By Hockey Saskatchewan

REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan is pleased to provide an update on the upcoming 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is scheduled to take place at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

In line with this season's communication strategy, the Hockey Saskatchewan AGM will be conducted virtually via Zoom Conferencing. This format allows for broader participation and ensures the safety and convenience of all attendees.

The AGM agenda will cover important topics, including:

• Welcome & Greetings from Board Chairperson
• Acknowledgments:
  • Land Acknowledgment
  • Memorial Roll Call
• Approval of Last Annual Meeting Minutes
• Chair of the Board Report
• The Presentation of the Audited Financial Statements and report of the Auditor.
• The Appointment of the Auditor on the ensuing fiscal year.
• On-line Voting Procedure
• Introduction, Discussion and voting on Amendments to the
• Constitution and Bylaws.
• Other business
• Adjournment

Please note that registration for the 2023 AGM has closed as of 3:00 PM on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Attendees who qualified and are eligible to attend the AGM will receive their login information on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 3:00 PM. Participants with voting rights will also receive the online voting information on the same day.

During the virtual AGM on June 20th, Membership will elect three (3) Directors who will each serve a 3-year term on the Board.

Pending approval of the amended Bylaws, including Bylaw 2.05.03 a):

"The Board of Directors shall consist of nine (9) Directors of which not more than two-thirds (2/3) are of the same gender. (6 of 9 is max for one gender)"

Therefore, as there are currently two (2) female Directors with terms remaining, a minimum of one of the three open positions must be filled by one of the two Female candidates. Following the election, regardless of the overall ranking, the Female candidate with the most votes will fill one of three open positions.

Below are the six (6) candidates:

• Sarah MacNaught (Saskatoon, SK)
• Carla Odnokon (Saskatoon, SK)
• Darrell Rinas (Clavet, SK)
• Michael Siklenka (Meadow Lake, SK)
• Jeremy VanCaeseele (Saskatoon, SK)
• Brent Zbaraschuk (Prince Albert, SK

 NOTICES OF MOTION 

Attached is the notice of motion (Page 17 of "2023 AGM Booklet.pdf") for Proposed Bylaw Amendments that will be presented, discussed, and voted upon at the AGM. The Proposed Bylaw Amendments were originally circulated in February 2023 and discussed during the Monthly Virtual Membership Calls of February, March and May. 

For any inquiries regarding the positions, kindly reach out to Hockey Saskatchewan General Manager Kelly McClintock at KellyM@HockeySask.ca.

About HOCKEY SASKATCHEWAN

Hockey Saskatchewan was established in 1912 and is the governing body for organized hockey in the Province of Saskatchewan. With a mission to Lead, Develop and Promote Positive Hockey Experiences, Hockey Saskatchewan encourages competition at all levels – from recreational to high performance. Hockey Saskatchewan has grown through the years and is Saskatchewan’s largest sports organization with over 40,000 members comprised of players, coaches, and officials. For more information, please visit www.hockeysask.ca or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.