The BCA AGM will be held in-person at the Community Hall (190 Glen Park Drive) on Thursday, March 21, 2023 at 7pm.  Participation is open to all residents of Blackburn Hamlet, however, only residents who have renewed their BCA membership at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting are eligible to vote (https://blackburnhamlet.ca/about/bca-membership/).

In addition to the review of the BCA Budget and 2023 activities and the election of the board, there will also be a vote on changes to our articles of incorporation and a meet and greet/social activity that will be announced in early March.

The motion is for BCA Members to approve the following addition to our articles of incorporation in order to comply with the new Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA).

Blackburn Community Association has two types of memberships: Regular and Associate

Regular members reside within the boundaries of Blackburn Hamlet. Membership gives them the right to vote on motions raised at Members’ Meetings and to vote on the election of the Directors.

Associate members reside outside the boundaries of Blackburn Hamlet. Membership gives them the right to vote motions raised at Members’ Meetings. Associate members are not eligible to vote on the election of the Directors.

Board Elections

• Voting Members must be present at the Members’ meeting
• Members must have paid for membership at least 7 days prior to the AGM
• Voting is restricted to two adults (18 years or older) per household
• Associate Members are not entitled to vote on the election of the Directors
• Candidates must be BCA Members or Associate members and nominated and seconded by BCA Members
• If there is only one candidate for President, Vice-President, Treasurer or Secretary, the candidate will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised
• If there are 11 or fewer candidates for Director, the candidates will be elected without a vote unless there is an objection raised
• If a written vote is required, the President shall appoint a Member of the BCA to conduct the voting
• Portfolio Chairs / Co-Chairs will be determined at a board meeting after the AGM.

We look forward to your active participation in this year’s AGM!

Blackburn Community Association