The ArQuives: Canada’s LGBTQ2+ Archives invites you to the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) Monday, May 8, 2023, at 6:00 PM EST via Zoom
Any member of the public is invited to attend. Members will be eligible to participate fully in AGM business.
Register for the meeting link here.
The AGM is open to all, and registration is required in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Members are those individuals who have contributed more than 15 hours of volunteer service to the organization in 2022 (or 2021); supported the archives with a financial donation of $15.00 or more; and/or made a significant contribution of materials to The ArQuives collection. A full membership list will be made available no less than 10 days prior to the AGM.
Documentation for the Meeting
Voting by Proxy
Any Member who is unable to attend the 2022 AGM may identify a proxy to participate on their behalf. The proxy is not required to be a member of The ArQuives. Members must submit a signed proxy form by 12:00 p.m. EST on Monday, May 8, 2023, to Michelle Schwartz, Secretary, at board@arquives.ca.
Proposed By-Law Amendments
Any member may propose that a new By-Law be enacted, or an existing By-Law be repealed, amended, or altered. If you wish a copy of the existing By-Laws or to propose an amendment at the AGM, please email Michelle Schwartz, Secretary, board@arquives.ca.
Electing Board Directors
An important component of the AGM is the election of members of the Board of Directors. The By-Law allows for 9 Director positions, including at least 3 officers: President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Should the number of candidates exceed the positions available, the vote shall be held by ballot. (6.01)