CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR EQUALITY
2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MINUTES
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Canadian Centre for Men and Families Toronto (152 Carlton Street) and Remotely
Opening of Meeting.
Meeting opened at 6:42 pm Eastern Time
Approval of Agenda
Agenda approved unanimously
Motion to Approve 2018 Financial Statements as presented.
Financial report accepted unanimously
Year-in Review Presented by National Executive Director Justin Trottier
Director and Officer Reports Presented:
Presentations by Board Members Mark Austerberry, Paul Sandor, Jill Hendry, Geoff Stone, Dwayne Walker, Robert Samery, John Robson, James Brown, Montreal Branch Director Dan Bonin, Calgary Executive Member Joachim Mueller, Vancouver Branch Director Rob Kruyt, Toronto Branch Director Louis Crust, York Centre Director Bijan Rafii
Motion to ratify by acclamation new directors nominated by the Board of Directors: Linda Yardley and Michael Healey
Motion passes unanimously.
Open opportunity for reports and comments by Directors, Branch Leaders and Others
The following discussion topics occurred: outreach to academics, incorporating men’s issues into discussions on diversity, expanding our programs to reach boys and young men, how to build agency partnerships, how to vet potential speakers.
Important Documents for the 2019 AGM
CAFE 2018 Audited National Financial Statements
CAFE 2018 Annual General Meeting Minutes
Board nominated new slate of candidates for the Board of Directors
Michael Healey
Jill Hendry
John Robson
Robert Samery
Edward Sullivan
Dwayne Walker
Lynda Yardley
Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 6:30 PM Eastern Time