Retired Members Guild - Vancouver Chapter
Annual General Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Central City Brew Pub, 13450 102 Ave., Surrey, BC V3T 5X3
Executives Present
Raj Utkhede (President)
Tom Chang (Vice-President)
Barbara Aweryn (Treasurer)
Wayne Wynn (Secretary)
Lyle Reid
Colin McBride
Guests
Don Burns, National RMG Member for BC
Rob MacDonald, PIPSC BC-Yukon Regional Director
Ted Molyneaux, PIPSC Vancouver Chapter President
Rick Gammer, President, Fraser Valley Branch
Other Members
11 additional general retired members present (Total attendance: 21)
Action Item / DISCUSSION, NOTES
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 12:15 am. Introductory remarks by the President.
Agenda
Meeting agenda adopted. (MSC)
No business arising from the minutes.
Guests
Don Burns, National RMG Member for BC
Travel insurance is now or will be better than that offered through NAFR; analysis currently under way; results are to be shared with PIPSC members when done. RMG membership lists being updated. Better funding formulas for Chapters being worked on.
Rob MacDonald, PIPSC BC-Yukon Regional Director
Comments on National PIPSC issues such as Phoenix, the upcoming federal election, impact of Artificial Intelligence, and joint funding.
Ted Molyneaux, PIPSC Vancouver Branch President
More involvement by retired members encouraged. E.g., retired members can attend Branch AGM. Branch encouraging more involvement by members. E.g., movie day next May 25.
Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s Report (May 2, 2018 to April 30, 2019), handed out to all present.
Details of the report provided by Barbara.
Financial Statements accepted (MSC)
Elections
Two positions open: President and Treasurer
Raj Utkhede and Geoff Kendell nominated; both accepted.
Positions to be determined at next Executive meeting, probably in June.
Round Table
Lyle mentioned some strategies for dealing with Phoenix issues.
Rick said that combining a nature tour with a meeting and lunch helped get more members out.
Tom encouraged members to join NAFR.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 1:55 PM.