Ottawa Centreville Branch Annual General Meeting Minutes
September 20, 2023
Meeting Minutes
Date & Time: September 20, 2023, 17:00 to 20:00.
Location: O’Born Room, National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5W1
Introduction by Michael Kenny:
The meeting commenced with an introduction by Michael Kenny, setting the tone for the proceedings.
Quorum Announcement:
Michael Kenny announced the establishment of quorum at 17:10.
Aboriginal Acknowledgment:
Michael Kenny delivered an Aboriginal acknowledgment statement, recognizing that the meeting took place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people and also acknowledging the presence of a strong urban Inuit community.
Equity Statement:
Michael provided the PIPSC equity statement to be followed during the proceedings to ensure all members are treated equally and professionally.
Roll Call of Executives:
Michael Kenny conducted a roll call, introducing the following executives:
Michael Kenny, Brian Hassall, Abraham Garcia, Zul Nanji, Michelle Tran, Susan Amog-Hassall, April Chan, Andrew Wigmore, Art Iwinski.
Introduction of Guest Speakers:
Guest speakers, Sean O’Reilly, Vice President at PIPSC and Charlotte Strandlund, former President of the Retired Members Guild National were introduced by Michael Kenny.
Introduction of Election Committees:
Election committees: Stacy McLaren, Lynn E. Morris, and Margaret Bigras were introduced by Michael Kenny.
Moment of Silence:
Brian Hassall requested a moment of silence to honor lost members:
Terry Sing,
Ann McBride, and
Ian J. Tait.
Approval of Agenda:
A motion to approve the agenda was made by Andra Weis and seconded by Del Dickson.
Election Proceedings:
Stacy McLaren facilitated the election process, accepting five nominations from the floor. The following people were nominated from the floor: April Chen, Andra Weis, Art Iwinski, Michelle Tran, Robert Hunter. As there were exactly five candidates nominated, no voting was required.
Approval of 2022 AGM Minutes:
The minutes of the 2022 Annual General Meeting were approved.
President’s Report:
Michael Kenny provided a brief overview of events organized by OCB.
Treasurer’s Report:
Abraham Garcia presented the financial report for 2022, which was motioned to be approved by Andrew Wigmore and seconded by Art Iwinski. The motion carried.
Approval of Branch Budget:
The proposed budget for 2024, presented by Abraham Garcia, was motioned to be approved by Brian Hassall and seconded by Susan Amog-Hassall. The motion carried.
New Business:
Michael Kenny presented by-law amendments, which were approved and are to be posted on the PIPSC website.
Guest Speaker Presentations:
Sean O’Reilly discussed crucial union issues, including the return to the workplace and recent survey results. Charlotte Strandlund, former President of the Retired Members Guild National, as a second guest speaker. She addressed the healthcare plan and post-retirement living costs.
Round Table:
No comments were made during the round table discussion.
Meeting Conclusion:
Michael Kenny expressed gratitude to all attendees, concluding the meeting at 20:00. The motion to adjourn the meeting was proposed and carried.