Winnipeg AC Mtg Minutes - Oct 24 2016

WINNIPEG AREA COUNCIL

OCT 24, 2016 AT 5:30PM

MINUTES

ATTENDANCE:

GUEST: Tracy Thor

REGRETS:   Gloria Kelly and Steven Cabak

1. Meeting was called to order by Chair Br. Gus Mardli at 5:37pm
2. Round table introductions made by all in attendance
3. Adoption of Agenda –
   • Moved to adopt the agenda by Sr. Grove, second by Br. Janz
4. PSAC Statement of Harassment was read by Sr. Brown and deemed to be in effect
   • Sr. Tracy Thor – harassment co-ordinator for female
   • Br. Frank Janz – harassment co-ordinator for male
5. Adoption of May 25th minutes
   • Sr. Grove to look into sign in sheet to verify if Br. Tijani was in attendance
   • Adopt the minutes by Sr. Lorelie Topnik, seconded by Br. Janz.
6. Treasure report
   • Balance - $967.40
   • 2 deposits
     • PSAC for Santa Claus Parade $1500
     • 2016 Allocation - $1540
   • Returned $2177.75 social justice fund money that was not used
   • Motion to adopt the report – Sr. Grove, seconded by Br. Lee
7. Tri-Committee meeting report – Br. Ballendine
   • Winnipeg Area Council, Women’s council, Human Rights Council had a meeting together on September 1, 2016
   • Some things discussed were:
     • Timely minutes to website – try get the minutes done as soon as possible so that it can be put on website and shared
     • Promoting the 3 Council’s with locals
     • Better preparation of annual events like Labour day etc.  Work together to get as many members out as possible.
     • Work on helping with different events – operation red nose/ Siloam mission etc
     • Christmas Gift – Sr. Kristen  Beauchamp asked about sponsoring gifts for members of deerlodge that have no family. 
       1. Br. Mardli to get details from Sr. Beauchamp
8. Labour Day Event
   • September 5, 2016
   • Was at Central Park – as there was construction so could not go to park across from the Legislative building
   • This is an great park
   • Was great to see the PSAC tent, and members engaging with guests and handing out freezies. 
   • Hope that more staff and members show up in future. 
9.  Elections
   • Sr. Thor was the election officer
   • Area Council Rep
   • Should the incumbent (Br. Tijani) win we will have to elect a convention delegate
   • Should a new member be elected, we will not have to elect a delegate as the new member will go to the convention, and Br. Tijani would go as the past Area council Rep. 
   • Area Council Rep - Br. Ballendine was nominated by Sr. Grove and seconded by Sr. Topnik
   • No other nominations were brought forward
   • Br. Ballendine won by acclimation
   • Br. Ballendine – would like to say thanks for the nominations and looks forward to working with the Area Council, and reaching out to all locals
   • Alternate – Br. Mardli was nominated by Sr. Grove and seconded by Sr. Topnik
   • Alternate – Sr. Topnik was nominated by Br. Ballendine and seconded by Br. Janz
   • Br. Mardli declined, Sr. Topnik accepted
   • Sr. Topnik won by acclimation
   • Sr. Topnik would like to express her thanks for the nominations.
10. New Business
    • Remembrance Day Wreath
      • We have $70 toward purchasing a wreath
      • Sr. Topnik to look at Michaels to see of prices
      • Br. Mardli to talk to Sr. Kelly to see if she has any connections on where to get a wreath
      • Where are we going to lay it?
    • Santa Clause Parade
      • Br. Janz picking up the trailer on Nov 10
      • Decorating on Nov 10, 11, 12
      • McNaught Auto dealer is the staging area
      • Meet at 3pm
      • Parade to start at 430pm
      • Cannot throw stuff/candy out to people, but can hand out flyers/etc
      • Needs decorations – Br. Janz is asking for any donations of decorations
      • Sr. Thor to look at getting PSAC signs for the float
11. Resolution Call out
    • Have a few resolutions on hand for you to read
    • If you have any resolutions, have them ready for the next meeting
    • Will discuss and go through all resolutions
12. Next meeting date – set for Nov 29th @ 5:30pm
13. Round Table:
    • Br. Ballendine – wants to put in a resolution to increase funding in the regions
      • Sr. Thor stated to make sure it was specific in what you are asking for ie: increase – political action/etc.
14. Adjournment – 6:45pm