The Alberta Whitewater Association was incorporated on June 6, 1972 and has been an active Not-for-Profit Society in Alberta in good standing since that time. Attached are the most recent bylaws of the Association that govern the Association's activities.
ByLaws - AWA 2014 filed.pdf
AWA Bylaw cover page.pdf
Some of the highlights from the Bylaws:
- There are 3 classes of membership (Clubs, Individuals, Commercial Enterprises) The Clubs are the only voting members
- An Annual General Meeting must be held before March 30 each year. Notice of the AGM must be sent out 21 days prior to the members.
- Quorum at the AGM shall be 25% of the Voting Members. If Quorum is not present within 60 minutes of the set time, the meeting will proceed with the members present.
- The Board of Directors govern and manage the affairs of the Society. The Board includes the Executive Committee:
- President (elected in even years)
- Vice President (elected in odd years)
- Secretary (elected in even years)
- Treasurer (elected in odd years)
and the Directors responsible for:
- Communications and Marketing (elected in even years)
- Facilities and Environment (elected in odd years)
- Education and Leadership (elected in even years)
- Recreation Development (elected in even years)
- Director at Large (elected in odd years)
and a Discipline Director from:
- Canoe Polo (appointed by Alberta Canoe Polo Assoc.)
- Freestyle (appointed by Alberta Freestyle Kayak Assoc)
- Slalom (appointed by Alberta Slalom Canoe Kayak Assoc)
- Board Meetings shall be held each month at a time and date determined by the Board
- Meetings may be held by conference call or in person
- A majority of Board Members or Committee Members present at a meeting constitutes a quorum
- Meetings are open to any Members of the Society, but only Board members are eligible to vote. Members are only permitted to participate in a discussion when invited to do so.