Akwesasne Communication Society Annual Meeting

The Akwesasne Communication Society will hold their Annual General Assembly on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 6 p.m. at the SRMT’s Senior’s Center Sun Room located on Route 37 in Akwesasne.

The Akwesasne Communication Society Annual General Assembly agenda will be as follows:

Opening

Introduction of the Akwesasne Communication Society Board of Commissioners

Approve Minutes of 2020 Annual General Assembly

Presentation of current Finances

Amendments to the Akwesasne Communication Society Constitution & Bylaws

Announcement of Election Results

Other Business

Adjournment

There will be three seats open on the Board of Commissioners. An election will be held to fill two 2-year terms and one 1-year term.

Board of Commissioners Responsibilities: The Board of Commissioners provides oversight for the 97.3 CKON radio station. They develop and ensure policies are followed. They also ensure financial transparency to the community of Akwesasne. The Akwesasne Communications Society is a working board; Board members participate in different areas of bingo; applicants must be willing to participate in one of these areas. (Bingo Runner, Phone Operator or Ball Puller) Commissioners will be compensated accordingly.

If a community member is interested in submitting their name as a candidate for a board member on the Akwesasne Communication Society, please pick up an application at the CKON radio station. All applications must be signed declaring candidacy. To qualify as a candidate one must be at least 19 years of age and in possession of a Red Card, Certificate of Indian Status Card; or Tribal Identification Card. Completed applications may be submitted at the CKON radio station or electronically by e-mail. The deadline for submitting completed applications is Friday October 29, 2021 by 4 p.m.

A voting station will be held from 12 noon to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at the SRMT’s Senior’s Center Sun Room. Successful candidates will be contacted to be present at the annual meeting where the winners will be announced beginning at 6 p.m. in the Sun Room.

If you have any questions you may contact Sarena “Reen” Cook, Station Manager at 613-575-2101 or 518-358-3426 – email [email protected].