A General Meeting of Elephant Artist Relief Society is called for
JANUARY 14TH 2012
1 PM
The Old Y Centre Boardroom
2nd Floor
223 12 Avenue SW
WE ASK THAT ALL MEMBERS PLEASE DO THEIR BEST TO ATTEND AS WE REQUIRE YOUR VOTES TO MAKE OUR CHARITABLE STATUS A REALITY
With respect to the pending Charitable status for Elephant Artist Relief Society, this meeting will cover the business of the following motions:
1. MOVED by Michelle Denny, seconded by Mark Dicey: that:
ELEPHANT ARTIST RELIEF SOCIETY delete the Objectives in its “Application to Form a Society” dated June 21, 2007. These objectives would be replaced with:
To relieve poverty by providing financial assistance to needy artists in Calgary and surrounding area.
To offer support services to needy artists through a Web-based resource centre and through the provision of workshops on mental health and wellness, and on career and financial management.
2. MOVED by Mark Dicey, seconded by Leslie Sweder: that:
ELEPHANT ARTIST RELIEF SOCIETY replace Article 44 of its bylaws and replace it with the following:
Upon dissolution of the organization and after payments of all debts and liabilities, its remaining assets shall be distributed to one of more qualified donees described in subsection 149.1(1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada).
MEMBERS ARE THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE GENEROUSLY DONATED TIME OR ARTWORK TO ELEPHANT ARTIST RELIEF AS WELL AS THOSE WHO HAVE PURCHASED MEMBERSHIPS DIRECTLY FROM US. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR THIS MOST IMPORTANT GENERAL MEETING AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!
