ATLANTIC CANADA PIPE BAND ASSOCIATION – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE
Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2024
Sunday, November 3rd time TBA
Location: Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College
51779 Cabot Trail,
St. Ann's, Nova Scotia
There will be a zoom option and the link will be available 24 hours prior
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association will be held in person on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, tba, Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College, 51779 Cabot Trail, St Ann’s, Nova Scotia
As per clause 4:06, Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association Constitution: Notice of any motion will be submitted to the Executive, in writing, 30 days prior to the Annual General Meeting.
Members of the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association are eligible to vote on Association business.
As per the Constitution: Clause, 2.1.8.
2.1.8. Categories of membership
2.1.8.1. Any individual or group playing highland music on the pipes and/or drums in Atlantic Canada are eligible to be full members of the Association. At Association meetings, individual members are entitled to one (1) vote while bands are entitled to a maximum of two (2) votes. Individuals who are members through band affiliation are encouraged to attend and participate in Association meetings but they may not vote unless they are exercising one (1) of the bands two (2) votes.
2.1.8.2. Any piper, drummer, pipe band or non-playing individual from outside the Atlantic Provinces may become an associate member of the Association. These associate members are welcome to participate in Association meetings with the understanding that they are not eligible to vote.
2.1.8.3. Individual residents of Atlantic Canada who do not play pipes or drums may be full members of the Association. As such, each individual member is entitled to one (1) vote at Association meetings.
2.1.8.4. Families in Atlantic Canada may take out a family membership. While all family members are welcome to participate in association meetings, each family shall be restricted to one (1) vote.
2.1.8.5. Corporations and businesses in Atlantic Canada may take out a corporate membership in the Association. Corporate members are welcome to participate in Association meetings but are not eligible to vote or to hold office on the executive.
2.1.8.6. All Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Executive members must be paid members of the ACBPA. Each Executive member is entitled to one (1) vote at Association meetings.
2.1.8.7. All ACPBA judges must be paid members of the ACPBA. Each judge is entitled to one (1) vote at Association meetings.
Please note the categories of membership and the entitlements to vote at Association meetings.
Your membership gives you the power to participate in these meetings, vote on motions, vote in Executive members and raise your concerns on issues or situations that arise regarding the Atlantic Canada Pipe Band Association.
The AGM meeting is not just for Executive members. Your participation is necessary for the success of your association.
The Annual General Meeting is open to all members including band members, individual and family members, sponsors and associates.
Your participation at the AGM, your voice and vote is required for the success of your association.
Thank you.
ACPBA Executive
