The 2024 Annual General Assembly

The last Annual General Meeting of Surf Grand Montréal took place on June 17, 2024. Here is the minutes of this meeting.

Présentation of Surf Grand Montréal

• Foundation : 2022

• Board members : 9 (avec parité homme/femme)

• Comitees : 5

• Members : +400

• Mission : Develop, raise awareness, and represent the river surfing community of Greater Montreal.

Committee Activiy Report

1. Communication & Marketing Committee

• Team

  • Vincent Dessureault, Laurence Côté, Ginny Moses, Jérémie Gauthier-Lacasse

• Mandate

  • Make proposals related to the association's image and personality; ensure consistency in communications; manage social media.

• Achievements (2023-2024)

  • New official logo

  • Survey (Mai 2024)

  • Website maintenance : Addition of safety and privacy policies

  • New committee : Membership/recruitement/privacy protection

• Projects to come (2024-2025)

  • Renew the website'simage with the new logo

  • Use website to promote community

  • Develop and sale merchandise with help of local artists

  • Community management and newsletter distribution

• Needs (2024-2025)

  • Content creators/artists (publications, blog articles, merchandise)

  • Designers/graphists for website

2. Habitat 67 Committee

• Team

  • Chantale Cauchon, Mathieu Demers, Laurence Côté, and Marie-Ève Leblanc.

• Mandate

  • Ensure the sustainability and maintenance of the H67 site, as well as fostering a positive atmosphere among surfers and with the surrounding neighborhood.

• Achievements and Ongoing Projects

  • Communications and meetings with the city regarding trail maintenance and erosion protection.

  • Efforts to access training on safety and swiftwater rescue.

• Needs (2024-2025)

  • Recruitment of 1 or 2 new members.

3. Vague à Guy Committee

• Team

  • Ginny Moses, Dominique Pouliot, Chantale Cauchon, and Yuan Legault

• Mandate

  • Our committee's mission is to ensure the sustainability and maintenance of the VAG site while fostering a positive atmosphere among surfers and with the surrounding neighborhood.

• Achievements (2023-2024)

  • Mediation: Preparation of consultation tables

  • Communications: Proposals for concrete improvements to the VAG site

  • Survey: Conducted a survey with 140 respondents

  • Awareness: Writing of short articles on surfer etiquette and cohabitation with residents

• Upcoming Projects (2024-2025):

  • Launch the consultation tables

  • Work with the city to implement suggested site improvements

  • Distribute educational materials

• Needs (2024-2025)

  • Together, we can ensure that the VAG site remains a pleasant and respectful place for everyone. Thank you for your support and commitment!

4. Events Committee

• Team

  • Laurence Côté, Jérémie Gauthier Lacasse, Ginny Moses, Daniel Rochon

• Mandate

  • Bring the community together and recruit new members

• Réalisations et projets en cours

  • Preparation of Classique Vague à Guy (september 2024)

5. New Waves Committee

• Team

  • Yuan Legault, Mathieu Demers, Louis-Philippe Beaudoin, Dominique Pouliot, Hugo Lavictoire, KSF (external to the Board)

• Mandate

  • Identify potential sites for river waves

  • Obtain technical information and data

  • Secure funding for feasibility and environmental impact studies

• Achievements (2023-2024):

  • Efforts with various municipalities and stakeholders

  • On-site measurements at Chenal Lemoyne at Parc Jean-Drapeau

  • Discussions with Eau Vive Québec and RSOG for a feasibility study

  • Meetings with Ville Sainte-Catherine and RécréoParc to evaluate the possibility of creating a wave

  • Elimination of certain potential sites due to water quality or technical feasibility concerns

• Upcoming Projects (2024-2025):

  • Data collection at potential sites

  • Continued efforts with stakeholders

  • Feasibility study on the most promising sites

  • Study of additional sites

États Financiers

Dons : 1035,16$

Dépenses : 1287,16$

Déficit : 252$

Détails des dépenses :

We thank you for your donations this year and appreciate your continued contribution in helping us achieve the mission of the organization.

Elections for the Board of Directors

The departure of our dear collaborators, Yuan Legault and Louis-Philippe Beaudoin, as members of the Board of Directors. Thank you for your contribution !

The arrival of two new collaborators, Sophie Marchand et Anne Ménard.

Here is the official composition of the Board of Directors for the year 2024-2025. 

• Anne Ménard

• Chantale Cauchon

• Dominique Pouliot

• Ginny Moses

• Jérémie Gauthier-Lacasse

• Laurence Côté

• Mathieu Demers

• Sophie Marchand

• Vincent Dessureault