As we approach the end of 2024, APECS Sweden is pleased to share highlights from our recent annual meeting and a special greeting from our Executive Secretary.
Annual Meeting Highlights
Our annual meeting on December 18, 2024 , marked a significant milestone for APECS Sweden as we are up and running again after a few years of inactivity. The meeting was called to order with nine voting members present.
New board
A new board was elected, expanding representation beyond Umeå University, which is a significant step toward enhancing our outreach and collaboration efforts.
Upcoming events
Plans for an event in early autumn 2025 were discussed, tentatively scheduled for September 22-23 in Umeå. This will include the election of a new board and an opportunity for networking.
Focus on members
We aim to increase member engagement by recruiting new members and promoting APECS Sweden’s activities throughout the year.
Message from the Executive Secretary
Freja Fagerholm, our Executive Secretary, shares her thoughts:
Dear APECS Sweden members,
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your dedication and contributions to the successful restart of our organization this year. As we look to the new year, I am excited about the opportunities ahead, especially as our newly elected board now expands beyond Umeå University—a significant step forward in realizing one of our key goals.
Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season!
Warm regards,
Freja Fagerholm
Executive Secretary
Looking Ahead
The board is enthusiastic about the future of APECS Sweden. We are planning several key initiatives for 2025, including:
Transdisciplinary event
An event scheduled for Spetember 2025 aimed at fostering interdisciplinary connections among members.
Member engagement
We will initiate informal gatherings to encourage networking and idea sharing among members.
Digital Improvements
Enhancements to our website and social media presence are planned to better serve our community.
Annual Meeting Minutes
For those interested in the details of our discussions, please find the minutes of our annual meeting below:
APECS Sweden – Annual Meeting Minutes*
Date: December 18, 2024
Time: 13:04-13:30
– Meeting open
– Election of the meeting secretary: Rebecca Tapper
– Confirmation of proper meeting call: Noted as correct; announcements made via website and social media.
– Approval of the agenda: All approved.
– Voting list determination: All present members eligible to vote.
– Annual report of activities: Attached document.
– Annual financial report: Attached document.
– Discussion on upcoming year’s plan: Kick-off event planned for September 22-23 in Umeå; focus on member recruitment.
Election results:
– Executive Secretary: Freja Fagerholm
– Treasurer: Rebecca Tapper
– Board Members: Paul Schmidt, Anngelica Kristoferqvist, Felicia Söderqvist, Marcus Aronsson, and Olivier Auriacombe.
– Other business: Collaboration with APECS Denmark, APECS Norway and APECS Finland discussed.
– Meeting Adjourned
*Adjusted minutes will be posted soon
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We wish all our members a joyful holiday season and look forward to an exciting year ahead!
Thank you for your continued support and engagement with APECS Sweden.