IIBEC SOC Annual General Meeting – January 28, 2021
The IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter held its first ever virtual Annual General Meeting on January 28th, 2021 with a total of 56 members attending. Unlike other years, we were unable to host a networking and curling event following the AGM.
The event began with an opening message from the current Chapter President Denis Theriault and an introduction of the current 2020 Board of Directors. Denis thanked the current Board for their work throughout the year. Denis introduced the incoming president Allen Lyte and Kevin Voorberg reviewed the 2020 Financial Statements and the proposed 2021 Budget. Following the financial statement, each of the Committee Directors provided an update on the progress of their respective committees.
The election process for the new 2021 Board of Directors was held online prior to the AGM. The new board is:
| Allen Lyte | President | W. Allen Partners Inc. |
| Kevin Voorberg | Vice President | Tektum Consulting Group |
| Adam Gotfraind | Secretary | IKO industries |
| Meagan Kikuta | Treasurer | Tremco Roofing |
| Denis Theriault | Past President | Maxim Roofing |
| Jay Campbell | Social Director | Dean-Chandler Roofing Limited |
| Anthony Franchino | Education Director | Bothwell-Accurate |
| Lora Bourck | Membership Director | Artistic Skylight Domes |
| France Sigouin | Advocacy Director | FS Expert |
| John Mills | Industry Outreach Director | SIKA Canada |
| Gary Hamilton | Maritime Branch Director | Master Roofers Guarantee of New Brunswick |
| Blair Gamracy | Director at Large | Synergy Partners |
| Shawn Irani | Director at Large | TSS Building Science |
| Rick Shaw | Director at Large | Pretium Engineering |
| Jennifer Hogan | Region VII Director | Pretium Engineering |
We would like to recognize and thank the following departing board members: Kyle Boyce, Michel Paulin, and Stephanie Robinson for their contribution to the 2020 Board. The Chapter benefited greatly from their time and expertise.
Awards and Recognition:
Before departing his post as President, Denis Theriault announced that the Ontario Chapter had once again been granted Gold Level for the IIBEC Chapter Awards which will be presented at this year’s National Convention. The Southern Ontario Chapter then presented awards to:
- The “President Recognition Award” was presented to outgoing President Denis Theriault
- The “Outstanding Committee Chair Award” was presented to Kyle Boyce.
- The “Katharine Spavins Award in Recognition of Exceptional Volunteer Service” was presented to Gary Hamilton
- The “Outstanding Sponsor Award” was presented to Artistic Skylight Domes, which Lora Bourck accepted.
Upcoming Events:
- The Education Committee is holding an upcoming webinar on Electronic Leak Detection on March 24, 2021
- Several virtual webinars will be hosted by IIBEC SOC:
- April 15, 2021, the topic is Vegetative Roofing for Design Professionals
- May 13, 2021, the topic is Roof Systems Thermal and Moisture Design
- October 7, 2021, the topic is Building Envelop Quality Assurance
- November 18, 2021, the topic is Exterior Wall Technology and Science
- We have tentatively booked June 16, 2021 for our annual golf tournament at Lionhead Golf Club and December 9, 2021 for the Christmas Luncheon.
