Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice of Annual General Meeting
Dawson Co-op

Dawson Co-operative Union members are invited
to attend the 104th Annual General Meeting.

Co-op Mercer Hall, Ovintiv Events Centre
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Meeting: 7:00 PM
This is an opportunity for members to hear updates on the past year, review financials, participate in governance, and help shape the future of your Co-op.

There are three open seats available, and we have six qualified candidates vying for these positions.

The candidates for the director’s election are:
Marlana Blouin
Judy Clavier (Incumbent)
Fran Haughian
Tyler Marion (Incumbent)
Pat Mason (Incumbent)
Karl Mattson

Please click here for Candidates' Bios

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Special Resolutions for Member Consideration

As part of this year’s AGM, members will be asked to vote on two important bylaw amendments:

Resolution 1: Household Spending Requirement

This resolution proposes an update to director eligibility rules to better reflect how households shop today. Currently, candidates must meet a minimum annual or three-year spending requirement under their own membership. This amendment would allow candidates to combine their purchases with one other adult member living at the same address to meet that requirement.

Safeguards are included to ensure transparency and accountability, including:
– Disclosure of both membership numbers
– Written authorization from the additional household member
– Verification of spending by the Co-op prior to confirming eligibility

This change recognizes shared household purchasing while maintaining appropriate oversight.

Resolution 2: Committee Attendance Records

This resolution proposes a modernization of how director attendance at committee meetings is recorded. Currently, directors must sign a physical attendance book. This amendment would allow the Board to determine appropriate methods for recording attendance, providing flexibility to use digital or alternative systems as needed.

Members are encouraged to review the full wording of the proposed bylaw amendments, which is attached below as part of the official AGM notice.