Meeting Details

 

Venue:            Steamworks Brew Pub, 375 Water Street, Vancouver, BC.

Date:               Thursday, September 8, 2022

Time:              5:00pm to 9:00pm

 

Name

Role

Term

Attendance

Ted Molyneux (TM)

President

Fall 2022

 

Vice President

 

Tim Powers (TP)

Treasurer

Fall 2022

Philip Tam (PT)

Secretary

Fall 2023

Geoff Kendell (GK)

Member-at-Large

Fall 2022

Jean Laberge (JL)

Member-at-Large

Fall 2023

Alex Bevan (AB)

Member-at-Large

Fall 2022

Terry Peters (TPe)

Member-at-Large

Fall 2022

Fiona Wong (FW)

Member-at-Large

Fall 2022

Michael Langlet (ML)

Member-at-Large

Fall 2023

Dean Corda (DC)

Interim / BC Yukon Regional Director

-

Dulce Cuenca (DCu)

ERO Vancouver Office

-

 

 

Agenda Items

 

ITEM

TOPIC

ACTION

  1. 1

Welcome and Call to Order

 

  1.  

Called to order at 5:10 PM by TM

 

ii.

   Introduction of Executive Members

 

iii.

   Introduction of Guests:

  • Dean Corda, Interim / BC Yukon Regional Director
  • Dulce Cuenca, Team Lead, Labour Relations, PIPSC Vancouver Office

 

iv.

    Moment of Silence for Kal Sahota

 

  1. 2

Approval of the Agenda

 

  1.  

Approval of agenda.

M/S, Carried.

 

  1.  

Guest Speaker – Dulce Cuenca – Regional Office Report

 

 

Dulce provided and update on behalf of Kris Hawkins, Regional Manager.

  • Staff changes at Regional Office
  • Review of National initiatives
  • New case management system being launched in the fall to support members when EROs are away. Hope is that the new system will assist in engaging more stewards
  • Supporting members regarding vaccine mandates
  • PIPSC return to work principles:
    • Safety
    • Flexibility
    • Fairness and equity
    • Accessibility and accommodation
    • Clarity in writing
    • Defined procedures for accommodation requests
  • Emphasized the importance of becoming a Steward
  • Noted that details regarding updates to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) are on the PIPSC website.
  •  

 

  1.  

Approval of Draft Minutes from December 3, 2018

 

  1.  

Approval of draft minutes from November 25, 2019. Note: No AGM held in 2020 due to COVID pandemic.

M/S, Carried.

 

  1.  

Business Arising

 

  1.  

No business arising.

 

  1.  

Treasurer’s Report

 

  1.  

2020 Financial Report

2021 Financial Report:

2022 Financial Report (Jan 1. to Sept. 6)

A copy of all three (3) reports were distributed to all tables.  TP explained the reports and responded to questions. 

M/S: Carried.

 

  1.  

2023 Budget:

A copy of the report was distributed for all tables.  TP explained the reports and responded to questions.

M/S: Carried.

 

  1.  

Report from Elections Committee

 

  1.  

Chair of Elections Committee:

  • Michael Langlet

Members of the Committee:

  • Jean Laberge
  • Philip Tam

 

The request for nominations was including in the AGM notice, posted on June 23 and distributed by email to members on or about July 18, 2022. The closing date for nominations was on the evening of the AGM, September 8, 2023.

In total, eight (8) positions either had their terms expired in 2022 or were vacant. As per the PIPSC BOD decision, Branch Executive terms had automatically rolled over during the pandemic, when AGMs could not be held. As of the 2022 AGM, six (6) positions were available for two-year terms and two (2) positions were available for one-year terms.

No nominations were received in advance of the AGM. A total of three (3) calls for nominations were held during the AGM and the following individuals were nominated with the support of three (3) members in attendance, and accepted the nomination:

  • Ted Molyneux – Two Year
  • Tim Powers – Two Year
  • Fiona Wong - Two year
  • Alex Bevan - One Year
  • Geoff Kendal – Two Year
  • Kathy Kerr (Note – this acceptance was subsequently withdrawn after the AGM.) – Vacant
  • Zach Hans – Two Year
  • Jessie Bains – Two Year

 

There being eight (8) or less candidates nominated, all the candidates were declared elected by acclamation. The one (1) vacant position will be filled per the Branch Constitution and By-Laws.

M/S, Carried

 

  1.  

Vancouver Branch President Report

 

i.

TM reviewed the activities of the Branch over the past two years, including: the Branch’s participation in Regional Council in May and our recent tent at the BC Fed Labour Day at Trout Lake Park in Vancouver. The COVID pandemic significantly limited member engagement opportunities. Ted also discussed ideas and planning for 2023 and encourage all members to reach out to the Executive if they have ideas or would like to get involved.

 

TM thanked everyone for their contribution as Vancouver Branch Executives and encourage members to consider putting their names forward at the next AGM!

 

 

  1.  

Guest Speaker - Dean Corda, Interim / BC Yukon Regional Director

 

  1.  

Dean provided an update on several items including:

  • Regional Director Election likely in January
  • Steward renewal is ongoing
  • Navigar is delayed to 2023
  • Case Management System is on track
  • New PIPSC election system is being investigated

 

  1.  

Adjournment

 

  1.  

M/S, Carried.

 

 

 

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