OCB Executives Meeting Minutes. September 19, 2023.
In-person meeting at VR Adventure Zone, Merivale Mall
Meeting started: 7:05 p.m.
In Attendance: Michael Kenny, Abraham Garcia, Brian Hassall, Susan Amog-Hassall, Michelle Tran, Tom Iwinski, April Chen, Andra Weis, Zul Nanji
Guests: Stacy McLaren, Margaret Bigras
Regrets: Andrew Wigmore, Art Iwinski.
1. Michael declared quorum and called meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2.Discussion regarding the AGM, which is taking place on September 20, 2023
- Election Committee has been formed: Margaret Bigras, Stacy McLaren and Lynn Morris
- Various questions were asked and answered regarding procedures, etc. for the AGM
- Motion put forward by Susan Amog-Hassall to cover the costs of the election committee to get to and from the venue. Seconded by Michelle Tran. Motion carried
3. Brief discussion regarding the finances of the branch. The financial situation is healthy.
4. OCB Events discussed:
- Fall Family Get Together Event – Splash Wave Pool Saturday, September 30, 2023. Food has been ordered and Susan asked for more volunteers for the day of the event. April to host the event and help from Andra and Michael. Call out to anyone else who can help, let April know.
- Susan noted that on November 1 6:00-8:39 pm there will be a Virtual: Meg Soper Presentation - Mental Health in the Post-COVID Workplace - “Thriving in Times of Change”
- Susan discussed having a French retirement session in concert with Gatineau before the calendar year end. Motion made (did we need it)? Was there a second?
- Andra - as we had to reschedule the Dooly’s Stewards event in September - dates were brought up to re-schedule. Oct 25, Nov 7 or Nov 8. Andra will call Dooly’s and see which of the three dates will work for the new date.
- Abe - UMA sessions are resuming and wanted to discuss who is available to attend as a presenter. Michael, Michelle, Andra are trained and can present. Abe will follow up with the AFS members from HQ on this matter by email.
- Micheal - Proposed an event be held at VR Adventures Zone for the members of the OCB by December 31, 2023. Seconded by Tom Iwinski. Motion carried.
5. Roundtable:
- Brian - Wanted to thank the current executive for all of the good work that was accomplished this last year.
- Tom - Thanked everyone for a great year as he will not be seeking re-election.
6. Michael completed closing statement and adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.