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British Columbia Automobile Association ("BCAA")
Notice of the 2025 Annual General Meeting
BCAA is legally required to provide notice of our Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) to Members. Our AGM is a meeting for governance purposes. Attendance for Members is optional. All the information covered during the formal meeting is also available on this webpage.
The BCAA Board of Directors hereby gives notice that BCAA’s 2025 AGM will be held virtually over the videoconferencing platform Zoom at 6 p.m. PST on Thursday, March 13, 2025, for the following purposes:
- To receive and consider the financial statements of BCAA and its subsidiary companies for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, and the auditor’s reports thereon.
- To receive and consider the Report to Members as included in BCAA’s Impact Report.
- To approve the minutes of the March 14, 2024 AGM.
- To consider and approve a resolution that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP be appointed auditors of BCAA for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 and to authorize the Board of Directors to fix the auditor’s remuneration.
- To re-elect two Directors.
- To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting, or any adjournment thereof.
How to Attend Virtually
Members can choose to attend the AGM by registering in advance, no later than 5 p.m. PST on March 7, 2025 (please click here to register). For verification purposes, you will be asked to provide your Membership number, the year that you became a Member (located on your Membership card under the heading “Member since”), and postal code. After registration and Membership verification, Members will receive a confirmation e-mail from us at least 24 hours before the AGM with a secure link to join the AGM through Zoom.
Election of Directors
Based on recommendations from BCAA’s Governance Committee, the Board of Directors has put forward the following individuals for re-election for the terms set out in brackets next to each nominee’s name. In accordance with BCAA’s Bylaws, since the number of nominees does not exceed the number of Directors to be elected, the nominees shall be considered elected by acclamation at the March 13, 2025 AGM.Nominees for Re-Election:
- Bill Snell (4-year term)
- Dr. Lois Nahirney (2-year term)
Please visit the Leadership tab to find biographies of the current Board of Directors and visit the Governance tab to find more information about BCAA’s governance and Board election process.
Voting
BCAA's Board of Directors is authorized to make most decisions for BCAA. However, the Societies Act, under which BCAA is governed, requires that certain matters be approved by BCAA Members. This year, one resolution (see above) requires a Membership vote. Voting is optional.
How to Vote
If you choose to attend the virtual AGM on March 13, 2025 you may cast your vote when attending. A voting window will appear on your screen and you will have the ability to vote “For” or “Against” by clicking the appropriate button. If you choose not to attend the AGM, you can appoint a BCAA Member in good standing to cast your vote by proxy. Beginning at 9 a.m. PST on January 30, 2025, you may submit your proxy vote in advance online by clicking the green “Submit Online” button at the top of this page, or you can submit your proxy vote by phone by calling 1-888-663-2222. Alternatively, if you wish to cast your vote by written advance ballot, you may do so by emailing corporate.secretary@bcaa.com for additional instructions. Votes must be received no later than 5 p.m. PST on March 4, 2025. If required, you can revoke your proxy or advance ballot by 5 p.m. PST on March 11, 2025 by either emailing corporate.secretary@bcaa.com or by calling 1-888-663-2222.
Financial Statements and 2024 AGM Minutes
For copies of BCAA’s financial statements or the 2024 AGM minutes, please click this link to log into your BCAA Account or email corporate.secretary@bcaa.com.
For any questions regarding the AGM, please contact corporate.secretary@bcaa.com.
Dated as of January 30, 2025.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Allie Ketcham
Corporate Secretary on behalf of BCAA and its Board of Directors