Annual General Meeting

View the 2025 AGM Presentation HERE

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 Annual General Meeting.

Below are some highlights from the meeting:

Doors opened at 6:30pm for attendees to register and engage with us on what makes Acadia great and what people want to see out of the ACA and for Acadia in the future.

President Keith Simmons called the formal portion of the meeting to order at 7:08pm. He welcomed everyone, conducted the land acknowledgement, confirmed quorum and explained voting procedures.

Keith Simmons introduced the current board, committee chairs and ARC staff. He continued with providing some highlights of the 2024/2025 fiscal year which include:

  • once again, increased ACA membership numbers

  • introduced the Volunteer of the Year award which was awarded to Frankie Harrison for the 2024 calendar year

  • increased level of engagement on active development projects that impact the community

  • a re-draft of the Bylaws

  • incorporating the Executive Director role into operations and a continued strong focus on bringing the ARC and ACA Board under one operating umbrella

Cheryl Montgomery, Executive Director presented the operational highlights for the 2024/2025 fiscal year which included:

  • organizational restructure to prepare to bring in immediate new leadership roles such as Facilities Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Events & Programs Coordinator to support growing operations and services

  • in-depth planning to bring on additional roles such as Finance Manager, Office Manager, Communications Manager, Recreation & Community Engagement Manager

  • celebrating long-standing employees who have been with our organization and remain dedicated to the work we do for the community

    • Craig Reickseidler - 41 years

    • Ross Scott - 40 years

    • Maddy Vatcher - 30 years

    • Tannis Brown - 9 years

  • Substantial progress this year to build up all required policies and procedures to ensure safe and compliant operations

  • Greater investment in employee onboarding and training

  • Significant facility upgrades to ensure building longevity

Michael Ihekuna, CPA from The Federation of Calgary Communities presented the audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025. Membership approved the audited financial statements as presented.

Members supported the motion to re-appoint an auditor from The Federation of Calgary Communities for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.

Treasurer Shanon Crews presented the ACA’s financial highlights for 2024/2025 and the ACA’s 2025/2026 budget, which was subsequently approved by membership. Some notable highlights include:

  • increased operating revenue with actual revenue outperforming budged by ~$68,000.

  • there were increased expenses this year as the Executive Director role was incorporated along with a restructure of staff to accommodate the ability to deliver on more services to the community

  • continued upward projection of revenue and expenses for the upcoming fiscal year, as we continue to grow and build out our operations to offer more for the community

  • new strategy on how funds are allocated toward capital projects, making efficient use of eligible gaming funds, funds from reserves, and eligible grants

Special Resolution - Review of Draft Bylaws

Changes to the current Bylaws were presented to the Membership as a complete package, and Members were asked to review and approve it in its entirety.

The Membership approved the new Bylaws by Special Resolution.

The following directors were elected by Membership for a 2-year term:

  • President - Minh Badau

  • Director, Playgrounds Committee Chair - Dana McCarty

  • Director, Planning & Development Committee Chair - Jack Moddle

The following directors were elected by Membership for a 1-year term:

  • Vice President - Ashley Chapman

Lifetime Membership nominations were made for the following individuals:

  • Keith Simmons

    Keith’s involvement with the Acadia Community Association began in 2005, when his child wrote a letter to the mayor about traffic safety. That small act of civic engagement inspired nearly two decades of Keith’s own dedication to building a safer, stronger community.

    Keith has served in multiple executive roles, including several terms as President, leading with vision, collaboration, and integrity. Even when he briefly stepped away to run for Ward 11 Councillor, his passion for serving the people of Acadia remained at the heart of everything he did.

    Keith’s steady leadership and unwavering commitment have helped shape the Association we are today.

  • Marvin Olson

    Marvin’s involvement dates back more than forty years - at least to the very building of the Acadia Recreation Complex in 1981. As a charter member, he helped raise the funds to construct the ARC, going around the neighbourhood knocking door to door. Marvin remortgaged his own home to fund a casino fundraiser, back when non-profits were required to supply the float to operate a casino. This is such an admirable level of dedication and commitment to this community that Marv loves. 

    Marv’s sons grew up playing on Acadia’s community hockey teams, and to this day, Marv continues to volunteer at every single event we host.

    His generosity, commitment, and love for this community have been a constant through the decades.

Membership voted to grant both Keith Simmons and Marvin Olson Lifetime Membership to the Acadia Community Association. ACA Lifetime Membership plaques were presented to both.

Calgary-Acadia MLA Diana Batten made a presentation of scrolls to Keith Simmons and Marvin Olson to acknowledge their longstanding dedication as volunteers to their community.

The official part of the meeting concluded at 8:25pm.

Meeting attendees were invited to stay for a networking reception.

2025 AGM Recap