Caboto Club mum on possible changes to men-only board policy after meeting

The CabotoClub's board of directorsissued a three-line statement Thursday, promising to continue working with club members to address concerns over its men-only board policy but has not said whether or not that policy will change.

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Following a meeting that stretched more than three hours Thursday night, a member handed CBCWindsor reporter Stacey Janzer the following note.

The statement was issued after a decision by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to change the venue of her town hall from the club because of outcry online about the fact women aren't allowed on the board.

In response to Wynne's move, Councillor Bill Marraspoke out, saying he would rescind his membership unless the policy changed.

Italian of the Year nominee DinoChiodoalso called on the club to make"progressive" change.

The premier addressed her decision to change town hall locations during the event Thursday by acknowledging the club is an "important part of the community" but added it wasn't somewhere that everyone felt comfortable.

Premier Wynne on the Caboto Club

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Premier Kathleen Wynne explains why she changed venues for her town hall.

"This was a meeting that was open to everybody and it needed to be a meeting where everybody who wanted to come felt comfortable," she explained.