Postponed: 2020 Cycle Toronto Annual General Meeting
October 20, 2020 has been set for the 2020 AGM. Check out the event page here.
Cycle Toronto AGM & COVID-19
March 16, 2020
Due to the escalating public health concerns surrounding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the advice of public health officials, Cycle Toronto has made the decision to postpone our Annual General Meeting (AGM) which was previously scheduled for March 31, 2020.
We will update with a new date for our AGM when current guidelines change around public meetings and gatherings, and we will also explore alternative options. We believe this decision is in the best interest of individual members and public health as a whole. We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience.
As our advocacy involves working with the City, we want to note the City of Toronto has cancelled all City Council, committee, board, and tribunal meetings until April 3. All public consultations, including those hosted by City Planning, are also cancelled. For the latest updates on the COVID-19 risk in Toronto, other closures, and how to protect yourself, we recommend visiting the City’s website: toronto.ca/covid19.
As an organization whose mission is to make Toronto a safe, healthy and vibrant cycling city, Cycle Toronto does not take these concerns lightly. Protecting vulnerable populations including seniors, people with compromised immune systems, and individuals experiencing homelessness is crucial. We also value the importance of good governance, and ensuring your voices are heard. Amidst the uncertainty, ensuring fair, accessible, and timely elections is still our priority.
Stay safe, follow the latest health and safety guidelines, and when you need to leave your home and travel we can still recommend riding a bicycle.
Respectfully yours,
Kathryn Randle, Chair of the Board
Michael Longfield, Interim Executive Director
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Director Elections and Slate Process
This year, five directors will be elected to the Board. The Board will be interviewing nominees and recommending a slate of candidates to the membership. We have three current Board members who are seeking re-election.
All those who are running will have a profile posted on the website closer to the AGM.
Dutch Auction
Every year at our AGM, we do an entertaining fundraiser called a Dutch Auction to support and expand our work. Don't miss this year's AGM and get ready to fundraise!
Voting at the AGM: Unable to attend? Vote By Proxy
If you are unable to attend, you can still cast your vote. Appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf. by filling out a proxy form. You can choose a Cycle Toronto member attending to vote on your behalf, or leave it blank to appoint the president or chair of the Board of Directors to vote on your behalf. Proxy forms must be submitted to Cycle Toronto before 6:00 pm on Sunday, March 29, 2020.
Proxy forms can be submitted via email attachment to proxy@cycleto.ca or can be delivered in person to our office located at 192 Spadina Avenue, Office 215.