2023 ABC Annual General Meeting

November 29, 2023 | Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton

The ABC Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place at the Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 10.15am – 5:00pm.

This event is only open to Eligible Producers of the ABC and is FREE to attend. Breaks and lunch are provided, followed by a complimentary drinks reception.

Nominations for the 2023/2024 ABC Board of Directors

The Alberta Beekeepers Commission (ABC) is seeking FOUR new board members to join the ABC Board of Directors this November 2023. The ABC board of directors is comprised of NINE directors as outlined in the ABC Plan Regulation, including:

4 regional directors, one regional director being elected for each region, and
5 Directors at Large

We are seeking nominations from 2023 Eligible Producers for the following FOUR positions:

2 Director at Large positions
Regional Director: South Region
Regional Director: NE Central Region

If you or another eligible producer you know are looking to take an active role in supporting a healthy and sustainable beekeeping industry, nominate now for ABC Director. As a director of ABC, you will be required to provide direction for the health of the industry by participating in regular board meetings (8 to 10 per year), monthly teleconferences, board committees, and support other organizational efforts of ABC. To nominate yourself or another Eligible Producer, please download, complete, and submit the below form:

2023 ABC Board of Directors Nomination Form

As per the Alberta Beekeepers Commission Bylaws, nominations for the position of director may also be made on the floor at the at 2023 AGM provided that:

the nomination is seconded by at lease five eligible producers present at the meeting,
and the eligible producer being nominated gives his or her oral consent to being nominated.

2023 ABC BOD Nomination Form

Resolutions

Please take a moment to review the NEW ABC Resolution Policy that outlines the requirements and guidelines for submitting a resolution.

To submit a resolution, please download and complete the 2023 ABC Resolution Form below. All completed resolutions must be received by ABC by Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the latest (10 days prior to the AGM).

2023 ABC Resolution submission form

Voting Proxy Form

If you wish to nominate another Eligible Producer to vote on your behalf, please download, complete, and submit the below voting proxy form:

2023 ABC Voting Proxy Form

Can’t join us in person?

The ABC is offering Eligible Producers a virtual option to participate in the AGM for producers that are not able to participate in person.

Register to participate in the VIRTUAL version of the AGM and receive your personalized, secure link HERE.