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Vote Required Friday By 10am: Updated Awards Documents for Review and Vote
by Dawn Trussell 06 Feb '26

06 Feb '26

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Dear CALS Board Members, I hope this message finds you well! Please find the updated awards documents attached for your review. As these revisions require Board approval, we will need to proceed with a vote; please see the policy below regarding online voting. (Thanks Fenton!) The updates reflect the generative discussion at our last online Board meeting, as well as a follow-up meeting with a small group who have served on the Awards committee to review my initial drafts. (Thanks Audrey, Kyle, and Fenton!) The most substantive changes are to the Leisure Scholar Award and the Emerging Scholar Award and reflect revisions to eligibility, evaluation criteria, and the nomination process. For the CALS Connection Grant, an explicit statement that it may be used for CCLR. For the Marion Miller Award, the key revisions clarify that submitted papers must be sole authored by the student (where advisor co-authorship had previously been included) and that paper lengths are 6,000-8,000 words which aligns closer to journal submission standards. Across all awards, I also aimed to improve consistency in language, formatting, and overall presentation. I kindly ask that you review the materials and submit your vote by Friday at 10:00 a.m. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or comments in advance of voting. Thank you very much for your time, input, and thoughtful consideration. As far as I know, this is the first thorough review of all the awards since they were created around 10 years ago. (With the exception of the Marion Miller Award.) Warm wishes, Dawn Dawn E. Trussell, Ph.D. Professor, Chancellor’s Chair for Research Excellence Brock University | Department of Sport Management 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way | St. Catharines, ON, Canada L2S 3A1 brocku.ca | T 905 688 5550 x 4580 | F 905 688 4505 Email: dtrussell(a)brocku.ca<mailto:dtrussell@brocku.ca> CALS EMAIL VOTING PROCEDURES October 21, 2025 Email votes are only used to make decisions that need to be made before the next board meeting, when it is not possible to call a special meeting, or when discussion has occurred at a previous board meeting (e.g., feedback on documents and voting on the final document). 1. An email vote is not a meeting, but rather approval obtained separately from all board members. 2. The topic to be addressed should be kept as simple as possible; preferably one item. 3. Since an email vote is not a meeting there can be no discussion on the resolution. Therefore, any resolution by email vote must be passed by unanimous consent of all eligible voting members, or it must be rolled over to a proper meeting where deliberation can occur prior to a vote. 4. The resolution can only pass by unanimous consent if everyone who is eligible voted, and the approved resolution must later be ratified at a regular meeting. 5. The vote must be posted for 72 hours. 6. Each board members is asked to add discussion or approval notes. 7. The vote is not anonymous. A note on abstentions. A member(s) can abstain from an email vote and still have that vote be permissible under this framework so long as all members manifest receipt of the notice of an email vote, and no objection thereto, abstentions do not affect this process. This is because, “To “abstain” means not to vote at all….” [RONR 12th, 4:35] So long as no one objects or affirmatively casts a “no” vote, the e-voting process remains valid, so long as it is later ratified. So long as there are no objections or “no” votes, abstentions do not affect the e-vote A note on Robert’s Rules. Reference to Robert's Rules reveals an interesting fact about email votes, which is that email votes are not meetings. A call for a simple vote by email does not satisfy the requirement of simultaneous aural communication among all participants equivalent to the one room or area rule [8:2(1) and 9:31]. This rule goes to the heart of preserving the deliberative nature of a democratic assembly [1:1]. Also, under general parliamentary law a board can transact business only in a regular or properly called meeting of which every board member has been sent any required notice (9:2-5, 9:13-16) and at which a quorum (40:5) is present. The personal approval of a proposed action obtained separately by telephone, by individual interviews, or in writing, even from every member of the board, is not the approval of the board, since the members lacked the opportunity to mutually debate and decide the matter as a deliberative body [49:16]. This means that an email vote is not a meeting, so technically it is not a valid means to transact business except that it can be made valid through the process of ratification at the next regular meeting. The motion to ratify is used to confirm or make valid an action already taken that cannot become valid until approved by the assembly. However, unanimous consent is permissible under Robert's Rules even though it deviates from the normal deliberation requirement because if everyone votes and everyone votes "yes" there is no minority, and if there is no minority to protect there is no need for deliberation. However, if anyone votes "no" or objects the question must be rolled over to an actual deliberative meeting that does comply with 8:2 or 9:31, so that the rights of the minority can be protected through the deliberation process

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Website update procedure
by Fenton Litwiller 08 Jan '26

