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116th Annual General Meeting of the Alberta Medical Association (CMA Alberta Division)

September 28, 2021
 

1. The 116th Annual General Meeting of the Alberta Medical Association (CMA Alberta Division) was held on September 28, 2021, via Zoom webinar
    
2. Call to Order
   
   Dr. Carl W. Nohr presided as Speaker and declared the 116th AGM in session and duly constituted at 7 p.m.
   
   The meeting commenced with the playing of the national anthem.
    
3. In Memoriam
   
   Fifty-two members passed away since the last AGM. A moment of silence was held as the names were displayed.

   James Chin Shekoufeh Choupannejad Norman Chychota Lorne Collins Phillip Cummins Ruth Ann Dickson John Empey Mohammed Feroz Finlay Fairfield Bijan Hamidi Bruce Hedges  Dartana Sioe Parviz Somani David Spence Marvin Starko

   Michelle Hucul Raymond Hulyk Noel Jampolsky Laura Kosakoski Roopee Kumar  Bernard Lee John Lipinski James McCaffery William McGeachy David McGowan David Miller Theodore Siwak Ernest Takacs Geoffrey Taylor Ronald Wensel

   Marvin Mitchell Joe Myburgh Michael Owen Abdulquddus Qureshi Thomas Paton Anil Prakash Walter Reynolds Ernest Rogan Wajid Sayeed David Shragge Michael Shuster Noel Williams David Wilox Brent Wray

4. Minutes, Meeting of October 5, 2020
   
   The minutes of the AGM of October 5, 2020 were accepted as circulated.
    
5. President’s Valedictory
   
   The outgoing president, Dr. Paul Boucher, reflected on her term as president and on its challenges and accomplishments. She thanked the directorate for its support during his term.
    
6. Installation of AMA President
   
   CMA President, Dr. Katharine Smart, said a few words on behalf of the CMA prior to commencement of the installation of Dr. Vesta Michelle Warren as AMA President 2021-22. Dr. Warren gave her inaugural speech as incoming president.
    
7. Report from the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws
   
   Dr. Fredrykka Rinaldi, member, Committee on Bylaws, presented the report from the committee in the absence of chair Dr. Brock Debenham. There was an opportunity for questions following the presentation.
   
   MOTION: Moved by Dr. Fredrykka Rinaldi:
   
   THAT proposed substantive amendments to the Bylaws outlined in the 2020-21 Annual Reports be authorized and approved.
   
   CARRIED
   
   MOTION: Moved by Dr. Fredrykka Rinaldi
   
   THAT the existing bylaws of the association be rescinded in their entirety and the bylaws as amended by resolution passed at this Annual General Meeting held on September 28, 2021, be adopted.
   
   CARRIED
    
8. Report from the Committee on Financial Audit
   
   Dr. Heather La Borde, Chair, Committee on Financial Audit, presented the report from the committee. There was an opportunity for questions following the presentation.
   
   MOTION: Moved by Dr. Heather La Borde:
   
   THAT the Auditor’s Report and the audited Financial Statements for the Alberta Medical Association for the year ended September 30, 2020, be received for information.
   
   CARRIED
   
   MOTION: Moved by Dr. Heather La Borde
   
   THAT the firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers be reappointed as auditors for the Alberta Medical Association for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
   
   CARRIED
    
9. Report from the Nominating Committee
   
   Dr. Alison Clarke, Chair, Nominating Committee, presented the report on behalf of the committee. There was an opportunity for questions following the presentation.
   
   MOTION: Moved by Dr. Alison Clarke
   
   THAT the following Nominating Committee’s proposed slate of 34 representatives to CMA General Council 2022 be approved: (AMA President attends by virtue of position)
   • President-Elect
   • Immediate Past President
   • Speaker or Deputy Speaker
   • Ten representatives to be named by the Board
   • Thirteen representatives to be named by the Nominating Committee
   • Two physician appointees of the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta, at least one of whom must be an elected member of the Council
   • Two deans or designates from his/her offices
   • Two student representatives
   • Two PARA representatives
   CARRIED
   
   The following members were nominated for election to the following positions on the Nominating Committee: one member for a two-year term (2021-23) and two members for one-year terms as alternates (2021-22):
   • Dr. Edward Aasman
   • Dr. Brinda Balachandra
   • Dr. Peter Laratta
   • Dr. Usha Maharaj
   • Dr. Linda Mrkonjic
   • Dr. Richard Owen
   • Dr. Rithesh Ram
   Note: An election took place via e-vote following the meeting. The following members were elected:
   
   To the three two-year terms as members (2021-23):
   • Dr. Usha Maharaj
   To the two one-year terms as alternates (2021-22):
   • Dr. Brinda Balachandra
   • Dr. Rithesh Ram
10. AMA Awards
    
    A video of award recipients and their accomplishments was presented.
     
11. Board Report to the AGM
    
    Dr. Warren presented the Board Report to the AGM. There was an opportunity for questions with the Board and senior executive staff following the presentation.
     
12. Closing Remarks
    
    Dr. Warren Provided closing comments and thanked all members for their attendance and contribution to the Annual General Meeting.
     
13. Adjournment
    
    The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.