2023 Steward(s) of the Year

  1. Eligibility

a) Steward

b) Member of the Ontario Region

c) Member in good standing

d) One nominee (individual) per application

  1. Criteria 

a) The Steward of the Year will be awarded to an individual who has exhibited exemplary service in their role as a PIPSC union steward

Ontario Regional Executive “Meet and Greet” Reception

You and your family are cordially invited to the Ontario Regional Executive Meet and Greet taking place at the Delta Kingston.

When:   Saturday July 8, 2023

Where:  Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront - 1 Johnson Street

Room:   Grandview (revised)

Time:    6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

This will be a great opportunity for you to meet your Ontario Regional Executive in a social gathering (this is not a meeting), and enjoy some appetizers and refreshments.

2023 Hunder Cup Branch of the Year

The Ontario Region Executive would like to recognize the exceptional accomplishments of one of our Branches by presenting the Hunder Cup Branch of the Year award at the Ontario Regional Council. The Regional Executive may elect not to make an award in any given year.

Call for Nominations

All nominations for the 2023 Branch of the Year award are due by Monday April 17th, 2023.  The nominations should be sent to hkohli@pipsc.ca

Nomination Criteria

2023 Hunder Cup Branch of the Year Nomination Form

The Hunder Cup Branch of the Year award will acknowledge each criteria listed below to qualify your nomination for this award. 

Nominated branch: ________________________________

Innovation

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Ontario Region Executive Meeting - September 9, 2022 - White Oaks

Present:         J. Purdie, C. L’Estrange, T. Yantsis, A. Stone, P. Tsuji, D. Kamaldin, R. Kaura, B. Brawley, T. MacDonald, Mandy Chan

Regrets:         T, Zaharapoulos

The meeting was called to order at 9:04 a.m.

  1. Opening remarks

Director acknowledged land usage.  Resumed the meeting from September 8, 2022, with the first topic Steward Council 

Ontario Region Executive Meeting - September 8, 2022 - White Oaks

Present:         J. Purdie, C. L’Estrange, T. Yantsis, A. Stone, P. Tsuji, D. Kamaldin, R. Kaura, B. Brawley, T. MacDonald, M. Chan

Regrets:         T. Zaharapoulos

The meeting was called to order at 1:18 p.m.

  1. Opening remarks

Director acknowledged land usage.  The Regional Office Manager’s Report will not be presented at this meeting.  The Director welcomed Mandy Chan as the newest member of the ORE.

PIPSC Branch Presidents - November 2022

Location: Virtual

Date: November 3, 2022

Time: 7 pm – 9 pm

Facilitator: John Purdie, Ontario Director

Minutes, by: Tina MacDonald, ORE Liaison with Branch Presidents

Agenda Items

1. Branch funding – 2022 AGM

• Reminder to have AGM before December 31, 2022 in order to not lose funding 

• Some of the branches had their executive just approve financials due to the pandemic but this is no longer an option

• AGM can be hybrid, virtual, or in person 

Ontario Region Executive Meeting - August 13, 2022 - Fern Resort

Present: J. Purdie, A. Stone, P. Tsuji, D. Kamaldin, R. Kaura, T, MacDonald, B. Brawley

Regrets: C. L’Estrange, T. Yantsis, T. Zaharopoulos

The meeting was called to order at 9:43 a.m. 

1. Opening remarks

Director acknowledged land usage.  The formal introduction of Tina MacDonald to the ORE.

2. Approval of the Agenda

Ontario Region Strategic Planning Meeting - June 4, 2022 - Rocky Crest

Present: J. Purdie, C. L’Estrange, J. Chow, T. Yantsis, A. Stone, P. Tsuji, D. Kamaldin, R. Kaura, T, Zaharapoulos, B. Brawley

Regrets: None

The meeting was called to order at 9:14 a.m. 

1. Opening remarks

Director acknowledged land usage.  The Regional Office Manager’s Report will be given by Marcia about 10:45 am.

2. Approval of the Agenda

The Agenda was approved. Consensus

3. Disclosure of pecuniary interests

Ontario Region Strategic Planning Meeting - June 3, 2022 - Rocky Crest

Present: J. Purdie, C. L’Estrange, J. Chow, T. Yantsis, A. Stone, P. Tsuji, D. Kamaldin, R. Kaura, T, Zaharapoulos, B. Brawley

Regrets: None

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. 

1. Opening remarks

Director acknowledged land usage and introduced the new ORE members. The main purpose of this meeting was to create and update the Strategic Plan for the Ontario Regional Executive.  Normal business to resume at tomorrow’s meeting.