NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
7:15 p.m.
Nicholas Sheran Community Centre, 401 Laval Blvd W, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3W7
AGENDA
- Call Meeting to Order
- Reading of the Notice of Meeting
- Determination of Quorum
- Approval of Agenda
- Minutes of the Preceding General/Special Meeting
- Business Arising from Previous Minutes
- Correspondence
- Treasure’s Report (Annual Financial Statement)
- Other Reports
- Election of Board of Directors
- Amendments to the Bylaws
- Appointment of Auditors
- New Business
- Adjournment
OPEN BOARD POSITIONS
- President (2 Year Term)
- Treasurer (2 Year Term)
- Director at Large (2 Year Term) x5
- Director at Large (1 Year Term) x3
Nominations must be made in writing to any member of the nominating committee before noon on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. Any member in good standing may submit a nomination. Confirmation of acceptance for all nominations will be confirmed by the nominating committee.
For information regarding our Open Board Positions please email southernalbertaskating@gmail.com
Board meetings are held in person or via Teams, typically on a Monday - Thursday evening. Flexibility on days and times is an asset.
2026 Nominating Committee:
Allie De Beer – ancoisdebeer@yahoo.com
Olivia Olivieri – o.olivieri03@gmail.com
Accepted Nominations:
Jenna Friesen - President (2 year)
Amanda Swearengen - Treasurer (2 year)
Martin Lawrence - Director at Large (2 year)
Jill Devoe - Director at Large (2 year)
Jenae Johnson - Director at Large (2 year)
Michelle Bushaw - Director at Large (2 year)
AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS
Any member of the Academy in good standing may purpose an amendment to the Bylaws of the Academy. This proposal must be submitted to the Board of Director in writing to southernalbertaskating@gmail.com before noon on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 No amendments to the Bylaws shall be accepted from the floor at the AGM.
Proposed Amendments:
Remove:
By-law 10: General Management of the Academy
The general management of the club shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of:
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Immediate Past President
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President
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Vice-president
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Secretary
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Treasurer
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A minimum of Four (4) and a maximum of Ten (10) Directors at large
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Coaching Liaison
All of the above, with the exception of the Past President and the Coaching Liaison shall be elected for Two (2) year terms at the Annual General Meeting. The President and Treasurer and a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) Directors at large shall be elected in even numbered years and the Vice President and Secretary and minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) Directors at large shall be elected in odd numbered years. The Coaches Liaison shall be elected annually by and from within the coaches of the Academy. The Past President shall be ex-officio and shall hold office until a new President has been duly elected.
Replace:
By-law 10: General Management of the Academy
The general management of the club shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of:
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President
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Vice-president
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Secretary
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Treasurer
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Coaching Liaison
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A minimum of Four (4) and a maximum of Ten (10) Directors at Large
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Additional Directors: The board may appoint a maximum of Two (2) Directors (one of which may be the Past President) who shall hold office for a term of One (1) year, expiring no later than the close of the next Annual General Meeting.
All of the above, with the exception of the Additional Directors and the Coaching Liaison shall be elected for Two (2) year terms at the Annual General Meeting. The President and Treasurer and a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) Directors at large shall be elected in even numbered years and the Vice President and Secretary and minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) Directors at large shall be elected in odd numbered years. The Coaches Liaison shall be elected annually by and from within the coaches of the Academy.