PIPSC WINNIPEG and SOUTHERN MANITOBA BRANCH
Annual General Meeting
May 18, 2022
Clarion Hotel, 1445 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB
1. Introduction of the Members of the Branch Executive
The meeting was called to order at 17:15 by President, Cory Graham
Cory Graham introduced the current Branch Executive Officers and members at large and thanked them for their contributions
Officers
President Cory Graham
Vice President Terri Gobeil
Secretary Kevin Jacobs (couldn’t attend)
Treasurer Jason Caners
Members at Large
Christine Freeman
Pam Kubicz
David Hakes
Donna Johnston
Mohammad Khakbazan
Brent Maine
Pramesh Selliah
2. Introduction of Guests
Cory Graham introduced Samah Henein, Director of the Prairie/ NWT region and thanked her for attending the AGM.
3. Land Acknowledgement
Terri Gobeil performed the Land Acknowledgment
4. Approval of the Agenda
Approval of agenda as amended
Moved Christine Freeman,
Seconded Pam Kubicz
Motion Carried
5. Adoption of the 2020 AGM Minutes
Moved by Pramesh Selliah
Seconded by Terri Gobeil
Motion carried
6. Business Arising from the Minutes
There was no business arising from the Minutes
7. Report of the President
Cory Graham thanked the executive and past members. Cory provided an update on branch activities the past year: steward appreciation event, member open house, tree planting, and the scavenger/Manitoba land marks hunt. Cory also noted the Donation to Manitoba Harvest, attending APTN event and in person activities been planned for this year and asked input from members. She talked about a Steward appreciation function that was in the planning stage. Cory also asked members to get involved and be active in the union and support the union.
Cory also thanked the Hotel for the service and food, Donna for arranging the event and Terry for welcoming members for the event.
8. Annual Financial Report
a) Approval of 2020 Branch Financial Statements
Jason provided a thorough review and explanation of the larger individual line items in the financial statements and answered any questions posed to him
Jason Caners moved the acceptance of the 2020 Financial Statements
Seconded by Chris Freeman
Carried
b) 2021 Branch Financial Statements
Jason Caners moved the acceptance of the 2021 Financial Statements
Seconded by Terri Gobeil
Motion Carried
c) Approval of the 2022 Branch Budget
Jason explained where the Budget numbers came from and answered any questions
Jason Caners moved the approval of 2022 Branch Budget
Seconded by David Hakes
Motion Carried
9. New Business
As there was no new business, Samah Henein, in her role as the new Regional Director, introduced herself and gave the members her background. She provided remarks including an update on PIPSC activities both nationally and in the Region including all PIPSC meetings and travel. Samah provided updates on topics including the PIPSC AGM, Phoenix, outsourcing, bargaining, returning to work policy and growing the union and how COVID exposed the need of equity and safe workplace and better pay which she has personally observed in her role as a new director. She also introduced Lynn Olsen, the new SH Group president, who also gave a brief introduction to herself.
10. Election of Branch Members-at-Large
a) Six two year terms
Candidates:
Jason Caners
Kevin Jacobs
Donna Johnston
Mohammad Khakbazan
Brent Maine
Pramesh Selliah
11. Report of the Elections Committee
Pam Kubicz, Elections Chair, announced that, as there were 6 candidates for 6 two year terms, there was no need for an election and the candidates were acclaimed.
Acclaimed Candidates:
Jason Caners
Kevin Jacobs
Donna Johnston
Mohammad Khakbazan
Brent Maine
Pramesh Selliah
Pam Kubicz moved that the Election Report be approved
Seconded by Chris Freeman
Motion carried
12. Door Prizes
Door prizes were handed out to all the members in attendance
13. Adjournment
Jason Caners moved that the meeting be adjourned at 18:15
Seconded by Terri Gobeil
Motion Carried
Meeting adjourned.