
AGM Minutes
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Playtime Gaming, Abbotsford, BC
10:30 am
10:30 am Registration and Refreshments
10:45 am Call to Order
- Introduction of the Board by Vice President Daniel Wight as President Glen Robertson is away
Glen Robertson – President – absent
Daniel Wight – Vice President
Dan McDonald – Treasurer
Melanie Kish – Secretary, appointed not elected
Chris Cryer– Director, absent
Gwen Settle – Director
- Approval of the Agenda
That the Agenda be approved
Moved by Helen Sundberg, Clayburn Heritage Society
Seconded by Gerry Borden, Heritage Abbotsford Carried
- Approval of the AGM Minutes from November 26, 2022
To approve the Minutes from November 26,2022.
Moved by Clarence Joy, Knights of Columbus
Seconded by John Henderson, Kinsmen Club of Aldergrove Carried
- President’s Report
Daniel Wight read the report of Glen Robertson.
To accept the President report.
Moved by Gwen Settle, Abbotsford Agrifair
Seconded by Ross Craddock, Abbotsford Legion Carried
- Treasurer Report –
The Treasurer reported on both the 0752529 BC Ltd and the Abbotsford Bingo Association financial statement for year ended September 30, 2023.
To accept the Treasurer report on the Abbotsford Bingo Association financial statement for year ended September 30, 2023.
Moved by Dan McDonald, Treasurer ABA
Seconded by Jeannine McCarthy, Catholic Women’s League St. Ann’s Aldergrove
Carried
-continued
To accept the Treasurer report with discussion on the Financial Statement of 0752529 BC Ltd.
Moved by Gerry Borden, Heritage Abbotsford
Seconded by Mike Tomlins, Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Assoc. Carried
- Appointment of Auditor for 2023-2024
That the Financial Auditor of Abbotsford Bingo Financials be Shawn Wright, CPA Ltd.
Moved by Dan McDonald, Treasurer ABA
Seconded by Gerry Borden, Heritage Abbotsford Carried
- Election of Directors: 3 seats open
There will be an election of officers to the board, three seats are open
Current Members of the Board are:
President – Glen Robertson** Vice President – Daniel Wight**
Treasurer – Dan McDonald Secretary – open seat **
Director – Chris Cryer Director – Ashley Gray
Director – Gwen Settle
(** up for election)
At this time Melanie Kish is appointed as the ABA Secretary; however, this position can be filled by election
Daniel gave the floor to Melanie to oversee the election process:
Melanie stated that:
Glen Robertson, Daniel Wight) are up for election
And there is an open director seat (secretary)
Glen Robertson and Daniel Wight have allowed their names to stand.
Dan McDonal informed the membership regarding commitment time expected from Directors and the amount of meeting per year.
Melanie called for nominations from the floor
Gerry Borden, Heritage Abbotsford, put his name forward
John Henderson, Kinsmen Club of Aldergrove, put his name forward
Melanie explained that with two names brought forward and only one seat available there would be an election. At that time John Henderson withdrew his name.
With a full slate, a board was presented by acclamation:
Melanie Kish listed the Board of Directors for 2023-2024
Ashley Gray, Rotary Club of Abbotsford Sumas
Chris Cryer, Abbotsford Judo Club
Dan McDonald, Knights of Columbus
Dan Wight, Kiwanis Club of Abbotsford
Gerry Borden, Heritage Abbotsford
Glen Robertson, Big Brother Big Sisters
Gwen Settle, Abbotsford Agrifair
The board will elect the Executive after the AGM.
-continued
- New Business – none brought forward
- Adjournment
Moved to adjourn by Gwen Settle, Abbotsford Agrifair