2026 Annual General Meeting

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Elections for the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) of Alberta.

When:     Monday, December 7, 2026                            
Time:       7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm for registration)
Where:    ARF’s Pad for Paws 3548 – 27 Street NE 

The 2026 AGM allows ARF members to elect 9 Directors. Voting at the AGM will be in person by ballot issued at the meeting or by proxy ballot completed as outlined below. Only members holding a valid membership as of November 09, 2026, are entitled to vote.

ARF memberships will be confirmed by Government Issued photo identification in line with current election practices.

Director Candidates must submit Nomination Forms to the attention of the Board of Directors at the addresses below by midnight November 23, 2026. Nomination forms require the signatures of two current ARF members.

Director candidate information from the Nomination Forms will be posted on the ARF website for member review after November 23, 2026.

A Proxy Form will be available on the website after November 23, 2026, for those unable to attend in person. Proxy forms must be completed and signed by the member and accompanied by a photocopy of Government Issued photo identification of the member. You can either email or mail the proxy to ARF at the addresses below or have it delivered by your proxy holder to the meeting. The photocopy will be shredded after review if received by mail or returned to the proxy holder if provided at the meeting.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 34160, RPO Westbrook Calgary, AB T2C 3W2
Email Proxy: general.info@arf.ab.ca

Questions regarding the above election process may be emailed to the Board of Directors at general.info@arf.ab.ca

Please find attached:

• 2026 AGM Agenda
• 2025 Audited Financial Statements
• 2026 Nomination Form
• 2026 Election Backgrounder
• 2025 AGM Minutes

Regards,

ARF Board of Directors