ALLIED
RAINBOW
COMMUNITIES
2025
ANNUAL
GENERAL
MEETING
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Time: 18:30hrs - 20:30hrs
Venue: The Volunteer Centre, Bartolomew Street, Rabat/ via Google Meet
Dear Members & Friends,
We would like to invite you to attend and be part of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Allied Rainbow Communities taking place on Wednesday 15 January 2025. The AGM will be held in a hybrid format. A Google Meet link will be sent to all paid up members.
We would like you to Belong and be a part of ARC. As a member you can be part of the Growth of the organisation and Contribute by voting for the goals, projects and future decisions ARC is planning to undertake as part of its mission.
Only paid-up members are eligible to contest and vote for a position on the ARC executive committee.
To check if your membership is paid, please check your virtual membership card via CARDSKIPPER app or get in touch with Kyle Ginn on memberships@arc.org.mt. You may renew your membership here
Board Positions
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In line with the Statute, a maximum of 7 candidate members will form part of the Executive Committee.
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For the year 2025, the outgoing members of the committee hold the positions of Co-President (Executive), Secretary, Pride Coordinator and Community Coordinator. Therefore, 4 positions on the board are up for elections.
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Each paid-up member will be emailed a digital secret ballot to vote for their preferred candidates.
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Voting will be open between Friday 10th January at 00.00 hrs until Wednesday 15th January 12pm. Results will be announced at the AGM.
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No member of the Executive Committee is eligible to be appointed as any of the Co-President roles or Treasurer in their first year elected to the Executive Committee.
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All positions will be decided by the elected board.
The more diverse our executive board is, the better we can represent our different communities and realities.
Expression of interest to contest for the executive committee can be effected by filling in the candidacy form online here. Nomination sheets must be received by Thursday 02nd January 2025, midnight.
Motions or amendments to the Statute for the consideration of the AGM.
As a paid-up member you also have the right to put forward motions (with a view to influencing the direction that the organisation is to take and to mandate the Committee to take appropriate action) as well as to submit amendments to the Statute and which is available upon request). Deadlines for submitting motions or amendments is by noon of Thursday 02nd January, 2025.
The Agenda for the AGM can be found here.
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regards,
The ARC Executive Team of 2024
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AGM AGENDA
Time: 18:30hrs - 20:30hrs
Venue: Volunteer Centre, Rabat/ Online via Google Meet
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Appointment of AGM Chairperson & Secretary
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Presentation and Approval of Annual Report 2024
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Presentation of ARC work plan 2025
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Presentation of the candidates for the new Executive Committee
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Election of the candidates for the Posts (if applicable)
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Appointment of Reviewer of Accounts
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Appointment of Lawyer
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Motions presented by the Committee or other ARC members
The 2025 Executive Candidates
Thomas Lamouroux (He/Him)
Because I defend since a long time LGBTQI+ rights in my life and my work (also at the Alliance Française) and there is so much work to do in Malta to change the mentalities. I have many ideas and the best communication/marketing plans for ARC. We could build bridges between ARC and Alliance Française (through an attractive and stimulating cultural programmation among other things). Thank you.
Alan Francis Winslow (He/Him)
My focus is on building community, protecting queer youth, promoting free PrEP and PEP universal availability and removing stigmas and homophobia from society in general. Matla is my new home and I very much want to contribute.
Antoniette Schembri (She/Her)
Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of supporting my partner and friends on the current Executive Committee by assisting in some aspects of the organisation of significant events such as EuroPride 2023 and MaltaPride 2024, as well as several smaller events. Through these experiences, I have gained invaluable insights into the inner workings of ARC, its mission, and the immense dedication required to support and amplify the voices of our community. In the course of working with the team, I have not only contributed my time and efforts but have also witnessed firsthand the dedication and passion that drive the success of this committee. I am now eager to offer my skills and energy in a more active role. I believe that I can bring added value to the Executive Committee and contribute to ARC’s continued success in fostering a more inclusive, supportive, and vibrant community. It would be an absolute honour to serve on the Executive Committee and to have the opportunity to support ARC in even greater ways. If elected, I will strive to use my experience, skills, and passion for our cause to help ARC continue its vital work and achieve even greater success in the years to come.
Moussa Hammoud (He/Him)
I am an aviation professional hailing from Lebanon. For the past decade, I have called Malta home, immersing myself in its diverse community and contributing profoundly to its social fabric. In 2016, I took a pivotal step forward by joining Allied Rainbow Communities. Since then, I have been a steadfast advocate, holding the position of the Secretary since 2017. I am also a member of the Anti-Racism Platform, where I contributed to shaping Malta's National Anti-Racism Strategy. In my role within ARC, I have been dedicated to realizing the main functions of ARC. The work that have been doing with ARC have led me to find my purpose in life, as there is no bigger reward than consistently trying to make a positive impact, however small or slow, in people's lives.
Michael Owen (He/Him)
Having been an active member of ARC since 2017, I wish to continue to help and support the whole board to keep on, keeping on. I have been organising Pride events since 2007 both in the UK and Malta and we recently completed EuroPride Valletta 2023, hosting the biggest, longest and most amazing Pride event ever to be held in Malta. Now we need to keep working on this amazing legacy.
Karl Lanfranco (He/Him)
I appreciate all the work the organisation does. I am currently a student, studying within the field of queerness, culture and community in Malta. I have volunteered with ARC in the past year and enjoyed my experiences. I have been part of 2 other organisations, one being a student organisation that I am no longer a part of after graduating from my Undergraduate and the other I am still a part of.