2012 AGM
Attendance
- Meeting Chair: Chris Chan, executive director
- Minute-taker: Stephanie Gregorwich
Call to Order
- Time: 1:23pm, September 30, 2012.
Welcome
Chris provided an overview of EBC's mission and operations and reminded everyone that more information is to be found on the EBC website.
Board Introductions
Chris introduced all the board members present.
Reports
President's Report
President Duncan Kinney presented his report, including the ongoing effort to incorporate bike racks as public art along with the new LRT stations; the expansion of EBC to a north location, and the recent push to create better bike infrastructure on Whyte Ave after the tragic death of Isaak Kornelson. Duncan has also been heavily involved in advocacy work with community leagues in pushing for greenways through communities, encouraging better cyclist data collection and openness in sharing that information.
Annual Report
Chris Chan presented the highlights of the 2012 Annual Report, including giving an update on the Spoke youth program, a three-fold increase in volunteer hours, doubling of size of the rental program, and delegate attendance at the VeloCity 2012 Conference.
Volunteer Recognition
Chris introduce the Jack Grainge and Dale Allsop Awards. Kris Andreychuk and David Jones were separately nominated for the Jack Grainge Award because of their contributions to the Spoke Program. This year’s winner: David Jones. Nominations for the Dale Allsop Award included Peter Pal and Tim Fitzpatrick. They are joint recipients of this year’s award.
Treasurer's Report
Neil Carey presented the audited financial statements, highlighting a few points including: grant revenue’s increase, shop revenue’s decrease, and the cost associated with setting up the new shop.
Budget Motions
Approval of 2011 Financial Statements
Motion to approve the financials made by Micah Cooper, seconded by Erich Welz. Carried.
Approval of 2012 Budget
Neil presented the 2012-2013 budget, including highlights of trimming some expenses, budget assumptions and casino revenue planning. Motion to approve the budget as presented made by Duncan Kinney, seconded by Micah. Opposed by one member, Brett Rosenberger. Carried.
Election & Nominations
Nominations were taken from the floor. Nominees included: Adam Burgess, Brian Bell, Cass Bredeson, Dan Thompson, David Hohm, Matthew McCrank, Megan Heather, Melanie Alexander, Sarah Harold, Bernadette Blakey, Leila Sidi, Justin Bartlett, Anna Vesala and Mark Senior. Candidates made short speeches and a secret ballot was conducted. The 2012-13 board electees were: Leila Sidi, Anna Vesala, Justin Bartlett, Bernadette Blakey, Adam Burgess and a tie between Sarah Harold and Matthew McCrank.
Door Prizes
Door prize draws were conducted. Prizes were donated by Mountain Equipment Co-op.
Adjournment
- Adjourned at 3:10pm.