April 8, 2025 12:00am to 1:00pm
| Agenda | |
| Welcome and introduction | Stéphane started meeting at 12:00pm |
| Approval of agenda | Stéphane moved approval of the agenda, seconded by Michelle. Approved. |
| Approval of minutes from the 2025 AGM | Minutes of 2025 AGM circulated with agenda. (see attached) Michelle moved the adoption of the minutes from the 2025 meeting. Andrée Doucet seconded. Approved. |
| President’s report | Presented by Stéphane (see attached report) Introduction of the executive members present. No questions from the floor. |
| Treasurer’s report and 2025 Budget | Financial report for 2025/2026 presented by Stéphane. (see attached report) Moved by Rachel and 2nd by Stéphane. All in favour |
| Budget 2026/2027 | Presented by Stéphane (see attached report) – the goal is to reduce the surplus over the next two years, prioritizing member-focused learning and engagement activities. Darius requested members’ ideas for activities for the next fiscal year, which will inform the annual plan to be implemented by the executive and other volunteers. Moved by Rachel and seconded by Stéphane. Approved. |
| Elections | The election was led by Erik who mentioned that there were 5 vacant positions and introduced the election chair, Stacey McLaren (NCR executive member). The following members were acclaimed: Philip WangStéphane AudetGloria YuAntwan HakkoDarrell Gumieny See report in Appendix A. Officer positions will be determined in a vote to be held at the first meeting of the new executive. |
| By-laws | Stéphane presented changes proposed and reviewed by the NRCan Branch executive to the Branch bylaws. (see attached document) Each change was discussed and voted on. There were no questions. Stéphane moved the changes, Darius seconded. Approved. |
| Closing / Adjourn | Stéphane drew names for attendance prizes: Erik, David, Rachel, Andrée and Gloria were winners. Stéphane thanked attendees and closed the meeting at 1:07 pm |
Appendix A
Five vacant positions (five two-year terms)
The nominees are:
1) Darrell Gumieny – Nominated by Andrée Doucet – accepted
2) Pierre Gallant – Nominated by David Young – accepted
3) Antwan Hakko – Self-nominated
4) Gloria Yu – Nominated by Rachel Wang – accepted
5) Stéphane Audet – Nominated by Michelle Coyne – accepted
6) Andrée Doucet – Nominated by Stéphane Audet – passed
7) Philip Wang – Nominated by Stéphane Audet – accepted
8) Kelly Atkinson – Nominated by Darius Emadi – passed
Nominees presented for 1 minute each.
Election administered by Stacey McLaren.
Elected candidates for two-year terms ending in 2028:
- Philip Wang
- Stéphane Audet
- Gloria Yu
- Antwan Hakko
- Darrell Gumieny
List of registered members who attended:
Philip K. Wang, Eric Thorsteinson, Andrée Doucet, Antwan Hakko, Darrell Gumieny, Etienne Lessard, Elian Abolsky, Stéphane Audet, Kelly Atkinson, Naoko Nakai, Pierre Gallant, Michelle Coyne, David Young, Gloria Yu, Bill Young, Rachel Wang, Philip Wang, Darius Emadi, Jean-Patrick Bufata, Stacey McLaren (guest).