PIPSC GREENWOOD BRANCH EXECUTIVE MEETING

HELD 14 DECEMBER 2022 AT 1630 HRS

Members in attendance:

Marcel Journeay, President Chad Lacoste, Vice-President Erika Best, Treasurer

David Kohli, Secretary

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:

1. Marcel called the meeting to order at 1632hrs. He welcomed the new and returning members of the Executive.

 

DISCUSSION

ACTION/INFO

 

2. The Secretary presented the minutes from the last meeting, 6 Dec 2021. Minutes were reviewed, Dave motioned to accept, seconded by Marcel. Nil Opposed.

 

INFO

 

3. REPORTS

 

a. Treasurer’s Report: A quick update was given. Yearly paperwork will be submitted in January.

 

b. Secretary’s Report: We have 42 Members in the subgroup, 1 is on medical LWOP. Reasons to remain a PIPSC member after retirement were also discussed.

 

 

BEST KOHLI

 

4. OLD BUSINESS/ONGOING

 

a. Member Retirement – 10 or 12 years ago a limit of $25 for retiring members’ gifts was made, Marcel motioned, seconded by Chad to increase this to $50. Carried. Eva H. and Pete D. are our two recently retired members.

 

b. Food Bank Donations - It was motioned to donate $100 each to the Nictau and Kingston Food Banks by Erika, seconded by Dave. Carried unanimously.

 

c. Promotional Items- It was motioned by Dave, seconded by Erika to purchase x2 Black Nylon Jackets, x2 Ladies’ Watches, x7 Men’s Watches, x10 Yellow Vests and x2 Scarfs from the PIPSC eStore. Motion Carried.

 

d. Christmas Party – IT AV SubGroup was thanked for taking the lead on the Christmas Party this year. Dooly’s has already been booked, and the invitations have already been distributed. The Branch confirmed its commitment to paying for the food and drink. Chad will arrange to pick up the Chinese Food (Bao Phu, Kingston) and Erika will pick a Veggie Tray, Chips, Dessert and some plates. The SH and IT Subgroups will be providing prizes.

 

 

INFO

 

 

 

JOURNEAY LACOSTE

 

 

BEST

 

 

 

INFO LACOSTE BEST

 

5. NEW BUSINESS

 

a. Motioned by Dave, seconded by Erika that 10 gift cards should be purchased to be used as gifts/prizes as required.

 

b. Dave will investigate the costs of attending the Escape Room in Coldbrook.

 

c. There will be a Lunch & Learn concerning the new Health Care regime in the new year.

 

d. Next Executive Meeting is tentatively scheduled on Wednesday, 15 February.

 

 

BEST KOHLI INFO JOURNEAY

6. ADJOURNMENT. Marcel motioned to Adjourn, seconded by Chad. Meeting was Adjourned at 1747hrs.

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