Dear Members,
In accordance with the CSIA General By-laws, the term of office for the directors of both the Alberta and Atlantic regions will expire at the end of the 2025 annual general meeting (AGM) to be held on November 24, 2025. Also, in accordance with modifications to our by-laws approved at the 2024 AGM, three (3) directors-at-large will be elected to the CSIA board this fall. Note that while only members associated with a region are eligible to elect the representative from that region, all CSIA members in good standing are eligible to elect the three new directors-at-large.
Alberta representative election: As only one candidate submitted a nomination form for the Alberta representative position, the position has been filled by acclamation, and Alberta members are not required to vote for their representative. Colin Borrow, current Past Chair and Alberta representative to the CSIA board of directors, is elected for a second three-year term.
Atlantic representative election: Two candidates are standing for election for a first three-year term to fill the position of national board representative from the Atlantic region. In alphabetical order, they are:
- Michael McDermott
- Cheryl McMurtrie
**NEW** Directors At Large election: ALL members in good standing are eligible to vote for directors to fill the three new director positions designed to enhance the supply of important skillsets needed for the effective operation of the national board. Members are encouraged to vote for the candidate they deem best suited to provide expertise in the needed subject areas, as follows (in alphabetical order):
Finance:
- Michael Badham
- Serge Fortier
Governance & Legal:
- Cara Flemming
- Jeffrey Harder
Human Resources:
- James Innes
- Sergio Rodriguez
Note that in future elections, only one of these positions will be up for election, as their initial terms are staggered (one for one year, one for two years, and one for a full three-year term).
Please click here to read their biographies.
Voting Eligibility
All members, except affiliate and guest honorary members, whose dues are paid for the 2025-2026 season (meaning they are in good standing) are eligible to vote. All members may vote for the three director-at-large positions, however only members associated with the Atlantic regions are eligible to vote for their representative.
Article 5.06 of the CSIA By-Laws provides further details on the “Right to Vote”. Each member is entitled to one vote per position, and once the ballot has been submitted, it is irrevocable.
Voting Process
In accordance with the CSIA General By-Laws, the election for the national board of directors is conducted by mail, fax, email, or electronic ballot
Eligible members can cast their votes:
- electronically by accessing their online Member Profile (login on snowpro.com); the ballot can be found by clicking the Member Area section and then Online Vote, completing the ballot, then clicking on the SUBMIT button; or
- contacting the national office by phone at 1-800-811-6428 ext. 221 or by email at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a PDF copy of the ballot that can be completed and submitted by mail, fax or email; the submission information is included on the ballot.
The deadline to cast your vote is Saturday, November 15, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EST.
This election is a great opportunity for CSIA members to become engaged with our organization. We encourage you to read the biographies and job descriptions (click here for job descriptions) to help you better understand what a CSIA director is responsible for and how the respective skillsets of each candidate could be an asset to our organization. Voting is your privilege and duty as a member to ensure our organization has the strong governance it needs to ensure future success. Please exercise your right to vote.
The CSIA Board of Directors
