Saskatoon Area Council
AGM
Minutes of February 17th, 2011
Attendance:
Nicole Wurm (AGR), Marianne Hladun (AGR), Karen Zoller (AGR), Jackie Nettleton (AGR), Clara Fabbro (UEW), Elena Beynon, (AGR), Rosemary Neufeldt (AGR), Evelyn Jackson (UNDE), Barry Stollar (USGE), Nancy Johnson (UTE)
Staff: Heather Longstaff and Louise Mardell
1. Acceptance of Agenda
2. Review of May 27, 2010 AGM Minutes, approved
3. Jackie gave a verbal and written report of 2010 Area Council activities
4. Review of Financial Statements were not done because Treasurer was sick and no books submitted
Jackie will contact Treasurer for books and then have them audited
Budget:
A draft budget was prepared for meeting of March 7, 2011, Jackie will submit to Robyn’s office by March11th
Discussions took place with respect to a proposed budget and that we need to maximize funding for the Area Council to do their work
We need at least $2,500.00 -$5,000.00 as we are a very active Area Council. Members raised concerns that other Area Councils get same funding and not as active. Members felt that funding should be determined by the work of each Area Council and if money is not used then should be given back to REVP’s office for re-distribution.
Louise said she has been very creative with Think Public campaign and received additional funding for that work
Members wanted to know to why Social Justice funds are not given to Area Councils, Louise explained that those funds are separate from the work on the Area Councils but submissions can be presented for projects. In the past Social Justice funding for Core Youth Neighbourhood project.
If Area Council has an idea for a project then we should submit request. Louise offered to assist if needed.
Area Council recruitment is needed so that we can build the membership diversity around the table. Jackie said she would call locals for input, as well when Locals conferences/meetings will promote the work of the AC
Heather asked that Resolutions be submitted to her by March 9th so that she can fax to REVP’s office
FB bargaining begins Monday, pamphlets to the public, ratification vote-may be going on strike
Year of the Steward-National will be handing out bags
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Elections:
President:
Jackie Nettleton, nominated by Karen Zoller, 2nd by Nicole Wurm
No other nominations, Jackie Nettleton acclaimed
Vice –President:
Evelyn Jackson, nominated by Nancy Johnson, 2nd by Rosemary Neufeldt
Nancy Johnson, nominated by Barry Stollar, 2nd by Karen Zoller
Nancydeclined nomination and Evelyn Jackson acclaimed
Secretary/Treasurer:
Nicole Wurm, nominated by Nancy Johnson, 2nd Evelyn Jackson
Karen Zoller, nominated by Jackie Nettleton, 2nd Rosemary Neufeldt
Karen Zoller declined nomination and Nicole Wurm acclaimed
Alternate Area Council Rep to the PRC:
Nancy Johnson, nominated by Barry Stollar, 2nd Nicole Wurm
No other nominations and Nancy Johnson acclaimed
Delegate to Prairies Region Convention
Faye Nochowny, nominated by Barry Stollar, 2nd Nancy Johnson
No other nominations and Faye Nochowny declared as delegate
2011 Area Council Executive:
Jackie Nettleton-President
Evelyn Jackson-Vice-President
Nicole Wurm-Secretary/Treasurer
Signing authority at the Affinity Credit Union will have to be changed.
(Copy of these minutes must be presented to Credit Union)
Oath was taken and lead by Barry Stollar, NVP (USGE)
Meeting adjourned
Minutes prepared by Nancy Johnson