IIBEC SOC – 2025 Annual General Meeting

The IIBEC Southern Ontario Chapter held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on January 31, 2025, at the Thornhill Curling Club, with over 45 members in attendance. The meeting began with a welcome from the President, followed by the confirmation of quorum, acknowledgment of past presidents, and the adoption of the agenda and previous AGM minutes.

The Treasurer presented the 2024 Financial Statements, the 2025 Proposed Budget, and the approval of auditors for 2025, all of which were accepted following motions and votes. Committee Chairs then provided updates on key areas such as marketing, education, membership, technical advancements, and advocacy. Reports from the Maritime Branch and Region VII were also shared.

The 2025 Board of Directors welcomed new members Kevin Ferreira, Denis Theriault, and Jake Skinner. A call for committee volunteers was made, encouraging further engagement from members. Awards were then presented, including: 

• President Recognition Award – Blair Gamracy
• Outgoing Director Awards – Kevin Voorberg and Gary Hamilton
• Outstanding Committee Chair – Adam Thompson
• Volunteer of the Year – Dave Agnew and Shristi Joshi
• Outstanding Sponsor Award – Triumph Group of Companies (Bobby Sinaroy)
• Lifetime Achievement Award – Gary Hamilton (formal recognition to be held at the CRE Social in April)

Following the AGM, two technical seminars were conducted:

1. Seismic Change in Ontario Construction Law – Presented by Rachel Prestayko, Associate Lawyer at Kennaley Construction Law, discussing upcoming changes to the Construction Act and their impact on the industry. 
2. Understanding RAAC Panels from a Structural Engineer’s Perspective – Presented by Michael Hensen and Marc Winters from Rimkus Consulting Group, providing insights into the design and application of RAAC panels.

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