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Reminder: Annual General Meeting, April 24, 2024
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Notice: Annual General Meeting, April 24, 2024  


The STMHA will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) on April 24, 2024 at the Columbus Club of St. Thomas, with registration commending at 6pm and the meeting commencing at 630pm. 

Every year there a 5 3yr board member terms up for nomination.  If you would like your name added to the ballot sheet prior to the AGM, please email Vicki at [email protected]   

In addition to the regular business to be conducted at the AGM, members will vote to ratify the following:  

1.            Articles of Amendment:  In order to comply with the newly enacted Ontario Not For Profit Corporations Act, STMHA must file articles of amendment prior to October, 2024.  With the assistance of legal counsel, the Board of Directors have approved the draft form of articles at the link provided below:  Articles_of_Admendment   The resolution to be voted on will be as follows:  “The articles of STMHA are hereby amended to the form presented to the members at the meeting, and the directors and officers or any one of them are authorized to sign and file such articles with the proper authorities.”  

2.            By-laws:   The Board of Directors have approved updated by-laws to comply with the Ontario Not For Profit Corporations Act. The form of by-laws are available at the link provided below:   ONCA_by-laws   The resolution to be voted on will be as follows:  “The general operating by-law of STMHA is repealed and the new general by-law No. 1 which has been submitted to this meeting is approved.”  

3.            Change of Membership :  The Board of Directors have commenced the process for STMHA to change membership from the Ontario Minor Hockey Association to the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario.  This will enable the representative teams to continue to play in the Alliance Seeded AA/A League.   The resolution to be voted on will be as follows:  “The board of directors of STMHA is hereby authorized to make an application and take such actions as may be necessary to change the membership of STMHA from the Ontario Minor Hockey Association to the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario.” 
 
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Elgin Centre
Elgin Centre is located in the east end of St. Thomas at 417 Wellington Street, at the intersection of Wellington Street and Highview Avenue. Easily accessible from Talbot Street/Hwy. #3, Elgin Mall is convenient to nearby lodging, attractions and other amenities. With 32 retailers/services and free parking, there is sure to be something for everyone.
Mark REID Memorial Fund
Mark participated in minor hockey in St Thomas as a child. His love of the game continued throughout his life. In his memory, a fund has been created, providing annual funding to offset costs to those in need. Those children selected will in turn get an opportunity to participate in minor hockey in St Thomas, and experience the same enjoyment from our great game as Mark did. To apply: speak to Vicki in the STMHA office.
BRIWOOD FARM MARKET
Quality & Freshness have been our #1 priority since we opened our doors in 1991. At Briwood Farm Market, our dedicated , friendly staff work every day to provide fast , friendly service with a smile. Our management personally inspects all arriving product for Quality and Freshness, and we make a point to support local producers whenever possible. Being community-minded, we also support a number of local minor baseball and hockey teams. Our Garden Centre opens every Spring in April, and offers a variety of Soils, Fertilizers, Decorative Metal Work, Ground Covers, Decorative Stone and Mulches. We also stock a selection of Ornamental Trees, Fruit Trees, Roses, Annuals, Perennials and ready-to-plant vegetables
Doug Tarry Homes
Doug Tarry Homes has been committed to our customers in St. Thomas and the surrounding areas since 1954. In that time we’ve learned a great deal about home building. Our achievements are the culmination of a legacy passed on to us by our father Doug Tarry Sr. From the time our company founder envisioned his first blueprint, Doug Tarry Sr. lived his dream of designing and building homes of superior quality and craftsmanship for the families of St. Thomas and surrounding area.
Talbot Trail Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is a specialized profession in health care whose primary goal is to assist people with restoring, maintaining and maximizing their strength, function, movement, and overall well-being. They assess and treat all conditions related to bone, muscle and joint problems. At Talbot Trail Physiotherapy all of our physiotherapists are registered which means they are members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. As a condition of membership, individuals agree to adhere to the CPA’s Rules of Professional Conduct, are expected to meet the CPA Standards of Physiotherapy Practice and have to undergo continued professional development the same way as a doctor or nurse.
Centennial Sports Club
The Centennial Sports Club has been a dedicated sponsor for over 20 years for both house league and tournaments.