Ottawa Centreville Branch Annual General Meeting Minutes
Location: National Arts Centre
Meeting Minutes
Date & Time: September 17, 2025, 17:00 to 20:00.
Location: O’Born Room, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5W1
Introduction by Michael Kenny (chair): Michael Kenny, setting the tone for the proceedings.
Quorum Announcement:
Michael announced the establishment of quorum at 17:41.
Introduction of Guest Speakers:
Michael introduced our guest speakers:
Dave Sutherland, a vice-president (part-time) with PIPSC national
Tom Zaharopolous, our consultation president for the WGC
(Discussed during AGM - return-to-office and consultation procedures)
Jennie Esnard, our chief steward
(Discussed during AGM - steward recruitment and training)
Indigenous Land Acknowledgment
Michael acknowledged the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people, which is also home to a strong urban Inuit community. The acknowledgment serves as a reminder of our important connection to this land where we learn and work.
Equity Statement:
Michael provided the PIPSC equity statement to be followed during the proceedings to ensure all members are treated equally and professionally.
Roll Call of Executives:
Michael conducted a roll call, introducing the following executives:
Michael Kenny - president
Andrew Wigmore - vice-president
Art Iwinski - secretary
Andra Weis - treasurer
Members at large:
April Chen Abraham Garcia Susan Amog-Hassall
Brian Hassall Rob Hunter Michael Patterson
Michelle Tran
Introduction of Election Committees:
Election committee: Stacey McLaren, Lynn E. Morris, and Margaret Bigras were introduced.
Approval of Agenda:
A motion to approve the 2025 AGM agenda was made by Andrew Wigmore and seconded by Michael Patterson.
Election Proceedings:
Stacey facilitated the election process, accepting seven nominations from the floor. The following people were nominated from the floor: Art Iwinski, Rob Hunter, Norma Domey, Michelle Tran, Andra Weis, April Chen, Kalim Kokozaki, Aloys Nsabimana, and Darya Yasamani. As there were exactly nine candidates nominated and six executive positions to be filled, voting was required. Each candidate has two minutes to present herself/himself to the AGM Delegates. Election Committee collected the ballots.
Michael Kenny took over meeting as the chair, so election results could be counted for the votes
Moment of Silence:
Michael Kenny with Brian Hassall requested a moment of silence to honor lost union members:
Cynthia Bourden, Wolfgang Nagel, Tejinder Toor and Del Dickson
Approval of 2024 AGM Minutes:
The minutes from 2024 OCB AGM were approved as provided electronically before the meeting. Motion by Andrew Wigmore and seconded by Jennie Esnard. Motion carried. Michael Kenny declared that the only business arriving from 2024 AGM minutes was to action a hybrid AGM this year, which is being conducted.
President’s Report:
Michael Kenny provided a overview of events organized by OCB, declaring that it was another successful year.
Treasurer’s Report:
Andra Weis presented the financial report for 2024, which was motioned to be approved by Andra Weis and seconded by Jennie Esnard. The motion carried.
Approval of Branch Budget:
The proposed budget for 2026, presented by Andra Weis, was motioned to be approved by Andra Weis and seconded by Norma Domey. The motion carried.
New Business:
Michael Kenny identified that no bylaw revision were provided for this AGM and nothing was outstanding for new business.
Round Table:
No comments were made during the round table discussion.
Result of the election. Stacey provided the following result of the OCB AGM election results. The following candidate were elected as a member of the OCB executives for the 2 years term: Michelle Tran, Rob Hunter, Norma Domey, Darya Yasamani, and Andra Weis.
Meeting Conclusion:
Michael Kenny expressed gratitude to all attendees, elections committee, guest speakers, sound technicians, NAC staff and past executives not returning along with new executive members, concluding the meeting at 20:00. The motion to adjourn the meeting was proposed by Andrew Wigmore and carried.
Meeting ended