DND Halifax Branch Executive Meeting Minutes February 2, 2017

DND HALIFAX BRANCH EXECUTIVE MEETING: Feb. 02/2017
FLEET CLUB
MINUTES AND ACTIONS OF THE MEETING
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 4:50 PM

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS:

Present: Everett Scott – President, Jennifer Cantwell -Vice President, Mounah Zrein – Treasurer, Paul Smith – Secretary, Mike MacIsaac, Dave Rutherford, Colin Davis, Mike McKearney, Heather Mckay – Members at Large, and Don Eldershaw events/communication (by invitation)

1. CALL FOR ADDED AGENDA ITEMS

Everett welcomed everyone to the meeting. He then asked if there were any new agenda items. No items were suggested.

2. MOTION TO ACCEPT AGENDA

Everett asked for a motion to accept the agenda. Dave moved to accept the agenda and Mike McKearney seconded the motion and the agenda was accepted.

3. REVIEW OF MINUTES FROM (Dec 7th Meeting)

Everett asked if there were any errors or omissions with the minutes. There were no changes put forth. Heather moved to accept the minutes and Mounah seconded the motion and the minutes were accepted.

4. REVIEW OF ACTION ITEMS (Dec 7th meeting)

Don stated that there has been limited response to his emails about branch social events. He suggested that we fore go the Hatfield Farm event and continue with the skating oval event. It was also agreed that we should invite the Halifax branch.

Action: Everett to extend invitation to Halifax branch.

Jenn presented Darleen Bernier with a bouquet of flowers thanking her for her efforts on behalf of the DND Branch.

5. FINANCIAL UPDATE

Mounah gave a brief financial update. He passed out a sheet with a summary of debits and credits. It was also discussed that members should be reminded that the branch will provide a gift (approximate $XX.XX) for retiring members.

Action: Everett to send reminder email to members.

6. Consultation

Everett reported that he and Dave will be attending a meeting about parking on

Friday. Monthly rates may be affected.

Everett also mentioned that the base commander is leaving soon.

Everett mentioned that he was present with other unions in a meeting with MP Andy Fillmore.

Everett stated that Alex Greenough is taking over Shearwater LMRC duties from Darleen.

Jenn mentioned that the Health Service group is waiting on information before voting on a new contract. She feels that regional rates of pay may still be an issue.

7. Social Events

Don stated that 20 people have shown interest in the skating oval event. He also suggested that a Halifax Hurricanes basketball game may be a good event. Tickets are $XX.XX and we would limit the numbers to 40 people.

Action: Don to send email to members to determine interest in basketball game.

Summertime events to be considered would be a BBQ held at the Fleet Club

Action: Don to check on holding BBQ at Fleet Club.

8. BRANCH AGM PLANNING

The executive discussed the upcoming branch AGM. The following was decided:

• AGM to be held at new Fleet Club on May 24th (if available).
• Potential guest speakers MP Andy Fillmore, PIPSC President or VP and head office staff.

Action: Don to check on holding AGM at Fleet Club.

Action: Mounah to check on potential catering options for the AGM at Fleet Club.

9. Round Table

There was a short discussion on the accumulation of vacation credits while on income averaging.

The Atlantic Regional Council is to be held in Charlottetown on May 26-27th.

Potential attendees: Jenn, Heather, Paul, Mounah, Everett and Catherine or EMO.

Action Items from Halifax DND Executive Meeting Feb 2nd /17

Meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM. Next meeting: location TBD.