Sandra Watt moved that we ratify proposal for Athlete of the Year as presented on April 2, 1985 with modifications as in Motion #21 to be effective immediately.

(NOTE: See "Regional (East/West) Championships")

Carrie McKitrick moved that the Annual CBTF Athletic Award will consist of Junior and Senior Women, Junior and Senior Men, Teams and one of those athletes who has accumulated the highest standing, as determined by the criteria accepted at the Technical Meeting, October 1985, be the Overall "Athlete of the Year".

Effective Immediately

Jennifer Meron moved that we accept 1995 Summer Group Commission Recommendation #13 as amended which reads:

"That Level C (Group) Event results from Provincial Open Competition be included in the points awarded for the Group Challenge Cup."

Effective January 1, 1996

Elva Taylor moved that we accept the proposal for the CBTF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD as distributed by D. Leslie that reads as follows:

Criteria
- male or female
- has played a significant role in the development of Baton Twirling in Canada (East/West)
AND/OR
- served in a variety of capacities
- minimum 25 years
- achieved position of WBTF President
- achieved position of WBTF Technical Chairperson

Selection Process
- Candidates to be selected at provincial level (province to choose how they would do this)
- Candidate's name and short biography to be submitted at Fall CBTF Board Meeting
- Honours/Awards/Archives Committee to compile and organize
- Honours/Awards/Archives Committee to inform each candidate of all pertinent information and awards ceremony

Awards Ceremony
- (celebration of contributions - to be very special)
- held during closing ceremony of CBTF Team Trials
- invite candidates to attend finals

Award
- Must be in good taste

Funding
- To be determined annually at the CBTF Fall Board Meeting.

Note: Recipients will retain their CBTF voting rights should they choose to purchase an annual CBTF membership.

Sandra Vanderbyl moved that the Provincial Executive of the Year criteria apply from June 1 to May 31 of any given year.

Effective Immediately

Karen Gratton moved that Section XIV, Part C "CBTF Honourary Membership" of the CBTF Policy Manual be revised as follows:

2(a). The nominee shall have made significant contributions to CBTF and the development of Baton Twirling on a National Level for a minimum of three (3) years.

2(c). Honourary Membership Nomination Forms shall be distributed to all CBTF Board Members by the CBTF First Vice President by August 1st of each year. Forms are to be completed and returned to the CBTF lst Vice President prior to September 30th of each year.

2(e). Copies of the completed nomination forms shall be distributed to the CBTF Executive Committee members thirty (30) days prior to the Fall CBTF Executive Meeting.

2(f). A maximum of three (3) Honourary Members shall be chosen at the Fall Executive Meeting and recognized at a special Awards Ceremony to be held at the next Canadian Championships.

Ron Kopas moved that the "Athlete of the Year" point system be included in the CBTF Policy Manual.

Effective immediately

Betty Davis moved to amend 97 FTM Proposal #30 (which references 1997 Summer Group Committee Meeting Recommendation #1) to read as follows):

That the calculation of the "Group Challenge Cup" be revised as follows:
a. Provincial Winner/Championship Level A & B Groups: Points for placement (lst = 5 pts, 2nd = 4 pts, 3rd = 3 pts)
b. National Winner/Championship Level A & B Groups: Points for placement (lst = 10 pts, 2nd = 8 pts, 3rd = 6 pts)

In the year 2000 Level B points will be calculated using the Eastern/Western Championships.

Effective Immediately

Joyce Ormshaw moved that the recipient of the Provincial Executive of the Year Award be determined annually by the CBTF Executive.

DIRECTIVE: The criteria to be reviewed and updated by the Executive prior to the 1998 Fall BOD Meeting using the current criteria as a guideline.

Effective Immediately

Kirk Guttman moved that CBTF pay the costs to construct shipping boxes for large trophies. CBTF will also pay the costs of shipping trophies to and from the National Competitions. Trophies will also be repaired this year (2002) and the costs of repairs will be picked up by CBTF.

INTENT: Holders of the trophies will accept responsibility upon receipt and will be financially responsible for damage to the trophies. The recipient is responsible for engraving costs including name and year.

Effective July 1, 2002

Betty Davis moved that the maximum Lifetime Achievement (recipients) be two (2) people to be reviewed in three (3) years.

Effective July 7, 2003

Carol Robinson moved that we accept the amendment to the Lifetime Achievement Criteria as presented. Item #1 shall now read:

1. Past and present members who are making or who have made significant contributions to the sport of Baton Twirling in Canada.

Joyce Ormshaw moved that the CBTF Honorary Membership Nomination Form be amended to read as follows:

To be submitted by the current CBTF Board members to the CBTF First Vice-President no later than 45 days prior to the start of the CBTF Summer Executive Meetings and/or Canadian Championships.

Criteria for Nomination
Anyone who has contributed to the sport of Baton Twirling may be nominated for a CBTF Honorary Membership.

The Honorary Membership Committee shall be comprised of the current Executive of the CBTF. Each year a maximum of 3 honorary members may be chosen for recognition."

Effective Immediately

Karen Gratton moved that Proposal #12 of the 2007 Summer Technical Meeting be accepted as follows:

That the Group Grand National results will not be calculated into the calculation of the Group Challenge Cup.

Effective Immediately

Kyla Wilson moved that all contingent members (athletes, coaches, judges) to the International Cup be presented with recognition certificates.

INTENT: These to be presented at the International Cup competition.

Karen Gratton moved that small, but significant, awards or gifts be given by CBTF to the athletes who place in the top 3 at International Cup.

INTENT: This job to be coordinated by the CBTF 1st Vice President who shall acquire the results from the CBTF Technical Chair.

CLARIFICATION: Awards will be ordered immediately following the competition and sent to the athlete's province for special presentation.

CLARIFICATION: Team and Group members (plus alternates) will each receive an award.

Karen Gratton moved that the Sharon Holliday Memorial Award for Sportsmanship be created as an annual CBTF award with the following criteria:

A CBTF member (parent, athlete, coach, judge, volunteer, etc) who exhibits the true meaning of Sportsmanship, as displayed by their interaction with other CBTF members at competitions, social events, ongoing training, and other interaction throughout the year. This person need not have made their mark at the national level, however, being a good sport at the local, provincial and national level, as well as showing good sportsmanship to CBTF members outside of their club and province, is a consideration.

The Selection Committee shall consist of the CBTF Executive and the award presented to a deserving recipient at the Canadian Winner/Championships each year. This first recipient of this award shall be Sharon Holliday and it shall be presented to her family at the 2010 Canadian Team Trials.

Elan Paluck moved to accept Proposal 8 from the 2010 FTM - revised Athlete and Pair/Team of the Year calculation - as follows:

To include International Cup standings from athletes competing in the Elite division for the Junior, Senior and Overall Athlete and Pair/Team of the Year.

Effective: Immediately

Move that Motion #35, 2013 Fall Board Meeting be amended to read as follows:

That in 2014 the maximum be set at one Lifetime Achievement Award and TWO Honorary Memberships.