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
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 6, 2011
FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 000-29649 91-1922863
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
615 Discovery Street
Victoria, British Columbia V8T 5G4
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(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (250) 477-9969
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(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers, Election of
Directors, Appointment of Principal Officers
On October 6, 2011 Robert Helina was appointed a director of the Company.
Robert Helina, age 45, has been involved in the financial services industry
for over 20 years. Since 2008 Mr. Helina has been an independent consultant
providing investment banking services to corporate clients. Between 2007 and
2008 Mr. Helina was a Vice President at Global Maxfin Capital Inc., overseeing
that firm's British Columbia regional offices. During that time, Mr. Helina also
managed the accounts for a number of clients while bringing corporate finance
opportunities to the firm.
Between 1995 and 2007 Mr. Helina was employed by Graydon Elliott Capital
Corp, a Canadian, a full service brokerage firm, in various positions, including
Branch Manager/Vice President (2004-2006) and President/Chief Executive Officer
(2006-2007).
Between 2002 and 2004, Mr. Helina was employed by Assante Financial
Management Ltd. as a financial planner. Between 1995 and 2002, Mr. Helina was a
Branch Manager at Reimer Financial Services Inc., a financial planning firm.
As a result of his background, the Company believes Mr. Helina has
experience in many aspects of the securities industry, including compliance,
accounting and capital formation/ investment banking. The Company believes that
as a director, Mr. Helina's financial experience will be a valuable asset to the
Company.
As of October 6, 2011 Mr. Helina did not own shares of the Company's common
stock.
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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.
Date: October 6, 2011
FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.
By: /s/ Daniel B. O'Brien
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Daniel B. O'Brien, President and Chief
Executive Officer
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