The AGM, delayed owing to a procedural error, took place on Zoom on Monday, 29 June 2026.
Christine Woodcock remains as President; Vice-President, Finance is Roger Robineau; and Secretary is Kelly Stadelbauer. Directors at Large are: Joan Arruda, Laura Heidman, Gayle Fisher, Ty Faulds, Wendy James, Heather Oakley, and Nancy Cupido.
The OGS financial statement shows a significant recovery, narrowing the net annual deficiency from $56,107 down to $21,014. While a drop in income from membership fees and the conference reduced overall revenue, major operational cost-cutting in facility and office expenses, combined with surging donations and bequests, stabilized the society’s financial position.
Declining membership fee revenue (6%) and a lack of local volunteers, as reflected in the permanent closures of the Bruce & Grey and Waterloo Virtual branches, leave the Society wrestling with chronic challenges. OGS isn’t alone.
As OGS has $1,689,601 remaining in unrestricted net assets, it has an immense financial cushion to sustain operations, fund digital transitions, website revamps, and regional resource archiving for decades to come.
Awards announced at the AGM were:
Best Branch/SIG Websites
Best Bricks & Mortar Website
– Wellington County Branch, Webmaster Graham Burt
Honourable Mention – Ottawa Branch,
Webmaster Charles Godwin
Best Virtual Website
– British Home Children Special Interest Group,
Webmaster Axina Tuerxun
Honourable Mention – Eastern Europe SIG
Webmasters Elaine Obreza and Eva Kujawa
Dr. Don Brearley Newsletter Awards
Best Branch/SIG Newsletter – Bricks & Mortar –
London & Middlesex Branch (Editor: Brenda Vouvalidis)
Honourable Mention – Huron Branch (Editor: Kim Cooke);
Ottawa Branch (Editor: Tyler Owens)
OGS Award of Merit – Grenville County Historical Society for its newspaper digitization project.
Citation of Recognition Awards
- Grace Lewis, Ottawa Branch
- Charles Godwin, Ottawa Branch
- Pat Brewer, Ottawa Branch
- Phyllis Embury Chapman, Irish Palatine Special Interest Group
- Bill Cookman, Kingston Branch
- Patti Mordasewicz, Leeds & Grenville Branch
Robert Crawford Community Service Award – Corrine Cline, Huron County Branch