AGM Date / Time: 21 April 2026 @ 530 pm
AGM Location: Traditions, Barrie, ON
Attendance: Branch: 7
AFS: 18
IT: 38
Guests: 2
Registration / Meet and Greet. Attending members were provided with a registration package and then had a chance to network with fellow members and guests prior to the meeting.
Opening and Call to Order. Dora Scarling, Branch President, called the AGM to order at 5:30 pm and welcomed the Branch membership and the Guest Speakers, John Purdie and Yvonne Snaddon. She recognized the attendance of the AFS Sub-Group and IT Sub-Group memberships both of whom are holding their AGMs in conjunction with the Branch AGM. She introduced the current branch executive. She explained how this year’s AGM would include 3 sets of elections.
Approve PSGB AGM 2026 Agenda. D. Scarling showed the agenda and asked for it to be accepted. Moved by G. Heryet and seconded by L. Malkrab. A show of hands indicated that the majority in attendance accepted the agenda.
Accept AGM 2025 Minutes. D. Scarling advised that the AGM minutes were signed by the President and Vice President and distributed to members post AGM 2025. She asked that the minutes be accepted. Moved by M. Doll and seconded by R. Steffler. A show of hands indicated that the majority in attendance accepted the minutes as published.
PIPSC Guest Speaker. John Purdie, PIPSC Ontario Director spoke about the priorities of PIPSC. He spoke about the various upcoming training sessions that would be offered to Ontario Stewards and members. He spoke to the Early Retirement Incentive and the new website.
Dinner. The meeting was paused to allow attendees to eat and network.
Past President’s Address. M. Doll, past President of Simcoe-Grey Branch addressed the members attending the AGM about the importance of getting involved with the Union.
IT Group Vice President Guest Speaker. Yvonne Snaddon, IT Group Vice President and member of the IT Bargaining Team spoke about the ongoing bargaining that is currently happening with the Treasury Board of Canada. She highlighted some of the achievements to date and explained what was still on the table.
Financial Report/Approval. R. Steffler, Treasurer, presented the Branch financial reports for year ending 2025 and proposed budget for 2027, highlighting the expenditures, forecasts and the balances. A motion to accept the 2025 Branch Financial report was made by J. Bonneville and seconded by D.Scarling. A motion to accept the 2027 proposed budget was made by J. Bonneville and seconded by D.Scarling. Approval by all Branch members was given by a show of hands.
AFS Sub-Group Report and Elections. Lawrence Persaud, AFS Sub-Group President, gave a brief update on AFS in Barrie. Adnan Iftikhar presented the AFS 2025 Treasurer Report and 2027 Budget. A motion to accept the AFS Treasurer’s reports as presented was made by L. Malkrab and seconded by H. El-Saadi. Approval by all AFS Branch members was given by a show of hands. AFS 2027 Budget was presented, a motion to accept the 2027 Budget was made by L. Persaud and seconded by S. Randhawa. Approval by all AFS members was given by a show of hands.
A. Kraly, chair of AFS Sub-Group elections, announced elections to be called for:
1) President – 2-year term: Lawrence Persaud submitted his candidacy. Call for nominations from the floor, no other nominations were presented. Lawrence Persaud was acclaimed.
2) Secretary – 2-year term: Adnan Iftikhar submitted his candidacy. Call for nominations from the floor, no other nominations were presented. Adnan Iftikhar was acclaimed.
3) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 2-year term: Hani El-Saadi submitted his candidacy. Call for nominations from the floor, no other nominations were presented. Hani El-Saadi was acclaimed.
4) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 1-year term: Sharan Randhawa submitted her candidacy. Call for nominations from the floor, no other nominations were presented. Sharan Randhawa was acclaimed.
5) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 1-year term: Pamila Dona submitted her candidacy. Call for nominations from the floor, no other nominations were presented. Pamila Dona was acclaimed.
IT Sub-Group President’s Report and Elections. Grant Heryet thanked all the members for attending. He recognized the current branch executive members and noted their continued efforts throughout the year.
IT Sub-Group Report. R. Steffler presented the IT Sub-Group Financial report for 2025. A motion to approve the IT Sub-Group 2025 Financial report was moved by D. Scarling and seconded by J. Bonneville. The motion was passed via a show of hands by IT Sub-Group members. The IT Sub-Group proposed budget for 2027 was presented. A motion to approve the IT Sub-Group proposed 2027 Budget was moved by R. Steffler and seconded by D. Scarling. The motion was passed via a show of hands by IT Sub-Group members.
Lawrence Persaud, chair of IT Sub-Group elections, announced elections to be called for:
1) President – 2-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Grant Heryet was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented, Grant Heryet was acclaimed.
2) Vice President – 1-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Dora Scarling was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented, Dora Scarling was acclaimed.
3) Treasurer – 2-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Randy Steffler was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented, Randy Steffler was acclaimed.
4) Secretary – 1-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Melissa Henderson was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented, Melissa Henderson was acclaimed.
5) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 2-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Colby Steffler was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented. Colby Steffler was acclaimed.
6) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 2-year term: Stephan Bertrand submitted his candidacy. Call for nominations from the floor, no other nominations were presented. Stephan Bertrand was acclaimed.
7) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 2-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Rigoberto (Rico) Santos was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented. Rigoberto (Rico) Santos was acclaimed.
8) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 1-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Jacqueline Bonneville was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented. Jacqueline Bonneville was acclaimed.
9) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 1-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Mike Doll was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented. Mike Doll was acclaimed.
10) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 1-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Yaamalai Sri Tharan was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented. Yaamalai Sri Tharan was acclaimed.
11) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 1-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Jon Penman was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented. Jon Penman was acclaimed.
Branch Elections
Jonathan Farnsworth, chair of Branch elections, announced elections to be called for:
1) President – 2-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Dora Scarling was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented, Dora Scarling was acclaimed.
2) Vice President – 2-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Colby Steffler was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented, Colby Steffler was acclaimed.
3) Treasurer – 2-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Randy Steffler was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented, Randy Steffler was acclaimed.
4) Secretary – 2-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Yaamalai Sri Tharan was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented, Yaamalai Sri Tharan was acclaimed.
5) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 2-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Melissa Henderson was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented. Melissa Henderson was acclaimed.
6) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 2-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Jon Penman was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented. Jon Penman was acclaimed.
7) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 2-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Jacqueline Bonneville was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented. Jacqueline Bonneville was acclaimed.
8) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 2-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Rigoberto (Rico) Santos was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented. Rigoberto (Rico) Santos was acclaimed.
9) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 2-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Lawrence Persaud was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented. Lawrence Persaud was acclaimed.
10) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 2-year term: Call for nominations from the floor, Carli-Anne Borysenko-Casault was nominated and accepted the nomination. No other nominations were presented. Carli-Anne Borysenko-Casault was acclaimed.
11) Members-at-Large (MAL) – 2-year term: Stephan Bertrand submitted his candidacy. Call for nominations from the floor, no other nominations were presented. Stephan Bertrand was acclaimed.
Door Prizes Draw. PIPSC branded and non-PIPSC branded provided. Gift cards were provided to the Branch members and the IT Sub-Group.
Points from the Floor. Members expressed gratitude to the Executive Committee for their efforts with organizing and holding the AGM 2026. Positive remarks on the door prizes, buffet/meal and overall AGM, were pronounced.
Closing Statement / Adjournment.
D. Scarling thanked all for attending and welcomed the newly formed Executive Committee.
Distribution
Simcoe-Grey Branch Executive members
Simcoe-Grey IT Sub-Group Executive members
Barrie AFS Sub-Group Executive members
PIPSC ON Region