OCB Executives Meeting Minutes. August 19, 2024.

Ottawa Centreville Branch (OCB)

OCB Executives Meeting Minutes. August 19, 2024.

Virtual Meeting.

Meeting started at 5:00 p.m.

In Attendance: Michael Kenny, Brian Hassall, Susan Amog-Hassall, Michelle Tran, Andrew Wigmore, April Chen, Andra Weis, Zul Nanji, Abraham Garcia, Robert Hunter. Art Iwinski.

Regrets: No regrets.

Time: 5:15 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.

1. Call to Order
   • Michael called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
   • Motion by Abraham, seconded by Andra. Motion carried.
3. Indigenous Land Acknowledgment
   • Michael acknowledged the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people, which is also home to a strong urban Inuit community. The acknowledgment serves as a reminder of our important connection to this land where we learn and work.
4. Approval of Previous Minutes
   • The minutes from June 10, 2024, were approved as provided electronically before the meeting. Motion by Zul, seconded by Andrew. Motion carried.
5. Old Business
   • Folding Wagon: Discussion on acquiring a folding wagon was postponed to a planning session. The committee decided to put this on hold for this year.
   • Return-to-Office (RTO) Slogan: This item may or may not be ready for NCR. NCR ordered something related to RTO, so the OCB item is no longer needed.
6. Selection of OCB AGM Election Committee Members
   • Susan approached Lucienne Bahuaud, Lynn E. Morris, and Margaret Bigras to assist with the OCB AGM election. They confirmed their participation. Motion by Susan, seconded by Brian, to appoint them as OCB 2024 Election Committee members. Motion carried.
   • AGM Provisions:
     • Michael confirmed that umbrellas are available to distribute to Union members during the OCB AGM.
     • A guest speaker, Gordon J. Bulmer, has agreed to discuss accommodation and RTO topics during the OCB AGM. Approved by executive.
     • Hotel Accommodation: One-night accommodation was requested by Brian and Susan for the evening following the OCB 2024 AGM, due to their location of living in Hamilton. This motion made by Abraham, seconded by Art was approved by the executive.
     • Transportation Expenses: Uber/Lyft, mileage, and parking for OCB Executives attending the 2024 OCB AGM within the local facility were approved. This motion was also only for Ottawa local travel only. Motion by Robert, seconded by Michelle. Motion carried.
7. Treasurer’s Report
   • Zul provided an update on the financial statements and the proposed budget for 2025 to be presented at the 2024 OCB AGM.
8. Return-to-Office (RTO) Visibility Items
   • These items are no longer being pursued.
9. Committee Reports
   • All Committee Chairs provided updates on their activities. Michael noted that all committees are proceeding according to schedule.
10. Outreach Committee Budget Request

• OCB Executives agreed that no changes to spending limits for this committee’s meetings would be made at this time. However, the topic will be revisited after the OCB AGM, if deemed necessary.

11. RTO Info Session

• The session was discussed as a hot topic among members and needs to be addressed ASAP. A presentation is planned for August 28, 2024.

12. Next OCB Meetings

• The next meeting will occur immediately after the 2024 OCB AGM election, consisting of the newly elected executive in-person at the event space.

13. Round Table

• General technical aspects of OCB executives in the PIPSC AGM were discussed. No issues were raised.
• Steward Council (September 13-14, 2024):
  • Michael motioned to approve $1,500 for hospitality expenses during the Steward Council for the OCB stewards in attendance as a way to network and engage with them and the executive. Seconded by Andrew. Motion carried.

14. Adjournment

• The meeting was adjourned by Michael at 7:25 p.m.