Vancouver SP Sub Group: Minutes of the Vancouver SP Sub Group Executive Meeting, March 7th 2019

Minutes of the Vancouver SP Sub Group Executive Meeting

Date: March 7^th, 2019

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: Joeys Burnaby

Exec Members (term)

Tanya Evans (to Jan 2020)

Denis Semail (to Jan 2021) - regrets

Tim Powers (to Jan 2020)

Kathy Kerr (to Jan 2021) - regrets

Sammy Li (to Jan 2021)

Eric Crawford (to Jan 2020)

Jaqueline Oddi (to Jan 2020) - regrets

Judy Hartman (to Jan 2021)

1. Call to Order 5:30 pm
2. Approval of Agenda – m/s carried
3. Approval of draft minutes of October 11, 2018 – m/s carried

Action: Tanya to arrange for draft minutes to be translated and posted on the PIPSC website

4. Business arising from the minutes: none
5. Treasurer’s report – provided by Tim Powers – m/s carried

• Discussed the need to have additional members with signing authority, Tim to follow up with Judy and Denis

6. Election of Executive Positions

• Thanked everyone for participating on the executive, both returning and new members
• Received interest from Kathy to continue as Secretary – m/s carried
• Tim nominated to continue as Treasurer – m/s carried
• Tanya nominated to continue as President – m/s carried
• Denis nominated in absence to continue as Vice President – m/s carried

7. National and Regional Updates

• Discussed SP National AGM to be held April 6^th, encouraged executive to apply to attend
• Advised BC/Yukon Advanced Training School is happening April 10 – 13
• Discussed BC/Yukon Regional Council  May 31 – June 1, encouraged executive to apply to attend
• Discussed benefits of becoming a steward, encouraged attendees to consider for the future.
• Advised everyone to watch for and read the SP bargaining updates

8. Vancouver SP Sub Group Activities for 2019

• Discussed workplace engagement, everyone encouraged to host a coffee truck or lunch and learn in their respective workplace. 
• Discussed participation in upcoming events for the summer: Labour Day and Pride Parade, will be further discussed at the next meeting in June
• Created a standing approval for hosting events in the workplace of up to $500/event. Motioned by Sammy, Seconded by Judy – carried.

9. Other Business

• Discussion about engaging speakers for the next AGM to generate interest and improve attendance, considering a presentation about earthquake preparedness.

10. Location and preferred dates of next meetings

• Suggested June in the Burnaby area, date and time to be confirmed
• Request received for future meetings to be held near a skytrain station
• Suggestions of restaurant locations welcomed, possibly Italian Cultural Centre or Firefighters club

11. Adjournment at 7:30 pm