Fund. The goalis to createThe CanadianHistory Electronic Resource Centre, a gatewayto historical material availableontheWeb.
The CHAhas continued tolobbythevarious levels ofgovemment on matters relating tohistory. Primarilyledby Council
memberDr. Bill Waiser, theCHA has attempted to ensurethe préservationof manuscript census material for the 20th century; it has sought changes to accessto information législation in order topromotebetter access;andit has continued to monitor proposed amendments tocopyright législation.
Dr. Kealey announced that Dr. RubyHeap, CHA Council member,has completed a survey on the statusof women in the
historicalprofession. It willbemade availableto CHAmembers through theBulletin and the CHA Web-site. (www.yorku.ca/research/cha/ cha-shc)
Speaking of the Web-site, Dr. Kealeycongratulated Councilmember Dr.José Igartua for improving the CHAs site immeasurably.
Finally, the CHA willbelaunching amembership drive in thefall. He asked that ailmembers assistCouncil memberDr. PeterBaskerville in this project.
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8. Length of thePresidency
Dr.Kealey explained that Executive and Council hâvedecided to lengthen the president’s term from one year to twoyearsin
order to allowfor more long-rangeplanningandleadership.
“Moved thatthe CHA approvein principal a two-year term for thepresident. Starting in 2000, the president will serveone yearas vice president,twoyearsas president,and oneyear as past-president.”
Moved by Dr. Igartua. Seconded by Gerry Hallowell.
Drs. Julian Gwyn andElizabeth Smythe requested clarification on a president’s term. Dr.Kealey explained thattherewill nowbe a four-year, as opposedto a three year,flow through for the president. Inaddition, there will be apresidentialaddress
every second year.
Motion carried by a clear2/3 majority. 9. Treasurer’s Report
In Dr. ClaudeBeauregard’s absence,Dr. Kealey tabled the report. The CHA enjoyedasurplus of $14,000 in 1998. However,
membership dues hâvedecreasedsignificantly. (The statementis printed in this édition of the Bulletin.) 10. Report of theNominating Committee
Dr. Brian McKillop stated that the ballot was, in effect, his report. He thanked hisfellow committee members and whatever God invented e-mail.
11. ClioAwards
GerryHallowell announced the 1998Clio Awards. Seelist of prizewinners in this édition of theBulletin.
12. CHAPrizes
Dr. Cynthia Neville announced the 1998winners. See list of prizewinners in this édition ofthe Bulletin.
13. Election Results
Dr. Kealey called for nominations from the floorfor vice president. Therewere none. Dr.MaryVipond was acclaimed. The three new Council members are: ColinHowell, Wendy Mitchinson andStephen Randall. Dr. Kealeyremindedthe new
members that they hâve a Councilmeetingtomorrow moming at 8:45. TinaLoo and Keith Waldenwere elected tothe NominatingCommittee.
14. Other Business There was none. 15. Thanks!
Dr.Kealeythanked outgoingCouncil members Ruby Heap, Gerry Hallowell and PeterBailey. He also thanked Joanne
Mineault,Marielle Campeau andRay Barkerfor their hard workand commitment to the CHA. Hethankedthe Historical Society of Sherbrookefor hostingthe Council meeting and a réception. Peter Gossage andChristine Métayer andtheir committeewerethankedfororganizingan excellent annual meeting. Oxford University Presskindly hosted thePresident’s Réception.
16. Tumingoverthe Presidency
Dr.Kealeypassed the presidency to Dr. IrvingAbella. Dr. Abella thanked Greg Kealey for his tireless commitment tothe CHA.
17. Meeting Adjoumed
