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Subject: 2020 VANCOUVER THUNDERBIRDS MINOR HOCKEY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING -RECOMMENDED BOARD NOMINEES:

Hello Thunderbird Hockey families:

The Vancouver Thunderbirds’ Board Nominating Committee oversaw the director recruitment process to ensure that the Board of Directors is composed of leaders with a diverse and relevant mix of skills, experience, and knowledge. The Nominating Committee was comprised of four members at large and four current Board members who are not seeking election at tonight’s AGM.

The mandate of the committee was to lead the process of identifying Board needs, seek and evaluate qualified candidates for the Board, recommend to the Board nominees for election to the Board, and work with the Board to communicate recommended nominees to the membership. As per the Vancouver Thunderbird Minor Hockey bylaws, and in conjunction with this process, nominations for election to the Board will also be taken from the floor at the AGM.

The nominating committee has recommended to the Board the following six candidates for election to the Board, to join the existing four members of the Board whose term is not expiring until next year. The committee is confident that the commitment, experience and expertise of these individuals will enhance the Board and benefit the VTMHA organization.

The Board accepts the Committee’s recommendation and in turn recommends that the membership elect these candidates on a board consisting of nine directors.

● Frank Nishi (returning)● Steve Gully (returning)● Jody Yau (returning)● Mike Kauffman (new)● Patricia Tait (new)● Bart Vanstaalduinen (new)

Background information on Mike, Patricia and Bart is attached.

MICHAEL KAUFFMAN, CPA, CA, CPA (ILLINOIS)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• 15 years industry experience in financial roles for a Canadian-based private corporation withoperations throughout Canada, the U.S. and Asia Pacific as well as an investment in Mexico

• 9 years of Big Four tax experience with an emphasis on the development and implementation ofcross-border/international tax planning strategies and financing structures

• Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant and U.S. Certificate Public Accountant

• Completion of CICA In-Depth Tax Course

• Excellent communication, project management, and interpersonal skills

• High organization skills with attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks

• Effective team leader and coach, able to train and mentor other professionals

WORK EXPERIENCE

Graymont Limited, Richmond, BC 10/19 – Present Director, Tax and M&A Support

• Took over leadership of tax function following Graymont’s acquisition of Sibelco’s lime andlimestone business in Australia, Malaysia and Philippines and now manage tax function forGraymont’s global operations in Canada, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and thePhilippines as well as financing structures in Hungary and the Netherlands

• Continued involvement in pursuing M&A opportunities

Graymont Limited, Richmond, BC 07/14 – 09/19 Director, Financial Analysis & Operations Support

• Managed a team of up to 9 professionals in Canada, the U.S. and New Zealand, togetherproviding financial leadership to Graymont’s operations in these jurisdictions.

• Active involvement in evaluating and capitalizing on acquisition opportunities as a member ofdue diligence and negotiating teams, including Graymont’s recent acquisition of Sibelco’s limeand limestone business

• Analysis and reporting related to the financial performance of the Graymont group

• Preparation of Management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) for the Graymont group

• Oversee the semi-annual preparation of Graymont’s 5-year financial forecast and initiatedimprovements to the process.

• Supported in the divestiture of Graymont’s non-core construction materials businesses

• Led the development and delivery of financial training to non-financial sales and operationsprofessionals throughout Graymont.

• Proactive management of Graymont’s property tax obligations, including appeals.

• Developed and engaged team through deliberate efforts to provide all members withopportunities to lead and/or participate in special projects.

Graymont Limited, Richmond, BC 07/05 - 06/14 Director of Tax (2008-2014) and Manager of Tax (2005-2008)

• Managed team of 3-4 professionals in adding value through tax planning strategies and inmeeting Graymont’s compliance and tax-related financial reporting obligations.

• Managed complex process of spinning off non-core subsidiary.

• Managed Graymont’s financing structures based in Luxembourg and Poland, the transition to anew structure and the funding of two acquisitions through these structures.

• Implemented and managed process of claiming research and development tax credits in bothCanada and the U.S.

• Implemented internal group factoring structure.

• Managed income and sales tax related audit activity for the group.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Various locations 1996-2005 Various positions, most recently Senior Tax Manager, International Tax Services

• Primarily involved in cross-border Canada-U.S. tax planning for Canadian-based multinationals.

• Led international team in the development and implementation of the first of its kind financingstructure involving Poland and Luxembourg.

• Canadian and U.S. personal and corporate tax compliance.

• Worked in Vancouver, BC and Edmonton, AB as well as a short term secondment inLuxembourg.

