Annual General Meeting

The CZWKA Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for Friday, December 13, 2024, at 4 pm PST/ 5pm MST/ 7pm EST. Participation for club directors is mandatory and members at large are welcome too. Please confirm your participation by December 5 and save the date.

The AGM is an essential event for the sound operations of CZWKA, and your active participation ensures our seamless continuation of business. Participants will learn of the financial state of the association, the key activities of the board for 2024, and high-level expectations for 2025.

Please forward this invitation to all interested members. Agenda to follow.

The meeting can be accessed by contacting you respective Club Director for the zoom link.

The terms for the following Board of Director are ending, and we are soliciting interest for anyone who would be interested in promoting Wado karate in Canada. Position descriptions are:

· President
· Membership Director
· Secretary

Anyone interested should put their names forward for election to Cathy Ritchie: cathy.ritchie00@gmail.com

Your message of interest should include a short proposal for your candidacy (Maximum 500 words):

· How you intend to improve the CZWKA through your role on the board.

· Key skills and experience that you bring to the role.

Please note that board members are not required to hold any karate rank. Therefore, any member or closely associated person to your dojos (e.g. a parent of a student) are welcome to submit their candidacy.

The term is for 3 years (renewable). The deadline for nominations is November 21, 2024.

Voting instructions will be circulated once candidatures have been received.

If you have any questions concerning the AGM or the Board of Directors Election, please feel free to reach out to me directly: simonraybould@hotmail.com

Best Regards,