Well we are still in the midst of Covid. I am sure we are all being safe and trying as much as possible to stay away for groups. Thus, the normal process of the IWFS Toronto Annual General Meeting for Members will take a slightly different form this year. Via ZOOM.
We have by now, all become quite versant with Zoom Meetings.
The event will be carried over ZOOM. Please register below (and press the “send” button at the bottom of the form). You will be sent the Zoom Log-in details and password.
I would recommend a recumbent chair and an open bottle of one of your better wines to leisurely enjoy the meeting. A charged glass in hand will make the the discussion on the Zoom perhaps more lively.
The meeting Agenda & Details are below and have been sent under separate cover to individual Members.
Agenda:
The International Wine & Food Society Toronto Branch
IW&FS AGM Monday, September 14th, 2020
To: All Members
From: Sandra Levy, Secretary
Annual General Meeting – Monday September 14th, 2020
As previously advised the Annual General Meeting of the International Wine & Food Society of
Toronto will be held via a virtual meeting on ZOOM at the following links:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82062658979?pwd=SGM1eEFEeHU1ZS9JcHFuWGsrWThtUT09
Members without Video can join the Zoom call by telephone – dial 647-374-4685 and enter the zoom information below:
Meeting ID: 820 6265 8979 Passcode: 850098
This year the committee of management, in pursuance of Article 17.1 of the by-laws, struck a nominating committee consisting of:
Martha Russel (Chairperson), Jeanne Hopkins (Member), Robert Henderson (Member)
The nominating committee nominates the following individuals for the positions shown below. The year of expiry of the Term is shown for each Director.
The President is elected by the membership annually. The past-president is not elected and is an ex-officio position.
Past President President
Director Name Barbara Barde (2021), Diana Burke (2021), Sally Doulis (2021), Jayne Dunsmore (2022), Supriya James (2022), Sandra Levy (2022), Rob Reynolds (2022), Martha Russel (2021),
Martha Russel Brad Daniels
The International Wine & Food Society Toronto Branch
IW&FS AGM Monday,
September 14th, 2020
CONTESTING NOMINATIONS
Article 17.2 of the by-laws, provide that any qualified member not named in the report of the nominating committee may contest any election to be held at any annual meeting. The nomination of any such member shall be in writing, signed by the proposer and seconder who shall be members in good standing on the books of the Corporation, accompanied by a consent to act, if elected, signed by the nominee and given to the secretary at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date on which the election shall take place. At least twenty (20) days prior to the elections, the secretary shall notify the members with a list of such nominations together with the formal notice of the annual meeting and agenda.
AGENDA
The by-laws prescribe the following order of business at the annual meeting;
(A) Reading notice calling meeting and proof of notification to members (B) Report as to quorum
(C) Reading minutes of the preceding annual meeting
(D) Ratification of any by-laws passed by the committee of management (E) Reception of reports
(F) Election of directors
(G) Election of president from among the directors
(H) Appointment of auditors and the fixing of remuneration (I) Unfinished business, and
(J) New business
The International Wine & Food Society Toronto Branch
AGM Minutes of Meeting 2019/06/24
Date: Monday, June 24, 2019. Time: 5:30 P.M. to 6:15 P.M. Location: The Toronto Hunt Club, 1355 Kingston Road, Toronto ON.
Meeting Documents:
Page 1 of 4
- 1) Minutes of Meeting October 22, 2018;
- 2) Changes to Membership Dues;
- 3) Notice to Reader Year End April 30, 2019 from Forbes Anderson LLP,
CHAIR AND SECRETARY
With the unanimous consent of the meeting, Brad Daniels acted as chair and Andrew Burton acted as secretary to the meeting.
NOTICE OF MEETING
On motion duly made by Martha Russel: Motion to dispense with the reading of the Notice calling the Meeting to order.
Motion by Ian Morrison and seconded by Robert Henderson.
Opposition: None.
Motion carried: Unanimously.
The chair directed the secretary to table and file with the corporate records of the Company the Notice dated May 8, 2019 by email.
CONSTITUTION OF MEETING
A quorum (15) of the members being present in person or represented by proxy, and all the members, members of the committee of management and the auditors having received notice of the calling of the meeting in accordance with the by-laws of the Company, the chair declared the meeting to be duly constituted for the transaction of business.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Andrew Burton said ‘I can report a quorum is present’.
