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DA Vancover – Annual General Meeting 2023
posted by Jennifer Phillips | Vancouver Chapter Chair
January 04, 2023Democrats Abroad Vancouver will be electing a new Executive Committee of the Board of DA Vancouver at our March 19, 2023 Annual General Meeting which will be held on Zoom this year.
Nominations should be sent to [email protected] and received by midnight, February 2, 2023. Note that nominations may be made from the floor at the AGM in the event there is no nomination for a position.
To nominate yourself or others, please include an accompanying letter of no more than 500 words stating the nominee's qualifications, experience, and reason for seeking the office. In addition, the letter must include a confirmation from the nominee that they are: (1) a bona fide US citizen residing in Canada; (2) a member of Democrats Abroad and of the DA-Van chapter; and (3) that they will adhere to the principles of the Democratic Party of the United States and Democrats Abroad.
All nominations should be directed to the nominations committee. The nominations committee includes:
- Pat Fournier, DA Vancouver Treasurer
- Rachel Eugster, DPCA Voting Rep/Co-Chair, Canada's Capital Region
- David Hoyt, DA Vancouver Member and Past Board Member
WHENMarch 19, 2023 at 3:00pm - 5pm Pacific Time (US & Canada)WHEREZoom
Vancouver, BCHere are brief descriptions of the positions as laid out in the DA-Van bylaws.
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Chair
The Chair shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the association, shall call and preside at all general meetings of members as well as of the Executive Committee and shall have responsibility for all activities approved by the organization. The Chair represents and is the spokesperson for DA-Van. The Chair may designate and remove additional spokesperson or spokespersons at their discretion. The Chair has full access to necessary documentation, including but not limited to minutes of all meetings, and all files and administrative records of the organization, including financial statements.
Vice Chair
In the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall call and preside at general meetings of members and of the Executive Committee, with a vote on the Executive Committee. The Vice Chair shall work with the Chair to ensure that all responsibilities approved by and on behalf of the organization are supervised and executed appropriately. The Vice Chair shall have the same powers as the Chair insofar as meetings are concerned and where the Chair is not present. Where designated by the Chair, the Vice Chair may act in the Chair’s stead in other matters. The Vice Chair automatically becomes Chair in the event of the loss of the Chair.
The Vice Chair shall be opposite in gender to the Chair.
General Secretary
The General Secretary shall record and file minutes of all meetings and shall keep all such files and administrative records of the organization. Minutes of all meetings shall be sent to the Executive Committee once forwarded to the Chair and / or Vice Chair (in instances of absence by the Chair). At the next regular meeting of the Executive Committee, Executive members will accept the Minutes either as presented or amended, subject to quorum requirements.
Treasurer
The Treasurer shall manage the finances of the chapter, create and maintain financial reports, manage the DA-Van bank account, and maintain such financial reports as may be required by law. The Treasurer and Chair have signing authority for the DAC-V bank account. The Treasurer shall prepare and present to the Annual General Meeting of DA-Van a yearly Statement of Income and Expenses.
Community Outreach Secretary
The Development and Community Outreach Secretary plans and hosts the three DA-Van standing social events - Thanksgiving (fall), AGM (winter) and Fourth of July (summer), and any other social events of DA-Van. The Development and Community Outreach Secretary also develops relationships in the wider community beyond Democrats Abroad Vancouver, such as developing service projects in the local community. The Development and Community Outreach Secretary may form and head a committee of members interested in volunteering for social and outreach events pertaining to Democrats Abroad.
Policy Secretary
The Policy Secretary advises the general membership, through the Executive Committee, on US policy matters from our unique perspective as Americans abroad. The Policy Secretary also recommends opportunities for general membership to participate in U.S. policy-related discussions and activities. The Policy Secretary may form and head a committee of members interested in volunteering for policy pertaining to Democrats Abroad.
Communications Secretary
The Communications Secretary holds full responsibility for strategy and execution of all media contact, plus advertising, and reporting through its Committee Chair to the Executive Committee, who must ratify any strategies executed. The Communications Secretary may form and head a committee of members interested in volunteering for communications pertaining to Democrats Abroad.
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Any questions regarding these elections should be directed to the Chair of DA Vancouver. All nominations should be directed to the nominations committee.
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DA Vancouver's Annual General Meeting
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posted by Jennifer Phillips | Vancouver Chapter Chair
February 28, 2022THE DEMOCRATS ABROAD CANADA BOARD IS LOOKING FOR YOU!
The DA Canada Nominations & Elections Committee (NEC) is seeking nominations for officers to serve for a 2022-2023 term:
- Country Chair/DPCA Voting Representative
- Executive Vice Chair/DPCA Voting Representative
- Two (2) Vice Chairs/DPCA Voting Representatives
- Programs and Events Manager/DPCA Voting Representative
- Two (2) Alternate Voting Representatives
Learn more about these positions at this link. Get the details of how to self-nominate or nominate someone else here. You can also get more information on March 10 by RSVPing for our info session at this link.
Upcoming Events
DA Canada Annual General Meeting and Elections for 2023-2025 Term
Democrats Abroad Canada Notice of 2023 Annual General Meeting
Sunday, March 26th, 2 pm ET / 11 am PT on ZoomWe invite you to join us for a celebration of the fantastic work of 100s of volunteers across Canada and around the world in 2022, hear reports, hold elections and welcome our newly elected leaders, and enjoy our special guests! A zoom l ink will be emailed in your RSVP confirmation email.
Democrats Abroad Global Chair, Candice Kerestan, will speak on the important impact of OUR VOTES on the historic midterm election results!
Agenda for the Annual General Meeting:
Guest Speaker: Candice Kerestan
Approval of the 2022 Minutes
Treasurer's Report
Reports on 2022 Activities, Committees and Caucuses
The meeting will then be turned over to the Nominations and Elections Committee to give election results and accept nominations for vacant positions.Election Information and Candidate Statements
Please CLICK HERE to view the Candidate Statements and the complete election information.
This year, voting will be taking place electronically, and the Nominations and Elections Committee will circulate ballots in advance of the AGM. Keep an eye out in your email for your Ballot, which will be sent out by March 5, 2023.
Looking forward to seeing you at the AGM! And please be sure to vote when you receive your ballot.SCROLL DOWN TO RSVP FOR THE AGM