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2026-2027 Executive Nominations

AGM / TASA Nominating Committee

The Annual General Meeting of TASA Minor Hockey will be held on Wednesday, June 10th from 6:30-8:00 pm at St. Margaret’s Centre, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2. 

The nominating committee, which included Sheldon MacKinnon, Mark Walker and Mark Richardson, has put forth the following candidates for the TASA Executive for the 2026-2027 season.   Each position is a 2-year team. 

Position 

Candidate 

 

 

President

Mary-Lou Paetznick

Executive VP

Karen Paplinskie

Competitive VP

Matt Slaunwhite 

Finance VP

Sonya Rogers

Business Development VP 

Jeff Snow

Social Media Manager

Joy Bennett

Equipment Manager

Bernie Cormier 

 

At this point, the membership may nominate individuals for executive positions up until midnight on May 26th by providing written notice at [email protected]. Individuals must meet the qualifications and prerequisites for the position, which can be found on the TASA website.

The nomination must include the following: 

  • the name of the individual 
  • the position they are being nominated for 
  • the consent of the nominee to serve in the position. 
  • the signatures of at least five members in good standing 

A list of candidates will be posted to the website May 31st. If only one nomination exists for a position, that person will win by acclamation. Should two or more nominations exist for a position, a vote will be held at the Annual General Meeting to determine who will hold the position for the upcoming season.  

 

May 20, 2026

Executive Positions 2026-2027 Season

Positions available for the 2026/2027 Executive are as follows:

President

Vice-President Business Development 

Social Media Manager

All positions listed above are two-year terms and voting positions.  If you are interested in applying for one of these roles,  please send us a brief description about yourself and send to the Nominating Committee at [email protected] by Sunday, May 10th.  You must meet the prerequisites/qualifications, which can be found at TASA MHA Documentation | TASA Minor Hockey Association

May 4, 2026

AGM - June 10th

It is that time of year again – with the end of the season, we are preparing for the TASA Annual General Meeting.  The meeting will be held in Meetings Room 1 & 2 of St. Margaret’s Centre on Wednesday, June 10th from 6:30-8:00 pm so mark your calendars

As we prepare for the AGM, we have the following information for you.  

Nominating Committee 

In preparation for the AGM, we are seeking 2-5 members in good standing to form the Nominating Committee, with Sheldon MacKinnon, TASA President, as Chairperson.  If you are interested in being part of this committee, please an email to Sheldon MacKinnon at [email protected] by April 30th.

Positions available for the 2026/2027 Executive are as follows:

President

Vice-President Business Development 

Social Media Manager

All positions listed above are two-year terms and voting positions.  If you are interested in applying for one of these roles,  please send us a brief description about yourself and send to the Nominating Committee at [email protected] by Monday, May 11th.  You must meet the prerequisites/qualifications, which can be found at TASA MHA Documentation | TASA Minor Hockey Association

May 4, 2026

February is Black History Month

February is Black History Month.

The Theme for 2026 is, 30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations - From Nation Builders to Tomorrow's Visionaries, "celebrating three decades of recognizing Black Canadians contributions, leadership, and resilience, acknowledging their foundational roles and ongoing impact. 

At TASA Minor Hockey, equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential and we are committed to growing and learning. This month we reflect on our mission to ensure a safe and equitable environment for every athlete, coach, volunteer and and fan. We are actively working towards reducing barriers and fostering a culture where everyone feels they truly belong.  

 

https://novascotia.ca/african-heritage-month/

https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/community-engagement/black-history-month

Nova Scotia Black Ice Program

 

Nova Scotia BIPOC Program 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KGtdZa2CTU&t=4s

 

 

 

Feb 12, 2026

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