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WBCO invites you to our 2024 AGM!


April 15, 2024

On behalf of the West Broadway Community Organization (WBCO) Board of Directors, I am pleased to invite you to attend our 27th Annual General Meeting on June 13th, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Gordon Bell High School located at 3 Borrowman Place, in the multi-purpose room. If you live, work, or volunteer in West Broadway and wish to attend, please RSVP to [email protected]

WBCO is a not-for-profit, charitable organization working to coordinate and support social, economic, and environmental development efforts in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood. WBCO functions as both a residents’ association and a Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation; working with neighbours, community-based organizations, businesses, government, and other stakeholders to achieve community goals prioritized through regular intensive consultation and planning efforts.

The agenda for this year’s AGM will include:

1. A report from the Board of Directors

2. A report from WBCO Staff

3. A review of the 2023 audited financial statements and Treasurer’s report

4. Appointment of Auditor for the next fiscal year

5. Election of new and existing members to the WBCO Board of Directors

6. Awards ceremony for outstanding community service

WBCO is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications for the Board of Directors from residents of West Broadway of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, tenants, youth over 18, seniors and newcomers to Canada. Applicants who possess professional or lived experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply; law, housing, harm reduction, food security, construction, advocacy, fundraising, Indigenous knowledge or organizational management. All Board Members will be committed to advancing WBCO’s goals and policies. They will participate in monthly board meetings, sit on one standing committee, and represent WBCO at community events.

All applicants must work, volunteer or reside in the West Broadway neighbourhood to be eligible to nominate or be nominated to the Board of Directors. Self-nominations are welcome. All nominees are required to submit a short bio to [email protected] outlining why they are interested in serving on the WBCO Board of Directors. Please submit nominations by May 24, 2024. Please note our bylaws do not allow for nominations from the floor at the AGM.

To request a copy of WBCO’s current bylaws please submit a request via email to the address above or contact WBCO at 204-774-7201

Sincerely,


Stacey Watson

Secretary, WBCO Board of Directors