Notice of Special Resolution and Special General Meeting

Notice is hereby given of a Special Resolution and a Special General Meeting of the members of First West Credit Union (“First West” or the “Credit Union”). In accordance with the Credit Union Incorporation Act and the Credit Union’s Rules, this is your official notice of Special Resolution and Special General Meeting.

The Special Resolution relates to a proposed change to First West’s legal name. Members will have the opportunity to vote on the Special Resolution to:

1. Approve the proposed change to the legal name of the Credit Union;
2. Approve corresponding amendments to First West’s provincial Rules and Constitution and federal Bylaws; and
3. Authorize related matters necessary to give effect to the name change.

Learn more about the Notice of Special Resolution and Special General Meeting.

These proposed changes are intended to support the continued growth and evolution of the Credit Union, aligning its name and governance framework with its strategic direction. The changes will not alter First West’s cooperative status, member-owned structure or commitment to serving members and communities. Importantly, they will not affect the local brands members know and trust—those names will continue to serve members as they always have. The updates are designed to help build a more modern and well-understood identity that supports growth, attracts new members, and enhances service delivery.

Members will have the opportunity to vote on the Special Resolution during the online voting period, from 9:00 a.m. PT on January 12, 2026, until 5:00 p.m. PT on January 19, 2026.
Members unable to vote during the online voting period will have the opportunity to vote on the Special Resolution at the Special General Meeting which will be held in person at First West’s head office, located at #200 – 19933 88 Avenue, Langley, B.C., on January 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PT. Online participation in the Special General Meeting will not be available and voting on the Special Resolution at the Special General Meeting will be limited to in-person attendees.

Online Voting Period for the Special Resolution
January 12, 2026, 9:00 am. PT – January 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. PT

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
To be eligible to vote on the Special Resolution, you must be a member in good standing as of August 31, 2025. This means you must:
• Be 19 or older;
• Hold a minimum of five Class A Membership Equity Shares; and
• Not be more than 90 days delinquent in any obligation to the credit union.

Proxy voting is not permitted.

1 Go to firstwestvote.com or visit any of our regional websites’ home pages and click Vote Now.
2 Enter the requested information (last name, date of birth, postal code). Note that if your information has changed since October 31, 2025, input your previous information.
3 You will be forwarded to the voting page.
4 Follow the instructions to select, confirm and submit your vote.

BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Business members may vote on the Special Resolution by designating a non-member to vote on their behalf using the following method:
1 Go to firstwestvotebusiness.com.
2 Enter your business member number and postal code. Note that if your information has changed since October 31, 2025, input your previous information.
3 When prompted, follow the instructions.
4 An email with voting instructions will be sent to the designated non-member (pending verification of business membership status).