VANS 2023 AGM

Visual Arts Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting will take place over Zoom on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.  Join us at 7 pm to find out about VANS’ accomplishments this year, review the new strategic planning and learn about the new Executive Director.

Please register by June 12 to get your Zoom link here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqcu-gqDIpHNBkcSUyGUwJSr0lXak2vNtp

After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the link you can use to join the meeting. All are welcome at the AGM but remember that only VANS members in good standing can vote and make or second motions. You can download Zoom in advance for free and you will need a good internet connection.

Deadline to register for AGM: June 12

Documents to review:


It is best if you use a laptop or tablet to attend the Annual General Meeting, rather than a phone. You do not need a webcam to attend. If your internet cuts out during the meeting, don’t panic. Zoom will try to reconnect you automatically. Also, please note that we are recording the AGM.
Having trouble connecting? Try going to zoom.us, click on Join A Meeting and enter the meeting ID. Can see the Zoom meeting but your audio has cut out? You can dial in to listen:  +1 647 374 4685, or +1 647 558 0588, or +1 778 907 2071, +1 204 272 7920,  +1 438 809 7799, or +1 587 328 1099.

TO JOIN:

1. Click on the link above which will prompt you to download or open Zoom
2. Enter the passcode (included in your confirmation email) if prompted
3. You will enter a virtual waiting room until the AGM starts at 7pm AT, at which time we will admit all attendees
4. Please ensure that your mic is muted during the AGM and presentation
5. If you have a webcam you can choose to turn it on or off, as per your preference
6. We be troubleshooting any technical issues (you can use the Zoom chat to type a message during the meeting)
7. During the AGM, if you want to make or second a motion, vote in opposition, or ask a question please type it in the chat function (rather than un-muting your mic or raising your hand)

Haven’t used Zoom before or need a refresher? Here’s a video tutorial on How To Join a Zoom Meeting: https://youtu.be/hIkCmbvAHQQ.
Here’s a video tutorial on using the video and audio in Zoom: https://youtu.be/-s76QHshQnY.