The Ambiance Singers

AGM Minutes 2026

Date: June 9, 2026

Location: 159 Harbourn Road, Mississauga

Attendees: 16 members including Executive Committee.

Call to Order at 7:00pm

1. Welcome from the president to all attendees.

2. Adoption of Previous Annual General Meeting Minutes, June 10, 2025    

    Motion: Motion made that the minutes be adopted as presented.

    Seconded: Motion seconded.

    Motion carried.

3. Review and Approval of Director – 2026-27 season

    Approved by group.

4. Executive Positions

Executive positions (filled where Carol and Patricia have stepped down for the remaining year):    

President: Kim Amodeo, continuing to June 2027

Vice President: Katrina PIke, continuing to June 2027

Treasurer: Philomena Saldanha, continuing to June 2027

Acclaimed:

Secretary: Michelle Ching’ananda, continuing to June 2028

Librarian-Member at Large: Rozalynd Taylor-Platt, continuing to June 2028

Public Relations: Pinar Tahirbegi, continuing to June 2028

5. Treasurer’s Report

    The Treasurer presented the financial report and Financial Statements as at June, 2026.
Main Operating Statement HIghlights: Healthy financial position. Changes from last year – higher rent and lower membership numbers.

    Motion: Motion made that the Financial Statements be accepted as presented.

    Seconded: Motion seconded. 

    Motion carried.

6. Librarian-Member at Large Report

    The Librarian presented and accepted with no concerns raised.

7. Public Relations Report

   Public Relations presented and accepted.
Highlights: Current membership is 16. Focus for 2026-27 is to recruit 3 new members.
Performances for 2026 – continue with similar shows

8. Rehearsal Space

   Venue: St. Hilary’s Anglican Church – Returning for 2026-27

9. Music Selection Committee 

    The Music Selection Committee was formed comprising of Director (Brigham), President (Kim), Librarian (Rozalynd), Annie, Ellen, Lisa (volunteers).   

10. Weekly rehersals to start Tuesday, September 8, 2026

   Doors open at 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm rehearsal start

11. Open discussion, Q&A, and membership feedback

   Discussion topics: Learning of music, rehersal structure & culture and communication & tools. Feedback received would be discussed further by the Executive.

14. Adjourn

    The motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 pm.

Motion carried.