| VOW’s 2026 AGM will take place online nationwide and in-person in Toronto on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 AGM Participation: The VOW AGM is open to anyone to attend. For those who attend in-person, refreshments will be served. If you are joining us in-person for the AGM, please arrive for 12:45pm to 4:30pm ET at Friends House 60 Lowther Ave, Toronto. If you are joining us virtually for the AGM, please join us from 1:00 to 4:00pm ET. 🌟Highlights of VOW’s 2026 Annual General Meeting 🌟 Join us for these important moments during our AGM: ☮️ Special Guest Speaker: LeeAnn McKenna Midwifing Peace Presentation Conflict transformation trainer and author, LeeAnn McKenna, will discuss her book, Midwifing Peace: Caught in the Crossfire—a collection of inspiring stories drawn from her experiences facilitating dialogue and working alongside people living in some of the world’s most volatile conflict zones. ☮️ VOW’s Peace Work Review 2025-2026 Join us as our Board of Directors, National Coordinator, Senior Researcher & Advocate, and chapters from British Columbia to Nova Scotia provide reports on our significant peace work over the past year. ☮️ Voting on New Resolutions To participate in meeting decisions to confirm board nominations and new resolutions at the AGM, you must be a current member. You can join as a new member, or renew on our website here: https://tinyurl.com/bdj5vvn2 or contact info@vowpeace.org to inquire about your membership status. If you are unable to attend then you can name a proxy and that can be included in our registration form here. We are open to welcoming new members to our Board of Directors! If you are interested in nominating yourself for the 2026–2027 VOW Board of Directors, please reach out to Board Co-Chair Lyn Adamson at lyn@vowpeace.org. Voting will take place at the Annual General Meeting on November 7th, 2026.We look forward to connecting with those eager to actively support and engage in VOW’s work! |
| Agenda 12:45PM-1:00PM ET In-Person Arrival: Meet at Friends House at 12:45pm, check in, and find your seat for the meeting. Joining virtually? Please sign on at 1:00PM ET 1:00pm–3:00 PM ET: Business Meeting IntroductionsVOW Reports, Confirm Board Nominations, and Discuss Resolutions. 3:00–3:30 PM ET: Special Presentation LeeAnn McKenna- Midwifing Peace: Caught in the Crossfire Book Launch 3:30–4:30 PM EST (In-Person Only): Refreshments, networking, book signing and group photo. Support and Participate To vote on resolutions, you must be a current member: Join or Renew Membership: Visit https://tinyurl.com/bdj5vvn2 or email info@vowpeace.org to confirm your membership. Your participation is vital to shaping VOW’s work and future. We can’t wait to connect with you and continue building a world rooted in peace and justice together. For questions, contact us at info@vowpeace.org.We’re excited to connect with everyone who can join us! |