March 18, 2009

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The ALBERTA DIABETES FOUNDATION cordially invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting.

                        Date:               April 6, 2009

                        Time:               7:00 pm followed by wine & hors d'oeuvres

                        Location:         Alberta Diabetes Institute

                                                8602 112  Street  Edmonton

Please review the attached agenda.  Come out and view our wonderful new facility.

Please inform us if you will be attending, by calling 780-492-6025.

We look forward to seeing you on April 6th!

Yours truly

ALBERTA DIABETES FOUNDATION

Bruce

Bruce Hull

Chairman of the Board

PS  Please note that you must be a member of the Alberta Diabetes Foundation in order to vote at this meeting.  If you would like to become a member, enclosed is our membership envelope.  Please complete the form and submit it at the registration desk.  Thank you.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA

April 6, 2009

7:00 pm

ALBERTA DIABETES INSTITUTE

8602 112 Street, Edmonton

E-Mail:  joannelangner@afdr.ab.ca

Chair:   Bruce Hull

1.0 Call to order by – Bruce Hull

2.0 Welcome & Introduction of the Board of Directors

3.0 Agenda accepted

3.1 Minutes of 2008 AGM meeting accepted

4.0 Annual Financial Statements

4.1 Appoint Auditors

5.0 Chairman’s Overview Report – Bruce Hull

6.0 Nominations to the 2009 Board

7.0 Annual reports from Committees

8.0 Research Update – Dr. Ron Gill

9.0 Other Business

· Future Direction of ADF

· Lab tour

10.0 Adjournment & Closing Remarksearch of a cure for the diabetes epidemic.

12834 163 Street Edmonton, AB T5V 1K6

Phone: 780-447-2643 Toll Free: 1-800-563-2450

Fax: 780-447-2767 Email: denise@afdr.ab.ca

www.afdr.ab.ca

The Organization

Alberta Diabetes Foundation (ADF) has been in

operation since 1988. It was founded by a group of

volunteers whose lives had been affected by diabetes.

Since then, our community has grown and continues to

do so. ADF members have a desire to come together to

improve the lifestyle of people with diabetes.

ADF Membership provides the opportunity to support

researchers in their vital vision to find a cure and end

the diabetes epidemic globally. It also gives access to

an invaluable range of membership benefits:

Events

Learn about fun social events including a casino, golf

tournament, gala & auction and fun run/walk.

Volunteer Opportunities

Contribute to an event committee, share your skills or

assist ADF staff with administrative duties.

eCommunity

Join the ADF Forum to share information, discuss issues

and seek advice.

Have An Impact

Participate in funding world-leading medical research

to find a cure.

General Meeting

Exercise one vote per year at the Annual General

Meeting.

News & Research

Receive quarterly newsletters focusing on news, events,

nutrition, exercise and lifestyle. Have the opportunity to

attend research lab tours, experience stimulating

speakers and presentations and learn about ground

breaking news and research.

Join Us!

Name:

Address:

City:                                                     Prov:                            PC:

Phone:

Email:

I would like to renew or apply for membership.

PAYMENT METHOD

CARD NUMBER

EXP. DATE                                                      NAME ON CARD

SIGNATURE

Please make cheques payable to:

Alberta Diabetes Foundation

Preferred Contact __Email __Regular Mail

For just $10, join our vibrant

community who come together to

fight the diabetes epidemic.

Members include individuals with

diabetes and their friends & families, professionals in

many specialized and mainstream disciplines, health

clinics, doctors and researchers.

ADF does not sell or otherwise share or distribute any of your personal

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