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Dear Field Hockey BC Members

Further to the previous three AGM notice circulations, FHBC is sending out the fourth planned community communique in advance of the upcoming VIRTUAL Field Hockey BC Annual General Meeting on February 8th, 2023 (6.30pm). This fourth notice draws particular attention to the posting of the AGM Package which includes all pertinent information pertaining to the 2023 AGM. The AGM Package can be viewed and/or downloaded from the FHBC AGM webpage at https://fieldhockeybc.com/annual-general-meeting-agm/ or via the Documents section of the FHBC website at https://fieldhockeybc.com/documents/.

The AGM Package includes the following documentation:

• Meeting Agenda (also previously posted as a separate document)
• Minutes from the last AGM February 9, 2022 (also previously posted as a separate document)
• Notice of Motions (also previously posted as a separate document)
• Notice of Board of Director Elections (also previously posted as a separate document)
• Reports from the President and Executive Director
• Board Executive Reports
• Audited Financial Statement to August 31, 2022 (also previously posted as a separate document)

FHBC looks forward to welcoming you to the virtual 2023 AGM on the evening of February 8, 2023. A further notice as to how members can access the virtual 2022 AGM will be circulated on February 7, 2023. This notice will be principally targeted at those who wish to attend but are not carrying a vote – those voting will receive direct notification. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out and contact us at info@fieldhockeybc.com should you have any questions regarding the 2023 FHBC AGM.

Yours in sport,

Mark Saunders
Executive Director
Field Hockey BC
February 3, 2023

Following our Communique #1 and Communique #2 regarding Field Hockey BC’s new Membership Registration System, we are happy to inform that registrations are now open for the 2022-2023 Season.

Please, refer to the Step-by-Step Guide for more information before registering.

To start the registration process, access our Membership Page

Should you require further assistance, support is available by contacting info@fieldhockeybc.com.

You may access the PDF version of this document here.

Further to the first community communique (dated July 8, 2022) concerning Field Hockey BC’s (FHBC’s) new Membership Registration System Partnership with Field Hockey Canada for 2022-23, this communique is intended to direct membership attention to the appropriate section of the FHBC website for a Step-by-Step Guide on “How To” Register for a 2022-23 Membership. As a polite reminder:

• Every field hockey player, coach and official is required to register as an individual member ahead of active participation in any given season. The calendar season is September 1st to August 31st inclusive. ​_
• Each member is required to pay a membership fee to BOTH Field Hockey BC (FHBC) and Field Hockey Canada (FHC) unless otherwise stated
• The online membership registration system will provide the opportunity for the payment of both FHBC and FHC fees within a single transaction. These fees will not need to be considered as part of your annual club fee structure.
• All individual memberships will involve an online registration process, the system for which is accessible from the FHBC website.
• Members only need to formally register as a member in ONE category.
• Some members may be players, coaches and/or officials and under these circumstances, members are required to register in the category with the HIGHEST fee (see the table here for reference).
• The option to register will be open throughout the year with the membership year again running September 1 – August 31. Memberships purchased at any point in the season will always and only be valid until August 31 of that same season.

To access the online Membership Registration System, an existing or new member is directed to the FHBC Website and specifically to the 2022-23 Membership Page at the following link: https://fieldhockeybc.com/registration-system-step-by-step-guide-how-to-register-for-a-2022-23-membership/

The 2022-23 Membership Page provides detail as to the Step-by-Step Guide on “How To” Register for a 2022-23 Membership, as well as other membership related details. This page will be updated as necessary in the lead into the official opening of the registration system on August 16, 2022. A notice confirming that 2022-23 membership registration is open will be circulated and posted on the FHBC website homepage on August 16, 2022.

FHBC again appreciates that any change to a Membership Registration process has the ability to impact the time taken by the BC Membership to navigate such change. FHBC remains extremely appreciative of the BC memberships patience as we move through this collective change together. Please do keep the membership registration questions coming. These can be directed to the following e-mail address at info@fieldhockeybc.com. The Society staff remain committed to providing as much clarity as possible in the lead into and throughout the 2022-23 season.

Yours in sport,

Mark Saunders
Executive Director
Field Hockey BC
August 1, 2022

Dear Field Hockey BC Members,

On behalf of the Field Hockey BC (FHBC) Board of Directors, I am writing to inform BC stakeholders that there are exciting opportunities for individuals to apply for consideration to become a voluntary member of the FHBC Board of Directors. The Board Member vacancies are in the positions of:

• Domestic Director (see Duties of Officer for this position here)
• Athlete Program Director (see Duties of Officer for this position here)

The FHBC Board of Directors is keen to consider the appointment of both positions to take on the reins for these portfolios for the remainder of the current term (to February 2023, when these positions are next due for election).

