Join us TOMORROW night! The Annual General Meeting is open to the designated representative of your organization which is a member in good standing of the Niagara Board of Trade & Commerce (NBOTAC). Your attendance in person is requested. If you or your designated representative cannot attend in person, please send a proxy form. We also look forward to catching you upon the past year’s work completed by the NBOTAC and discussing our future goals. Please RSVP to info@nbotac.com We have open board positions this year. If you would like to put your name forward for consideration, please complete the nomination form below and send it to secretary@nbotac.com. All pertinent information for the Annual General & Special Meeting is below. Agenda – available soon Draft Minutes of Last Year’s Meeting – available soon Financial Reports – Balance Sheet | Profit & Loss – available soon Director Nomination FormProxy FormIMPORTANT – VOTE BY PROXY If you cannot attend the it is IMPERATIVE that you provide a proxy. The proxy form should be completed and emailed to secretary@nbotac.com . Alternatively, you may send a designated representative in your place to vote on your behalf, but you must either send a letter to secretary@nbotac.com or have the representative submit it at the AGM & special meeting. This letter should be clearly written, authorizing the representative (please identify them with their first and last name) to vote on behalf of your organization. It should be dated and signed by you as the owner/registered representative of the organization and have your name printed as well. The link to the proxy form is above. Information on Board Nominees.
Julie Christiansen Julie Christiansen, M.A., CEO of Leverage U, is a trailblazing psychotherapist, award-winning author, and renowned keynote speaker with over 30 years of expertise in mental health and personal transformation. As a thought leader in emotional mastery and anger resolution, Julie has dedicated her career to empowering individuals and organizations with actionable strategies for radical, positive, and lasting change. Holding advanced degrees in Psychology and Counseling Psychology, she has pioneered innovative programs that drive measurable improvements in overall mental health and emotional mastery, leadership effectiveness, and personal resilience. No stranger to grief and loss, Julie’s unique perspective has helped her and those she serves to shift out of the pain of grief into a more empowering and sacred space. Julie’s influence extends beyond the stage and therapy room—her bestselling book, The Rise of Rage, has solidified her reputation as an authority on emotional regulation. Her groundbreaking work has earned prestigious accolades, including Niagara’s 40 Under 40, the Women of Heart Award for Innovation in Mental Health, and the Passion Purpose Peace Award. As the visionary force behind Leverage U, Julie delivers high-impact workshops and consulting services that help organizations enhance team cohesion, elevate performance, and boost profitability. Her insights have been sought by major media outlets, including producers from the CBC, iHeart Radio and National Public Radio, cementing her as a trusted voice in the field of emotional mastery. Julie’s mission is clear: to equip individuals and organizations with the tools to navigate life’s challenges by repairing relationships through conscious and courageous communication.
Megan Gilchrist Megan Gilchrist is the Executive Director of the Thorold Community Activities Group and a current resident of St. Davids, ON. She has an Hon BA in History from the University of Toronto, and post-graduate certificates in Museum Management and Curatorship from Sir Sandford Fleming College and Parks and Recreation Management from York University. Prior to arriving at the TCAG, Megan was with the Shaw Festival for 15 seasons, most recently as the Education Coordinator, and previously served as the Program Coordinator at the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre. She began her career in the non-profit world as an historical interpreter in a variety of museums and historic sites in Ontario, including 25 years as a Ghost Tour Guide at Fort George. She is a National Geographic Certified Educator, and taught history for many years for the District School Board of Niagara’s Continuing Education program. An avid hiker and camper, Megan also volunteers with Girl Guides of Canada.
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Julie Christiansen Julie Christiansen, M.A., CEO of Leverage U, is a trailblazing psychotherapist, award-winning author, and renowned keynote speaker with over 30 years of expertise in mental health and personal transformation. As a thought leader in emotional mastery and anger resolution, Julie has dedicated her career to empowering individuals and organizations with actionable strategies for radical, positive, and lasting change. Holding advanced degrees in Psychology and Counseling Psychology, she has pioneered innovative programs that drive measurable improvements in overall mental health and emotional mastery, leadership effectiveness, and personal resilience. No stranger to grief and loss, Julie’s unique perspective has helped her and those she serves to shift out of the pain of grief into a more empowering and sacred space. Julie’s influence extends beyond the stage and therapy room—her bestselling book, The Rise of Rage, has solidified her reputation as an authority on emotional regulation. Her groundbreaking work has earned prestigious accolades, including Niagara’s 40 Under 40, the Women of Heart Award for Innovation in Mental Health, and the Passion Purpose Peace Award. As the visionary force behind Leverage U, Julie delivers high-impact workshops and consulting services that help organizations enhance team cohesion, elevate performance, and boost profitability. Her insights have been sought by major media outlets, including producers from the CBC, iHeart Radio and National Public Radio, cementing her as a trusted voice in the field of emotional mastery. Julie’s mission is clear: to equip individuals and organizations with the tools to navigate life’s challenges by repairing relationships through conscious and courageous communication.
Megan Gilchrist Megan Gilchrist is the Executive Director of the Thorold Community Activities Group and a current resident of St. Davids, ON. She has an Hon BA in History from the University of Toronto, and post-graduate certificates in Museum Management and Curatorship from Sir Sandford Fleming College and Parks and Recreation Management from York University. Prior to arriving at the TCAG, Megan was with the Shaw Festival for 15 seasons, most recently as the Education Coordinator, and previously served as the Program Coordinator at the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre. She began her career in the non-profit world as an historical interpreter in a variety of museums and historic sites in Ontario, including 25 years as a Ghost Tour Guide at Fort George. She is a National Geographic Certified Educator, and taught history for many years for the District School Board of Niagara’s Continuing Education program. An avid hiker and camper, Megan also volunteers with Girl Guides of Canada.
