Report on the AFS Saguenay subgroup AGM held on November 7, 2023, at Les 400 coups restaurant, in Jonquière
Executives in Attendance: Mr. François Gagnon (President)
Mr. Yannick Doyon (Vice-President)
Mr. Kaven Landry (Treasurer)
Mr. Sébastien Chouinard (Secretary)
1. Roll Call (members of the executive)
Mr. François Gagnon introduced the executive.
2. Opening Remarks
The president welcomed us and reminded us that the AGM agenda was sent by e-mail.
3. Approval of the Agenda
François Gagnon read the agenda.
A motion to approve the agenda was moved by Caroline Jean.
The motion was seconded by Steeve Tremblay.
4. Presentation by Mr. Jean Couillard – (Various subjects)
Jean talked to us about a number of topics, including the motions to be put forward at the Institute’s AGM from November 26 to 29, the requirement for managers to spend three days in the office, and a brief look back at the tentative agreement. A few questions were asked by members and answered by Mr. Couillard.
5. Follow-up to the AGM report of November 22, 2022, at Le Barillet restaurant, in Jonquière
François presented the highlights of the report. The report had previously been sent by e-mail to members to keep them updated.
A motion to approve the 2022 AGM minutes was moved by Maxim Tremblay, and seconded by Joëlle Harvey.
5.1. Matters arising from the November 22, 2022 meeting minutes
No questions were raised.
6. President’s Report
The President gave us a summary of the communications that have taken place with management: EQTSO management-union meetings, monthly bilateral meetings with the EQTSO Director and ad hoc meetings with management to discuss various topics such as staffing. He also mentioned that he attends monthly meetings of regional subgroup presidents.
7. Vice-President’s Report
Yannick Doyon reported on changes in the IT team and workloads at CF Jonquière in the IT sector.
8. Treasurer’s Annual Financial Report (Kaven Landry)
Kaven Landry presented the 2022 financial report. The balance on December 31, 2022, was $1,532.73. The March 2023 allocation of $1,270 was received. Leaving a cash balance of $2,802.73 available for the 2023 AGM.
A budget for 2023 was presented. Given the increased participation in the AGM, a slight surplus of $169 is anticipated.
A motion to approve the financial report was moved by Luc Villeneuve, and seconded by Jean-François Charest. The financial report was adopted unanimously by the members present at the meeting.
9. Elections
Mr. Jean Couillard was nominated by Kaven Landry to be the chair of the elections.
President (2-year term)
Maxim Tremblay nominated François Gagnon, who accepted.
Steeve Tremblay nominated Kaven Landry, who declined.
François Gagnon was acclaimed.
Vice-President (1-year term)
François Gagnon nominated Sébastien Chouinard, who accepted.
Anne-Julie Néron nominated Guillaume Quirion, who declined.
Kaven Landry nominated Yannick Doyon, who declined.
Jean-François Godin nominated Alexandre La bastille, who declined.
Sébastien Chouinard was acclaimed.
Treasurer (2-year term)
Jean-François Godin nominated Luc Villeneuve, who declined.
Steeve Tremblay nominated Mathieu Paquet, who declined.
Karen Hrynowiecki nominated Kaven Landry, who accepted.
Kaven Landry was acclaimed.
With the election of Sébastien Chouinard as Vice-President, the position of Secretary becomes vacant.
Secretary (1-year term)
First round:
Jean-François Godin nominated Karen Hrynowiecki, who declined.
Karen Hrynowiecki nominated Guillaume Quirion, who declined.
François Gagnon nominated Nicolas Girard, who declined.
Joëlle Harvey nominated Gabriel Colombe, who declined.
Sébastien Chouinard nominated Anne-Julie Néron, who declined.
Kaven Landry nominated Maxim Tremblay, who declined.
Kaven Landry nominated Joshua Mercure, who declined.
Second round:
Steeve Tremblay nominated Jean-François Godin, who accepted.
Jean-François was acclaimed.
11. Other Business
No other business.
12. Adjournment
Yannick Doyon moved that the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Guillaume Quirion.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.