08 Jan '26

Hi Everyone, While it was useful to create a website update process so that we could clearly communicate our needs, now that we have a web engineer it is best that any web updates be sent directly to them. The following is from Richard Norman, related to the process of updating segments of the website (and is also in the attached, please save it to your files): Moving forward website updates should be sent directly to Andrew Robinson: arobin(a)gmail.com<mailto:arobin@gmail.com>. As board members, we are content owners, so should be able to: 1. Determine appropriate updates related to their section 2. Answer questions directly related to style, position, etc. This removes redundancy and additional time spent on vetting by the Comms. committee The update procedure is: Update Start ———-------------------------------------------------------- Page(s): __________ (i.e., Home, About Us, Students) * If new page, just indicate new page and appropriate title Description:_________ (i.e., what is the change) Information/Details:)____________ (i.e. text, images) ———-------------------------------------------------------- Update End Note: format should be in either plain text or MS Word. PDFs do not translate well into HTML. Dr. Colleen Ried is the point of contact: reidc(a)douglascollege.ca Thank you, Fenton -- Dr. Fenton Litwiller (they/them/theirs) President, Canadian Association for Leisure Studies (CALS) Associate Professor Recreation Management and Community Development | University of Manitoba 112 Frank Kennedy Centre | Winnipeg MB | R3T 2N2 204.474.8412 fenton.litwiller(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fentonl@umanitoba.ca> [signature_2837124687] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledges the harms and mistakes of the past and present, and dedicates itself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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Request for board members to sit on CALS bid review committee
by Fenton Litwiller 18 Nov '25

18 Nov '25

Hi everyone, I am emailing to request the participation of two board members on the CALS Bid Review Committee. Only those who do not have a conflict of interest with the submissions may sit on this committee. Please let me know your interest in sitting on this committee by Friday, November 21st at 5pm. Thank you everyone, Fenton -- Dr. Fenton Litwiller (they/them/theirs) President, Canadian Association for Leisure Studies (CALS) Associate Professor Recreation Management and Community Development | University of Manitoba 112 Frank Kennedy Centre | Winnipeg MB | R3T 2N2 204.474.8412 fenton.litwiller(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fentonl@umanitoba.ca> [signature_2837124687] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledges the harms and mistakes of the past and present, and dedicates itself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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Agenda for CALS board meeting Oct 17 10am to noon central
by Fenton Litwiller 27 Oct '25

27 Oct '25

Hi all, Please find attached the agenda for our upcoming board meeting (minutes from our June 2025 meeting to follow). Thank you, Fenton -- Dr. Fenton Litwiller (they/them/theirs) President, Canadian Association for Leisure Studies (CALS) Associate Professor Recreation Management and Community Development | University of Manitoba 112 Frank Kennedy Centre | Winnipeg MB | R3T 2N2 204.474.8412 fenton.litwiller(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fentonl@umanitoba.ca> [signature_2837124687] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledges the harms and mistakes of the past and present, and dedicates itself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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Agenda items?
by Fenton Litwiller 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

Dear board members, I am creating the agenda for our upcoming meeting. By Friday afternoon, please send me: Any agenda items you would like discussed A request for time on the agenda if your subcommittee needs to discuss anything Anything that you would like the board to review in advance of our meeting. Sincerely, Fenton -- Dr. Fenton Litwiller (they/them/theirs) President, Canadian Association for Leisure Studies (CALS) Associate Professor Recreation Management and Community Development | University of Manitoba 112 Frank Kennedy Centre | Winnipeg MB | R3T 2N2 204.474.8412 fenton.litwiller(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fentonl@umanitoba.ca> [signature_2837124687] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledges the harms and mistakes of the past and present, and dedicates itself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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Board meeting dates
by Fenton Litwiller 09 Sep '25

09 Sep '25

Hi Everyone, I have sent a calendar invite with a zoom link for the following dates: Friday, October 17th from 10am to noon central Monday, March 16th from 10 am to noon central Please make every effort to attend so that we have quorum. Agendas to follow. Thanks all, Fenton -- Dr. Fenton Litwiller (they/them/theirs) President, Canadian Association for Leisure Studies (CALS) Associate Professor Recreation Management and Community Development | University of Manitoba 112 Frank Kennedy Centre | Winnipeg MB | R3T 2N2 204.474.8412 fenton.litwiller(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fentonl@umanitoba.ca> [signature_2837124687] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledges the harms and mistakes of the past and present, and dedicates itself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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October 2025 and March 2026 board meetings
by Fenton Litwiller 08 Sep '25

