Thursday March 12, 2015 5:15 pm PSAC Regional Office, 175 Hargrave Street
Attendees: Gloria Kelly, Charlene MacDonald, Tracy Grove, Greg Ballendine, Tania Lachance, Allen Sutherland, Matt Tijani, Chris Little-Gagne, Darlene McClure, Dawn MacAulay, Jamie Bonner, Lorelei Topnick, Gus Mardli
- Call to Order at 5:25 p.m.
- Round table introductions
- PSAC Statement on Harassment read by Lorelei
- Adoption of Agenda
- Add banking issue at 7a
Moved by Chris
Seconded by Matt
Accepted by all
5. Adoption of Minutes – Nov 19, 2014
- Correct Lorelei’s name and change 2013 to 2014 in item #4
Moved by Dawn
Seconded by Lorelei
Accepted by all
6. Presidents Report
- Had PRC meeting here in Winnipeg, 2 of our executive members attended as observers (Greg and Lorelei)
- A resolution was referred back to us (protective re-assignment for pregnant and nursing women), the 1st “be it resolved” is a bargaining demand and should be sent to the bargaining table, Gloria noted that an almost identical resolution went to last triennial and this shows the difference of opinions between the 2 national presidents
7. Treasurer Report – 2015 Budget
- Not much of a change since last report, $125 less than before
7a. Darlene with Assiniboine Credit Union about a deposit-only card – yes, it is do-able. Gus will check with Marianne to see if it’s OK.
8. Social Justice Fund Projects for 2015
- Ndinaway buying kitchen equipment for the youth center kitchen, ($2,000) and Gloria to to and take pictures. Tracy asked if they knew that receipts were required, Gus said yes, they knew.
- We still need another project to spend the remaining funds ($2,150).
- Chris mentioned that he knew of a number of members that are excited about the idea of helping out with the creation of garden boxes at Ndinaway or CARD.
- Please bring more ideas to the next meeting.
- Social Justice funding is under the Anti-Poverty umbrella (funds are available).
- Tracy to send by e-mail Social Justice Fund information so that we all have it.
- A few schools were mentioned (Niji Mahkwa and William Whyte)
9. Political Actions
- Our proposal to be sent to Marianne for approval
- The Red River Ex fits under political action and community outreach (June 12 to 21)
- Gus increased the budget somewhat
- Greg mentioned that he thought the Women’s Committee idea of a town-hall meeting was a good idea, but, he was checking into venues and such, and found that it was way too expensive. A bud, spud and steak was a possibility. $10 would be enough to just break even, maybe put some $ into prizes, have some political person speak. Charge $15 and the extra could go to a local charity. A lively discussion ensued.
- Gus asked how people had reacted to the “19th day of action” Various comments ranging from awesome to bah humbug.
- Chris mentioned that his component, UNE, was showing “We Are Wisconsin” on April 15, 5:30 to 7:30, all are welcome (maximum 40 people, please RSVP).
10. Next meeting date is set for Monday, April 20th, 5:30 p.m.
11. Adjournment at 7:05 p.m.
Moved by Darlene
Seconded by Dawn
Accepted by all