January 10, 2021

Notice is hereby given to all current and prospective members of Unison Choruses Canada that the annual general meeting (AGM) of the members will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2021 via video conference. The meeting will start at: 2:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm MT / 4:00 pm CT / 5:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm AT / 6:30 pm NT

Business of the Meeting

The business of the AGM will include:

  • Acceptance of Financial Statements
  • Election of Directors

A detailed agenda for the AGM, the minutes from the last AGM, and financial statements for the 2019-2020 year will be distributed prior to the meeting. Videoconference details will be provided closer to the AGM.

Member Attendance

All members are invited to attend the meeting. Only members in good standing as of the date of the AGM may vote at the AGM. Membership is open to:

  • Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ choruses (Class A)
  • Singers and staff of member choruses (Class B)
  • Individuals other than singers and staff of member choruses, who reside in Canada (Class C)
  • Canadian organizations other than member choruses (Class D)

Membership applications are accepted through the Unison Choruses Canada website: Become a Member.  Membership must be confirmed and paid for prior to the AGM in order for the member to be eligible to vote. Questions relating to membership may be directed to the Administrator at admin@unisonchoruses.ca.

Members entitled to vote at this meeting may vote by proxy. Proxy holders must be members in good standing of Unison Choruses Canada. A proxy form is included with this Notice. All proxy forms must be submitted to the Administrator by email (admin@unisonchoruses.ca) before the annual general meeting begins.

Election of Directors

Directors are elected by member choruses (Class A members). Each member chorus is invited to designate a representative for the purpose of attending and voting at the AGM.

Ten (10) positions on the Board of Directors are open for election at the AGM. The term for Board positions is two years. Any individual member in good standing may be nominated as a candidate for the Board.

Individuals interested in joining the Board of Directors are asked to write to admin@unisonchoruses.ca to indicate their interest. Please include your full name, choir affiliation (if any), your email address, and your mailing address.

 

By Order of the Board of Directors
Unison Choruses Canada