Tickets & Registration
If you are interested in priority entry to Numbers by 11pm on Saturday, May 4 after AGM, please submit the form below.
Member ticket
Upon arrival at the AGM, members will receive a refund of their $20 deposit.
Includes hors d’oeuvres and one (1) drink ticket. Additional drinks can be purchased with cash at the bar.
Deposits from members who do not show up will be donated to the VGVA bursary fund.
Priority entry to PumpJack by 11pm on Saturday, May 4.
Non member ticket
This is not a deposit, no refunds will be issued.
Includes hors d’oeuvres and one (1) drink ticket. Additional drinks can be purchased with cash at the bar.
Priority entry to PumpJack by 11pm on Saturday, May 4.
Agenda
- Land acknowledgment
- Call to order
- Approval of minutes from the previous AGM
- Chair’s message
- Financial report
- Awards
- Elections
- Motions, discussion & adjournment
Awards
Ward Israelson Sportsmanship Award
This award honours the memory of Ward Israelson, past co-chair in 1992, dedicated VGVA member, and all-around sports enthusiast who suddenly passed away during the 1998–1999 season. The VGVA Board of Directors selects a recipient who is an all-around player in skill or devotion to sports, especially conduct becoming a sportsman involving honest rivalry and graceful acceptance of results.
The award is announced at the AGM, the recipient’s name is inscribed on a perpetual plaque, the recipient receives a keepsake, and the recipient serves as the custodian of the plaque for one year.
The most recent recipient: Adam Porisky (2021–2022)
Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram Lifetime Membership Award
Renamed in 2023 to honour long-time member and director of VGVA Dr. Sanjay Mohan Ram, the Lifetime Membership Award is granted to a dedicated, long-standing member of VGVA who has consistently volunteered and helped in various capacities over the years.
The award is announced at the AGM, the recipient’s name is inscribed on a perpetual plaque, the recipient receives a keepsake, and the recipient serves as the custodian of the plaque for one year.
The most recent recipient: Nelson S. (2022–2023)
Medals for the top 3 teams in each division
Most Valuable Player
Players vote for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) within their division (Beginner, Intermediate, Competitive 1, Competitive 2, Competitive 3, Competitive 4). The recipient is announced at AGM and they receive an award.
Most Improved Player
In the Beginner division, the director selects the Most Improved Player. The recipient is announced at AGM and receives an award.
Elections
VGVA is a nonprofit membership organization, and its board of directors are responsible for what the organization does, including managing finances, changing bylaws, working honestly toward VGVA’s mission, and abiding by all relevant laws.
Positions up for Election
The following positions are up for election in 2024. Except the Chair, all other positions are one-year terms that follow the fiscal year, June 1–May 31.
- Chair (two-year term: June 1, 2024–May 31, 2026)
- Vice Chair
- Secretary
- Director of Recreational Division
- Director of Beginner Division
- Director of Intermediate Division
- Director of Competitive 1 Division
- Director of Competitive 2 Division
- Director of Competitive 3 Division
- Director of Competitive 4 Division
- Member at Large
Any member in good standing is eligible to put forward their name for any position on the Executive to the Elections Committee, but shall do so only for one position on the Executive.
Other positions
Sponsorship Director – this is an elected position with a two-year term. Jaden R. is the incumbent, and his term ends May 31, 2025.
Treasurer – this is an appointed position with a two year term. Johnny W. is the incumbent, and his term ends May 31, 2025.
Social Media Director and Webmaster – there are appointed positions with one-year terms. The incoming board will appoint these positions in the new term.
Nominations
If you would like to nominate yourself for a board position, we recommend that you email the Chair with your explicit interest by April 28.
Bringing Motions at the AGM
As a member of VGVA, you have the opportunity to influence its direction by bringing motions during our Annual General Meeting (AGM). To propose a motion, familiarize yourself with the organization’s bylaws, prepare a concise and relevant proposal, and submit it to the Chair by April 30, 2024. Your motion will undergo review and, if approved, will be included in the AGM agenda for presentation and voting by fellow members. Remember to present your motion clearly and provide rationale to garner support. Successful motions become resolutions, shaping the future actions of our organization.