EDUCATION

Board of Examiners University of Illinois 2001 Certified Public Accountant Designation

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta 2000 Chartered Accountant Designation

University of Alberta 1993 – 1997 Bachelor of Commerce in Cooperative Program, with Distinction

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Vancouver Thunderbirds 2011-Present

• Manager of Atom and Peewee Rep teams (2015-2020)

• Member of finance committee (2017-2020)

• Various assistant coaching and on-ice helper roles (2011-2020)

Kerrisdale Little League ~2011-Present

• Various assistant coaching and other support roles

South Hill Church 2009-2012

• Treasurer

BOARD EXPERIENCE

Tax Executives Institute 2010-2013 Membership representative and member of the board

Graymont ~2010-2014 Board member on Graymont’s financing affiliates in Poland and Luxembourg

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The Vancouver Westside German School (VWGS) offers a widely recognized high quality K-12German after-school language program. Ideally students join the program at the age of 5 or 6and progress on to high school.The program reflects a variety of language levels including German language introduction inKindergarten, progression at the elementary level, exam classes for provincial high schoolcredits, and the German language diploma, which is a language proficiency requirement foradmission to any German, Austrian and Swiss university. 2015-2017 VP Events and Communications2017-2018 Secretary 2018-2019 President

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The Vancouver Thunderbirds Minor Hockey Association is proud to host four tournaments eachyear. The goal is to provide an exceptional experience for all participants of all age groups. Volunteering on the Initiation Tournament Planning Committee makes me being part of mychildren's passion for Hockey and contribute to the local community, the VancouverThunderbirds Association continues to build and grow each year.

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Executive Managing Director

Industrial Practice Leader

Western Canada

Years of Experience

22 Years

Areas of Specialization

Tenant Representation

Landlord Representation

Industrial

Capital Markets

Professional Background

Bart Vanstaalduinen joined Newmark Knight Frank in 2019 at the firm’s

Vancouver office, where he is currently executive managing director and

industrial practice leader for Western Canada.

Bart is integral to the continued growth of Newmark Knight Frank’s

industrial practice in Canada. He represents public and private

corporations leasing new space, renewing existing leases, subleasing

redundant space and relocating to new build-to-suit premises. Bart also

advises pension funds, REITs and private equity firms on acquiring and

selling of investment properties and helps developers acquire land for

new projects.

Bart joined Newmark Knight Frank in 2019, after nearly 17 years as a

vice president in Cushman & Wakefield’s Vancouver office. He started in

the industry in industrial sales and leasing at CBRE.

Partial Client List

3M London Drugs The Beedie Group Mercedes-Benz Canada Cartage/Direct Limited National Importers Canada Post NEXII Building Solutions Canadian Tire NRI Distribution Churchill International Sony Fisher & Paykel Appliances Tech Data Ford Waste Management

Significant Sales Transactions

Recipe Unlimited Corp. headquarters, 199 Four Valley Drive,

Vaughan, ON: industrial investment sale, $42.0 million

Dominion Triangle development lands, Port Coquitlam: $35.0 million

Maple Leaf Foods distribution center, 100 McLeod Avenue,

Saskatoon, SK: industrial investment sale, $25.0 million

8205 Dallas Drive, Kamloops, BC: industrial investment sale, $21.0

million

Sony Distribution Center, 65 North Bend, Port Coquitlam, BC: owner-

occupier sale, $19.25 million

Significant Lease Transactions

As a tenant representative

NRI Distribution: several properties, 750,000 SF

Direct Distribution: 1005 Derwent Way, Delta, 106,000 SF

LKQ Corp.: Golden Ears Business Park, 105,000 SF

2 Client Name or Logo

Canada Cartage Systems: 1488 Coast Meridian Road, Port

Coquitlam, 96,000 SF

Tech Data: 7415 Nelson Road, Richmond, BC, lease renewal, 77,772

SF

Mercedes-Benz: Riverbend Business Park, 55,075 SF

As a landlord representative

2821 Production Way, Burnaby, BC: new industrial lease, 233,603 SF

Professional Achievements

President’s Round Table, Cushman & Wakefield, 2004, 2005, 2007,

2010, 2011, 2015, 2017 and 2018

Top 10 Vancouver, Cushman & Wakefield, 2017

Top 30 Nationally, Cushman & Wakefield, 2011

Professional Affiliations

Member, NAIOP

Personal Affiliations

Minor hockey coach

Education

Bart earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing and Finance from

the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University where he

attended the university on a full athletic scholarship.

Athletic Achievements

Bart was a member of the Notre Dame Hounds SJHL junior team from

1990-1992 where he was recruited by Michigan State University Hockey.

Bart lettered all 4 years and started every game as a true freshman. He

went on to co-captain the team his junior and senior seasons and was

honored as the team’s top defensive player and was also awarded with

the Amo Bessone award which recognizes achievement and leadership

in the classroom and the community. During his time at MSU, the hockey

program was consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally and posted an

overall record of 100-52-11. Bart went on to play 2 seasons

professionally in Norway and the UK super league, finishing with the

Tallahassee Tiger-Sharks of the ECHL.