Alberta Netball Association 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The Alberta Netball Association (ANA) 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday November 25th, 2023 at Southland Leisure Centre. A hybrid option will be available – please contact [email protected] for the link.
All ANA members are encouraged to attend and vote at this meeting.
Voting Eligibility
Those eligible to vote are members registered before November 1st, 2023 who were 16 years of age and over at the time of their 2023-2024 Alberta Netball Association Membership application.
Financial documents can only be moved and seconded by those 18 years of age and over at the time of their 2023-2024 Alberta Netball Association Membership application.
Please see the Alberta Netball Association bylaws for more information.
All ANA members are encouraged to attend and vote at this meeting.
Voting Eligibility
Those eligible to vote are members registered before November 1st, 2023 who were 16 years of age and over at the time of their 2023-2024 Alberta Netball Association Membership application.
Financial documents can only be moved and seconded by those 18 years of age and over at the time of their 2023-2024 Alberta Netball Association Membership application.
Please see the Alberta Netball Association bylaws for more information.
2022 ANA AGM Minutes
The 2022 ANA AGM minutes will be brought forward for approval by the membership. Please take the time to review them in advance of the 2023 AGM.
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2022-2023 Executive Reports and Financial Reports
The 2022-2023 Executive Reports and Financial Reports have been prepared by the 2022-2023 ANA Executive Board and will be brought forward for approval of the membership with the 2023 AGM. Please take the time to review them in advance of the 2023 AGM.
Executive Board Positions
All executive board positions are available for nomination. If you would like to nominate yourself for any of the positions below, please email [email protected] with the role you intend to nominate for and your nomination bio by the end of day on Wednesday November 22nd, 2023. We will confirm eligibility of all nominees before posting the nominations.
All current executive roles will "retire" at the 2023 AGM, though those individuals are welcome to nominate for their roles again. If you are interested in a role, we encourage you to reach out to the retiring board member to learn more about the scope and responsibilities of the portfolio.
All nominee bios will be added to this website on Thursday November 23rd, 2023. Nominations will be accepted up to the voting period at the AGM. Nominees may name themselves at the AGM during any of the three calls to the floor for nominees.
All job descriptions are located in the section below for your consideration.
President
- Retiring: Lucy Park
- Nominees:
- Lucy Park
- My background is in Mechanical Engineering, and I am a registered Professional Engineer with APEGA. I work for an oil and gas engineering company in a Project Controls and Corporate Services role, which includes operations planning, human resources and safety. I have had an active role on the ANA executive board as the strategic planning director and have enjoyed being given the opportunity to give back to the sport that I have been involved with for over 35 years in a variety of capacities - player, umpire, junior coach, YDS provincial team manager and most rewardingly, mum of netball players who have inherited a love of the sport. I am passionate about the opportunities that playing netball brings on so many levels to our players, and am keen to have the opportunity to further strengthen and develop all opportunities to play and support netball in Alberta.
- Lucy Park
Vice-President
- Retiring: Lauren Chandler (interim)
- Nominees:
- Lauren Chandler
- Hi, I'm Lauren Chandler! I have been playing netball here in Calgary for the last 6 years and basically my whole life back in Australia. In my professional life I have a Bachelor of Commerce, with majors in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations. I have been working union side as a Labour Relations Officer for the last 8 years and am proud to be being able to support members in need. In the last year I was able to support Netball Alberta in the role of secretary, and then as interim VP and have been enjoying using my skills as a way to give back and support netball in the province I now call home.
- Lauren Chandler
Treasurer
- Retiring: Kelly McIntyre
- Nominees:
- Kelly McIntyre
- I am Kelly McIntyre, a seasoned Payroll Administrator with international experience currently working in Calgary. With a keen eye for detail and a love for numbers, I am eager to contribute as Treasurer to Netball Alberta, where I recently rekindled my passion for netball. My commitment is to bring precision and transparency to financial processes, ensuring accurate recording and reconciliation. I look forward to the opportunity to combine my financial expertise with a newfound enthusiasm for netball, contributing to the growth and success of our community.
- Kelly McIntyre
Secretary
- Retiring: Jessica Young (interim)
- Nominees:
- Jay Feeney
- My working background is in the oil and gas sector across various international locations, focusing recently on carbon capture and storage. A Professional Engineer with APEGA, I’ve recently returned from Australia, where my daughters' interest in netball flourished. Our time in Australia also saw my increased involvement in netball, encompassing roles as supportive parent and manager of netball teams. Originally from New Zealand, my sporting journey continues in Canada where I proudly represented Canada in triathlon. I enjoy supporting others in their own sporting pursuit and I look forward to contributing to the growth and development of netball in Alberta.
