THEATRE KENT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
St. Andrews United Church – Fellowship Hall
85 William St South, Chatham
Parking: Old Dutch Market/Current Thrifters Nest
Doors open at 4pm
Meeting begins at 4:30
Current Board of Directors:
Tony Erdelyi : Chair
Jennnifer McMonnies : Vice Chair Administration
Tim Luimes : Vice Chair Finance
JC Wright : Vice Chair Production (interim)
Linda Schinkel : Training and education Director
Jenne Wason Benoit : Publicity Director (interim)
Kevin Oates : Technical Director/Building Manager
CURRENT NOMINEES FOR THE 2024 – 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair (2 year term)
Linda Schinkel
Vice Chair Finance (2 year term)
Tim Luimes
Jamie Johnston
Vice Chair Production (1 year term, currently filling position vacated by Devin Pearson)
JC Wright
Publicity Director (1 year term, currently filling position vacated by Bill Tye)
Jenne Wason Benoit
Technical Director/Building Manager (2 year term)
Kevin Oates
Training and Education Director (2 year term)
No nominees at this time
Voting:
After the current board has concluded all reports and other Business at the Annual General
Meeting, an election will be held. We have only 1 position with more than 1 nominee, and we
will be voting by paper ballot which will be made available at the venue, the day of the meeting.
Although running unopposed, there will still be a vote on the remaining nominees as well.
Anyone who wishes to be included in the voting process, but is unavailable to attend the
meeting in person can vote by Proxy.
Proxy Voting:
Upon request, a proxy form will be made available to you. It is not a ballot, but a permission form
for you to forward your vote to another member who will be in attendance at the AGM. Who you
vote for is between you and your Proxy, the form will not have a ballot attached. Your proxy will
bring the form to the meeting and will receive a 2nd ballot in addition to their own, which they will
fill out according to your wishes. Please email theatrekent@gmail.com to request the proxy form.
Voting Requirements:
A member who wishes to vote either in person or by proxy is required to pay all dues and fees
up front and must be 18 years or older.
Membership fees at this time are $20 per adult, $30 per family, $10 per student for 1 fiscal
year September 2024 – August 2025.