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Annual General Meeting
Engineers Without Borders, University of Calgary
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Agenda
Presentations by EWB Teams
Official AGM
Approval of the Agenda
Financial Update
Constitutional Changes
Any Other Business
Presidential Elections
Presentation by the Candidates
Voting
Adjournment
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Presentations by Our Teams• Overview of Chapter Restructuring• Outcome Teams
• Canadian Aid Effectiveness• Canada Africa Connections (NFA, YE, FTU)• Global Engineering• Rural African Development
• Sustaining Teams• Chapter Development• Chapter Coordination• Promotions and Marketing• Fundraising
• Chapter in Canada
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From….
President Team
VP Communications
VP Outreach
VP Chapter Development
VP Education
VP Operations and Finance
Inpu
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To…
•New Face of Africa (NFA)•Youth Engagement (YE)•Fair Trade University (FTU)
•Global Engineering Team (GET)
•Advocacy, Research, Action! •African Program Partnerships
•Junior Fellowship ProgramAfrican
Development
Canadian Aid Effectiveness
Canada Africa
ConnectionsGlobal
Engineering
Chapter Development
• Member Learning
• Retreats• Impact
Fellowship• Leadership
Development Program
Fundraising
• BBQ• Sponsorship• Events Based
Fundraising• Bottle Drive
Coordination
• Finances• Volunteer
Coordination• SWOT• Logistics• Internal
Communication
Promotions and Marketing
• Website• External
Communication• Media
Engagement• Campus
Engagement
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Outcome Teams
•New Face of Africa (NFA)•Youth Engagement (YE)•Fair Trade University (FTU)
•Global Engineering Team (GET)
•Advocacy, Research, Action! •African Program Partnerships•Junior Fellowship Program
African Development
Canadian Aid Effectiveness
Canada Africa Connections
Global Engineering
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Advocacy
Yeah, we’re awesome. ;)
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What we did
• Meetings with Calgary MPs every semester
• June ACT Campaign • Fall 2010 ACT Week • EWB Days 2011 – NEXT WEEK!!!
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Innovations
1.Working to implement 3 pronged engagement strategy
1. Chapter
2. Government and Parliament (chapter level focuses on Parliament)
3. Community
2.National Advocacy Co-ordination1. Advocacy truly is one of EWB’s key programs now
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Key Learnings
• Building a public constituency who cares, or is at least seen to care, is very important • This is quite difficult with Aid Effectiveness
• Continuing to build engagement with various communities and the public will be key next year
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Challenges
• HR/Capacity • Consistently taking individual
advocacy actions • Building an interested constituency• Building interest in the chapter
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•New Face of Africa (NFA)•Youth Engagement (YE)•Fair Trade University (FTU)
•Global Engineering Team (GET)
•Advocacy, Research, Action! •African Program Partnerships•Junior Fellowship Program
African Development
Canadian Aid Effectiveness
Canada Africa
Connections
Global Engineering
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New Faces of Africa
Lin Lin Chen & Shinoo Dhillon
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Photos
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Exhibit Locations
• Coffee shops and Tea houses • Eau Clair Market • Calgary Public Library • Mac Hall • More….
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Our Focus
• Tell the stories of our African partners • Stories of Individuals
In Mapalo the Zone Economic Commission looks after development in each zone of the community. Today’s meeting is about discussing increased training and monitoring and evaluation support for different water projects in the community. In the past, change in Mapalo has been cyclical; for every expansion of progress there is always a retraction. For example, wells may be installed and later end up broken with no support to fix them. The goal of this meeting is to gather ideas about how projects can better be tracked and planned using information from the community. Meetings, such as this one, are part of a process to help the Zone Economic Commission break out of this cycle of "accordion change" and move towards sustained change in Mapalo.
Accordion Change
Mapalo, Zambia, summer 2009Zone Economic Commission of Mapalo
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Presentation at Exhibits
1. Stories behind the photo
2. Short term vs Long term development model
3. What we do at EWB in Africa and in Canada
4. How you can be involved
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Key Learning
• People are willing to listen if you are passionate about what you are saying
• People respond to visuals: Photos
Team Learning• Weekly meetings keep things on track
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Challenges
1. How to make volunteer training more effective on engaging public audience?
2. How to improve current exhibit into a more self-sustaining model?
3. What methods can we use to attract public audiences?
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Youth Engagement & School Outreach Team
Annual General Meeting – March 11, 2011
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Year in Summary
Youth Engagement Team
• Youth Mentorship
• Workshops for conferences or clubs
• “Most Persuasive” poster at National Conference
School Outreach Team
• Traditional presentations (all Water for the World)
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Key Challenges
Development of targeted YE workshop materials
Getting the right people involved and on board (Teachers, Club leaders etc.)
