Overview
RCA’s Board of Directors and Governance and Policy Committee have been working on various aspects of the governance of our organization to achieve better governance and to align with the Canadian Sport Governance Code (the Code) endorsed as a standard by Sport Canada.
On December 17, we sent out draft by-law amendments to members for their consideration. RCA held a Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, January 11, 2024 to discuss these changes and have received written comments from many members on the proposals.
The RCA Board has been working diligently to review and consider many of the issues and ideas that were brought forward at the Town Hall meeting and in written communications. At the Semi-Annual Meeting to be held In Quebec City this weekend, we will take some time at the Plenary Session to update you on the adjustments we are proposing to the By-law Amendments that address much of the feedback and suggestions we have received. We look forward to seeing you there and, for those that cannot attend, we will follow-up with further electronic communications to all members.
Next Steps
- RCA Semi-Annual Meeting Pre-Voting Perspectives and Considerations (in-person, Québec City, Québec) Saturday, January 27, 2024
- Voting at the SAM – Members will be asked to ratify the changes to Section 24 of the RCA By-laws during the RCA Semi-Annual Meeting, January 28, 2024 (in-person, Québec City, Québec) – (This is a technical requirement to permit a delay for member approval of the remaining changes.)
- Revised Amendments adopted by RCA Board – The board will adopt revised by-law amendments after hearing your concerns and call a special meeting for their ratification.
- Town Hall 2 (Virtual) – Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 4:00pm PST / 5:00pm MST / 6:00pm CST /7:00pm EST / 8:00pm AST / 8:30pm NST. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363344713?pwd=dkwzblFzVVUxeW9jZ0xSZHplaStSQT09
- RCA Special Meeting (Virtual) – February 29, 2024. All remaining By-law Amendments as approved by the Board on January 28th will be put to Members for approval/ratification by a special vote.
Important Dates
- RCA Semi-Annual Meeting Pre-Voting Perspectives and Considerations- Saturday, January 27, 2024
- RCA Semi-Annual Meeting – Sunday, January 28, 2024
- Notice of RCA Special Meeting (including documents and resolution) – Monday, February 5, 2024
- Town Hall 2 (Virtual) – Wednesday, February 7, 2024
- Special Meeting of Members (Virtual) – Thursday, February 29, 2024
If you wish to provide comments or have questions in advance of the Plenary Session or the Town Hall please send those via email to Sid Murdoch, RCA Secretary at rca@rowingcanada.org.