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Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level IAP2 Canada Third level General Meeting Annual Fourth25, level April 2014 Fifth level IAP2 Canada champions the practice of people-focused approaches to support sustainable relationships and outcomes. 2 Agenda 1 Call to Order / Welcome / Quorum Check 2 Adoption of Agenda 3 Treasurer’s Report & Motion 6 Approval of 2014-2015 Board 7 New Business Approval of Minutes from May 7, 2013 (http://www.iap2canada.ca/Resources/Documents/ AGM%202013/IAP2Canada-AGM2013DraftMinutes-1.docx) 4 5 Highlights from 2013 3 2013 Highlights “ As a new and developing organization, our priorities for 2013 are to build a sustainable organization, develop value for membership and advance the practice of public participation. ” 4 Key Accomplishments in 2013 • Chapter Development • St. Lawrence/St. Laurent emerging chapter (bilingual) • Chapter Agreements signed with the following existing and emerging chapters: • BC, Prairies, Great Lakes, and St. Lawrence-St.Laurent • Research Initiative • Goal #1 Build capacity and share knowledge on Canadian best practices • Goal #2 Promote research collaboration, partnership, & networking across Canada • Goal #3 Advance the practice and contribute to P2 research in Canada • Outreach & Collaboration • Participated in over 10 outreach opportunities with various organizations • Organizational Stability • Administrative support contract with Amelia Shaw Consulting • Member Services • Monthly learning webinars & mentorship program 5 Looking ahead in 2014 • Core Values Awards • Applications open until May 14th to recognize best of public engagement in Canada – 4 new Canadian awards (iap2canada.ca/corevaluesawards) • North American Conference • Winnipeg September 28-30 • Registration open at iap2canada.ca/na2014conference • Launch of Foundations in P2 Certificate • New course to replace the IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation (2 courses instead of 3 with revised content) launches July 1 • Public Participation Certification • Task force currently developing accreditation for P2 practitioners • Learning Strategy • Core competencies and professional development • Advocacy, strategic partnerships & more integration with chapters 6 Membership Update 7 Membership Update 8 Treasurer’s Report Motion to grant IAP2 Canada Board of Directors authority to appoint an auditor annually. 9 Nominations Committee & Board Elections Deputy Board Members ■ Kent Aitken (Ottawa) New Board Members (2014-2016) ■ Meghan Bratt (Toronto) ■ Jan Bloomfield (Edmonton) ■ Amanda Mitchell (Vancouver) ■ Dejana Knih (Calgary) ■ Luc Richard (Dieppe) ■ Pattie LaCroix (Halifax) ■ Hugo Mimee (Montreal) ■ Noreen Rude (Calgary) ■ Natalie Seniuk (Toronto) Continuing Board Members (2013-2015) ■ Maria DeBruijn (Edmonton) ■ Kristin Drewes (Winnipeg) ■ Anne Harding (Calgary) ■ Brenda Pichette (Ottawa) ■ Tiffany Skomro (Winnipeg) ■ Kevin Thorvaldson (Calgary) 10 New Business? 11