Executives in Attendance:
Rolfe Antonowitsch, President AAFC Rolfe.Antonowitsch@canada.ca
Naeem Chaudhary, Treasurer IFC naeem.chaudhary@canada.ca
Dave Braun, Secretary DFO David.Braun@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Laura Poppy, Member at Large AAFC laura.poppy@canada.ca
Shona Derlukewich DFO shona.derlukewich@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Members in Attendance:
James Asition AAFC
Sarah James ECCC
Angela Baier DFO
Alyssa Klein AAFC
Joel Briacombe ISC
Pat Luchenskit HC
Patrick Cherneski ECCC
Laura Richarel AAFC
Aston Chipanshi AAFC
Tara Schweitzer DFO
Evangelos Dadiotis DFO
Nicole Struthers HC
Cassidy Dutchak ISC
Christiane Brito Uherek DFO
Trevor Hadwen AAFC
Kim Hodge AAFC
1) Approval of the Agenda
The meeting was called to order by Rolfe at 12:08 pm. Agenda was approved as-is, motioned by Laura, seconded by Patrick.
2) Adoption of 2018 AGM Minutes
Meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. Move to adopt by Laura, seconded by Cassidy.
3) Report of the President
Rolfe provided highlights of the one-page President’s Report 2019 which was distributed at the start of the meeting. He also encouraged members to consider putting their name forward to serve on the executive. There were no questions.
4) Annual Financial Report
Naeem provided highlights of the one-page summary of the 2019 financial report which was distributed at the start of the meeting. The budget is in good financial standing and a small surplus is carried forward.
5) Benefits to being part of the SP Sub-Group Executive
Rolfe and Laura provided a brief summary of how the Union benefits us as employees, history of the SP Subgroup, and the role of the executive.
They again encouraged members to consider putting their name forward to serve on the executive.
6) New Business
Rolfe mentioned the updated salary table for all job classification within the SP Subgroup, distributed a copy, and informed members on where to find electronic copies.
7) Closing Remarks and Next Meeting
Thanks to everyone for attending. With the retirement of the subgroup president, the plan is to discuss the future of the Subgroup at the executive table within the first couple months following the AGM. Shona adjourned the meeting at 15:53.