PIPSC AFS Kelowna Subgroup

Meeting Minutes

June 24, 2021

Meeting called to order at 12:00, via zoom by President, Gwil Walters.

Present: Gwil Walters, David Aliverti, Natalee Guttman, and Rob Hubbard

Absent: Cathy Harrison

  1. President’s Report –Gwil Walters

Gwil provided an update as follows: 

  • Classification study released in February, 2021. 
  • No progress regarding the Employee Wellness Support Program (“EWSP”)
  • Qualifying members should have received their CPA dues reimbursements. Stewards should bring forward any concerns regarding CPA reimbursements. 
  • AFS AGM is planned for the last weekend in October 2021. 
  1. Secretary’s Report – Natalee Guttman

Natalee Guttman provided an update regarding the current finances. 

  1. Review of Minutes from February 24,2021

Motion made by Natalee Guttman and second by David Aliverti to accept the minutes from February 24, 2021. The motion was carried. 

  1. Retirement of Harinder Mahil

Motion made by Natalee Guttman and Second by Rob Hubbard to contribute $100 for a retirement gift from the BC/Yukon Region in recognition of Harinder Mahil’s, contributions as our Regional Team Leader. The motion was carried. 

  1. AFS Group Executive Election Results

Doug Mason was re-elected as President of the AFS Group Executive

  1. Me-Too Clause

Members should expect to receive their me-too clause money in the first quarter of 2022. 

  1. Local Subgroup AGM

The executive commenced the initial discussions to plan for the fall AGM. Topic tabled until September 2021. 

  1. Round Table

There was a brief discussion on:

  • OHS Update by David Aliverti;  
  • Steward availability over the summer months; 
  • AFS PIPSC 
  • Covid Vaccinations.
  1. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 12:30. Next Meeting TBD