Invitation to All Members

PIPSC Vancouver Branch

 

Vancouver Branch Annual General Meeting

Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Location: Steamworks 375 Water Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

Time: 4:30 p.m. Cash Bar (no host), Business 5:00 p.m., Dinner & Continuing Business 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

The Vancouver Branch Executive invites you to come and enjoy a relaxing and informative evening with fellow PIPSC members and staff of the Professional Institute. Morgan Cranny, Director for the BC/Yukon Region will be one of the guest speakers.

The AGM is an opportunity for all of us to come together to discuss common concerns and share our ideas for the Branch and PIPSC. We hope to see you at the AGM.

Note that this is a business meeting for Vancouver Branch members only.

Please confirm your attendance at the AGM by Thursday, November 2, 2023 by registering your name, work and home telephone numbers at tpowers@telus.net. We suggest that you confirm early, as seating for dinner is limited to 70 members at this facility and so we can make the final catering arrangements.  A meal cannot be guaranteed for member dinner registrations received after November 2, 2023. Should your plans change and you find that you are unable to attend, please advise us at the tpowers@telus.net as we are required to pay for all ordered meals, even if not consumed. At the time of registration, please indicate your meal choice of vegetarian or non-vegetarian.

 

NOTICE OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

 

Please be advised as per By-Law 12, the Vancouver Branch will be seeking approval of the membership to adopt the PIPSC Model Branch Constitution and By-Laws for the Vancouver Branch.

The current Vancouver Branch Constitution and By-Laws:

https://pipsc.ca/regions/bc-yukon/branches/vancouver-bc/bylaws

The model Branch Constitution and By-Laws to be adopted:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fPewHTL_6FhgmtWX50w43JmCGvxfmCRB

A copy of the proposed model Vancouver Branch Constitution and By-Laws is available upon request.

 

 

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Please be advised that there are five (5) positions open for election on the Vancouver Branch Executive. Note that the positions are to be filled for a 2-year term for the years 2024 and 2025.

Below is the nomination form. Nomination forms must be complete and received by the Election Committee Chair by Thursday, November 2, 2023. Please follow the instructions on the Nomination form. Alternatively, nominations can be received from the floor of the AGM. If you have any questions regarding the elections, please contact the Chair of the Election Committee, Tim Powers at tpowers@telus.net.

For further information, contact the following Branch Executive members:

 

Ted Molyneux

778-953-2760

President

Jesse Bains

 

Vice-President

Robert MacDonald

236-888-8739

Secretary

Tim Powers

604-838-2649

Treasurer

Fiona Wong

604-364-8809

Member at Large

Alex Bevan

613-614-3780

Member-at-Large

Philip Tam

604-775-6834

Member-at-Large

Geoff Kendell

 

Member-at-Large

Zach Hans

 

Member-at-Large

Jean Laberge

604-314-5485

Member-at-Large

Michael Langlet

 

Member-at-Large

 

 

 

VANCOUVER BRANCH EXECUTIVE NOMINATION FORM

 

Deadline date for receipt of written nominations: Thursday, November 2, 2023.

 

NAME (print)_________________________________________________________

 

ADDRESS__________________________________________________________

 

PHONE:

 

HOME_________________________OFFICE______________________________

 

EMAIL______________________________________________________________

 

GROUP___________________________DEPARTMENT_____________________

 

I am a member in good standing and I hereby accept the nomination for a position on the Vancouver Branch Executive.

 

SIGNATURE_________________________________DATE___________________

 

 

 

Names and signatures of nominating members in good standing.

Note that at least 3 (three) are required.

 

  1. (Name)_____________________________(Signature)______________________

 

  1. (Name)_____________________________(Signature)______________________

 

  1. (Name)_____________________________(Signature)______________________

 

  1. (Name)_____________________________(Signature)______________________

 

  1. (Name)_____________________________(Signature)______________________

 

  1. (Name)_____________________________(Signature)______________________

 

NB: The nominee should prepare a brief resume of no more than 200 words of their qualifications and experience.  For further information contact the election committee chair, Tim Powers at 604-838-2649. Please return the nomination form by E-mail to tpowers@telus.net or by fax to the PIPSC Vancouver office at 604 688 8290.