The SKGABC Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011.
The AGM was originally posted as November 10th in error
Time: 10am - 2pm *coffee and refreshments provided
Location: Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC
Building: 305 - Library Building
Room: 444
Directions: Enter Library front doors. Use elevator on left and proceed to fourth floor. Alternatively, walk up stairs on exterior of building, near the Java Shack.
Map: Vancouver Island University Map
All members of the Alliance are welcome to attend. The success of the SKGABC is based on the energy of our volunteers. To be eligible to vote, membership must be current prior to the commencement of the AGM. A motion to amend the Bylaws will be presented.
Schedule of Events
10:00 - 11:45 - Discussion Period
This is an opportunity to discuss opportunities and issues facing the Alliance. Questions, feedback, and inspiration welcome. Topics of discussion will include insurance, relationship with Paddle Canada, and more.
11:45 - 12:15 - Break and Refreshments
12:15 - 2:00 - Annual General Meeting
The Order of Business shall be:
1) The Adoption of Rules of Order
2) The Adoption of the minutes of the previous AGM and executive meetings
3) President's Report
4) Reading of correspondence at the discretion of the executive
5) The consideration of the financial statements
6) The reports of the executive
7) Report of the Treasurer
8) Reports of the Committees
9) Motions for amendments to the bylaws.
Motion to amend Bylaws :
Bylaws can be found: http://skgabc.com/Docs/SKGABC_Constitution.pdf
To Amend Membership; section A, Individual Guides Membership, by striking out "$35" and inserting "$45".
To Amend Membership and Certification Fees; section 1, by striking out "$35 (ratified by the AGM April 13, 1996)", inserting "$45 (ratified by the AGM November 9, 2011)"
Further, it is proposed to eliminate the $15 Certification Fee
See comments below agenda for more information.
10) Election of Officers (as per the Societies Act).
11) Appointment of an auditor.
12) Other business.
13) Adjournment of the meeting
Special Resolution to amend the Bylaws
The SKGABC Executive Committee has proposed an amendment to the By-Laws to increase membership fees from $35 to $45, and to eliminate the $15 Certification Fee.
Rational:
- Membership costs in the SKGABC have not changed since incorporation in 1996.
- The change in membership dues, coupled with the elimination of the $15 certification fee is meant to help streamline the process, and reduce confusion from new members.
- As the SKGABC continues to develop more resources for members additional costs are incurred.
- Operational costs have increased since 1996, coupled with inflation.
Any proposed amendments to the Bylaws must be approved by three-quarters of voting members at the Annual General Meeting. If the motion is defeated, no changes to the Bylaws will occur.
Proxy voting on issues of Special Resolution is permitted. If you wish to obtain a Proxy Vote, please contact us
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