Meeting was called to order by the chair, Phil Robinson Local president at 2:00PM
2. Roll Call of the Officers
Present: Phil Robinson - President
Jack Seto - Vice President
Bill Pleming - Vice President
Susan Trejo-Quinonez – Vice President
Cheryl Fulton - Treasurer
Brad Reshetylo - Secretary
Rand Ameye - Area Council
Larry Ghini - Auditor
The chair then introduced the guests:-
Sister Patty Ducharme Regional Executive Vice President P.S.A.C.
Sister Joanne Schultz P.S.A.C. Pacific Regional Office
Sister Sue Lambert, National Vice President G.S.U.
Brother Bob Graves Regional Vice President Government Services Union
4. Adoption of the Agenda
Moved by – Jack Seto; seconded by Bob Graves.
Jutta Vertegal moved to have the agenda amended by moving items 13, 14, 15 to become items 5, 6, & 7, and add as 8 the election of delegates, renumbering subsequent items.
Seconded by Ginette Kelly
After discussion the amendment was put to the vote and carried.
J.Seto moved to amend the agenda by adding the election of delegates to the conventions, including alternates, and an observer.
Seconded by Bill Pleming. Carried.
The main question was then put to the floor and carried
The chair handed the gavel to the GSU Regional Vice President, brother Bob Graves, to conduct the election of officers.
5. Election of Officers
President
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Nominee |
Nominator |
Seconded |
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Phil Robinson |
Michelle King |
Rand Ameye |
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Bill Pleming |
Leanne Ridley |
Phil Robinson |
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Bill Pleming respectfully declined the nomination
Phil Robinson Accepted
Phil Robinson elected President of local by acclimation
Vice Presidents
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Nominee |
Nominator |
Seconded |
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Susan Trejo-Quinonez |
Maxine Montgue |
John Dogherty |
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Brad Reshetylo |
Larry Ghini |
Susan Trejo-Quinonez |
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Bill Pleming |
Cheryl Fulton |
Ginette Kelly |
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Jack Seto |
Diane Copeland |
Phil Robinson |
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Clive Langley |
Leanne Ridley |
Tom Gallagher |
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Tom Gallagher |
Leanne Ridley |
Winfield Wong-Moon |
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Cheryl Fulton |
Michelle King |
Leanne Ridley |
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Wendy Campbell |
Leanne Ridley |
Marg Mohart |
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Elected: Jack Seto; Bill Pleming; Brad Reshetylo
Treasurer
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Nominee |
Nominator |
Seconded |
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Cheryl Fulton |
Dianne Copeland |
Michelle King |
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Leanne Ridley |
Marg Mohart |
Cheryl Fulton |
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Susan Trejo-Quinonez |
Michelle King |
Ginette Kelly |
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Gail Lynds |
Leanne Ridley |
Marg Mohart |
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Elected: Cheryl Fulton
Secretary
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Nominee |
Nominator |
Seconded |
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Susan Trejo-Quinonez |
Bill Pleming |
Tom Gallagher |
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Wendy Campbell |
Michelle King |
Marg Mohart |
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Ginette Kelly |
Susan Trejo-Quinonez |
Cheryl Fulton |
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Michelle King |
Wendy Campbell |
Leanne Ridley |
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Tina Winstanly |
Susan Sieber |
Susan Trejo-Quinonez |
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Marg Mohart |
Leanne Ridley |
Wendy Campbell |
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Leanne Ridley |
Cheryl Fulton |
Wendy Campbell |
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Joe Selinger |
Leanne Ridley |
Brad Reshetylo |
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As all other nominees declined Susan Trejo-Quinonez was elected by acclamation
6 Election of Area Council Representatives
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Nominee |
Nominator |
Seconded |
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Rand Ameye |
Leanne Ridley |
Phil Robinson |
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Maxine Montague |
Leanne Ridley |
Susan Sieber |
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Winfield Wong-Moon |
John Dogherty |
Ginette Kelly |
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Larry Ghini |
Leanne Ridley |
Winfield Wong-Moon |
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Jack Grigo |
Leanne Ridley |
Hector Chu-Joy |
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Tom Gallagher |
Leanne Ridley |
Marg Mohart |
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Tom Gallagher and Rand Ameye elected by acclamation, others nominated declined.
7 Election of Auditors
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Nominee |
Nominator |
Seconded |
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Larry Ghini |
Bill Pleming |
Cheryl Fulton |
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John |
Cheryl Fulton |
Tom Gallagher |
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Winfield Wong-Moon |
Dianne Copeland |
John Dogherty |
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Clive Langley |
Leanne Ridley |
Ginette Kelly |
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Gail Lynds |
Marg Mohart |
Bill Pleming |
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Maxine Montague |
Leanne Ridley |
Cheryl Fulton |
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Larry and Maxine elected by acclamation, others nominated declined.