- Jay Feeney
Technical Director
- Retiring: Lavinia McElwee
- Nominees:
- Jenny Hawker
- As a certified coach and umpire in both England and Canada, I certainly live and breathe netball. Having achieved my England Level 2 Netball Coaching Certificate, England C Award and Canadian Level 2 Umpire Certifications, I have an extensive knowledge of the game, the rules and regulations, and the technical aspects of coaching and umpiring.
I have been a qualified coach for over 10 years and in addition to my coaching experience, I have a diploma in sports development. I have also worked in a variety of roles for numerous netball clubs in England and Netball Alberta. This has enabled me to gain a greater understanding of the technical aspects of netball and how to maximize performance.
My experience in sports development and coaching has enabled me to develop strong leadership skills and to be a strong advocate for the advancement of coaching and umpiring in Alberta. I am keen to use my skills and knowledge to ensure that Netball Alberta provides the best possible opportunities for players, coaches, and officials.
I believe that I have the perfect combination of qualifications, experience, and enthusiasm to make a positive contribution to the role of Technical Director of Netball Alberta.
- As a certified coach and umpire in both England and Canada, I certainly live and breathe netball. Having achieved my England Level 2 Netball Coaching Certificate, England C Award and Canadian Level 2 Umpire Certifications, I have an extensive knowledge of the game, the rules and regulations, and the technical aspects of coaching and umpiring.
- Jenny Hawker
- Retiring: Jenny Hawker
- Nominees:
Calgary League Director
- Retiring: Sarah Gilchrist
- Nominees:
- Sarah Gilchrist
- Hi, I'm Sarah Gilchrist! I have been the Calgary league Director for the past year and have worked hard to build a league back up to the capacity that we are at today. I grew up playing most of my life back in Australia and have been playing here since arriving in January last year. In my personal life, I am a special education teacher and enjoy spending time out in the mountains hiking as well as travelling as often as possible. I have enjoyed the opportunity to support the development of Netball here in Calgary and look forward to being able to do this again for this coming year.
- Sarah Gilchrist
Edmonton League Director
- Retiring: Krystil Jones
- Nominees:
- Jodie Bannister, Amy Matthews, & Kathleen Wilton (Joint Nomination)
- Amy: Born and raised in Manchester, England, Amy began playing netball at aged 7. After moving to Canada in 2015, she was keen to reconnect with the sport and meet new people. With a background in community development and public engagement in municipal government, Amy is passionate about providing an inclusive and accessible netball community in Edmonton, that connects players from across the globe.
- Jodie: Originally from England, I played netball in school and loved it! When I moved to Canada, I was 10 years old and Netball was not available to play so, I began to play basketball. I played for 7 years throughout my schooling in Canada. As an adult I was looking to find a team-sport to play and found Netball Edmonton, I figured I’d get back into the sport and see how I did! I have now been playing for Edmonton for 3 years and have started to become more involved in organizing practices, social events, and umpiring. I look forward to improve my umpiring skills to help build YEG’s players skills to hopefully come 1st in a tournament one of these days! I work in Human Resources and find leading teams and solving problems comes very naturally to me. I am excited to be joining ANA and help out where needed! My fiancé and I live in Fort Saskatchewan where we spend most of our free time with our dogs, visiting family and cooking up date night dishes!
- Kathleen: Hi, my name is Kathleen Wilton. I have had a lifelong love for netball. Starting at the age of 5 in New Zealand, netball has been a constant part of my life, shaping countless Saturday mornings and creating so many wonderful memories.
For the past 7 years, I have been deeply involved in Netball Edmonton, wearing various hats as a player, coach, umpire and on our Edmonton committee. Beyond the court, I hold a background in Psychology and have spent the last decade as a Personal Development Instructor in Correctional Education.
I am dedicated to strengthening netball in Edmonton and Alberta and I am excited to bring my experience and passion to further advance the program. I am looking forward to sharing the role with two other amazing people, where we can combine our skills to continue the growth of netball in Edmonton
- Jodie Bannister, Amy Matthews, & Kathleen Wilton (Joint Nomination)
Youth Development Director
- Retiring: VACANT
- Nominees:
- Igal Novogrebelsky
- Hello, I'm Igal Novogrebelsky, and I'm running for the Youth Development Director position with ANA. I've been playing netball for the last 18 months and following the sport for several years. I'm excited about the opportunity to leverage the experience gained from successfully transforming a singular summer tennis camp into a city-wide, year-round tennis program. My journey has centered around developing engaging and skill-enhancing programs for children, promoting an environment where they feel accomplished and enthusiastic about returning for future sessions. Throughout this process, I've acquired numerous tennis coaching certifications, including NCCP instructor courses specifically tailored for developing fun and rewarding kids programs. This success led me to eventually establish my own tennis coaching business, where I taught over 500 students each summer. In addition to tennis, I've expanded my expertise by overseeing multisport programs and summer camps for children. As I embark on this new adventure in netball, I am eager to apply the valuable lessons learned from my past experiences, aiming to develop a thriving netball community that not only excels on the court but also promotes the personal growth of young athletes who will one day play a key role in expanding the reach with Netball Alberta.
