76th PRC - Calgary Branch

2019 Calgary Branch President Report to the Prairie and North West Territory Regional Council

We had an excellent year that was filled with many members participations and we could not have done this without our executives who led many events. We thank Better Together and the Region for supporting our events. Here is an update on events that occurred for our branch:

National Public Service Week - funded by the region

In June 2018, we provided a thank you note attached on candy bags at Harry Hays and NEB. Members who came were from shared Services, Health Canada and CRA.

Samah Henein visited PSPC work location at Harry Hays and Nuclear Regulatory (NUREG) Group. Karen Henderson hosted it at CFIA. Bonnie Pratt and Samah Henein visited Correction Services Canada facility as well. This outreach event made members who are in remote locations or non-involved in the branch activities feel cared for and valued.

Bowling Family Event - funded by Better Together

On June 10, 2018 the bowling was held at Toppler Bowl. We had 47 members attending, some retiree and members from CRA, NEB, CFIA, and Health Canada. We handed the Nix for Phoenix sheets to members and provided pizza for lunch. We received many thanks from our members as they were able to bring up to three family members.

Wellness presentation and Nix Phoenix - funded by Better Together

On June 21, 2018, we offered this presentation at National Energy Board to 56 members who were engaged and appreciated of the knowledge they gained.

Hitman game - funded by the Branch

On October 28, 2018 we offered tickets to the Hitman game. The event was attended by 36 adults and 19 children. This was a new idea the branch tried, and members enjoyed it.

Labour Day - funded by the Prairie and North West Territory Region

Organizer: Bonnie Pratt and Stuart Kidd

On Sept 1, 2018, we used the region’s funding to donate about $1,000 towards children bouncing castle. Our two brave executives volunteered in that cold and rainy day to ensure children were safe when playing in the castle.

Election event - funded by Better Together

On October 25, 2018, we held two election events at CRA and NEB. We offered members information about the national PIPSC elections for the board of directors and we provided refreshments.

Family Movie Event - funded jointly by Better Together and the Branch

On November 25, 2018 we presented a special movie screening of Nutcracker and the three Realm at Landmark theater. The event had attendance of 110 adults from many employers and their 66 children. 170 pounds of nonperishable food donations were provided to the Calgary Food Bank.

Holiday Social – funded jointly by Better Together and the Branch

On December 6, 2018, we had a Holiday social event at the Delta. The event was attended by 70 members.

PIPSC 101 Lunch and Learn - funded by Better Together

On March 8, 2019 at NEB we held an introduction to PIPSC for 20 members form NEB and CRA.

Lunch and learn with Debi Daviau- funded by Better Together

On March 14, 2019, we held this event at Harry Hays during lunch for 98 members from different employers. The president provided her report and updated members on PIPSC key issues.

Engagement in the Community

on Sept 16 & Sept 30, 2018, the branch executives volunteered serving breakfast at the Inn from the Cold. On February 17^th and March 10, 2019 some members and branch executives also volunteered serving breakfast.

The current Calgary Branch Executive are:

Thanks

Samah Henein

Calgary Branch President