On April 23, 2016, Equine Canada (EC) held the first official meeting of members under the federation’s new By-laws, implemented in September 2015 after a positive voting outcome that saw a 97% approval rating from the equestrian community.
Under the new By-laws, members are defined as persons designated as representatives in one of three categories (Equestrian Sports, Provincial and Territorial Sport Organizations, and National Equine Organizations) who meet the qualifications outlined in the By-laws and have been designated by their peers to have voting privileges in relation to EC governance.
The following members were in attendance during the inaugural meeting of members, held during the 2016 EC Annual Convention in Montreal, QC.
Category A – Equestrian Sports
Craig Collins – ON
Jon Garner – AB
Michel Lapierre – QC
Mike Lawrence – ON
Karen Pavicic – BC
Elizabeth Quigg – ON
Cara Whitham – ON
Category B – Provincial and Territorial Sport Organizations
Nicole Duplessis – QC
Adrienne Smith – NS
Geri Sweet – MB
Jean Szkotnicki – ON
Gord MacKenzie – BC
Susan Harrison – BC
Heather Findlay – NB
Category C – National Equine Affiliates
Jill Barton – ON
David Brent – ON
Tina Collins – ON
Dr. Wayne Burwash – AB
Muriel Burnley – ON
Business conducted at the first meeting of EC members included a vote on a special resolution to amend the By-laws, which was unanimously approved.
For more information on the special resolution and amendment, please refer to By-law # 1 as Amended and Restated on the EC website.
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