Scheduling difficulties for SO
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Key Learnings
YE and SO teams should collaborate to share resources and learning but have clearly defined roles and responsibilities
Previous teacher/youth leader relationships are a lot easier to maintain rather then trying to start several new ones
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Future Directions
Continue to use SO to raise awareness of development issues in the general population
Continue mentoring youth through projects that are in line with EWB Values
Potential mentorship expansion areas:• multiple youth classes/groups• include more EWB chapter members• combine with youth conference
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Fair Trade Campus TeamKelly James, Caitlin Milne, Sara Walde, and
Andrew Wytsma
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Major Goals
• Attain Fair Trade Campus status
• Increase awareness of Fair Trade
• Learn more about Fair Trade
• HAVE FUN!!!
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Accomplishments
• Created Fair Trade Campus Proposal
• Made administrative connections
• Gained widespread campus support for Fair Trade
• Learned a ton!
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Strategies Moving Forward
• Get approval for Fair Trade Campus proposal
• Transition for next year
• Continue with Fair Trade Fridays
• Continue learning about Fair Trade at the university
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•New Face of Africa (NFA)•Youth Engagement (YE)•Fair Trade University (FTU)
•Global Engineering Team (GET)
•Advocacy, Research, Action! •African Program Partnerships•Junior Fellowship Program
African Development
Canadian Aid Effectiveness
Canada Africa
Connections
Global Engineering
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Global Engineering Team
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New Ideas for GE
• Curriculum Enhancement and Enrichment• Continued involvement in previous courses• Expanded across departments and years
• Pilot mentorship program• Connected a select group of students with industry
professionals and the professional chapter
• Pilot lecture series• Two lectures in the Fall – Mr. Vic Perry, and Mayor Nenshi • Goal of connecting students with influential leaders to
expand understanding engineering within globalization
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New Ideas for GE
• GE Month• Connecting the wider Calgary community on the topic of
“Problem Solvers for the 21st Century” through a wide range of discussions across industry and the university
• Computer Literacy Training• Previous program but being integrated under GE by
applying GE skills to the Calgary community
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Challenges
• Curriculum Enhancement and Enrichment• Expanding outside of the Civil department
• Mentorship• Slow start up and difficulties coordinating the group
• Lecture Series• Carrying ideas and transitioning into the Winter
semester – lack of volunteers to champion
• GE Month• Fundraising and delayed start
• CLT• Volunteer recruitment
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Successes
• Curriculum Enhancement and Enrichment• Reached every Civil student from first to fourth year!• Developing new connections in the Chemical
department
• Mentorship• Connections and dialogue created that are working• Strong commitment on both sides to make relationships
work
• Lecture Series• High turn out and great feedback received from
attendees, both students and profs• Influential speakers targets and engaged
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Successes
• GE Month• Creating new dialogue across industry!• Creating new chapter connections
• CLT
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•New Face of Africa (NFA)•Youth Engagement (YE)•Fair Trade University (FTU)
•Global Engineering Team (GET)
•Advocacy, Research, Action! •African Program Partnerships•Junior Fellowship Program
African Development
Canadian Aid Effectiveness
Canada Africa
Connections
Global Engineering
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African Connection
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2010 Junior Fellows
Past• JF 2011 Selection• Presentations
• UofC• Youth Engagement• Pro Chapter
Present• JF Coffee Shops• Chapter-JF Connections
Innovations• Storytelling
Failures• Re-integrating into the
chapter• Creating hunger for
African Programs knowledge
Fall/WinterFall/Winter
CurrentCurrent
InnovationsInnovations
FailuresFailures
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• JF expectations brainstorming session
• Meetings with teams
2011 Junior Fellows
Foundation learning • Agriculture Value Chains• Governance and Rural
Infrastructure
Working Overseas Lecture Series
CurrentCurrent
UpcomingUpcoming
In GhanaIn Ghana
ReturnReturn
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Sustaining Teams
Chapter Development
• Member Learning
• Retreats• Impact
Fellowship• Leadership
Development Program
Fundraising
• BBQ• Sponsorship• Events Based
Fundraising• Bottle Drive
Coordination
• Finances• Volunteer
Coordination• SWOT• Logistics• Internal
Communication
Promotions and Marketing
• Website• External
Communication• Media
Engagement• Campus
Engagement
