AGM

The Annual AGM of the Gabriola Ecumenical Society is open to all members, subscribers to the newsletter, and newcomers interested in GES’s mission and programs.

While all are invited to attend, voting is for members only.   Membership sign-up and membership renewal is available on the GES website or at the door [prior to the AGM.] These $10 memberships help enable and support GES programs.

Agenda

Gabriola Commons Farmhouse (upper meeting room)

“The purpose of the Gabriola Ecumenical Society is to encourage and nurture spiritual questing. Our programs invite exploration of traditional and contemporary ideas found in the wisdom of religious traditions, spiritual paths and the sciences. The Gabriola Ecumenical Society fosters inclusive community where all people explore challenges of our times with imagination, creativity, and with respect and compassion for all creation.”
(GES Constitution)

Call to Order and Opening

Chair: Karen Hollis
Recorder: Lisa Millard

1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes of the 2021 Annual General Meeting: Thursday October 28, 2021
3. Board Reports
   i. Treasurer: 2021-2022 Financial Statements
   ii. Programs
   iii. Communications
   iv. Social Activities
   v. Membership
4. Approval of the 2022-2023 Annual Budget: September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2023
5. Nominations for Board of Directors
   GES Bylaws: Five to nine directors, term is one or two years, no limit on number of consecutive terms, nominations are accepted from the floor (with agreement from nominee).
   i. Directors continuing to 2023 AGM:
   Sally Bullas, Lynette Jackson, Del McCarthy, Lisa Millard, Janice Power, Catherine Woodward
   ii. Nominations from the floor
6. Election of Directors
7. Adjournment

Documents

Documents for the upcoming AGM can be found on our AGM minutes page