UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
July 26, 2011
MERCER GOLD CORPORATION
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Nevada |
000-52660 |
20-1769847 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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880-666 Burrard Street |
V6C 2G3 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
(604) 681-3130
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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SECTION 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Effective July 26, 2011, Mercer Gold Corporation (the "Company") ratified the appointment of Gary Powers as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company. Also effective on July 26, 2011, the Company accepted the resignation of William D. Thomas as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Thomas continues to serve as Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Treasurer and as a director of the Company.
Gary Powers is a Canadian businessman with over 40 years experience working with public and private projects ranging from involvement in start-up developments, to holding executive positions with public and private enterprises. Mr. Powers' public sector experience includes board positions and senior management positions, as well as an Assistant Deputy Minister appointment with the Yukon Territorial Government. During his career, Mr. Powers has served as a Director and Officer of OTC Bulletin Board listed mining companies and he has been owner and/or executive of several private development companies in the mining, real estate, and energy sectors. He was also a partner in the development company that created the initial five ski runs on Blackcomb Mountain in British Columbia, Canada.
As a result of the appointment of Mr. Powers and the resignation of Mr. Thomas as described above, the Company's current executive officers and directors are as follows:
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Position with the Company |
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Gary Powers |
President, Chief Executive Officer and a director |
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William D. Thomas |
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and a director |
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Gerry Jardine |
Director |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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MERCER GOLD CORPORATION |
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/s/ William D. Thomas CFO, Secretary, Treasurer and a director |
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