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Member Learning
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Fall 2010
Member Learning
1. Session Rotation• Development (2)• Team (3)• Leadership (2)• Storytelling (3)
2. ML Mini Series
1. For New Members (2)2. Output Focused
• Wine and Cheese (2)• New Member Handbook• EWB Week
3. African Programs (2)
Result• Low attendance• Low excitement
Result• Moderate + irregular
attendance• Underwhelming content
Fall 2010Fall 2010 Winter 2011Winter 2011Winter 2011
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Member Learning
Key Learning/Recommendation• ML Team facilitation• Chapter
• Builds learning community• Demanding content
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Chapter Development
• Member Learning
• Retreats• Impact
Fellowship• Leadership
Development Program
Fundraising
• BBQ• Sponsorship• Events Based
Fundraising• Bottle Drive
Coordination
• Finances• Volunteer
Coordination• SWOT• Logistics• Internal
Communication
Promotions and Marketing
• Website• External
Communication• Media
Engagement• Campus
Engagement
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CoordinationBudget Control, Volunteer Coordination, Logistics, Internal
Communication
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Impact Fellowship
• Target Audience: First year students and students who are new to EWB
• Volunteers complete 20 hours of service, learning and leadership development
• 20 hours are divided between each of the chapter teams
• Volunteers receive credit on their • Co-Curricular Record and a certificate
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Roles
Roles and Tasks
• Bookkeeper• Budget Officer• Volunteer
Coordinator• Communications• Event Logistics
• Track money in and out of the chapter
• Ensure we meet external requirements
• Update teams on budget progress
• Keep track of volunteer hours• Manage EWB email and photo
accounts and email list• Ensure reality meets plans
Roles TasksTasks
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Volunteer Coordination Reflection
• What did we do?• Created a google doc to track volunteering and
volunteer contact info• Initially tried to have volunteer sign-in sheets• Used whiteboards on myEWB to get volunteers to
sign up
• What worked Well?• Tracking Volunteer info and hours• Whiteboards for volunteer sign-up
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Volunteer Coordination Reflection ctd…
• Challenges• Keeping track of who actually showed up at
events• Volunteer sign-in sheets were often lost or not
properly filled out
• Goals for Next Year• Find a more effective way to keep track of
volunteers who helped at an event• Make more effective use of the whiteboard system
on myEWB and make sure everyone knows to use it
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Budget Offcier
• What was innovative?• Each month, breakdown of expenditure and
income that is specific to each team was sent to the team leaders.
• Total expenditure was compared to the planned budget of the month so that the team leaders could have a look at how they did with budget planning.
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What Worked Well?
• Few feedbacks were received stating that the monthly update was quite helpful as each team leader could get information that is specific to the team, rather than the whole chapter.
• It was easy to see where and how much the money was being spent.
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What were the Challenges?
• Sometimes, more than one person was dealing with transactions and few emails with confusion was received (communication error)
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Goals for this Year
• Pay close attention to feedbacks/ suggestions of the team leaders so that each monthly update is as useful and resourceful as possible
• Try to deal with confusions in regard to communication by figuring out exactly who are responsible for team transactions
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Chapter Development
• Member Learning
• Retreats• Impact
Fellowship• Leadership
Development Program
Fundraising
• BBQ• Sponsorship• Events Based
Fundraising• Bottle Drive
Coordination
• Finances• Volunteer
Coordination• SWOT• Logistics• Internal
Communication
Promotions and Marketing
• Website• External
Communication• Media
Engagement• Campus
Engagement
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Promotions & Marketing
Nadia Helal
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What have I learned
• Time Management
• Leadership
• How to be more innovative & creative
• How can I be effective towards my role & others.
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Challenges This Year
• Am I good enough?
• Can I fulfill my role?
• Meeting Deadlines
• Posters, press releases, guest lectures...Then... Now...
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My Goals for Next Year
• Have an established Promotions & Marketing team:
- Weekly/Bi-Weekly meetings within our team
- Have an established goal for each team member• Be prepared for every event• Fill the GAP• Work on more innovative ways for promotions. The
world of media is unlimited!• EWB video??
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Thank You!!
Any Questions??
