4.   Treasurer's report indicated  there was a balance of  $3473.98 on hand. Moved by the treasurer to accept the report  as  read, seconded by Gord Hamilton  Carried.   

5.   Old Business:   

a.  The President presented an overview of what is required at the Perle Rideau Veteran's Hospital. After a discussion   on various  activities it was moved by Tony O'Hara and seconded by Gord Burn's that the Association  provide   volunteers to assist on pub afternoons once per week (weekends) on a rotational basis.   Carried  

b.  The by-law changes were read  out by the President and on the proposed changes. It was moved by Keith Voller and seconded by Dent Harrison  that the proposed changes be accepted as presented by the President. A copy will be sent to each member for approval.  A nil reply constitutes a yes vote.   Carried  

c.  Slops:  nil  

d.  Entertainment:  The entertainment chairman indicated the lunch will be at HooDoo McFiggen's on Tuesday 31 March 1998 at  12:00.  

6.   New Business:         nil  

7.   Monthly draw:  The winner of the 50/50 draw was Paul Mendleberg, not present. The sum of $69.50 is carried over to the next meeting.  

7.    It was moved that the meeting be adjourned at 20:35 by Tony O'Hara, seconded by Keith Voller. Carried.  Next Meeting is  24  March 1998.    Future meetings are (21 April, 19 May and 23 June 1997).