PNOA Annual General Meeting 2026 Recap
Together We Go—Happier, Safer, and Farther
On January 25, 2026, the Pacific Northwest Outdoor Association (PNOA) successfully held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Elgin Hall, South Surrey. Despite a sunny yet slightly chilly winter day, the atmosphere inside was warm and energetic, filled with passion for the outdoors and our community.
A total of 90 attendees, including 77 official members, gathered to reflect on 2025, celebrate achievements, and plan an exciting year ahead. The meeting was graciously hosted by Yolanda and Roy, with the strong support of board members and volunteers.
Event Overview
Date & Time: January 25, 2026 | 11:00 – 16:30
Venue: Elgin Hall, South Surrey
Hosts: Yolanda & Roy
The day began with site preparation at 10:00 AM, where board members and volunteers worked together on venue setup, registration, food preparation, IT support, and merchandise sales. Guests arrived from 11:00 AM onward, greeted by a rotating 2026 PNOA Sponsor Slideshow and a warm welcome from the volunteer team.
Highlights of the AGM
Lunch & Social Session (11:30 – 13:30)
- Opening remarks and welcome by Yolanda & Roy
- Review of PNOA history and development
- Inspiring personal sharing by team leaders Mandy, Jerry, and 白水
- Appreciation to team leaders and sponsors, including $50 MEC gift cards for 10 active leaders
- Sponsor promotions and multiple lucky draws, generously supported by our sponsors
Formal AGM Session
- Confirmation of quorum and approval of agenda and previous AGM minutes
- Bylaw Amendment Resolutions:
- Extend board term to 4 years (effective 2026)
- Increase board members to 13 to meet operational needs
- Comprehensive Board Directors’ Reports, covering:
- Member Code of Conduct
- Membership & operations
- Team leader certification and training incentives
- Outdoor activities & training programs
- Community engagement and grants
- Photography Contest Awards
- Financial review and social media development
Financial & Planning
- Approval of 2025 Financial Statements
- Appointment of accountant
- Approval of 2026 Budget
- 2026 Activity Planning
- Election of Board Directors
The meeting concluded with exciting prize draws, group photos, and a collaborative cleanup session.
Heartfelt Thanks
A special thank you to all board members for their dedication, and to every volunteer who helped with preparation and cleanup.
We sincerely appreciate White Water 白水, Jerry, and Mandy for sharing their meaningful PNOA journeys, and 石头 Tony for leading the chef awards. Your contributions made this AGM truly memorable.
Congratulations to Susan, who was elected as a new board member! We extend sincere thanks to 大海 (Hugh) for his leadership and many contributions over the years—he did not seek reelection.
Looking Ahead
With strong teamwork and shared values, we believe 2026 will be another outstanding year for PNOA.
Together we go—happier, safer, and farther! 🌄
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PNOA 2026 年度会员大会回顾
携手同行，更快乐 · 更安全 · 走更远
2026 年 1 月 25 日，太平洋西北户外协会（PNOA）在南素里 Elgin Hall成功举办了年度会员大会（AGM）。当天阳光明媚、天气微寒，但现场气氛热烈，充满了对户外运动和社区的热情。
本次大会共有 90 位参与者，其中 77 位为正式会员。大会由 Yolanda 和 Roy 主持，在理事会成员及志愿者的通力合作下顺利进行。
活动概况
时间： 2026 年 1 月 25 日 | 11:00 – 16:30
地点： Elgin Hall（南素里）
主持人： Yolanda & Roy
上午 10 点开始，理事与志愿者陆续到场进行会场布置、注册准备、餐饮安排、IT 设置及周边商品销售。11 点起嘉宾陆续到达，在 2026 年赞助商展示幻灯片 的陪伴下签到入场。
大会精彩内容
午餐与交流时段（11:30 – 13:30）
- 主持人开场致辞
- PNOA 历史与发展回顾
- 团队领队 Mandy、Jerry 与 白水 分享个人经历
- 向活跃领队及赞助商致谢（10 位领队获得 $50 MEC 礼品卡）
- 多轮 赞助商介绍与幸运抽奖
正式会员大会
- 确认法定人数
- 通过会议议程及 2025 年 AGM 会议记录
- 章程修订动议：
- 理事任期延长至 4 年（2026 年起生效）
- 理事会人数增至 13 人
- 理事会工作报告，包括：
- 会员行为守则
- 会员与运营回顾
- 领队认证与培训激励
- 户外活动与培训规划
- 社区参与及小额社区基金
- 摄影比赛颁奖
- 财务与社交媒体发展回顾
财务与未来规划
- 通过 2025 年财务报表
- 任命会计审查
- 通过 2026 年预算
- 2026 年活动规划
- 理事会选举
大会在激动人心的 抽奖活动、合影留念和集体清理中圆满结束。
特别感谢
衷心感谢所有 理事会成员 的无私付出，以及 志愿者们 在筹备与清理中的辛勤工作。
感谢 白水、Jerry、Mandy 分享他们在 PNOA 的精彩经历，也特别感谢 石头 Tony 负责主厨评选活动，让大会更加丰富多彩。
恭喜 Susan 当选新一届理事！衷心感谢 大海（Hugh） 多年来的领导与付出，他未寻求连任。
展望未来
我们相信，在大家的共同努力下，2026 年将是 PNOA 又一个精彩的一年！
让我们携手同行——更快乐、更安全、走得更远！ 🏔️
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