Annual General Meeting

View the 2026 AGM Presentation HERE

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 Annual General Meeting. It was an opportunity to celebrate our progress, recognize community volunteers and look ahead to the coming year.

Before the meeting, attendees visited our Committee info booths to learn about the ACA’s initiatives and share their perspectives for the future of our association and community.

Celebrating a Year of Progress

President Minh Badau shared highlights from the 2025/2026 fiscal year, including:

  • 65 years of community: The ACA celebrated its 65th anniversary in March 2026

  • Growing soccer participation: Registrations increased by 57.5% over the previous year, with new adult and adaptive programs expanding opportunities to participate

  • Playground fundraising progress: The Allandale Close Community Playground Replacement Project is just $15,000 away from its fundraising goal

  • Membership growth: Membership reached 597, up from 547 the previous year. Since 2023, membership has grown by 51.5%.

Recognizing our Volunteers

Calgary-Acadia MLA Diana Batten was welcomed to present Volunteer Appreciation scrolls to four volunteers whose contributions have made a lasting difference:

  • Brooklyn Christopher, for the time, energy and care dedicated to expanding our soccer program to include adult and adaptive programs, creating more opportunities for community members to participate.

  • Carmen Darichuk, for diligently managing our social media over the past several years, keeping our community informed and connected while helping promote our programs, events and activities.

  • Glenn Darichuk, for his long-standing community involvement, including volunteering with Scouts and regularly supporting ACA initiatives. From promoting curling at the ARC to bringing forward ideas for expansion of recreational opportunities.

  • Brayden Darichuk, for creating the logos and branding for both the ACA and ACA Soccer, giving our association and soccer program distinct, recognizable identities. He also previously managed our social media, helping us connect with the community.

Thank you to these deserving recipients for sharing their time, energy and talents with Acadia.

Strengthening our Operations

Executive Director Jon Jackson shared operational highlights from the year, including:

  • Building our staff team: Key roles in food and beverage, facilities, communications and accounting were filled through new hires and internal promotions.

  • Putting our strategic plan into action: Staff performance plans now connect individual responsibilities and goals to the ACA’s broader priorities.

  • Improving our community spaces: ARC upgrades, including the lounge refresh, are helping create spaces for neighbours to gather and connect. Members were also invited to name the lounge.

Financial Review and Budget

Membership approved the audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2026, and the RFP process for a new auditor was also approved.

Membership also approved the ACA’s 2026/2027 budget. The presentation outlined plans for operations, staffing, equipment replacement and facility improvements, with funding anticipated from grants, restricted funds, casino funds and internal reserves.

Board Election Results

Membership elected the following executive officers:

  • Vice President - Marina Munro, 2-year term

  • Treasurer - Shanon Crews, 2-year term

  • Secretary - Ashley Chapman, 1-year term

Membership elected the following directors for a 2-year term:

  • Adam Klimczak

  • Brent Harding

  • Candace Kalyn

  • Doris Johnson

  • Greg MacQuarrie

  • Kris Dass

  • Lindsay Sangster

  • Marco DeGregorio

  • Perry Norman

Thank you to everyone who stepped forward to serve on the Board, and to our members, volunteers and staff for their continued involvement and support.

For more details on this year’s accomplishments, financial results and plans, view the full AGM presentation below.

2026 AGM Recap