PIPSC St. John’s Branch Meeting Minutes - January 22, 2025

PIPSC St. John’s Branch Meeting Minutes


 

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 5:30pm 

Moxie’s, St. John’s NL

 

Present:

James Vey, President
Christine LeDrew, Secretary
Carolyn Hynes, Vice-President
Anica Stowe, Treasurer
Rhonda Bridger
Lori Kennedy
Kim Keats
Carolyn Coady
Chris Hendry
Ellen Careen
Bonnie O’Rourke

 

Regrets: 

None

 

1.0 Roll Call

Jay opened the meeting at 5:45 p.m. Executive members in attendance: As above. Regrets: as above. Jay welcomed everyone to the first meeting of 2025. 

 

2.0 Approval of the Agenda 

Jay asked if anyone had additions to the agenda. Anica moved for approval of the agenda. Seconded by Carolyn H. Carried.

 

3.0 Approval of the minutes from Previous Meeting 

Previous minutes reviewed, no errors or omissions noted. Kim moved for approval of the previous minutes. Seconded by Carolyn C. Carried.

 

4.0 Action Items from Previous Meeting
 

Action Items

St. John’s Branch Executive

December 12, 2024

The Fish Exchange, St. John’s, NL

 

 

Some discussion on the action items occurred. AI#4: Ellen submitted and has not received anything yet. AI#5: Bonnie provided the information to Jay for request from Better Together for CP Cornhole event. AI#6: Christine will mention to communications when sending the next invitation. AI#7: Changed to Ellen as the date was changed secretarially in the group chat. 

 

5.0 Finance Review  

Anica provided the branch finance review. We still have a healthy account balance. All cheques written have been cleared to date. She noted the Christmas social exceeded the budget even with the subgroup contributions. Carolyn H stated that we had a good turnout. Anica noted the donation from collections for Bridges to Hope was $XXX. Discussion occurred on having email transfer information in the invite for donation, or a QR code. Kim suggested buying a prize and selling tickets on them. Another suggestion was a bucket draw. The Branch executive will have further discussion later about the Christmas social donations.  

 

6.0 New Business

 

a) Holiday Social Recap

Jay stated it went well and there was a lot of food left over which ended up putting it to waste. We were not allowed to bring it to people in need. The venue is excellent, but the cost of food is expensive. It was noted that we can get better pricing elsewhere.   The date this year must be creative as the National AGM is the week we typically host our social. Carolyn H suggested Loose Tie. Lori questioned what we are trying to achieve, more people or a less cost. Discussion for 2025 date took place. Tentative date is December 4^th. Ellen suggested Westside in Paradise as they can fit at least 106. Discussion occurred on the Elks Club. Some suggested locations were: Pippy Park and Mount Pearl Soccer Hut. Jay stated that we will have planning for Christmas party social on the next agenda. Discussion on the work required to set up for places like the soccer hut and BYOB would get tangly. Carolyn H will contact the Elks Club. Lori suggested the Legion in Pleasantville. Ellen will investigate prices at a few places and availability. 

 

Discussion on WFA and training occurred. Noted that the union dues increase has started on people’s cheques. 

    

b) Organizing upcoming events

Jay noted that he does not want to go beyond February and March right now. Jay that February would be great to do a skating at the loop or the Mary Brown’s Centre. Anica suggested St. Bond’s or Twin Rinks. Christine suggested The Glacier. Jay noted the loop is free and a canteen to get hot chocolate. Christine will price The Glacier. Carolyn H will price St. Bond’s. Rhonda will investigate Capital Subaru and Jack Bryne. Carolyn C will contact Capital Hyundai. Bonnie will check availability for March 2 at Mary Browns Center. Christine suggested moving Cornhole event into April. Anica stated to host Cornhole the Thursday night before Easter weekend. Ellen said she will book Remax center for the Cornhole event. 
 

Kim suggested looking at the date for the branch AGM. Discussion occurred about when to hold it in the fall. It was noted that you can go 3 months over the year. Further discussion occurred. 

 

c) FPSLREB Update

Jay noted that he provided the names of who was interested in attending. Bonnie asked for further information to bring to her subgroup executive. Jay mentioned that it is being provided by the federal government so it should be covered by the employer. Carolyn H asked if it is guaranteed to be going ahead. Jay said that it is going ahead as of now and the names have been registered to attend. Carolyn H also said that we could have brought it through the Atlantic Regional executive to have TEAM cover the costs.   

 

7.0 Atlantic Regional Executive Updates

Discussion on ARC delegates occurred. Jay provided an explanation of how seats are selected. Kim noted that there will be 5 positions up for election but this year there will be an extra one-year position because Mark moved into the Regional Director position. Now until May, Gerald will fill that position. The regional executive took a vote on the two people that were tied in the next spot. Christine also noted that the training school expression of interest has been sent to stewards. Carolyn H noted that the region sent four members to do the member facilitator training session but unfortunately due to budget constraints there is nowhere to put member facilitated training sessions. She did note that the training committee is considering some other options such as training at ARC and potential virtual sessions. 

 

8.0 Meeting Schedule 

Jay noted that most of the fine details can be determined in the group chat. Discussion on the fiscal year and calendar year for how many meetings can occur. April 2, 2025, was determined for the next meeting. Christine suggested having it back at Moxie’s. Carolyn C will book for 5:30pm and Ellen will provide Carolyn with the contact information.  

 

9.0 Round Table

  

 

There being no further business, Christine motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Chris. The meeting was adjourned at 8:06pm.