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Chapter Development
• Member Learning
• Retreats• Impact
Fellowship• Leadership
Development Program
Fundraising
• BBQ• Sponsorship• Events Based
Fundraising• Bottle Drive
Coordination
• Finances• Volunteer
Coordination• SWOT• Logistics• Internal
Communication
Promotions and Marketing
• Website• External
Communication• Media
Engagement• Campus
Engagement
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Fundraising
Team:
• Sarah Vooys (Director/ WC)
• Ali Moghadam (Fall BBQs)
• Kim Chiu (Art Auction)
• Nigel Gutzmann (Silent)
• Meng-ling Lee (Pub Night)
• (Majid Ovaici)
Soccer tournament
Other Contributors:
• Holly Algra (WC Food/Wine/ Rentals)
• Jessica Lam (Engagement)
• Harry Zheng (Pub night)
• Everyone with perspective campaign
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What we did: Summer 2010
• Bottle Drives• 2-3 bottle drives• Unsuccessful • Raised approximately $200
• Strategic Planning
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What We Did: Fall
Summary
Sum
mer
•Bottle Drives•$
200
Fall• BBQs (weekly)
• $2,300
• Pub Night• $760
• Membership• $1700
• Funding/ Campaign: • SSAF $6,575• SU $2,000• Perspectives $7,294
200
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What We Did: Winter
Summary
Sum
mer
•Bottle Drives•$
200
Fall
•BBQ $2,300
•Pub night $760
•Prospective $7,294
•Funding $8,575
•Membership $1,700
Wine and Cheese• Wine & Cheese
• Online $1,375• Cash $3,650• Sponsorship $1,800• Silent Auction $1,460 (included
in cash/ cheque)• Expenses
• $500 food• $100 misc• $140 insurance• $600 wine
$5,500 ±50020,825
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Winter (Future)
Summary
Summer
•Bottle Drives•$2
00
Fall
•BBQ $2,300
•Pub night $760
•Prospective $7,294
•Funding $8,575
Winter
•WC $5,500
Winter• BBQs ($1,000)• Pub night ($500)• Art Auction ($2500)• Soccer Tournament ($0)• SSAF JF $9000
26,329
39,320
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Engineers Without Borders University of Calgary Chapter in
Canada
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Annual General Meeting
Engineers Without Borders, University of Calgary
March 11, 2011ICT 114
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AgendaPresentations by EWB Teams
Official AGM
Approval of the Agenda
Appointment of the Chief Returning Officer
Verification of Quorum
Verification of Voting Procedure
Financial Update
Changes to the Constitution
Overview of Proposed Changes
Discussion
Vote
Any Other Business
Presidential Elections
Presentation by the Candidates
Voting
Adjournment
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Finance Report May 1 2010-February 28 2011
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Main Summary
Income 15531.32**
Expense 9489.37*
Net Revenue 6041.95
Initial Balance (Chapter)
6673
Initial Balance (National)
570
Total 7243
Chapter 7718.45
National -1676.50
Total 6041.95
Summary Incoming Current Balance
• Includes $5200 in JF 2011 payments
** Does not include Wine and Cheese
As of May 1, 2010
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Expense Breakdown
BBQ Food 698.82
BBQ Rental 110.00
Event Supplies 225.90
Total 1034.72
Advertisement 28.62
Supplies 116.13
Insurance 50.00
T Shirt 550.51
Total 745.26
GE Lecture 272.62
Food and Gifts 162.15
Conference Flight Ticket (2010 expense) 414.37
Reimbursement for NC2011 553.51
Total 1402.65
Retreat
Western Retreat Gas 56.74
National Retreat Pres Mtg Fee 450.00
African Program
Junior Fellow Payment 5200
Total 5706.74
Fu
ndra
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Ad
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Co
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Oth
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Income Breakdown
Deposit (2010 SSAF, Donations, Funding from summer, Fall BBQs)
8836.34
Pubnight Deposit 760.00
Bottle Drive (Including Summer and Conf) 264.10
Total Fundraising Income 9860.44
Administration
Membership 420.00
Donation 600
Total Income of Others 2970.00
Fundraising
Adm
inistration,A
frican Program
, Donation
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Constitution Changes
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Overview of Changes
• 3.1- Change to the definition of “Council”• 7.0 – Expansion to EWB UofC’s Vision• 8.0 – Change to “Objectives” to reflect changes in EWB
Canada’s Outcome Areas• 9.1 – Expansion to the role of the bookeeper• 10.0 – Revision of rules for signing authority• 10.1 – Definition of financial authority for the chapter• 11.0 – Definition of transfer of financial authority• 12.0 – Definition of contract/agreement procedure to
reflect EWB Canada policies• 13.0 – Definition of guiding procedures/policies
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Overview of Changes
• 14.1 – Relaxation of terms of positions• 16.0 – Definition of the role of the President(s)• Removal of all Vice President and Chapter Officer Roles• 17.0 – Definition of a new position category “Chapter
Leader”• 18.2 – Removal of JF requirement of acting as the
Learning Partner National Rep• 19.0 – Replacement of “Director” with “Project Leader”• Removal of “Selection Committee”• Removal of “Project Leader” (old definition)• Removal of “Failure to Perform Duties” section• Change to the “Turnover Process”
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Discussion of Changes
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Vote on Changes
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Other Business
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Presidential Elections
• Presentation of the Candidate(s)• Questions• Vote
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Adjournment
Thank you for attending the 2011 EWB Annual General Meeting. Please join us in the Last Defense Lounge