February 2009
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Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Winnipeg Ostomy Association, Inc., will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, beginning at 7:30 P.M. , in rooms 202 and 203, 825 Sherbrook St. Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The purpose of this meeting is to accept the annual financial reports for the calendar year 2008: To elect Executive Officers for a one year term beginning
September 1, 2009 and any other business deemed necessary.
Lorrie Pismenny, Convener
NOMINATIONS
Nominations are being accepted for all position on the WOA Executive Committee for the one year term beginning September 1, 2009.
Should you be interested in volunteering please contact the Chair of the Nominating Committee:
Dave Page, via:
Email: dgpage1@mts.net
Telephone: 204.775.2175
Snail Mail: 718 - 610 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB., R3C 0G5
ARTICLE NO. 6 of the Constitution of The Winnipeg Ostomy Association
OFFICERS
The officers of this association shall be President, Vice-Presidents (maximum 2), Secretary, Treasurer,
Visitation Co-ordinator, and the immediate Past President
Each officer shall be elected for a term of one year.
DUTIES OF OFFICERS
- It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the Association and exercise supervision of its affairs generally. He/she shall cast the deciding vote in the case of a tie.
- It shall be the duty of the Vice-President(s) to assist the President in the discharge of his/her duties and to occupy the chair in his/her absence.
- It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a true and correct record of all proceedings, receive communications and to conduct the correspondence of this Association.
- It shall be the duty of the Treasurer of this Association to receive all monies or donations to this Association. It is to be deposited in a Chartered Bank or Credit Union to the credit of an account in the name of this Association. He/she shall disburse all monies of this Association by cheque duly signed by two of four signatures (Treasurer, President, Secretary, or a Vice-President).
- It shall be the duty of the Visitation Co-ordinator to co-ordinate visits to persons who have, or will have ostomy or related surgery.
- The immediate Past President shall serve as a non-elected member of the Executive with full member rights and shall serve as a resource person to the organization.
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