Annual General Meeting
Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Upstairs Hall at the CAC Arena
The Canadian Athletic Club (CAC) is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under the Societies Act of Alberta. The Club recently celebrated its 85th anniversary as one of Edmonton’s oldest athletic clubs. The Club, established in 1937,has been a leader in providing a competitive environment in which youth can develop their athletic talents.
The success and longevity of the CAC has been provided by a succession of individuals delivering strong governance and progressive leadership to the organization.
To vote or be nominated, you must be a member in good standing
The CAC is seeking individuals with diverse and varied backgrounds, who have demonstrated a commitment to the CAC and/or the sport of hockey who would be committed to providing focused governance and growth of the Club by letting their name stand on a list of nominees for election to the Executive Board.
Nominees for the Board of Directors are required to attend regular monthly and annual meetings. Successfully elected Nominees are expected to be responsible for certain portfolios, and actively participate and provide reports to the Executive.
Skill sets such as strategic planning, fundraising, financial management, communications, information technology, Marketing, legal, etc., are considered an asset. Positions on the Executive Board of Directors are voluntary and are a great opportunity for individuals who wish to gain Experience with governing bodies.
The Executive Board has the following positions that are up for election
(where a name is listed, the incumbent has agreed to let their name stand for re-election):
Vice President - 2yr term: Gary Ash
Treasurer - 2yr term: Michael Ferguson
Secretary - 2yr Term: Lacy Soparlo
Director 1 - 2yr term: Denise Prokopiuk
Director 3 - 2yr term: Chris Okoloise
No individual may be nominated for election as an officer or director of the Club unless they are a Voting Member in good standing. May 12th is the nominating committee’s deadline to post a list of candidates for the election of officers and/or directors for public viewing in the arena as per the By-Laws.
All interested Nominees must complete a “CAC Nomination Form “and review and sign a declaration that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with the documents within the “CAC Nominations Package” prior to the AGM.
Nomination Forms are to be submitted to the Chair of the Nomination Committee pastpresident@cac-
Nominees will be contacted and interviewed as part of the nomination process.
Download Nominations Package here
Ed Tarksis
Nominations Committee Chair