08 Sep '25

Hi everyone, Welcome back to the fall semester! I am emailing to set up board meeting times for October and March. We will also meet at CCLR in June (time to be determined - and this time will be spent wrapping up our tasks and a bit of a board orientation and welcome for the new members). Here is the doodle poll for October: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/aQL63ZGe And here is the doodle poll for March: https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/dRBP2PKd Please complete the poll by Wednesday October 10th at noon central. Thanks all, Fenton -- Dr. Fenton Litwiller (they/them/theirs) President, Canadian Association for Leisure Studies (CALS) Associate Professor Recreation Management and Community Development | University of Manitoba 112 Frank Kennedy Centre | Winnipeg MB | R3T 2N2 204.474.8412 fenton.litwiller(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fentonl@umanitoba.ca> [signature_2837124687] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledges the harms and mistakes of the past and present, and dedicates itself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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CALS Board March Meeting Minutes
by Kimberly Lopez 02 Jun '25

02 Jun '25

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Good morning! Please find the March 2025 CALS Board Meeting Minutes attached for board approval this eve. Cheers, Kim

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Agenda for the CALS board meeting, June 2, 2025
by Fenton Litwiller 26 May '25

26 May '25

Hi all, Please find attached the agenda for our upcoming board meeting (minutes from our March 2025 meeting to follow): CALS board meeting, June 2, 4:15 to 6pm Eastern Time. Zoom link below and in the attached. Location: George Brown College, SJB-336 (zoom link below) Some of you were still figuring out your Congress in person attendance in March, so please respond to let me know if you are attending this meeting in person or virtually so that I can update our numbers for catering (dinner will be served). Subcommittee chairs, please reflect on the work you have done over the past year and what you would like to accomplish in the final year. As a note, the Federation of the Humanities and Social Sciences is currently engaging in s strategic planning. At Congress they will be hosting consultation sessions that are open to anyone who is an attendee. For more information about the development process and to register for a consultation session, please see: https://www.federationhss.ca/en/about-us/about-federation/strategic-plan Finally, our Annual General Meeting will take place over lunch on June 3, from 12:00 until 1:45pm, Location: George Brown College SJA-327A (200 King Street E) in a hybrid format. Each subcommittee chair will present during this meeting. I will need your slides for this meeting by the end of our board meeting on June 2. Thanks everyone and looking forward to seeing you soon! Fenton Fenton Litwiller (they/them) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/66632589020?pwd=8eXEtalbO5VhTqvF4b6WzLRaC0yyhW.1 Meeting ID: 666 3258 9020 Passcode: 910529 --- One tap mobile +16132093054,,66632589020#<tel:+16132093054,66632589020>,,,,*910529# Canada +16473744685,,66632589020#<tel:+16473744685,66632589020>,,,,*910529# Canada --- Dial by your location • +1 613 209 3054<tel:+16132093054> Canada • +1 647 374 4685<tel:+16473744685> Canada • +1 647 558 0588<tel:+16475580588> Canada • +1 778 907 2071<tel:+17789072071> Canada • +1 204 272 7920<tel:+12042727920> Canada • +1 438 809 7799<tel:+14388097799> Canada • +1 587 328 1099<tel:+15873281099> Canada • 833 643 3358 Canada Toll-free • 833 955 1088 Canada Toll-free • 833 958 1164 Canada Toll-free • 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free • 833 643 3354 Canada Toll-free • 833 643 3355 Canada Toll-free • 833 643 3356 Canada Toll-free • 833 643 3357 Canada Toll-free Meeting ID: 666 3258 9020 Passcode: 910529 Find your local number: https://umanitoba.zoom.us/u/gbuGElcB8k --- Join by SIP • 66632589020(a)zmca.us<mailto:66632589020@zmca.us> --- Join by H.323 • 159.124.168.213 (Canada Toronto) • 65.39.152.160 (Canada Vancouver) Meeting ID: 666 3258 9020 Passcode: 910529 -- Dr. Fenton Litwiller (they/them/theirs) President, Canadian Association for Leisure Studies (CALS) Associate Professor Recreation Management and Community Development | University of Manitoba 112 Frank Kennedy Centre | Winnipeg MB | R3T 2N2 204.474.8412 fenton.litwiller(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fentonl@umanitoba.ca> [signature_2837124687] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledges the harms and mistakes of the past and present, and dedicates itself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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Discussions and motions to include in our board agenda
by Fenton Litwiller 21 May '25

21 May '25

Hi all, I will be sending you the agenda for our board meeting in the next day or two. I wanted to ask sub committees if, in addition to 10 minutes for your report, you needed any time for the introduction and discussions of a motion or feedback on any board related work. If so, I will add this to the agenda. Please let me know. Thank you, Fenton -- Dr. Fenton Litwiller (they/them/theirs) President, Canadian Association for Leisure Studies (CALS) Associate Professor Recreation Management and Community Development | University of Manitoba 112 Frank Kennedy Centre | Winnipeg MB | R3T 2N2 204.474.8412 fenton.litwiller(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fentonl@umanitoba.ca> [signature_2837124687] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledges the harms and mistakes of the past and present, and dedicates itself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration.

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