Annual General Meeting

April 8, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Online, via Zoom

Members, staff, and families who have enrolled their children with RisingOaks Early Learning Ontario are invited to join us on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 6:30 pm for our Annual General Meeting for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

As a registered charity, RisingOaks Early Learning is governed by a volunteer board of directors. The Board and management are accountable to the members. This is an opportunity for members, other RisingOaks families and employees to engage with the board of directors, to receive updates on progress on our strategic plan and to ask questions.

The Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for fiscal year 2024 are now available for your review.

This virtual meeting will be held using Zoom Webinar. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, share comments and to speak directly to the board if you wish.

Members will be asked to vote on various motions as we transact the required business of the corporation, including the election of new directors. We'll also recognize and celebrate our employee long-service award recipients and thank outgoing board members.

Pre-registration is required to attend the AGM. 
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ln4hoRlJQuWk1IYrDmHZBA

 

Unable to attend? Exercise your voting rights via proxy.

RisingOaks' By-laws provide any voting member in good standing (i.e., current with child care fees, if applicable) the option to cast their ballot at any membership meeting, either in person (including via video conference) or by proxy. If you are unable to attend the Annual General Meeting in person, please support the boar to ensure quorum by submitting a proxy in advance. Deadline is April 8 at 12 noon.

Not a Member? Apply Today
All those with a child enrolled in a RIsingOaks Early Learning infant, toddler, preschool before school and/or after school program are eligible to become a member of the corporation. Membership is per individual, not per family.

Learn more at: https://risingoaks.ca/membership

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2025-2026 Board-Recommended Slate of Nominees

Per the By-Laws, the nominating committee conducted a thorough recruitment and selection process, including competency assessments and phone interviews to identify potential candidates.

Following is the Board-Recommended Slate of Nominees to be presented to the membership for consideration and election to the RisingOaks' Board of Directors for a 2-year term, unless otherwise indicated.

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Christiana Alkiviades

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Jessica Ronzio

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Katherine Walsh

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Necia Martins

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Robert MacDonald

Want to learn more about each of the nominees. Click below to open a PDF that includes a bio on each nominee in preparation for voting at the Annual General Meeting.

Board-Recommended Slate of Nominees, with bios

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Employee Awards Program

The AGM provides a great opportunity for members and RisingOaks' families to show their appreciation to staff for their hard work and dedication to the organization. Each year we celebrate employees who have completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years with us!

The 2024 long-service awards will be recognized during the AGM on April 8, 2025, and then presented in person to recipients at our April 21 Professional Learning Day.

 

Here's a look back at our 2023 long-service award recipients.