Please note the details of our Annual General Meeting:

Date:June 22nd 2011

Place: 2651 Windsor St, Halifax NS in the Sobeys – Community Room (upstairs)

5:30 p.m. Evening reception with hors d’oeuvres
6:00 p.m. Welcome
6:05 p.m. Presentation of Awards
6:25 p.m. Annual General Meeting
7:30 p.m. Adjournment

During the AGM portion of the meeting, there will be some new sections unveiled on the GANS website that will be for members only. As you all know, for the past 18 months, GANS has offered free membership in an effort to build our base across the province and learn what our membership would like us to offer. Our recent member survey indicated that you wanted the opportunity to network, and  greater access to information and resources. At the AGM we will unveil the new members-only networking forum: an online space where news, information and resources can be shared among GANS members.

This is a private area which can be used to meet up with colleagues old and new, as well as check out the latest events in the field of aging, tap into resources not available on the public website, and share your knowledge and concerns with other. We hope that this section of the website will grow in the future to offer more opportunities in through such events as webinars, an experts  section and more.
The AGM will also offer a chance to hear about an exciting upcoming event, hosted by GANS, that will offer a hands-on opportunity for professional development.

Another important area of the recent members survey was the issue of membership dues. The board of GANS wants continue to offer its members the best services, resources and information we can. As a result, the decision has been made to reinstate membership fees beginning July 01, 2011. The cost will be very reasonable and be scaled for groups, individuals, student, seniors and the unwaged. You will be able to pay yearly membership dues online, or via traditional mailing options as well. We will unveil this section of the website and explain the fees at the AGM.

So come out on June 22nd and bring a friend!