Annual General Meeting
Canadian Association of Labour Media
June 19, 2015
Victoria, BC
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Introductions
3. Nomination of the chair
Be it resolved that Chris Lawson be nominated to Chair the 2015 AGM of the
Canadian Association of Labour Media
4. Presentation: Introduction to CALM and activities for 2015
5. Financial update
a. presentation of 2014 fiscal year end
b. presentation and adoption of the 2014 audit
c. presentation of the 2015 operating budget
d. appointment of 2015 auditor
Be it resolved that Chaplin and Co. be appointed CALM’s auditors for
2015
6. Bylaw amendments
a.
9. Membership conditions, under Associate Members
ADD: 3. Individual communications specialists, retirees or CALM
supporters.
7. as the new point 8
ADD: Liquidation of Assets
If the membership of the organization decide to cease operations, all
assets will be donated to other not-for-profit organizations or unions,
as determined by a vote of the executive council.”
8.
Other business
9.
Adjournment
Canadian Association of Labour Media
Annual General Meeting- 2014
Minutes
1. Call to order
2. Adoption of Agenda
“Be it resolved that the agenda be adopted.”
Moved- Emily Visser
Seconded- Joe Sarnovsky
Motion passed.
3. Adoption of Previous Minutes
“Be it resolved that the previous minutes be accepted by the general meeting.”
Moved- Chris Bradshaw
Seconded- Emily Visser
Motion passed.
4. Remarks from President
CALM’s President, Chris Lawson, offers remarks.
5. Secretary Treasurer Report
Report presented by CALM staff member Sharmeen Khan.
6. 2013 Income Statement
“Be in resolved that the 2013 Income statement report be adopted.”
Moved- Jarrah Hodge.
Seconded- Joe Sarnovsky
Motion passed.
Question-Why are the new members’ package expenses not in the budget?
Martin Lukacs- This may be a digital version only, so few expenses.
Question- Will there print copies of the Editors’ Handbook?
Chris Lawson- No plans to print it at this time.
7. 2014 Income Statement & 2014 Budget
The staff report that they are projecting deficit to come from the existing surplus.
Question- New not-for profit bylaws are coming into effect in July, will CALM be
compliant?
Sharmeen Khan- Yes, we have reviewed them this year.
Question- How do we get income from awards?
Sharmeen Khan- From award fees.
“Be it resolved that the 2014 be adopted.”
Moved- Virginia Redgrave
Seconded- Frank Saptel
Motion passed.
8. Bylaws
Ian Clysdale presents new bylaws. Used draft bylaws from government as
minimum requirement and then added to them. Result is not much change.
Previously, publications were the CALM members. Now they have changed so
that the unions are the members.
Question- Are some publications still members
Ian Clysdale- There are still associate members, which can be publications.
“Be it resolved that the bylaws be adopted.”
Moved- Joe Sarnovsky
Seconded- Veronica Ha
Motion passed.
9. New members
Sharmeen Khan presents the 11 new CALM members.
“Be it resolved that the new CALM members be accepted.”
Moves- Jarrah Hodge
Seconded- Susan Duncan
Motion passed.
10. Elections
CALM Executive elections are conducted by Peter Birt from the Ontario Nurses
Association.
Elections are for the positions of President, Treasurer and members at large of
executive. Candidates must be present and must accept, or have a letter.
President
“ Be it resolved that Chris Lawson be nominated as CALM’s President for 2014.”
Moved- Kevin Matthews
Seconded- Chris Woods
The position is accepted.
Treasurer
“Be in resolved that Emily Visser be nominated as CALM’s Treasurer for 2014.”
Moved- Greg Hamara
Seconded- Patty Gibson
The position is accepted.
Members at large
“Be it resolved that Chris Bradshaw be nominated as a member at large.”
Moved- Karen Tankard
Seconded- Joe Sarnovsky
“Be it resolved that Ian Clysdale be nominated as a member at large.”
Moved- Joe Sarnovsky
Seconded- Emily Visser
“Be in resolved that Patty Gibson be nominated as a member at large.”
Moved- Chris Lawson
Seconded- Jarrah Hodge
“Be it resolved that Deborah Turner-Davis be nominated as a member at large.”
Moved- Frank Saptel
Seconded- Jonathan Chaquette
“Be it resolved that Jarrah Hodge be nominated as a member at large.”
Moved- Peggy
Seconded- Frank Saptel
“Be it resolved that Joe Sarnovsky be nominated as a member at large.”
Moved- Frank Saptel
Seconded- Bill Turner
“Be it resolved hat Frank Saptel be nominated as a member at large.”
Moved- Emily Visser
Seconded- Greg Hamara
All positions were accepted.
11. Adjournment
“Be it resolved that the meeting be adjourned.”
Motion passed.