CESBC AGMs
AGM News
Our Chapter AGM and election was held on December 4, 2025 using an online platform. Helaine Krystkowiak (National Representative), Sarah Mallinson (Secretary), Reanna Clark (Member-at-Large Professional Development and Communication #1), Rob Friberg (Member-at-Large Professional Development and Communications #2), Wei Yan (Member-at-Large Conference Support), Bindu Mohan (Lower Mainland Coordinator #2) and Christiana Onabola (Northern Coordinator #1) had decided to step away from their positions. In addition, the Vice President position was up for election and the Lower Mainland Coordinator #1 was considering leaving.
In accordance with the structure and procedures laid out in our Chapter Bylaws, Brian McGowan chaired our AGM election which produced the following results for elected positions:
National Representative (3 year term) – no nominations received
Vice President (2 year term) – Becky Gormley re-elected
Secretary (2 year term) – Maryam Dehnadi elected
Member-at-Large – Professional Development and Communication #1 (1 year term) – Janice Duddy elected
Member-at-Large – Professional Development and Communication #2; formerly Membership Secretary (2 year term) – no nominations received from eligible members.
Member-at-Large – Conference Lead (2 year term) – no nominations received
Member-at-Large – Conference Support (1 year term) – Ross Duncan elected
All elections were by acclamation.
Written declarations were received from Jennifer Alsop and Jess McKeown expressing interest in joining Council. Unfortunately, neither Jennifer nor Jess were eligible for election at the time of the AGM. A written declaration was also received from Karsang Magar in support of continuing as the Lower Mainland Coordinator #1. The new Chapter Executive Council may consider each of these candidates for appointment as they deem appropriate in the near future.
It is anticipated that our Council additions will bring energy, skills and experience to our team as we look forward to an exciting new year.
Brian McGowan
Chair, CESBC 2025 Nominations Committee
Full list of Council Members is here: Executive-Council
Our Chapter AGM and election was held on October 4, 2024 at the SFU Harbour Centre. Kasra Hassani (President), Slavica Stevonovic (Vice President), Becky Gormley (Secretary), Angela Randall (Member-at-Large Conference Lead), Mel Michener (Member-at-Large Conference Support), Golareh Habibi (Member-at-Large Membership Secretary), and Hafsa Sadiq (Member-at-Large Professional Development and Communications) had decided to step away from their positions. The Treasurer position was also up for election. With such a significant turnover, we are pleased that Angela and Becky chose to remain on Council and take on new leadership positions.
In accordance with the structure and procedures laid out in our Chapter Bylaws, Brian McGowan chaired our AGM election which produced the following results:
A written declaration was received from Maryam Dehnadi expressing interest in joining Council. Unfortunately, Maryam was not eligible for election at the time of the AGM. Written expressions of interest in Coordinator positions were received from Grace Alindogan-Agapito and Rashi Chaturvedi. The new Chapter Executive Council may consider each of these candidates for appointment as they deem appropriate in the near future.
Brian McGowanChair, CESBC 2023 Nominations Committee
CESBC AGM 2023 - President's Report
2023 CESBC AGM Election News
Our Chapter AGM was held on October 27, 2023 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Megan Ondr-Cooper (Secretary), Christine Cassar (Member-at-Large Conference Support), Julia Langton (Member-at-Large Professional Development and Communications), Becky Gormley (Lower Mainland Coordinator), Eirini Giannaraki (Student and Emerging Evaluators Coordinator), Don Murray (Okanagan/Interior Coordinator), and Simran Jawanda (Northern Coordinator) had decided to step away from their positions. Three other Executive Council positions were also up for election.
Written statements were received from CESBC members expressing their interest in the following Coordinator positions:
The Okanagan/Interior Coordinator is also vacant, but Gene Krupa has expressed potential interest.
Decisions on the Coordinator positions will be made by the new Council in the near future.
CESBC AGM 2022 - President's Report
2022 CESBC AGM Election News
Our Chapter AGM was held on October 28, 2022 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. With Jeanne Legare (Treasurer), Beth Gardner and Sarah Boorman (National Council Representatives), and Cassandra Parsons (Student and Emerging Evaluators Coordinator) stepping away, plus the absence of a President, there were at least 3 vacant Council positions and 4 vacant Coordinator positions. In accordance with the structure and procedures laid out in our Chapter Bylaws, Brian McGowan chaired our AGM election which produced the following results:
In addition, the following members are recommended as post-AGM Council appointments for Coordinator positions:
Our new additions bring energy, skills and experience to Council as we look forward to an exciting new year.
Chair, CESBC 2022 Nominations Committee
Read the CESBC AGM 2021 - President's Report
2021 CESBC AGM Election News
Our Chapter AGM was held on November 19, 2021 using the Zoom Platform. There were six positions up for election this year (President, Vice President, Secretary, Member at Large (Professional Development & Communication), Member-at-Large (Membership), Member-at-Large (Conference Lead), and Member-at-Large (Conference Support). In accordance with the structure and procedures laid out in our Chapter Bylaws, Diana Tindall chaired our AGM election which produced the following results:
Appointed positions:
Read the CESBC AGM 2020 (2020 Council) - President's Report
2020 CESBC AGM Election News
Our Chapter AGM was held on November 20, 2020 using Zoom Platform. Only the position of Secretary was up for re-election. In accordance with the structure and procedures laid out in our Chapter Bylaws, Michelle Naimi chaired our AGM election which produced the following results:
Read the CESBC AGM 2020 (2019) - President's Report
Our Chapter AGM was held on January 24, 2020 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. With Diana Tindall (National Representative), Eyyub Hajiyev (Vice-President) and Rachael Douglas (Member at Large – Conference) stepping away from our Chapter Executive Council (CEC), there were at least three vacant Council positions. In addition, the positions of President and Secretary were up for re-election. In accordance with the structure and procedures laid out in our Chapter Bylaws, Brian McGowan chaired our AGM election which produced the following results:
Both Lisa and Marla bring Council experience to their new positions. Sheila, Golareh, Tatiana, and Colleen are newly elected to the CEC and look forward to helping to serve the needs of our membership.
Read the CESBC AGM 2018 - President's Report
The CESBC AGM was held on November 30, 2018 at SFU Harbour Centre in Vancouver. In accordance with the structure and procedures laid out in CESBCY Chapter Bylaws, Beth Snow chaired the AGM election which produced the following results:
Secretary; Kile Brokop was elected by acclamation
Treasurer; Jeanne Legare was elected by acclamation
Member at Large (Membership); Lisa O'Reilly was was elected by acclamation
Kile brings experience to the position of secretary, having served in that role for the past year. Jeanne, Damien, and Lisa are newly elected to the CEC and look forward to helping to serve the needs of our membership.
Beth Snow
President, CESBC 2018 Nominating Committee Member
Nomination process can be found here Please see document CESBC_AGM_Notice 2018.pdf which includes the AGM agenda and a call for nominations.
Read more about Executive Roles & Responsibilities.
The CESBCY AGM was held on November 24, 2017 at SFU Harbour Centre in Vancouver. In accordance with the structure and procedures laid out in CESBCY Chapter Bylaws, Sandra Sellick chaired the AGM election which produced the following results:
Beth, Eyyub, Diana and Marla bring Council experience to their positions. Kile, Will and Rachel are newly elected to the CEC and look forward to helping to serve the needs of our membership.
Sarah Farina
Past President, CESBCY 2017 Nominating Committee Member
