Thank you to all who attended our 2021 Virtual AGM!

AFGC’s first Virtual AGM was a resounding success and we received a lot of positive feedback about how smoothly the process went, from the visual presentation to the online Q&A and live online voting. Thank you to the volunteer organizers who put this together!

We had 109 members register to attend with 80 logging in to watch and participate.

The following board positions have been elected by acclimation:

  • President: Rob Engh
  • Vice President: Bob Lalonde
  • Secretary: Emily Duquette
  • Treasurer: Ian Baird
  • Membership Chair: Jack Marissen
  • Public Relations Chair: Geoff Fraser
  • Rentals Chair: Rob Engh

Congratulations goes out to the newly elected to our Board as 2 year Directors for the years 2021-2023 are:

  • Stephen Bailey
  • Dawne Deeley
  • Miguel Gosano
  • Chris Hope
  • Raymond Peng
  • Igor Radvan
  • Chris Talkes

Highlights

Here are some highlights from the meeting:

CBSA Contract: A CBSA contract was awarded to AFGC for the next 6 years.

Caretaker Contract: A new contract was negotiated with the Caretakers and we are excited to continue having them work at AFGC. The club would not look as pristine as it does without them!

Student Memberships: A student membership category was created for members with a valid student ID between the ages of 19–25.

Scholarship Fund: The AFGC post-secondary scholarship fund budget has been increased and we will now be able to help more AFGC students wanting to pursue a post-secondary education.

Gun Lobby and Wild Life Conservation Donations: An increase in the budget was approved to help support wildlife enhancements and firearms lobby groups like CCFR, NFA and CSSA.

Proposed Upcoming Projects: Some of the projects we are looking to start this year depending on time, availability, restrictions and permits are:

  • Satellite sending unit for fibre optic extension
  • Camera system upgrade
  • Computer upgrades
  • New safe for storage
  • LED lighting on Range 1
  • Three bay garage including office space and rough in for future living space on upper level
  • New exterior message board
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to talk to any one of the Director’s at our Club. We are here to represent you and make AFGC the best Club it can be!