105th Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Friday, June 6, 2025

A virtual component to the AGM will be announced, when details are arranged

NOTICE OF MEETING/ PROXY FORM

To Register for the AGM/Luncheon:

Please register by Friday, May 30

Registration form is at the bottom of this page.

...Or email maurizia@awna.com with your Name, Newspaper and method of payment. (include Credit card info or pay via eTransfer to: chrissie@awna.com)

Agenda

10 am		• President Lisa Sygutek calls the meeting to order • Approval of the AGM Minutes, Friday, May 10, 2024 • Business Arising from the Minutes • Followed by committee reports: President’s ReportLisa Sygutek First report of Nominating CommitteeEvan Jamison Executive/ AuditEvan Jamison Financial statement, Executive Director’s ReportDennis Merrell News Media Canada ReportPaul Deegan Ad Canada Advertising ReportJeff Beardsworth Better Newspaper CompetitionJulie Anne McRae, Maurizia Hinse C. A. MacLean Foundation ReportAmanda Zimmer MembershipAmanda Zimmer ConventionShannon Peace
Noon		Break for lunch
1:30 pm		AGM Resumes Final Report of Nominating Committee Evan Jamison Election of Officers Resolutions Committee
3 pm		Adjournment

Hotel Arrangements (will be updated as required)

A block of rooms has been reserved for those interested in attending in person

Wyndham Edmonton

4440 Gateway Blvd. Edmonton AB T6C 5H2 (formerly the Coast Terrace Inn)

For Reservations Please Call:

Tel: 780-437-6010 OPT#0 | Toll Free: 1-877-999-3223. | Or Use Booking Link:

NOTE: Online Rates Include Taxes

Group Name: Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association

Booking Code: 060525ALB

Rooms not reserved are automatically released on: May 20, 2025

After this date rooms are based on availability.

Guestroom Rates:

ROOM TYPE	Single	Double	Triple	Quad
1 King w/pullout	109.00	109.00	119.00	129.00

Arrival: Thursday, June 5, 2025 Departure: Saturday, June 7, 2025

Individual Reservations can be cancelled without penalty up to 24 hours prior to arrival - Booking Early is encouraged.

HOTEL AMENITIES