REGINA AND DISTRICT AREA COUNCIL
APRIL 22, 2009
Present: Mark Gilchrist, 40721 (Vice-Chair)
Tanya Galenzoski, 40008, PFC Women’s Rep (Treasurer)
Satinder Bains, 4A008, PRC Visible Minorities Rep
ChadKemery, 40403, PRC Youth Rep
Steve Van Opstal, 40229
Bryan Thompson, 40229
Connie Gress, 40064
Janette Husak, 40064
Suzanne Huggins, 40064
Melissa Brandt, 40064
Dan Welsch, 40020
Donna Whitelaw, 40811
Lisa Garnier (PSAC Regional Rep)
Regrets: Shaun Brennand (Chair)
Ed Janis (APSAR)
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m.by Mark Gilchrist, Vice-Chair
Previous Annual General Meeting Minutes:
Motion to adopt the minutes of the April 23, 2008annual general meeting.
M/S Tanya/Melissa Carried
Reports:
Treasurer:
· Sister Tanya reviewed the notes for the 2008/2009 financial statement
· Members discussed the fact the 2008 financial statements had not been audited; it was agreed an Audit Committee consisting of: Dan Welsch, Bryan Thompson, Connie Gress, Mark Gilchrist, Satinder Bains and Tanya Galenzoski would complete an audit and report to the Area Council and Sister Benson (REVP)
PRC Representatives:
· Sister Tanya reported that all RWC Committees are active and have been doing some social justice projects
· Brother Chad is trying to establish an e-mail tree; he finds information is often not passed on to young workers by local executive officers; Brother Chad encouraged anyone attending PSAC Convention to support for the resolution calling for a Youth Conference; Brother Chad indicated a letter had been sent out through Sister Benson’s office requesting contact names, however no one in attendance could recall receiving such a letter – Sister Garnier advised she would followup with Sister Benson’s office
· Brother Satinder has been focusing on networking with the PSAC EOCand is also building an e-mail tree; as already indicated by Brother Chada letter was also to go out
Election of Officers:
A discussion ensued related to who in attendance was entitled to run for office and cast a ballot during the election of officers. There were concerns raised that there were no indications who was entitled to vote. The PSAC Constitution was reviewed and it was confirmed – 2 for every 200 per local and each RWC and HR committee also had a vote. There were also concerns raised in relation to the role of the PRC reps present – and whether they could come as local reps. The past practice of this body was not to require a formal indication of who was the representative, as it was usually considered to be all inclusive. The issue at hand was that Local 40064 had 4 members at the meeting. Local 40064 noted that of the 4 members all were active and hold or held positions on the other committees. It was agreed that 2 of the individuals would be allowed to vote from the HR Committee and RWC and the other 2 from their local. The incoming Area Council Chair would resolve this issue during the new mandate. Sister Lisa proceeded with the elections.
President:
Melissa (accepted) m/s Connie/Chad
Connie (declined) m/s Mark/Chad
Tanya(accepted and elected) m/s Satinder/Bryan
Janette (declined) m/s Satinder/Steve
Treasurer:
Dan(accepted by acclamation) m/s Connie/Steve
Chad(declined) m/s Satinder/Bryan
Janette (declined) m/s Tanya/Suzanne
Secretary:
Connie (declined) m/s Steve/Bryan
Steve (declined) m/s Connie/Tanya
Suzanne (declined) m/s Satinder/Janette
Janette (declined) m/s Bryan/Melissa
Vice-President:
Mark(accepted by acclamation) m/s Tanya/Melissa
Melissa (declined) m/s Connie/Satinder
Janette (declined) m/s Bryan/Steve
Secretary:
Melissa(accepted by acclamation) m/s Connie/Steve
Motion to destroy the ballots
M/S Chad/Tanya Carried
Sister Lisa administered the oath of office to the newly elected officers. Sister Tanya assumed the chair.
Payment of Expenses:
Motion to pay $86.57 toward the cost of Brother Ed’s retirement gift (jacket)
M/S Donna/Steve Carried
Motion to pay invoice from Sioux Chef in the amount of $283.50 for appetizers for Ed’s retirement party
M/S Donna/Bryan Carried
Motion to reimburse Sister Connie in the amount of $44.91 for beverages for Ed’s retirement party
M/S Satinder/Chad Carried
Members of the Area Council expressed their thanks to Brother Shaun for his past service as President.
Sister Tanya adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.