Bitcoin Association Switzerland - General Assembly
It is the pleasure of the Board to invite all members of the association to a General Assembly on the 7th of December, 2024.
Date, Time, and Location:
● Date: 07/12/2024
● Time: 16:30 - 18:00
● Location: BBB Martinsberg, Wiesenstrasse 32, 5400 Baden. The General Assembly will also be available by livestream.
● Registration for the General Assembly: Follow: https://forms.gle/8huTPkS4cfa4M5QB7 for registration and more info.
● The General Assembly takes place at the Bitcoin Baden event, in the auditorium (https://bitcoinbaden.ch/).
Members may join the GA without a ticket for the Bitcoin Baden event. It's not mandatory to get a ticket for the whole day, but we obviously encourage you to do so.
As a member of the Bitcoin Association Switzerland you will get a 20% discount on the ticket for the Bitcoin Baden Conference. It will be refunded at the GA itself.
Agenda:
1. Opening and Welcome:
○ Greeting and opening speech by the President
○ Verification of quorum
2. Approval of the Agenda:
○ Presentation of the agenda items:
i. Official discharge of former BAS Board
ii. Approval of Minutes from Previous General Assembly
iii. Plans and Initiatives for 2025
iv. Financial Report
v. Approval of Budget for Upcoming Year
vi. Formalization Steps:
1. Outline plans for formalizing the association:
a. BAS official registration,
b. BAS potential insurance coverage,
c. BAS tax compliance, and
d. BAS structure updates
2. L2 payments solution: consider solutions for handling payments in expectation of on-chain transaction fees increase.
vii. Amendments to the Statutes
viii. Miscellaneous / Motions from Members
○ Motion to approve the agenda
i. Discharge of the Board
○ Vote to formally discharge the Board for the past year
○ Discharge Statement: "The General Assembly of Bitcoin Association Switzerland hereby formally releases the Board members from all responsibilities and obligations for the period from [start date] to [discharge date]. This discharge signifies that all decisions, actions, and financial management carried out by the Board during this period are fully approved by the members. Furthermore, the newly appointed Board members bear no liability for any decisions, actions, or financial outcomes associated with the previous Board's term. The new Board is not accountable for any commitments or obligations resulting from the activities of their predecessors, ensuring a smooth transition of responsibilities and resolving all past matters without any further impact on the newly appointed Board."
ii. Approval of Minutes from Previous General Assembly
○ Summary of key points from the previous meeting
a. Election of New Board
b. Newly elected president: Niklas Nikolajsen.
○ Motion to approve the minutes
iii. Plans and Initiatives for 2025:
○ Overview of planned roadshows and potential venues
○ Quarterly speaker events
○ Updates on membership, including inflows and funding status
○ Define organizational structure for BAS: board members roles, additional board members, and working groups
iv. Financial Report
○ Presentation by the board current financials, including a summary of Bitcoin holdings
○ Approval of financial statements for the past year
v. Approval of Budget for Upcoming Year
○ Presentation of proposed budget
○ Discussion and approval of the budget
vi. Formalization Steps:
○ Outline plans for formalizing the association:
a. BAS official registration
b. BAS D&O liability insurance coverage
c. BAS tax compliance, and
d. BAS structure updates
vii. Amendments to the Statutes
○ Presentation of plan for changes to the Statutes/Articles of Association
○ Open discussion on proposals
viii. Miscellaneous / Motions from Members
○ Open discussion on items raised by members in advance
3. Closing Remarks
○ Acknowledgements and next steps
○ Adjournment of the General Assembly
*** Close of Formal Proceedings ***
After the General Assembly, there will be the possibility for all members to have a refreshment as well as meet, greet and network.
Key Contact Information:
○ Niklas Nikolajsen (President) - niklas@bitcoinassociation.ch
○ Phil Lojacono - phil@bitcoinassociation.ch
○ Lisa Tscherry - lisa@bitcoinassociation.ch
○ Adriano Bertini - adriano@bitcoinassociation.ch
NOTES:
1. Minutes: The Secretary records detailed minutes of decisions, votes, and discussions to comply with legal requirements.
2. Voting Process: By show of hands. Live remote voting will be available for members, participating through the live stream.
3. For non-members who would be interested in joining the Association and attending the General Assembly, you can register here: https://www.bitcoinassociation.ch/membership