- Hello, I'm Igal Novogrebelsky, and I'm running for the Youth Development Director position with ANA. I've been playing netball for the last 18 months and following the sport for several years. I'm excited about the opportunity to leverage the experience gained from successfully transforming a singular summer tennis camp into a city-wide, year-round tennis program. My journey has centered around developing engaging and skill-enhancing programs for children, promoting an environment where they feel accomplished and enthusiastic about returning for future sessions. Throughout this process, I've acquired numerous tennis coaching certifications, including NCCP instructor courses specifically tailored for developing fun and rewarding kids programs. This success led me to eventually establish my own tennis coaching business, where I taught over 500 students each summer. In addition to tennis, I've expanded my expertise by overseeing multisport programs and summer camps for children. As I embark on this new adventure in netball, I am eager to apply the valuable lessons learned from my past experiences, aiming to develop a thriving netball community that not only excels on the court but also promotes the personal growth of young athletes who will one day play a key role in expanding the reach with Netball Alberta.
- Igal Novogrebelsky
Merchandise Coordinator
- Retiring: VACANT
- Nominees:
- Ann Rocha
- Hello my name is Ann and wear many hats when it comes to professional development. I have my own company writing Architectural Specifications and contract documents for commercial construction. I also own a small clothing boutique which I opened as a creative outlet when going through my journey through infertility to a family. My most important role is a mother to two children.
I have been playing the sport of netball since I was a kid and was lucky enough to be a Canadian with an Australian neighbour who taught me how to play. I've played all over Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom at a variety of levels and tournaments. I had taken a break from playing while I was having babies and now find myself in a position to start playing and giving back to a sport and association who has given me so much.
The Merchandise Coordinator Role is a position that I am well suited for as I have run a clothing business online for 8 years. Managing inventory, billing, payment, stock levels, sourcing materials, etc. This is a good opportunity for me to start giving back to Netball Alberta and creating pieces that our membership is excited about wearing to help increase the visibility of the sport in our Province!
- Hello my name is Ann and wear many hats when it comes to professional development. I have my own company writing Architectural Specifications and contract documents for commercial construction. I also own a small clothing boutique which I opened as a creative outlet when going through my journey through infertility to a family. My most important role is a mother to two children.
- Ann Rocha
- Retiring: VACANT
- Nominees:
- Jodie Bannister
- I am an HR professional for an oil and gas company, I organize events for 120 people regularly along with the entire onboarding process for all positions and more general HR job functions. In my previous role I handled all social media marketing, sponsorship deals and trade show marketing for an Equine Surgery Practice, along with being their full time office admin and scheduling Surgery appointments and handling multiple calendars.
I also currently post on Netball Edmonton's social media and, organize our social events and, coach our team when Kat is unavailable.
I am currently organizing a Fun Drive for Netball Edmonton where people can bring in unwanted clothes and household items in and we receive money for those items.
Here's the link if you're interested: FUNDrive® - the easy way to fundraise (savers.com
- I am an HR professional for an oil and gas company, I organize events for 120 people regularly along with the entire onboarding process for all positions and more general HR job functions. In my previous role I handled all social media marketing, sponsorship deals and trade show marketing for an Equine Surgery Practice, along with being their full time office admin and scheduling Surgery appointments and handling multiple calendars.
- Jodie Bannister
Executive Board Job Descriptions
The following job descriptions are provided for your reference. Please review the job description and requirements before nominating for any board position.
| ana_president_volunteer_description_oct_2020.pdf |
| vice_president_job_description_may_2018.pdf |
| ana_treasurer_volunteer_description_oct_2020.pdf |
| secretary_job_description_may_2018.pdf |
| technical_director_job_description_oct_2021.pdf |
| marketing_director_job_description_may_2022.pdf |
| league_and_tournament_director_job_description_may_2020.pdf |
| youth_development_director_description_nov_2023.pdf |
| merchandise_coordinator_job_description_may_2018.pdf |
| fundraising_coordinator_description_nov_2023.docx.pdf |
