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Club Election Results

At the Club's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 17, John Durkin was reselected as Club president, or representative governor, following the results of the Board of Governors election.

Nine Members were elected to the Board, including four candidates (Michael Benner, Michael Alfant, Betty Butler and Alok Rakyan) for the first time.

The full list of governors can be viewed on the Board of Governors page.

Of the 679 registered Voting Members, 644 cast their ballots at this AGM.

The three resolutions on the AGM agenda were also passed.

Last Chance to Vote

Registered Members who have not yet voted can still do so at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 17, from 6:30pm.

Voting takes place during the first 15 minutes after the meeting is called to order. Contact the General Manager's Office by noon on November 17 to vote by proxy.

Voting Members who fail to vote will lose their voting rights for 13 months and the ability to run in the next election.

The agenda includes the announcement of the results of the Board of Governors' election and the approval of the budget and proposals to equalize the dues of Non-Resident Members and adjust the dues of Overseas Members.

Year-End Member Events Set

The Club's Board of Governors has approved two free seasonal events for Members.

For a second consecutive year, Members are invited to wrap up the year with food, drinks and live entertainment at the First Friday: Member Bonenkai Celebration on December 4.

This adult event will be followed by the complimentary Family Christmas Show on December 5 and 6, featuring a yuletide-themed musical and buffet in the New York Ballroom.

"The Club had another exceptionally successful year and it's our policy to reward Members when we can," said Club President John Durkin.

Club to Honor Nishikori

The Club will honor Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori with its Sportsman of the Year award at a ceremony on December 1.

Established in 1989, the award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to sport in Japan.

Nishikori is Japan’s most successful tennis player and was ranked fifth in the world at the end of the 2014 season, the year he qualified for his first grand slam final at the US Open. The 25-year-old has won 10 ATP singles titles.

"Kei's tremendous 2014 season was topped off with a trip to the US Open final and his first appearance at the ATP World Tour Finals in London, where the top eight players compete. He has qualified for the World Tour Finals this year as well. Kei's success has also launched a resurgence in tennis in Japan. His impact, especially in Japan, is immeasurable," says JoAnn Yoneyama of the Club's Culture, Community and Entertainment Committee, which selected Nishikori for the award.

Past award recipients include sumo wrestler Konishiki (1991), baseball’s Ichiro Suzuki (1995), swimmer Kosuke Kitajima (2005), golfer Ryo Ishikawa (2011) and Olympic hammer thrower Koji Murofushi (2014).

AGM Agenda Set

The agenda for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 17 has been set.

The agenda includes the announcement of the results of the Board of Governors' election (voting begins for registered Voting Members on November 2) and the approval of the budget and proposals to equalize the dues of Non-Resident Members and adjust the dues of Overseas Members.

Starting at 6:30pm, the AGM will be followed by a casual party to recognize the work of all the Club's volunteer leaders and committee members.

Registered Voting Members may cast their vote online or by mail, fax or ballot box at B1 Member Services until 10pm on November 13.

Those who choose to vote at the AGM can do so during the first 15 minutes after the meeting is called to order.

Voting Members who fail to vote will lose their voting rights for 13 months and the ability to run in the next election.