| Attendee | Role |
|---|---|
| Norm Schulz | Chair |
| Stuart Rempel | Founder |
| David Anderson | Director |
| Nestor Turczan | Director |
| Travis Toews | Director |
| K.R. Davidson | President & CEO |
| Jocelyn Gerke | Legal Counsel |
| Robert Hayhoe | Partner - McCarthy Tetrault LLP, virtual |
| Time | Subject | Led By/Details | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Attendees arrive | ||
| 7:00 p.m. | Dinner (Board and spouses) |
Board members and spouses Reservation is under K.R. Davidson |
The Keg @ The Westin Hotel 320 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2S6 |
Time: Various
Subject: Attendees arrive
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Subject: Dinner (Board and spouses)
Led By/Details: Board members and spouses. Reservation is under K.R. Davidson.
Location: The Keg @ The Westin Hotel
320 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2S6
| Time | Subject | Led By/Details | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast - Essence Bistro (on your own) | Lobby | ||
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome & Opening Prayer and Devotional | K.R. Davidson |
The Westin Calgary - Downtown 320 4 Ave SW, Calgary AB T2P 2S6 Aberhart Meeting Room |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Board Fellowship & Check-In 1) Opening Remarks |
Norm Schulz K.R. Davidson |
Same |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Organizational Update 2) CEO Briefing a) 2026 Project Activity b) Quarter and year-to-date highlights c) Major strategic developments (Q2 & Q3 2026) d) Leadership and organizational health |
K.R. Davidson | Same |
| 10:00 a.m. |
2025 Audited Financial Statements 3) Audit Committee Report & Approval a) Audit Committee Chair presentation of findings b) Auditor observations (via written memo) c) Board discussion and questions d) Motion: approval |
Travis Toews | Same |
| 10:30 a.m. | Refreshment Break | Same | |
| 10:45 a.m. |
CRA Review - Status & Oversight Update 4) Update from CEO and Audit Committee Chair a) Current status of 2026 CRA audit b) Overview of the organization’s response and posture c) Oversight, coordination and implications and considerations for the Board (privileged) |
K.R. Davidson | Same |
| 11:30 a.m. |
External Counsel Q & A 5) Counsel-Led Discussion and Board Q&A (privileged) |
Robert Hayhoe (virtual) McCarthy Tetrault LLP |
Same |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch | Reservation under K.R. Davidson |
Silver Dragon Restaurant 106 3 Ave SE, Calgary AB (walking distance) |
| 1:15 p.m. | Scenario Planning & Governance Discussion (Privileged) |
K.R. Davidson Jocelyn Gerke |
Same |
| 2:30 p.m. | Scenario Planning & Governance Discussion Prayer and Discernment | Norm Schulz | |
| 2:45 p.m. | Refreshment Break | Same | |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Governance Policy Review 6) Three-Tier Treatment a) Review and discussion | Discussion b) Present state considerations (privileged) c) Board implementation direction |
K.R. Davidson | Same |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Adjourn for the Evening Close in prayer |
Same | |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Dinner The GC/787 Invitation to Friends |
The Calgary Petroleum Club 319 Fifth Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0L5 |
Subject: Breakfast - Essence Bistro (on your own)
Location: Lobby
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Subject: Welcome & Opening Prayer and Devotional
Led By/Details: K.R. Davidson
Location: The Westin Calgary - Downtown
320 4 Ave SW, Calgary AB T2P 2S6
Aberhart Meeting Room
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Subject: Board Fellowship & Check-In. 1) Opening Remarks
Led By/Details: Norm Schulz; K.R. Davidson
Location: Same
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Subject: Organizational Update. CEO Briefing, 2026 Project Activity, quarter and year-to-date highlights, major strategic developments, and leadership and organizational health.
Led By/Details: K.R. Davidson
Location: Same
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Subject: 2025 Audited Financial Statements. Audit Committee Report & Approval.
Led By/Details: Travis Toews
Location: Same
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Subject: Refreshment Break
Location: Same
Time: 10:45 a.m.
Subject: CRA Review - Status & Oversight Update.
Led By/Details: K.R. Davidson
Location: Same
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Subject: External Counsel Q & A. Counsel-Led Discussion and Board Q&A (privileged).
Led By/Details: Robert Hayhoe (virtual), McCarthy Tetrault LLP
Location: Same
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Subject: Lunch
Led By/Details: Reservation under K.R. Davidson
Location: Silver Dragon Restaurant
106 3 Ave SE, Calgary AB
(walking distance)
Time: 1:15 p.m.
