President Peter Malone formally called to order the Annual General Meeting for the Corporation of the Rotary Club of Belleville at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023. The agenda was approved by motion of Anya Deane Best, seconded by John Chisholm. The Minutes from the 2022 AGM were approved by motion of Adrian Hilmi, seconded by Shannon Neely.
The 2022-2023 audited financial statements were presented by Treasurer and President Elect Karen Baker and auditor Michael McMurray from Welch. LLP. The audited financial statements were accepted as presented by motion of Ken Wheeler, seconded by Tracy Bray.
Approval of Welch LLP as Auditors for 2023-2024 Rotary Year was approved by motion of Dianne Spencer, seconded by Collin Myers.
The Amended Articles of Incoporation and Amended By-Law #1 were approved by motion of Karen Baker, seconded by Andrew Kole.
Past President Darrell Smith summarized the Rotary Year 2022-2023 and thanked all Rotarians for all they do to make the community, country and world a better place. Their passion for others and Service Above Self is a hallmark for others to aspire to. The Rotary Club of Belleville has achieved much during its 103-year history and the best is still to come for the impact the Club will have on those around us. Darrell thanked everyone for their support and friendship and felt blessed to have the opportunity to lead the Club for two years. Rotarians are truly the change they wish to see in the world as they live that every day and the community, local and global are beneficiaries of that service.
Adjournment was made by motion of Tracey Vandervoort, seconded by Tracy Bray.