PSAC Women’s Committee Meeting
John M. Cuelenaere Public Library
November 15, 2011
Present: Tracy Burton (Chair), Denni Nelson, Louise Mardell, Debbie Taylor
Old Business
Discussion and evaluation
Election letter
project was not successful in having the impact considered needed
Leadership meeting October 27th
Sisters Burton and Nelson attended this meeting. Both felt it was a worthwhile endeavour
Contacts were established for networking
Sr. Mardell stated there would be a summary report forth coming. The Prairie Region Council will be meeting November 18 & 19. The group will review the report and then circulate the report to region.
Campaigns – petition to Tony Clements
Small business CFIB – people going out and talking to independent businesses. Discussions were about how successful / unsuccessful the campaigns are in our area
Concerns that expressions from individuals – what is working / what is not working
Strategic planning – how to mobilize our members to get them on board
How can we follow up on the ideas that were brought forward?
Steward Assemblies - forums for people to connect – 2 to 3 hours in PA and in Saskatoon
Education
Mini School for Women’s committee – 3 workshops – social media skills education – hands on experience
Follow through – who is doing what? Combine training & education
How can we use these medias – not just introduction but actual "how to"
Mentoring – joint meeting
Workshops can be held in Prince Albert. Try to use facilities / resources that are economically feasible
Local development proposals – bring training to membership -
Turtle Island workshop – awareness course – builds awareness to Aboriginal history and issues. This workshop will be held in Winnipeg, MB likely in January or February 2012
Some Aboriginal members names have been put forward to co-deliver components of this course. The course is not just meant for Aboriginal members but for all members to bridge awareness
Education tab on Website – website will be revised to ensure clarity so that the training available is available for members in each province all regional offices
Training
Steward assembles – one in Saskatoon and one in Prince Albert
Talking Union Basics – one course will be held in Prince Albert if there are enough participants
Discussion about education budget
Budget is available for rural training – includes Prince Albert 2
Senior supper/feed the hungry
The Senior Supper is not being held this year.
Feed the Hungry – occurred on November 15, 2011. RWC will not participate in this
Veterans’ Supper – is being sponsored by Friendship Centre on November 25, 2011. Discussion - RWC will not participate in this event this year
Christmas Hampers –
RWC will go to Social Services to get the name of one family and donate up to $100 for hamper
Motion by Sr. Burton to adopt a family, seconded by Sr.Nelson
December 6th - National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women - event being presented on behalf of PSAC Women’s committee. Army, Navy & Air force (ANA) Club Rooms – in Saskatoon, 6:30 PM. If a group from Prince Albert goes to Saskatoon, tasks will be available for everyone who attends
Motion by Sr. Nelson to send up to two vehicles to attend up to $250 seconded by Sr. Burton
Fridge magnets to commemorate December 6th will be coming from Regional office
Financial
Financial report submitted by Sr. Taylor - Accepted as read
Sr. Nelson received a flyer from Prairie Lilies
Sr. Nelson distributed flyer to several locals
Sr. Nelson received an invitation from SFL to attend a Labour Issues Campaign debrief in Saskatoon on November 24, 2011
Sr. Nelson will attend and provide input to help strengthen connections
Resolution for the convention
RWC will not submit a resolution at this time
Suggested meeting dates for the remainder of the year
February 21, 2012, May 15, 2012, August 21, 2012, November 20, 2012
Next meeting date - February 21, 2012
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T. Burton, Chair