Report on the AFS Saguenay subgroup annual general meeting held on October 14 at Le Grill restaurant, in Jonquière
Executive members in attendance: Mr. Kaven Landry (Vice-President and Treasurer)
Ms Karen Hrynowiecki (Director)
Mr. Jérémie Tremblay (Director)
Regrets: Mr. Sébastien Chouinard (Secretary)
1. Roll Call (members of the executive)
Mr. Kaven Landry introduced the members of the Executive.
2. Opening Remarks
Vice-Chairman Kaven Landry, replacing Chairman François Gagnon, who has been absent for some time, welcomed the members present.
3. Approval of the agenda
A few copies of the agenda were distributed.
Kaven Landry read the agenda.
Motion to approve agenda by Pierre-David Girard.
Gabriel Coulombe seconded the motion.
4- Follow-up to AGM report of October 30, 2024 at Boston Pizza, Jonquière.
Kaven Landry presented the highlights of the report. A few hard copies of the report were available. The report has not yet been published on the PIPSC website, so the Facebook link could not be shared.
A motion to approve the 2025 AGM minutes was moved by Caroline Jean and seconded by Luc Villeneuve.
4.1. Matters arising from the November 7, 2023 meeting minutes
No questions were raised.
5. Report of the President
- The Vice-President summed up the union highlights of recent months. He mentioned that in the coming years, the employer will try to weaken and attack our defined-benefit pension fund. The Workforce Adjustment clauses in Appendix G of the collective agreement will also be attacked, as there have already been attempts to remove them at the UTE. Non-mandatory union dues/ abolition of the RAND formula is currently being discussed by the Provincial Government. The FTQ’s Magalie Picard gets involved in political issues to show that we're watching out for our rights, which annoys political leaders.
- Union succession at the AFS Saguenay subgroup is more than interesting, for the next few years. Departure of Kaven and Sébastien in the medium term… transfer of tasks and knowledge to new stewards.
- Kaven presented the merchandise purchased this year… sweaters and backpacks for the office. A draw will be held later in the evening.
6. Report of the Vice-President
The Vice-President is absent.
7. Treasurer’s annual financial report (Kaven Landry)
Kaven Landry presented the 2024 financial report. The balance on December 31, 2024 was $2043.02. (Corrections to the presentation/header have been requested). A surplus of $551.51 has been recorded for December 31, 2024.
The March 2025 allocation of $1,491, based on 57 members, was received. There is a balance of $2,657.23 in the bank at this time, which is available for the 2025 AGM. Since Christmas activities are planned, the amount of $400 was nevertheless requested from the regional representative. Meals for executive members will also be claimed from PIPSC, i.e. +/- $180.
A budget for 2025 was presented. A deficit has been forecast.
The approval of the financial report was nominated by Caroline Jean and seconded by Luc Villeneuve. The financial report was approved unanimously by the members present at the meeting.
8. Presentation by Mr. Jean Couillard—Virtual (various subjects)
Mr. Couillard introduced himself and thanked François, who was absent, for his work as Chairman. He also thanked Kaven for replacing François as interim president.
Jean then talked about various topics:
- His role as regional representative's
- He gave us an update on the SOS situation and told us about the SOS Committee set up by the employer.
- Next negotiation: the AFS agreement expired on December 21, 2026
- He informed us of the possible impact of artificial intelligence on our work.
- He also asked members present to update their PIPSC contact details.
9. Elections
Mr. Jean Couillard is nominated by Kaven Landry to be the Chairman/Supervisor of Elections.
President (2-year term)
Guillaume Quirion nominated Kaven Landry, who accepted.
Kaven Landry was acclaimed.
Vice-President (1-year term)
Kaven Landry nominated Karen Hrynowiecki, who accepted.
Karen Hrynowiecki was acclaimed.
Treasurer (2-year term):
Kaven mentioned that Sébastien Chouinard had shown interest in the position by sending a letter to the executive beforehand.
Karen Hrynowiecki nominated Sébastien Chouinard.
Sébastien Chouinard was acclaimed.
Secretary (1-year term)
Frederic Boily nominated Jérémie Tremblay, who accepted.
Jérémie Tremblay was acclaimed.
Director (2-year term)
Olivier Gagnon nominated Marc Vigneault, who accepted.
Marc Vigneault was acclaimed
11. Other Business
Kaven thanked the members present and reminded them of the presentation on the collective agreement and leave to be given on November 4, 2025, by Mr. Réjean Michaud at the Canadian Legion Hall.
12. Adjournment
Kaven Landry moved that the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Olivier Gagnon.
Meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.