1. 1 BIATHLON CANADA COMBINING CROSS-COUTRY SKIING AND RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP ALLIE LE SKI DE FOND ET L’ADRESSE AU TIR Constitution / By-Laws Point to be discussed under Membership Policies and Procedures A review of the Grievance and Appeal Policy is being undertaken by the Executive to ensure that the current policy remains consistent with sport policy.

2. 2 BIATHLON CANADA COMBINING CROSS-COUTRY SKIING AND RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP ALLIE LE SKI DE FOND ET L’ADRESSE AU TIR Staff Matters Coaching Proposal: ongoing hiring processes as presented in the HP Plan Administrative Current: ED, TD, DC Proposal: increase office staff (marketing)

3. 3 BIATHLON CANADA COMBINING CROSS-COUTRY SKIING AND RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP ALLIE LE SKI DE FOND ET L’ADRESSE AU TIR Marketing and Fundraising Initiatives: 1.Continued efforts as finding cash sponsors to the team 2.Continued efforts to add suppliers to the team: new for 2005-06 (Lapua, Adidas eyewear (Olympic Team), Toko wax, Leki poles, Polar Electro (formalized)

4. 4 BIATHLON CANADA COMBINING CROSS-COUTRY SKIING AND RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP ALLIE LE SKI DE FOND ET L’ADRESSE AU TIR Marketing and Fundraising Initiatives: 3.Sale of National Team hats in 2005-06 (Kama race toques, Kama casual wear hats)

5. 5 BIATHLON CANADA COMBINING CROSS-COUTRY SKIING AND RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP ALLIE LE SKI DE FOND ET L’ADRESSE AU TIR Membership Structure and Fees 2005-06

6. 6 BIATHLON CANADA COMBINING CROSS-COUTRY SKIING AND RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP ALLIE LE SKI DE FOND ET L’ADRESSE AU TIR Communications and Promotions Initiatives: 1.Communications and Media Relations Coordinator contract position is being re-negotiated through CODA with the possibility of a new person 2.Television coverage – working with USBA for World Cup coverage; we must sell to Canadian broadcasters 3.Promotional Poster (Biathlon Bears, National Team) and Pamphlets as needed; Video and Photo shoots 4.Web page updates (photo gallery, password protection, online payment system, etc.)

7. 7 BIATHLON CANADA COMBINING CROSS-COUTRY SKIING AND RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP ALLIE LE SKI DE FOND ET L’ADRESSE AU TIR Annual Awards 1.June Hooper Award (Builder of the sport of biathlon in Canada) 2.Reudi Setz Award (Significant contributor to biathlon in the past year) 3.Myriam Bedard Award (displayed extraordinary dedication and commitment in the achievement of excellence in the sport of Biathlon) 4.Coach of the Year (Male and Female) 5.Athlete of the Year (Male and Female)

8. 8 BIATHLON CANADA COMBINING CROSS-COUTRY SKIING AND RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP ALLIE LE SKI DE FOND ET L’ADRESSE AU TIR External Awards 1.Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame 2.Canadian Forces Sports Awards 3.Coaching Association of Canada Awards

9. 9 BIATHLON CANADA COMBINING CROSS-COUTRY SKIING AND RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP ALLIE LE SKI DE FOND ET L’ADRESSE AU TIR Gender Equity -Sport Canada requirements for equal participation and access to the sport – currently this is not a major issue for our sport but we do not want to lose the stability of our situation -at present the Executive is and will monitor the stability of gender equality in the participation of the sport -Divisions should always look to incorporate ways of promoting the sport to females as we are still under represented in terms of numbers on this gender

10. 10 BIATHLON CANADA COMBINING CROSS-COUTRY SKIING AND RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP ALLIE LE SKI DE FOND ET L’ADRESSE AU TIR Vancouver 2010 Senior Biathlon Appointments

11. 11 BIATHLON CANADA COMBINING CROSS-COUTRY SKIING AND RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP ALLIE LE SKI DE FOND ET L’ADRESSE AU TIR IBU Congress Bid 2006 2008

12. Administration Budget 2005-06

13. Administration Budget All Revenues 2005-06 Sport Canada$595,500 COC$25,000 OTP$456,000 OTP (coach funds approved)$20,000 CAC$10,000 CSHNQ$13,000 CNMM$10,000 IBU (Dev’t fund/Comp’n subsidies)$89,100 Donations$150,000 Marketing/Fundraising$2,000 TC/NT Fees$19,050 Membership Fees$30,000 Other Fees (coach/officials/ACBQ)$19,000 Sales/Interest$24,600 TOTAL$1,463,250

14. 2005-06 Administration Budget Overview General$67,900 Telephone, fax, email Equipment Office rent Insurance Supplies Postage, courier printing, copying Bank charges President's Travel Annual Fees Legal Fees Membership project Audit Fees Translation Miscellaneous

15. Administration Budget 2005-06 (con’t) Merchandise Purchases$10,300 Targets Video Rule books / Handbooks Pin production Officials badges Miscellaneous Officials Program supplies (printing, binders) Coaching Program supplies (printing, binders)

16. Administration Budget 2005-06 (con’t) Meetings$31,300 Executive Planning Meeting$10,300 AGM Air Travel$20,000 Executive and HP Conf Calls$1,000 Valcartier Operation Grant$72,500

17. Administration Budget 2005-06 (con’t) Marketing & Promotion$12,000 Supplier Servicing National Teams Media National Teams Photos Poster/video/pamphlets Plaques/Awards Web Site Enhancement

18. Administration Budget 2005-06 (con’t) Human Resources Administrative Staff$161,350 Marketing Director (pro-rated for 05-06) $47,000 Coaching Staff (some pro-rated salaries) $228,270 WTIDP (pro-rated for 05-06) $40,000 Total HR$476,620

19. Administration Budget 2005-06 (con’t) Total Administration Budget (Expenses): General$67,900 Merchandise Purchases$10,300 Meetings$31,300 Valcartier Operation Grant$72,500 Marketing & Promotion$12,000 Human Resources$476,620 TOTAL$670,620

20. Motion to approve in principle the Administration plan and budget for 2005-06 as presented subject to approval of the association budget.

21. 21 BIATHLON CANADA COMBINING CROSS-COUTRY SKIING AND RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP ALLIE LE SKI DE FOND ET L’ADRESSE AU TIR Marketing Initiative Biathlon Canada requires a marketing director to capitalize on increased financial commitments in sport. Estimated cost (wages and expenses): FY 05-06: $47,000 (pro-rated) FY 06-07: $60,000 (recurring)

22. Motion to approve the hiring of a Marketing Director for Biathlon Canada.