OCB Executive In-Person Meeting – Minutes
(Original submitted in English)
Date: June 24, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Rogers Italian Bistro.
Participants:
- Michael Kenny
- Michelle Tran
- Robert Hunter
- Andra Weis
- April Chen
- Michael Patterson
- Andrew Wigmore
- Art Iwinski
Absent with Regrets:
- Brian K.T. Hassall
- Susan Amog
- Abraham Garcia
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Michael Kenny at 6:03 PM.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Agenda adopted as presented.
3. Indigenous Land Acknowledgment
Michael Kenny acknowledged:
“We are gathered on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people, which is also home to a strong urban Inuit community. Our acknowledgement to these people reminds us of our important connection to this land where we learn and work.”
4. Approval of Previous Minutes
Minutes from April 14, 2024, approved with minor corrections.
5. Old Business
No items arising from previous meetings.
6. Visibility Items
No visibility items.
7. Treasurer’s Report
Andra Weis reported allotments have been deposited into the account.
8. Committee Reports
- Communications (Robert Hunter):
- Events posted on the PIPSC website.
- Survey to follow up on events in development.
- Ongoing coordination with Monica.
- Outreach (Michelle Tran):
- OCB steward appreciation event will be held on Oct. 16, 2025, at Absolute Comedy. It’s a join event with Ottawa South Branch and the DND-NCR Branch.
- Finance (Michael Patterson):
- Report postponed until next meeting.
- Social (Andrew Wigmore):
- AGM – NAC remains a favourable location; hybrid meeting option discussed.
- Bowling event added to the OCB events list; waiting list in place.
- Discussion on networking and voting procedures.
- OCB 2024 AGM Election Results (provided by Lucienne Bahuaud):
- Elected for a two-year term: Michael Kenny, Michael Patterson, Susan Amog-Hassall, Brian Hassall, Abraham Garcia, and Andrew Wigmore.
- Members subject to election in 2025: Robert Hunter, April Chen, Andra Weis, Michelle Tran, and Art Iwinski.
- Training/Learning (Susan Amog-Hassall):
- Report deferred to next meeting.
- By-Laws (Brian Hassall):
- Report deferred to next meeting.
9. National Public Service Week
Discussion held.
10. Next OCB Meeting
Tentatively scheduled for around August 12, 2026 (tentatively hybrid format: in-person and virtual).
11. Round Table
- Planning of major events for members.
- Consider inviting the Chief Steward.
- Discussion on “Return to Office” topics.
- PIPSC 101 session proposed.
- Upcoming Events:
- Splash Pool Event – July 19; volunteers needed.
- Discussion on budget availability for a movie event in Orleans (October/November).
12. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Art Iwinski, seconded by Robert Hunter. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM.