Held in Belleville, May 27, 2025
Executives in Attendance:
Bevin Stephenson President
Debbie Butler Vice-President
Kevin Brunet Treasurer
Hazra Hosein Secretary
Dan Weaver Member-at-Large
Lisa Shears Member-at-Large
Jamie Buell Member-at-Large
Shelley Shanessy Member-at-Large
Zarin Bari Member-at-Large
Denise Martin Member-at-Large
Regrets;
Discussion
Action By
Welcome Remarks
Meeting called to order 6:20pm
Bevin welcomed all those who could attend in person, provided land acknowledgement
President
Approval of Amended Agenda
Amendment – to read 4 Members-at-Large instead of 5
The President made motion to approve the amended Agenda; seconded by Deb Butler AIF – Carried.
Approval of AGM 2023 Minutes
Approval of the Minutes, Hazra Hosein previous Minutes seconded by Dan Weaver. AIF – Carried
Secretary
President’s Report
Thanks to our Board Members for their outstanding support: VP Deb Butler, Treasurer Kevin Brunet, Secretary Hazra Hosein, and MALs Dan Weaver, Lisa Shears, Denise Martin, Jamie Buell, Shelley Shanessy, Zarin Bari and Doug Vye
– 4 Executive meetings per year
– Branch Lunch and Learn sessions – TBD
– Sub-group meetings
– Virtual work, AI, Contractors, Mobilization, Training *members advised to take advantage of Navigar – training funds available
President
Treasurer’s Report
Kevin Brunet presented the Treasurer’s Report
– 2025 – Financial and 2026 Budget
Kevin moved the 2025 Financial report; , seconded by Doug Vye, AIF – Carried.
Kevin moved the 2026 budget, seconded by Deb Butler, AIF – Carried.
Treasurer
New Business
no new business
Elections
Positions up for election:
Bevin Stephenson nominated Deb Butler and was Dan Weaver seconded
Deb Butler Acclaimed.
Members-at-Large:
Deb Butler nominated Dan Weaver and was seconded by Denise Martin
Dan Weaver Acclaimed
Lisa Sears nominated Zarin Bari and was seconded by Shelley Shanessy
Zarin Bari Acclaimed
Hazra Hosein nominated Denise Martin and was seconded by Shelley Shanessy
Denise Martin Acclaimed
Bevin Stephenson nominated Jamie Buell and was seconded by Dan Weaver
Jamie Buell Acclaimed
AGM Guest Speakers
Yvonne Snaddon and Stan Buday
Yvonne Snaddon – National Executive
a. COAT – Strategic planning
– Review 2024 Strategic plan
– Lobbing local MPs
– Grievance campaign
– Meeting with Deputy Minister
b. Target 5 biggest offenders
– Specific criteria
– Policy grievances
c. System Grievances
-Use old and new data
– Press release; Institute press releases and provide perspective
**Note: Bevin Stephenson to confirm expiration of exam vouchers and to schedule virtual Navigar group sessions.
Stan Buday – National Executive:
– IT Group (Spring) and Sub- Group AGM updates
– Training fund – XXXK
– Contracting out action plan; Bargaining Report
– National Organization Committee (NOC)
– $X,XXX annual fund, jointly managed for supplemental training; targeting skills that are contracted out.
-IT training – Fund Steering Committee formed
– IT Executive sub-committee
– members, purpose, structure and vision
General Questions
Draw for door prizes.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn – Bevin Stephenson 8:23pm
Attendees: 23