Subject: Scenario Planning & Governance Discussion (Privileged)
Led By/Details: K.R. Davidson; Jocelyn Gerke
Location: Same
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Subject: Scenario Planning & Governance Discussion Prayer and Discernment
Led By/Details: Norm Schulz
Time: 2:45 p.m.
Subject: Refreshment Break
Location: Same
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Subject: Governance Policy Review. Three-Tier Treatment.
Led By/Details: K.R. Davidson
Location: Same
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Subject: Adjourn for the Evening. Close in prayer.
Location: Same
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Subject: Dinner. The GC/787 Invitation to Friends.
Location: The Calgary Petroleum Club
319 Fifth Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0L5
| Time | Subject | Led By/Details | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast - on own | |||
| 8:30 a.m. | Opening Reflection & Prayer | Norm Schulz or designated director |
The Westin Calgary - Downtown 320 4 Ave SW, Calgary AB T2P 2S6 Aberhart Meeting Room |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Mission Integrity 1) Strategic Alignment Exercise 2) The GC Commission |
Willy Reimer | Same |
| 10:30 a.m. | Refreshment Break | Same | |
| 10:45 a.m. | Mission Integrity Prayer and Discernment | ||
| 11:15 a.m. |
Board Development & Governance Maturity 1) Working Session |
Same | |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch | Reservation under K.R. Davidson |
Brix + Barrel Restaurant 351 4 Ave SW, Calgary AB (walking distance) |
| 1:15 p.m. |
Board Development & Governance Maturity 1) Working Session (continued) |
Norm Schulz K.R. Davidson |
Same |
| 2:00 p.m. | 25 Year anniversary | Norm Schulz | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Break | ||
| 2:45 p.m. |
Integrity & Risk 3) Conflict of Interest review a) Austri Alpin grant review 4) Risk Management a) Sanctions b) Liability (claims and exposure) |
Norm Schulz | Same |
| 3:15 p.m. |
Summary, Decisions & Next Steps 5) Close the Loops a) Review of key decisions taken b) Confirmation of action items and follow-up responsibilities (owners) c) Confirmation of items of next regular Board meeting d) Board Chair reflection e) CEO reflection Closing Prayer & Adjournment 6) Closing by Board Chair a) Closing devotional reflection b) Communion/closing prayer of commissioning |
Norm Schulz | Same |
| 4:00 p.m. | Adjournment | ||
| 5:00 p.m. |
Dinner (Board and spouses) Dependently Wealthy Business Leaders Event Invitation to Board by Steve Brandt |
BBQ Brisket Dinner |
BMO Centre Calgary, Great Lawn 1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1 |
Subject: Breakfast - on own
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Subject: Opening Reflection & Prayer
Led By/Details: Norm Schulz or designated director
Location: The Westin Calgary - Downtown
320 4 Ave SW, Calgary AB T2P 2S6
Aberhart Meeting Room
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Subject: Mission Integrity. Strategic Alignment Exercise and The GC Commission.
Led By/Details: Willy Reimer
Location: Same
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Subject: Refreshment Break
Location: Same
Time: 10:45 a.m.
Subject: Mission Integrity Prayer and Discernment
Time: 11:15 a.m.
Subject: Board Development & Governance Maturity. Working Session.
Location: Same
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Subject: Lunch
Led By/Details: Reservation under K.R. Davidson
Location: Brix + Barrel Restaurant
351 4 Ave SW, Calgary AB
(walking distance)
Time: 1:15 p.m.
Subject: Board Development & Governance Maturity. Working Session continued.
Led By/Details: Norm Schulz; K.R. Davidson
Location: Same
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Subject: 25 Year anniversary
Led By/Details: Norm Schulz
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Subject: Break
Time: 2:45 p.m.
Subject: Integrity & Risk. Conflict of Interest review and Risk Management.
Led By/Details: Norm Schulz
Location: Same
Time: 3:15 p.m.
Subject: Summary, Decisions & Next Steps. Closing Prayer & Adjournment.
Led By/Details: Norm Schulz
Location: Same
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Subject: Adjournment
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Subject: Dinner (Board and spouses). Dependently Wealthy Business Leaders Event. Invitation to Board by Steve Brandt.
Led By/Details: BBQ Brisket Dinner
Location: BMO Centre Calgary, Great Lawn
1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1
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