epalberta chapter annual general meeting - ECO Canada

ATTENDANCE:
EP Alberta Voting Members present:
Craig Robertson
Jeannie Marie Blanchard
Leah Hilsenteger
Kumaran Krishnamoorthy
Rick Shewchuk
Vincent Cheg Nche
John Diiwu
Bhupesh Sakalley
Jennifer Pashulka
Gloria Gerber
ECO Canada Staff present:
EP ALBERTA CHAPTER
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
ROYAL GENORA CLUB, EDMONTON
2:45 PM
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Jason Richl
Jocelyn Guanlao
Laura Caden
Candice Karas
Jon Nhieu
Mitch Golay
Richard Wong
Sabrina Wirz
Kory deGroot
Megan Foreman Shannon McGovern
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1. Call to Order
Craig Robertson served as chair for the meeting. Notice of meeting was sent out in
accordance with the EP Alberta Chapter Charter. It was stated that there was not a
quorum of EP members in attendance. As there was not quorum the meeting was
constituted for information only with the Roberts’ Rues of Order to be followed. The
meeting was called at 2:55 pm.
2. Executive Chair’s Report
Craig Robertson delivered the Executive Chair’s report. The previous AGM was held on
February 25, 2011 in Calgary. Since that time the executive had met four times, being
September 26, 2011, January 23, 2012 and August 23, 2012. One EP social event was
held in November 2011. The EP Executive has prepared an EP Chapter Purpose and
Strategy, EP Alberta Charter and are currently working on preparing Bylaws.
The EP membership has been active with Connecting Environmental Professionals; the
Environmental Bridging Program; Green Careers; and supporting of ECO Canada training
sessions.
3. Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer was not able to attend the meeting. Craig Robertson delivered the
Treasurer’s report.
The EP Chapter bank account was opened in January 2012. A deposit of $549.50 was
made on February 28, 2012. The funds were raised at the November social in Calgary.
ECO Canada held the funds until we were able to open a Chapter account.
Expenses for the year totaled $73.53 for a January 2012 ECO Canada social event. Bank
charged accounted for the majority of account activity at $4/month. As at September
30, 2012, our balance is $440.41.
4. Election of Executive
There not being quorum it was not possible to conduct the election for members of the
executive.
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The following is given for information only. The current members of the executive are:
Craig Robertson Chair
Eleanor Mohammed Vice Chair
Dorn Ray Treasurer
Ann Teekasingh Secretary
Shelley Alexander Event Coordinator
Vicki Latter Member at Large
Stephine Geis Member at Large
Two members of the executive are stepping down which predicates the need for an
election. The two members are Craig Robertson and Shelley Alexander.
In order to complete the requirements of the Charter, a mail out ballet will be sent to all
EP members in the province. The timing for the voting will be coordinated by the
Executive and ECO Canada.
5. Adjournment
As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 pm.
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