76th Atlantic Regional Council - Halifax Branch Report

May 24 - 25, 2019

EXECUTIVE MEETING DATE(S):

The Executive met May 23, 2018, September 11, 2018 and April 4, 2019.

GENERAL MEETING DATE(S):

The 2018 Branch AGM was held November 27, 2018, at ARC Hospitality in Halifax with over 60 members attending.

HIGHLIGHTS AND MEMBERSHIP CONCERNS:

The Branch continued to focus its energy and resources on reaching out to members, member engagement, providing opportunities to network and providing information on current issues and concerns.

The Branch supported many member engagement events, information sessions and member appreciation events held by its groups and sub-groups.

Family Skate: (March 17, 2019)(Member Engagement)(20 members, 25 family)

Members and their families were invited to a Family Skate. Joint event with DND.

Quiz: (January 28, 2019)(Learning, Employment Equity, Member Engagement)(62 members)

10 multiple choice questions about PIPSC & Halifax Branch. Easy way to engage members and introduce topics and learning.

Hockey Night: (December 7, 2018)(Member Engagement)(100 members, 200 family)

Members and their family were invited to a hockey game between Halifax Mooseheads and St. John Sea Dogs.

Talking Circle: (December 3, 2018)(Learning, Employment Equity, Human Rights)(6 members)

The Halifax Branch organized a Dine and Discuss session in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The talking circle is a traditional way for Aboriginal people to solve problems. It is a very effective way to remove barriers and to allow people to express themselves with complete freedom.

Shakespeare By The Sea: (August 2, 2018)(Member Engagement) (30 members, 52 family) Members and their family were invited to spend an evening watching the play "Alice in Wonderland" put on by Shakespeare by the Sea in Point Pleasant Park.

Pension Information Session: (May 31, 2018)(Learning)(128 members, 40 Web-Ex)

Members and their spouse were invited to attend a Pension Information Session delivered by Pension Services through WebEx at the Future Inn in Halifax or from their home.

The Branch again contributed to and promoted the annual Seasonal Social held at and hosted by the PIPSC Regional Office in December.