About

To offer the population a stimulating and friendly gym that promotes the development, maintenance and improvement of physical fitness.

As a cooperative, our vision is to create, on a human scale, an open, participatory and inclusive environment that fosters social ties between members, users, staff and volunteers, all within the framework of physical activity.

The general assembly of Coop members is sovereign and determines, inter alia, the mandate it gives the administration. Each Coop member has one vote. The Board of directors comprises nine individuals elected for three-year mandates, starting at the AGM. However, the Board may fill vacancies arising during a mandate.

Becoming a member — Social share

To become a member of the Coop, an individual must purchase a $150 social share, thus becoming a life member. This share is not refundable. Social shares were used as seed money to finance the birth of the Coop. Look at the benefits for members.

Preferred shares

In July 2020, the Coop offered for sale category 1 preferred shares to members and non members alike at a unit price of 250 $, and purchasable at any time. They do not turn a non member into a member, and give no additional rights. They are not transferable, carry an annual interest rate of 3% and can be sold back to the Coop. The payment of interest and the buy back depend on the Coop’s financial position and are at the discretion of the Board.

 

Liane Bruneau has been on the Board for a long time and has served as Chair since 2019. The continual challenges of maintaining and growing the Coop are her daily preoccupation and motivation. She considers herself very lucky to have a great team to work with. She is fond of Spinning and Circuit Tonus!

Denyse Vallières, founding member of the Coop in 2014 and vice-president, assists the treasurer in the preparation of the budget. She also oversees grant applications and the recruitment of personnel. Denyse really enjoys the new “Bouge de là” class!

Mario Cardinal has joined us in January 2022 and is the Coop treasurer. It is not uncommon to see him arriving on foot or by bike, warming up before training in the gym.

Claudette Dupont, our secretary, has joined us in 2019. Claudette is invaluable to us by also handling volunteer management at the reception. Claudette does not miss a Pilates class!

Nicole Leclerc, a retired lawyer, joined the Board in 2022. Her work experience is very precious. Nicole never misses a Pre-ski class.

Mike McVey has been a member of the Board since September 2018. He is part of the Marketing and Communications Committee and sees to the accuracy of the communications in English. Mike enjoys cycling for the cardio workout.

André Forest, with his vast experience in management and on various boards of directors, has been on the Board since October 2021. He prefers indoor training.

Isabelle Cardinal has been a team member since October 2024 and shares her extensive experience in advertising and branding. She helps enhance and promote the image of our gym. She loves Pilates and “Bouge de là” classes…she loves it when things get moving!

Édith Dandenault, newly elected on the Board, arrives with the energy and ideas for which she is known. An avid walker, Edith choses Pilates and Zumba to energize her workouts.

• sustainability of the organization
• quality and personalized physical training services adapted to the needs and abilities of each individual
• a global vision of health by offering all the necessary information
• support and mutual aid through volunteer work
• establishment of social links between users, both inside and outside the gym

Coop gym santé Sutton would not exist without the unfailing support of volunteer members who guard the gate, participate in maintenance and renovation tasks, as well as work on subscription campains.