Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 5:15 PM – 7:45 PM
Participants:
● Michael Kenny
● Michelle Tran
● Andra Weis
● Brian K.T. Hassall
● Susan Amog
● Abraham Garcia
● Darya Yasamani
● Michael Patterson
● Norma Domey
● Robert Hunter
● Art Iwinski (Guest: Election Chair)
Absent with Regrets:
● Andrew Wigmore
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Michael Kenny at 5:23 PM.
2. Adoption of Agenda
The agenda was presented by Michael Kenny.
● Moved By: Andra Weis
● Seconded By: Michael Patterson
● Carried
3. Indigenous Land Acknowledgment
Michael Kenny delivered the following acknowledgment:
“We are gathered on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people, which is also home to a strong urban Inuit community. Our acknowledgment to these people reminds us of our important connection to this land where we learn and work.”
4. Approval of Previous Minutes
Minutes from the November 3, 2025, OCB Executive Meeting were approved.
● Moved By: Norma Domey
● Seconded By: Michelle Tran
● Carried
5. New President & Vice-President Election
Election Chair: Art Iwinski
Voting was conducted confidentially via direct message.
President
Nominations:
Michael Patterson (nominated by Susan Amog; accepted)
Norma Domey (self-nominated)
Candidates were given two-minute speeches (not recorded).
Result:
Michael Patterson elected President
Vice-President
Nomination:
Brian Hassall (nominated by Michael Patterson; accepted)
No further nominations.
Result:
Brian Hassall acclaimed Vice-President
Art Iwinski to provide a short election report to Darya Yasamani
Voting records to be retained for 30 days, then destroyed
6. Cost Request – NAV CANADA
Michael Kenny reviewed a funding request from NAV CANADA.
Finance National confirmed that branches should not fund other constituent bodies without regional approval
The request was appropriately declined
NCR also declined support due to equity concerns
NCR approved a separate BBQ open to all NCR members (June 18)
NAV CANADA funding request declined
Correspondence to be stored in OCB Members Drive for reference
Future requests to be referred to Finance Committee and Region
7. Speakers / Presenters List (NCR)
NCR Speakers/Presenters Google Sheet was reviewed
Members may self-identify as speakers by adding their expertise
Preference should be given to OCB members when selecting speakers
Agenda email and link to be re-circulated
8. Branch Survey Needs
(Survey on section formation & treasurer/executive training).
Executive confirmed interest in:
Treasurer training
Broader executive training (secretary, finance, governance)
Feedback submitted on behalf of the entire Executive
No further action required.
9. Financial & Pension – Regional Discussion
Executive members (Norma Domey, Michael Kenny, Darya Yasamani) attended NCR financial/pension presentation
Content was very similar to existing OCB sessions
NCR session cost: $30 per member
OCB sessions remain more cost-effective
OCB will continue its own financial/pension sessions
No participation in NCR-paid version
10. Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer
Presented by Andrew Weiss.
Status quo for this year
Funding request submitted Feb 19 – accepted by Finance
Current balance: ~$42,000
Planning workshop exceeded budget by ~$2,000
Expense reports requested within 15 days of quarter-end
Motion passed at AGM to move to fiscal year
Awaiting Finance National guidance
11. Committee Reports
NOTE – Training & Learning / Social / Outreach / Bylaws / Finance / Communications
Training & Learning – Susan Amog
(Committee Members – Lee Cunningham, Art Iwinski, April Chen, Hua Li, Brian K.T. Hassall)
Retirement sessions confirmed (English & French)
Wills & Estate session: March 26
June 6 Ogilvie Wave Pool event approved
Registration issues being resolved
Social – Michelle Tran
(Committee Members – Michael Kenny, Emily Cao, Darya Yasamani, Lee Cunningham and Lynn Morris)
No formal meeting yet
Committee focused on planning September ATM
Committee members confirmed
Outreach – Norma Domey
(Committee Members – Darya Yasamani, Lynn Morris, Susan Amog-Hassall, Art Irwinski, Helga Welward)
Committee not yet met
Meeting planned for late March / early April
Members confirmed
Bylaws – Michael Patterson
(Committee Members – Brian K.T. Hassall, Michael Kenny, Andrew Wigmore, Darya Yasamani, Andra Weis)
Committee formed
No active bylaw issues at this time
Meeting planned for April/May
Finance – Brian K.T. Hassall
(Committee Members – Michelle Tran, Susan Amog, Michael Patterson, Norma Domey)
No meeting held
Funding documentation has already been submitted to PIPSC by OCB Treasurer, Andra Weis so no need for Finance Committee to meet to review.
Nothing further to report
Communications – Robert Hunter
(Committee Members – Robert Hunter, Andrew Wigmore and Jeff Ballard)
No recent meeting
Meeting planned for April
12. Upcoming Events – Clarify Organizers/Volunteers
Retirement and Wills sessions confirmed
Volunteers and registration in place
13. Next OCB Meeting – Chair, All
Proposed: Third Monday of April
Confirmation to be sent by Darya Yasamani
Regional Council – Delegate Selection
Registration deadline: March 9 (11:59 p.m.)
OCB allocated ~87 delegate seats
Mix of in-person and virtual delegates
Delegate Selection Committee:
Michael Patterson (Chair)
Brian K.T. Hassall
Susan Amog
Norma Domey
Andra Weis
14. New Business
Microsoft 365 Licences
Motion:
Purchase 1 Costco Microsoft 365 Family licence (6 users), approx. $140 + tax
● Moved By: Susan Amog
● Seconded By: Andra Weis
● Carried
Licences to be distributed to executive members requiring them.
15. Round Table – All
Appreciation expressed to Michael Kenney and Andrew Wigmore for their service
Lunch per diem can be claimed for this Executive Meeting as more than 90 minutes as decided by prior OCB motion confirmed ($29.60)
16. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn:
Moved By: Michael Patterson
Carried
The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 PM.