Winnipeg AC Mtg Minutes - Nov 29 2016

Winnipeg Area Council Meeting
Tuesday – November 29, 2016 – 5:30 pm
PSAC RO – 175 Hargrave Street

Minutes

Attendees:    Greg Ballendine, Lorelei Topnik, Frank Janz, Sheilagh Hanson, Gus Mardli, Yvonne Hein, Dawn MacAulay, Matt Tijani, Christine Dmyterko, Tania Lachance, Faye Kingyens, Jamie Bonner

1. Call to Order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Introductions all around
3. Adoption of Agenda – moved by Frank, 2nd’d by Sheilagh, adopted
4. Statement on Harassment considered to be in effect
5. Approval of the October 24, 2016 Minutes – moved by Matt, 2nd’d by Lorelei, adopted
6. Treasurer’s Report by Lorelei – PLEASE HELP HERE!!!  I’m not sure if the balance before today’s dinner cheque is $2,266.54 or $1,500.34? 
   • We had paid $630 for the float earlier.
   • Moved by Lorelei, 2nd’d by Yvonne, carried.
7. Remembrance Day Wreath Laying Report by Frank Janz
   • Frank laid the wreath at the Fort Garry Horse Armory on McGregor, it was a very good experience, Gloria and Lorelei connected Frank with the officials at the Fort Gary Horse Armory. Thank you all the three of you.
8. Santa Claus Parade Report by Frank Janz
   • It was a great time!  Can’t wait for next year!  Thanks to all who helped out.
9. Br Ballendine’s CLC Training – Doodle Results & #10 Denied WAC Funding by PRC Committee / REVP
   • A request was made for funding for a 4-day training by CLC but was turned down by Marianne for a variety of reasons

A lively discussion ensued :

• timeliness of info about courses and events, i.e earlier!
• timeliness of response to request for funding / information
• need a defined process to be able to do an unexpected event
• Get a business plan in place and be able to submit it quickly
• maybe a regulation needs to be created  (as opposed to a by-law)
• get a structured process to apply for funding, etc

 10.  Denied WAC Funding by PRC Committee / REVP – see #9
 11.  Resolution Debate and Submission to Prairies

• For expediency sake it was agreed that Gus moved all resolutions, and Lorelei would be the seconder.  There was lively debate on all of the resolutions.  #2, #3, #4, & #5 were tabled to be worked on by Jackie and Matt.

 12.  Next meeting to be announced (tentatively for January 19th or 26th).
 13. Adjourned at 9:30.