PSAC BC Regional Conference (April 2005)
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Nominee |
Nominator |
Seconded |
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Jack Seto |
Phil Robinson |
Susan Trejo-Quinonez |
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Bill Pleming |
Leanne Ridley |
Ginette Kelley |
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Tom Gallagher |
Leanne Ridley |
Ginette Kelly |
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Brad Reshetylo |
John Dogherty |
Leanne Ridley |
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Cheryl Fulton |
Leanne Ridley |
Gail Lynds |
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Vote tied - Brad Reshetylo declined second vote and will serve as an alternative in the event that Jack Seto cannot fulfill his obligations.
Delegates to G.S.U. Convention (September 2005)
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Nominee |
Nominator |
Seconded |
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Phil Robinson |
Bill Pleming |
Susan Trejo-Quinonez |
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Brad Reshetylo |
Leanne Ridley |
John Dogherty |
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Jack Seto |
Tom Gallagher |
Rand Ameye |
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Bill Pleming |
Cheryl Fulton |
Diane Copeland |
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Tom Gallgher |
Leanne Ridley |
Winfield Wong-Moon |
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Cheryl Fulton |
Leanne Ridley |
Tom Gallagher |
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Maxine Montague |
Diane Copeland |
Bill Pleming |
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Gail Lynds |
Bill Pleming |
Leanne Ridley |
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Phil and Jack were elected to serve as delegates to the convention. Brad 1st alternate and Maxine 2nd alternate.
Motion to adopt as distributed, moved by Brad Reshetylo
Seconded by Rand Ameye
Carried
10 Business Arising :- Nil
Motion to adopt as read, moved by Brad Reshetylo
Seconded by, Rand Ameye
Strike Fund Question raised. When will the distribution of the strike fund be determined?
Response by Phil: At the special meeting it was agreed by all present that the distribution of strike fund money would not occur until the strike vote was taken.
No further questions.
The question was put to the floor; carried.
The president then passed the gavel to Brother Jack Seto and presented his report.
A copy of the report is appended to these minutes.
Bob Graves (RVP) stated that, Phil has underplayed his leadership and requests that the minutes recognise Phil’s efforts and leadership.
Bill P. Moved to accept the Presidents report – Jack Seto 2nd and unanimous acceptance.
13 Report from Treasurer
Report presented, and appended to these minutes – Gail Lynds moved acceptance – Winfield Wong-Moon 2nd - Carried.
14 Committee reports
President presented the report on the LUMCC. Motion to receive by Jack Seto 2nd Bill Pleming. Carried.
Bill Pleming presented the Report on Health and Safety – Motion to receive Bill Pleming – 2nd John Dogherty. Carried.
15 Budget
Chair handed the gavel to brother Seto, and presented the proposed budget for the coming year.
Motion to accept budget Phil Robinson – 2nd Joe Selinger. – Carried
16 Guest Speakers
Sister Sue Lambert addressed the members on the GSU/PWGSC situation in Ottawa, not a lot of concrete information, nor is much expected before the budget in February. Rumour however abounds, consultation with PWGSC is beginning again, having been suspended during the strike period. Sue did commend the membership on their conduct during the strike. Finally Sue commented on the hardships being suffered by our President attending meetings in Rio de Janinero, during the spring, the assembly spared a thought for his sufferings.
Sister Patty Ducharme spoke on the political issues facing workers, bill C-11 the proposed “whistle blowing” legislation; and the “15 days – 15 ways” campaign by the CLC to make Canada safer for all, but especially for women. Patty also spoke on the provincial political scene and the PSAC work to improve the position of the NDP in the upcoming election, and addressed the erosion of the provincial public service. Finally Patty addressed the regional convention of the PSAC in April 2005.
Brother Bob Graves spoke on the good work done by the members of the local during the recent strike, and thanked the regional office of the PSAC for their support during that period. Finally Bob announced his intent to not run for re-election as RVP at the 2005 convention, as he will be retiring from the public service a short time after that convention, he thanked all those who had helped, and supported him in the years he had held the office.
17 Pay for AGM
Motion by Tom Gallager – 2nd Brad Reshetylo – Carried.
The oath of office was administered by Bro. Bob Graves.
Motion to adjourn AGM by Susan Trejo-Quinonez – 2nd Bill Pleming – Carried
Phillip Robinson Recorded by Brad Reshetylo
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