Funding Available for Social Events
Purpose:
Your Executive Committee is pleased to announce the relaunch of our quarterly member communication, as approved during the Executive Committee meeting on April 17, 2026. This initiative aims to keep members informed about activities, events, and issues of common interest. We would like to emphasis that during this challenging time for many of our members who are impacted, or will be impacted by the next wave of WFA.
Topic: Funding Available for Member-Organized Social Events
Member-initiated social events are designed to boost the presence of PIPSC and encourage connection within our community. In light of the pressures our colleagues are currently facing—including WFA and upcoming negotiations organizing these gatherings is a great way to show solidarity. By creating a space for mutual support, we can significantly enhance member engagement and unity.
As a reminder, the objectives of member-organized events are to:
– Promote awareness and understanding of union activities and engagement.
– Encourage socializing and networking among members, colleagues, and their families.
– Support health and well-being.
To ensure fair and equitable distribution of funds among regional sub-groups, please review and adhere to the following guidelines:
Funding Guidelines
Important note: To ensure timely processing, please submit requests at least two weeks before the event date.
Number of Requests
– Each Group or Sub-Group may support one funding request per calendar year per organizing group.
– Additional requests may be considered depending on available funds.
2. Funding Amounts
A. Per-Member Formula
– Up to $25 per person for up to a maximum $800 per event.
(List of attendees with RO/RCO member signatures in attendance required.)
B. Fixed-Amount Contribution
For some events, funding support of a fixed amount may be requested to reimburse a specific
expense or set of expenses. In this case, it is necessary to provide an estimate of the expected
number of RO/RCO attendees. The RO/RCO Group Executive or applicable Sub-Group will
determine the maximum amount to be reimbursed with the organizers.
(List of planned attendees with actual attendees identified required.)
Note: Reimbursement will not exceed the total value of receipts provided.
How to Request Funding
– Funding requests must be submitted and approved by the Group or Sub-Group prior to incurring expenses or hosting the event.
– To ensure timely processing, please submit requests at least two weeks before the event date.
– Send your funding request, including details addressing the event objectives and requirements, to rorco@pipsc.ca.
Note: requests may be delegated to the appropriate Sub-Group for consideration.
For detailed information and additional requirements, please refer to the Member-Organized Event Funding Guidelines document, available at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12js2NcOsshqLRoGmP22Pr8ax5Ez5oxTc/view
Question
Any question about the newsletters can be sent to: kgoumey@pipsc.ca
Any question about the funding availability can be sent to: rorco@pipsc.ca
