Ottawa Centreville Branch Executive Meeting Minutes

At Tosca Restaurant O’Connor and Gloucester, Ottawa

March 15, 2017

In Attendance: Brian Hassall, Zul Nanji, Allan Laaksonen, Susan Amog-Hassall, Bryan Adderley, Abraham Garcia, Andrew Wigmore, Michael Kenny, Michelle Tran, Jaclyn Skaff,

Regrets: Josée Stone,

Agenda Item

Discussion

Action

Call to Order

Quorum was achieved and Brian Hassall called the meeting to order at 17:05

Adoption of Agenda

Motion to approve agenda by Brian Hassall. Seconded by Zul Nanji. Agenda approved.

Approval of previous minutes

The December 6 OCB and the Planning Meeting meeting minutes were reviewed and minor changes were made. Motion to approve by Brian Hassall. Seconded by Allan Laaksonen. The minutes were approved.

Old Business Arising from prior meeting

No outstanding business from the planning meeting for January 7th.

No outstanding business from the planning meeting for Dec. 6, executive meeting.

Brian

New Business

Financial report

The treasurer Abraham Garcia had sent out the electronic books and financial statements up to the end of November to the executive. There was a brief discussion. We are in good financial standing.

A copy of the financial statements is sent out once completed for each month transactions.

Abraham

Committee Reports

Bylaws - No activity.

Chairs

Finance – Bryan Adderley stated that no meetings have been held since everyone has been so busy. A meeting will be held soon.

Communications – Andrew stated that he would try to write something up such as a list of events.

Susan and Committee

The Sick of Winter Event held March 4th at the Ogilvie Splash Wave Pool was a success.

Susan also stated that she was planning a Steward and Volunteer Lunch at a local restaurant like the Sushi Kan on Albert Street.

Outreach Committee – No meetings since the last meeting.

Michelle Tran

April/May Retirement sessions

Susan and Committee

Regional Delegate Selection

Brian

A committee will meet Monday or Tuesday next week to make the selection. Michael Kenny will book a room at the Royal Oak.

OCB AGM

Brian and Susan will book the Sheraton for June 14 if possible.

Brian and Susan

Visibility Items

There was a discussion about various visibility items. All the items need to be purchased through the PIPSC E-store if possible.

Zul will look at some more options for the next meeting or earlier.

Susan & Zul

Round Table

Susan will send out the planning committee agenda when it is finalized.

Adjournment

Motion was made by Bryan to adjourn meeting.

It was Seconded by Zul. Motion carried

Meeting adjourned at 18:55 p.m.

Next meeting

The next meeting will be May 3 at a location to be determined.