READING OF MINUTES
On motion duly made by Martha Russel: Motion to dispense with the reading of the Minutes. Motion by Philip Russel and seconded by Sandra Levy.
Opposition: None.
Motion carried: Unanimously.
International Wine & Food Society Toronto Branch, Minutes of Meeting 2019/06/24 Page 2 of 4
FINANCIAL REPORT
Brad Daniels discusses Notice to Reader.
Assets were $77K at the end of the last fiscal year and are now $85K. A proper wine inventory was conducted by Rob Reynolds and is the reason why the assets are valued higher. Liabilities: Deferred event revenue brought forward from previous year.
In 2019, there was a $7740 surplus which was better year over year.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Report given by Martha Russel.
41 members at present which is less than the previous year.
WINE REPORT
Report given by Rob Reynolds.
The wine inventory is as of April 30, 2019. There are 1000 bottles in total approx.
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Martha Russel says may I have a nomination for the election of the directors? Motion by Martha Russel.
So moved by; Joanne Colborne. Seconded by Phil Russel.
Opposition: None.
Motion carried: Unanimously.
Election of President (Brad Daniels)
We note that the President is elected by the membership each year.
Martha says I will entertain a motion to elect Brad Daniels as President for the 2019-20 year. Motion by Don Carlyle.
Seconded by Joanne Colborne.
Opposition: None.
Motion carried: Unanimously.
The chair notes that the Board for the 2019-2020 year will be comprised then stated it was in order to proceed with the election of directors in accordance with the Company’s by-laws and charter, and declared the meeting open for nominations.
The following were nominated by the nominating committee for the terms specified:
Sally Doulis Jayne Dunsmore Supriya James Andrew Burton Robert Reynolds Diana Burke Barbara Barde
International Wine & Food Society Toronto Branch, Minutes of Meeting 2019/06/24 Page 3 of 4 Brad Daniels makes Martha Russel Ex-Officio Director.
Pursuant to the by-laws of the IWFS, Martha Russel will continue as Director Ex-Officio.
Brad Daniels Appointment of Auditors.
Brad Daniels says I will entertain a motion to appoint Rafiq Donsani (CFA), as auditor of the Company until next annual meeting or until their successors are appointed, and that the remuneration paid to the Company’s auditors in respect of its fiscal year ended on Apr 30, 2019 be approved.
Motion by Doug Colbourne. Seconded by Ian Morrison. Opposition: None.
Motion carried: Unanimously.
Philip Russel asks what the reason for the change is. Brad Daniels wants to be fiscally responsible the best we can. The cost is approx. half of the Forbes Anderson cost.
Brad Daniels Ratification.
I will entertain a motion to ratify the acts of the officers and directors for the past year.
From Brad Daniels: I move that all acts, contracts, proceedings, appointments, elections and payments enacted made done and taken by the Directors of the Company since the last meeting of June 2017 as set out in the minutes of the meeting of Committee of Management or in the Financial Statements as submitted to this meeting, be and the same is hereby ratified and confirmed.
Motion by Robert Henderson. Seconded by Doug Colborne. Opposition: None.
Motion carried: Unanimously.
Brad Daniels Report of Doug Colbourne.
Chair calls upon Doug Colbourne, representing the IWFS Foundation of Canada, to give his report on the Foundation’s activities.
Doug wants members to consider more contributions next year. The Foundation always gives a minimum of $500 to each winner.
New Business.
Brad Daniels discussed changes to membership dues.
The overall impact is small however, it makes it more fair.
In the past, one spouse would have a ‘single’ membership and end up bringing their spouse as a ‘guest’.
Reason for wine levy now: Is that an average member only came to half the events.
4 meetings is breakeven. Between 5-8 meetings, we are getting in below cost.
Therefore, the idea is to have better attendance for each event.
Brad would like to see between 60-70 members.
International Wine & Food Society Toronto Branch, Minutes of Meeting 2019/06/24 Page 4 of 4
Philip Russel would like to thank Marcel Bregstein for his great work. Marcel is stepping down after this coming year.
Marcel says 3⁄4 of the wine cellar he bought. The club has a very international wine cellar now.
Brad Daniels Termination of Meeting.
Motion by Ian Morrison.
Seconded by Doug Colborne. Opposition: None.
Motion carried: Unanimously at 6:30pm.
If you have any questions how all this is going to work, please call Diana Burke 416 505 2121 or email: *protected email*
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Diana Burke (President 2020-21)
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