The Board of Directors of Karate Newfoundland & Labrador, is providing official notice of a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Members of the Corporation.

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Special General Meeting Details

Date: Saturday, May 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Paul Reynolds Community Centre
35 Carrick Drive
Mount Pearl, NL
or
Via Google Meet

Please use this form to register in advance. Registering in advance allows Karate NL to confirm membership as well as aiding in the planning for the meeting. Registering is not required to attend the meeting though it is requested.

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Purpose of the Meeting

The purpose of this Special General Meeting is to provide members with an opportunity to:

• Review and discuss the proposed changes to the bylaws of Karate Newfoundland & Labrador; and
• Consider and vote on a motion to replace the existing bylaws in their entirety with a new set of bylaws.

Due to the scope and extent of the proposed changes, the Governance Committee and the Board of Directors will be making a motion to replace the current bylaws rather than amend individual sections.

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Voting Eligibility

• The meeting is open to all members in good standing of Karate Newfoundland & Labrador.
• Members in good standing who are 18 years of age and older are eligible to cast a vote at the meeting.
• In accordance with the Corporation’s rules and the Corporations Act of Newfoundland & Labrador, a two‑thirds (⅔) majority of eligible votes cast is required for the motion to replace the bylaws to pass.

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Meeting Materials

The following documents are attached to this notice for your review and for distribution within your club as appropriate:

1. The current bylaws of Karate Newfoundland & Labrador (Constitution-KarateNL-rev-Jan25.pdf)
2. The proposed new bylaws (Bylaws-KarateNL-rev-2026-Draft.pdf)
3. A summary document outlining the key changes
4. A meeting agenda

Members are strongly encouraged to review these documents in advance of the meeting to support informed discussion and decision‑making. We strongly encourage members to provide feedback in advance so that any necessary changes can be made to the proposed bylaws ahead of the meeting. Feedback may be sent to president@karatenl.com.

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Additional Information

Please ensure that this notice is shared with your club’s eligible voting members. Questions regarding the meeting or the proposed bylaws may be directed in advance to the Board of Directors. at president@karatenl.com.

Per the existing bylaws of the organization, voting at a general meeting shall be by show of hands or standing.

We appreciate your participation and engagement in the governance of Karate Newfoundland & Labrador and look forward to your involvement at the Special General Meeting.