The purpose of the Annual General Meeting of Volleyball Nova Scotia (VNS) is to deal with the usual business of VNS such as Staff Reports, the Financial Report, and Elections.
Club Directors are asked to appoint a Delegate who would be entitled to one vote for every team the club had registered in the last completed indoor Provincial Championships. The name of the Delegate must be communicated to the Association in writing, seven days prior to the meeting. Delegates must be eighteen years of age and older and a member in good standing. Additionally, no Delegate may hold voting privileges for more than one club.
The Board of Directors will be bringing a Special Resolution to amend point 4.2 and 4.9 of the Bylaws.
Current wording:
4.2
Composition of the Board - The Board of Directors of the Association will consist of the following:
- President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Marketing Sponsorship Lead
- Membership Development Chair
- Regional Officials Chair
- Regional Representative (6)
Proposed amendment:
4.2
Composition of the Board - The Board of Directors of the Association will consist of the following:
- President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Safe Sport Director
- Inclusion Diversity Equity & Accessibility Director
- Regional Officials Chair
- Director At Large (4)
Current wording:
4.9
Election – The election of the Directors will take place as follows:
- The President, Marketing Sponsorship Lead and three (3) Regional Representatives will be elected at alternate Annual Meetings to those listed in sub-section b.
- The Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Development Chair and three (3) Regional Representatives will be elected at alternate Annual Meetings to those listed in sub-section a.
- Referee members shall nominate the Regional Officials Chair to fill the Regional Officials Chair position on the Board.
Proposed amendment:
4.9
Election – The election of the Directors will take place as follows:
- The President, Safe Sport Director and two (2) Directors At Large will be elected at alternate Annual Meetings to those listed in sub-section b.
- The Secretary, Treasurer, Inclusion Diversity Equity & Accessibility Director, and two (2) Directors At Large will be elected at alternate Annual Meetings to those listed in sub-section a.
- Referee members shall nominate the Regional Officials Chair to fill the Regional Officials Chair position on the Board.
Motion To amend 4.2 and 4.9 of Volleyball Nova Scotia’s Bylaws.
CLICK HERE for rationale for the Bylaw Amendments
The agenda will be posted on the VNS website in advance of the AGM. Any Member who wishes to have new business or placed on the agenda will give written notice to the Association by emailing me at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the meeting date.
This year's AGM will take place virtually. Please email me to receive a link to the meeting.
Agenda – The agenda for the Annual General Meeting may include:
a) Call to order
b) Establishment of Quorum
c) Appointment of Scrutineers
d) Approval of the Agenda
e) Declaration of any Conflicts of Interest
f) Adoption of Minutes of the previous Annual Meeting
g) Staff Reports
h) Financial Report
i) Election of new Directors
j) Bylaw Amendment
k) Adjournment
2022 AGM Draft Minutes
2023 Financial Statement
Executive Director Report
Technical Director Report
Development Director Report
Anyone interested in running for election as a Director must email
volleyball@sportnovascotia.ca with the following documents at least 14 days prior to the AGM:
a) A completed
Nominations Form
b) A cover letter and resume of the nominee
In 2023, the following Board of Director's positions will become vacant:
- Secretary
- Membership Development Lead
- Cape Breton Representative
- South Shore Representative
- Valley Representative
The following individuals have offered or re-offered:
- Secretary - Susan Meldrum has offered
- Membership Development Lead Krysta Cadden has re-offered
- South Shore Representative: Micaela Sabean has re-offered
- Valley Representative: Morgan Snow has re-offered
Previous Annual General Meetings
Delegates
| Club |
Delegate |
Votes |
| Waves |
Lisa DePaoli |
1 |
| Blizzard |
Al Scott |
15 |
| Sonics |
Susan Meldrum |
11 |
| Wizards |
Emily Reid |
4 |
| Rize |
Michelle Hayne |
4 |
| Fury |
Graham Parlee |
6 |
| Storm |
Lindsay MacLellan |
2 |
| Scotia Jrs |
Leanne Marriott |
27 |
| DVC |
Peter Halley |
15 |
| Venom |
Madison Archibald |
3 |
| Referees |
David Fairfax |
8 |
We hope you will plan to attend the AGM and be a valuable contributor.
Team ~ VNS
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