Askennonia 37th Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

 

1. Opening of the 37th AGM for year ending 2024- President Mike MacRae

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2.  Executive Director’s Annual Report – Blair Randolph

Membership grew to 1,575 in 2024. We are going to explore additional space and off-site programs. Askennonia raised $188,000 through fundraising efforts, supporting operations and key initiatives. Our team expanded to three staff members, alongside the continued impact of Community Navigator Mary Moreau. Thank you to Judy Contin for her ongoing support.

Many thanks to our grant providers. The Town of Midland, Ontario Ministry for Seniors, Government of Canada, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Huronia Communities Foundation and the Older Adult Centres Association of Ontario.

Thanks to our sponsors for this event: Carson Funeral Homes and Bayfield House.

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 3. Secretary’s Report – Patti Seguin

Errors or omissions- none

Motion:  That the minutes off the 2024 AGM be approved.

Moved: Joan Contin Seconded:  Kimberley Dusome Carried.

 

5.  Treasurer’s Report- Mike MacRae

Motion:  That the Audited Financial Statements for 2024 be adopted.

Moved:  Anne Fraser Seconded:  Bob Davy Carried

Motion:  That KBFP LLP Chartered Professional Accountants be appointed as auditor for 2025.

Moved:   Barbara Girard Seconded: Patti Seguin Carried

 

6.  Report of the Nominating Committee- Gerry Peters

That the following members be elected to serve as the Board of Directors for 2025.

President – Mike MacRae

Vice President – Ruth Ann Jeannotte

Treasurer – Barbara Girard

Secretary – Patti Seguin

 

Members at Large

Nedra Devenyi, Adele Heinz, Anne Dean, Kimberley Dusome, Bob Davy

Nominating Committee Reps for 2025 1. Gerry Peters 2. Donna Campbell

Moved:   Ruth Brown Seconded:   Ruth Ann Jeannotte Carried.

 

 6. President’s Report – Mike Macrae

 

8. Adjournment

Motion: that the meeting be adjourned Moved:  Esther Lauzon   Carried.