I would like to invite anyone interested in this role to return an expression of interest via e-mail to the Acting FHBC Board Nominations Chair at info@fieldhockeybc.com with the title “Expression of Interest – Domestic Director” or “Expression of Interest – Athlete Program Director” by a deadline date of March 7, 2022.

Such an expression of interest should include a brief statement as to your motivation for consideration, your background, qualifications and/or experience and what excites you about this opportunity. I very much thank you for your due consideration and assistance in moving each respective portfolio forward.

Yours in sport,

Denise McGeachy
President
Field Hockey BC
February 11, 2022

Further to the previous five AGM notice circulations, FHBC is sending out the sixth planned community communique in advance of the upcoming VIRTUAL Field Hockey BC Annual General Meeting on February 9^th, 2022 (6.30pm). This sixth notice draws particular attention to the video conference platform link to enable members to gain access to the 2022 FHBC AGM.

The following video conference link will allow access to the 2022 FHBC AGM, noting that attendees will be held in a waiting room until the published start of the AGM at 6.30pm PST on February 9, 2022:

Topic: 2022 FHBC Annual General Meeting
Time: Feb 9, 2022 06:30 PM Vancouver

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 852 1426 2680
Passcode: 839310

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This notice also acts as a reminder for those members who have registered to vote at the 2022 FHBC AGM. All Registered Voters have been loaded into the virtual voting software being utilized for the 2022 FHBC AGM and each voting member will receive a personal e-mail communication as to how they will be able to access the voting software and the 2022 FHBC AGM voting ballot.

FHBC looks forward to welcoming you to the virtual 2022 AGM on the evening of February 9, 2022. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out and contact us at info@fieldhockeybc.com should you have any questions regarding the 2022 FHBC AGM.

Yours in sport,

Mark Saunders
Executive Director
Field Hockey BC
February 7, 2022

Further to the previous four AGM notice circulations, FHBC is sending out the fifth planned community communique in advance of the upcoming VIRTUAL Field Hockey BC Annual General Meeting on February 9^th, 2022 (6.30pm). This fifth notice draws particular attention to the posting of the AGM Package which includes all pertinent information pertaining to the 2022 AGM.

The AGM Package can be viewed ad/or downloaded from the FHBC AGM webpage or via the Documents section of the FHBC website.

• • Meeting Agenda
  • Minutes from the last AGM (February 10, 2021)
  • Notice of Motions (also posted as a separate document)
  • Notice of Board of Director Elections
  • Reports from the President and Executive Director
  • Board Executive Reports
  • Audited Financial Statement to August 31, 2021 (also posted as a separate document)

FHBC looks forward to welcoming you to the virtual 2022 AGM on the evening of February 9, 2022. A further notice as to how members can access the virtual 2022 AGM will be circulated on February 7, 2022. This notice will be principally targeted at those who wish to attend but are not carrying a vote – those voting will receive direct notification. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out and contact us at info@fieldhockeybc.com should you have any questions regarding the 2022 FHBC AGM.

Yours in sport,

Mark Saunders
Executive Director
Field Hockey BC
February 3, 2022

Further to the previous AGM notice circulations, FHBC is sending out the fourth planned community communique in advance of the upcoming VIRTUAL Field Hockey BC (FHBC) Annual General Meeting on February 9^th, 2022 (6.30pm), to provide information pertaining to the FHBC Board of Director Elections Slate. There are five positions up for election at the 2022 Virtual FHBC AGM and FHBC received a single nomination for each of these positions by the required deadline. The following individuals have been nominated in each respective position:

• President – Denise McGeachy
• Finance Director – Jasbir Tatla
• Coaching Director – Michelle McNaughton
• Umpiring Director – Lelia Sacré
• Business Development Director – Mark Vaughan

Detail pertaining to each candidates experience and aspirations for the role nominated will be included in the full AGM Package that is due for posting next week. In addition and as an advance notice, the FHBC Board of Directors will also be looking to actively recruit two additional Board Directors to join the FHBC Board in an ‘Acting’ capacity following the 2022 AGM. Please watch out for a communique requesting expressions of interest in an ‘Acting’ capacity for the positions of Athlete Program Director and Domestic Director later in February.

FHBC looks forward to welcoming you to the virtual 2022 AGM on the evening of February 9, 2022. A further notice as to how members can access the final AGM Package, as well as connect virtually to the 2022 AGM will be circulated on February 3, 2022. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out and contact us at info@fieldhockeybc.com should you have any questions regarding the 2022 FHBC AGM.

Yours in sport,

Mark Saunders
Executive Director
Field Hockey BC
January 19, 2022