2022 Annual General Meeting Minutes
Saguenay Lac St-Jean/Côte-Nord IT Sub-Group
Held at the Boston Pizza restaurant in Jonquière
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 5 PM
1. Welcome Remarks
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. This is the first meeting since the March 2020
meeting, as activities were suspended during the pandemic.
In Attendance: Olivier Bergeron, Nancy Boutin, Robert Chabot, David Claveau, Marie-Gaël
Dessureault, Jean-Claude Dubé, Jonathan Fradet, Guillaume Lévesque, Bruno Mailloux, Martin
Pedneault, Serge Prescotte, André Tremblay and Michel Tremblay.
2. Approval of the agenda
It was moved by Marie-Gaël Dessureault that the agenda be adopted.
3. Approval of the minutes of the last IT Subgroup AGM of March 11,
2020
It was moved by Martin Pedneault and seconded by Jonathan Fradet that the minutes of the
2020 Annual General Meeting be accepted as presented. Carried.
4. Report of the President
David Claveau presented his report for the past two years:
He attended the subgroup’s annual general meeting in May 2022;
He is the Director of the Branch;
He completed his Steward training from June 9–11, 2022;
He participated in the IT sub-group executive committee meeting to prepare the general
assembly.
5. Treasurer’s Report
Nancy Boutin presented the financial report for 2020 and 2021 as well as the forecast for the
year 2022.
It was moved by David Claveau and seconded by Bruno Mailloux that the Treasurer’s report be
accepted as presented.
6. New Business
No items.
7. Guests’ Report
a. Denis Caissy, negotiator
Denis reported on the current negotiations and answered questions from members. He
suggested to consult the site IT Bytes (groupeitgroup.ca) for bargaining updates.
b. Kevin Landry, President of the Saguenay Lac St-Jean Branch
Kevin reported on the past year’s activities. He invited members to fill out the surveys as the
answer rate was only 35%. He informed members about the health care improvement that will
go into effect in July 2023.
8. Door Prizes Draw.
Since the door prizes have not yet been received, it was agreed that the executive committee
members would meet, draw the prizes and send them to the winners.
9. Elections
Marie-Gaël Dessureault is the election chair.
a. President (2 years)
Martin Pedneault nominated David Claveau. The latter accepts and is elected by acclamation.
b. Vice president (1 year)
Bruno Mailloux nominated Martin Pedneault.
Nancy Boutin nominated Jonathan Fradet.
Jonathan having refused, Martin Pedneault was elected by acclamation.
c. Treasurer/Secretary (1 year)
Nancy Boutin nominated Robert Chabot.
David Claveau nominated Nancy Boutin.
Jonathan Fradet nominated Marie-Gaël Dessureault.
Marie-Gaël and Robert having refused, Nancy Boutin was elected by acclamation.
10. Miscellaneous
No items.
11. Adjournment
Bruno Mailloux moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 PM.