WINNIPEG AREA COUNCIL
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MARCH 13, 2019 AT 5:30 PM
MINUTES
ATTENDANCE:
Gus Mardli Tracy Grove
Yvonne Hein Christine Dmyterko
Sheilagh Hanson Brett Rainboth
Nestor Galarnyk Faye Kingyens
Guest: Tracy Thor, Marianne Hladun
Regrets: Frank Janz, Jamie Bonner
Meeting was called to order by Chair Br. Gus Mardli at 5:40pm
Round table introductions made by all in attendance
PSAC Statement of Harassment deemed in affect
Sr. Tracy Thor – harassment co-ordinator
Moved by Sr. Sheilagh Hanson, seconded by Br. Brett Rainboth
Adoption of the Agenda
Br. Gus Mardli to add Jan 15, 2019 minutes to agenda
Adopt the agenda by Sr. Tracy Grove, seconded by Sr. Yvonne Hein
Adoption of March 13, 2019 AGM minutes
Adopt the minutes by Sr. Grove, seconded by Br Nestor Galarnyk.
Adopt the Jan 15, 2019 Minutes
Moved by Sr Grove, Seconded by Sr. Kingyens
Treasurer report
$1943.50 balance as of December 31, 2018
Total Revenue: $3372.68
Total Expenses: $1429.18
1 outstanding chq for $693
Remaining balance: $1250.50
Financial statement has been audited
Moved by Sr. Christine Dmyterko, seconded by Sr. Grove
6a. 2019 Budget
Please note there may not be a labour day Parade this year as they will be focusing on the 1919 big celebration which is going to be held in May
The 1919 Parade will be held, and Sr. Hladun will be funding it. But would like ideas on how or what to do for the parade, if anyone has any artistic ideas to create a float, please let her know
It was noted that there isn’t much funds, so we may not get approved for all requests – but will put in the request anyway
Winnipeg Area Council meetings
Asking for $90 per meeting, approx. 8 meetings
Political Science Professor
Educational for council and members
Requesting $150
Water Station for Manitoba marathon
There was no fee last year, but just in case we need to pay anything
Asking for $100 and t shirts for anyone that doesn’t have yet
Public Service Week BBQ
Will need a lead on this event
Will need a business case
Look into renting bbq’s?
Requesting $2000 asked for – loss of wages for 2 members and cost of food
Labour Day picnic
$500 for freezies
t shirts for people that don’t have, swag
Wreath for Remembrance Day
$150 requested
Would like to do an indigenous lay of wreath also if possible?
Santa Clause parade
Need better visibility, need a better message
Is there value to having this – as we cannot sit down and discuss like other events, no opportunity to have more conversations, is it worth it?
suggest that we need to be more political
Should we still have the Santa Clause Float?
Decorations, Truck rental, trailer rental, sound system, generator
Will hope to have some people donate their stuff for use if possible
$2000 requested
Seasonal Celebration
Good get together to promote all councils and getting people out
Possible do in September tying in Labour day? And push upcoming elections?
Need to get people engaged, have a call out
$400 requested
Budget requests moved for approval by Sr. Dmyterko, seconded by Br. Galarnyk
Elections – Winnipeg Area Council
Br. Mardli turned the floor to Sr. Tracy Thor to run elections
Chair
Sr. Grove nominated Sr. Sheilagh Hanson, seconded by Br. Mardli
Sr. Kingyens nominated Br. Gus Mardli, seconded by Sr. Hanson
Br. Mardli declined the position
Sr. Sheilagh Hanson accepted the position
Vice Chair
Br. Mardli nominated Br. Nestor Galarnyk, seconded by Sr. Hanson
There were no other nominations
Br. Nestor Galarnyk accepted the position
Secretary
Sr. Hein nominated Sr. Christine Dmyterko, seconded by Sr. Kingyens
Sr. Dmyterko nominated Sr. Tracy Grove, seconded by Sr Hanson
Sr. Grove nominated Sr. Faye Kingyens, seconded by Br. Rainboth
Sr. Kingyens declined the position
Sr. Grove declined the position
Sr. Dmyterko declined the position
Br. Mardli nominated Br. Brett Rainboth, seconded by Br. Galarnyk
Br. Brett Rainboth accepted the position
Treasurer
Br. Mardli nominated Sr. Christine Dmyterko, seconded by Br. Rainboth
Sr. Dmyterko accepted the position
Executive Oath – completed with all newly elected members
United Way Labour Program
They are trying hard to get a committee together
Would like to offer it to members
Hoping that having these programs/committees will help build stronger locals and workplace solidarity
The community advocates course is ready to go, its 1 night a week for 30 hours
Will see if they would like to come do a presentation at WAC
Manitoba Marathon water station
Br. Mardli would like to still be the lead on this
Br. Mardli read out email from the MB Marathon committee requesting help again
Br. Mardli will follow up and register
MB Marathon is on June 16 – hope everyone will volunteer again J
Phoenix Update
There was a rally on Feb 28th in Ottawa
It was a huge success, they shut down 2 buildings
Walked to PM Office, there was good coverage.
We need to keep raising the profile of phoenix and request that we at least get a good contract if we cant get Phoenix fixed anytime soon.
They are not abandoning the Fix Phoenix, but do want to focus on bargaining
If there is anything that we want to do regarding Phoenix, let Sr. Hladun know, and she will see what she can do to help
Bargaining Update
Employee’s proposed 1% per year
They will be going back to tables next week – Tues Morning
It was a little more encouraging that they talked a little more and the moved a little more
Our common issues team is still together and still talking
There may be a telephone town hall – hope to do it at the end of Feb but it didn’t work out. Now will wait until bargaining is done, and give an update on everything
Looking at around the Tues/Wed after Easter, and may have a Webinar instead
Next Meeting date: April 17, 2019 @ 5:30pm
Adjournment: 7:38pm
Motioned by Sr. Grove, seconded by Br. Galarnyk