DND Halifax Branch Minutes, February 5, 2020

DND HALIFAX BRANCH EXECUTIVE MEETING Feb 05/2020 TRIBUTE TOWER, HALIFAX, N.S. MINUTES AND ACTIONS OF THE MEETING MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 4:41 PM 

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS: 

Present: Everett Scott – President, Jenn Cantwell – Vice-President, Kevin Jack – Treasurer, Paul Smith – Secretary, Don Eldershaw, Mounah Zrein, Joe Rossiter and Joe Williams, – Members at Large. 

1. CALL FOR ADDED AGENDA ITEMS 

Everett welcomed everyone to the meeting. Everett asked if there were any new agenda items. None were put forth. 

2. MOTION TO ACCEPT AGENDA 

Everett asked for a motion to accept the agenda. Mounah moved to accept the agenda and Kevin seconded the motion and the agenda was accepted as presented. 

3. REVIEW OF MINUTES FROM (Dec 5^th Meeting) 

Everett asked if there were any errors or omissions with the minutes. None were put forth. 

4. MOTION TO ACCEPT MINUTES 

Everett asked for a motion to accept the minutes. Don moved to accept the minutes and Kevin seconded the motion and the minutes were accepted. 

5. REVIEW OF ACTION ITEMS (Dec 5th meeting) 

A member engagement event was discussed. Everett suggested maybe inviting local MP's to a meeting. The event could be held at the Fleet Club and offer appetizers. 

Another idea discussed was a lunch and learn. Jenn mentioned the new MyGC Pay site was a useful tool and should be visited. 

Action: Jenn to send link to MyGC pay. 

Everett mentioned that there is a Marlant LMRC next month. He will raise the issue of Public Service Employment Survey better allowing you to voice your opinions adequately. 

Action: Everett to raise issue at upcoming Marlant LMRC. 

Mounah suggested the Oxford Tap Room for a suitable location for a social event. We will go there for our next executive meeting to see if it would be a good spot for a future social event. 

Action: Mounah to look into cost to rent private room. 

Kevin and Everett to provide support to a future Holly Scothorn event. 

6. FINANCIAL UPDATE 

Kevin passed out an updated Financial report and gave a detailed summary of the changes from the last executive meeting. Right now we have $XXX.X. We will be contributing to the PIPSC 100 year anniversary celebrations, up to a maximum of $XXX.XX. 

7. CONSULTATION 

Everett mentioned that the Base LMRC is tomorrow. 

Everett also mentioned there was a BIS LMRC on Jan 22 where the issue of changes to job description/reclassification is affecting the CS group, mostly CS2's and CS3's. 

8. SOCIAL EVENTS 

Don commented that he gets very little feedback when he sends out emails looking for member interest in events. Seems like only big ticket events get any interest. This led to a discussion on concentrating on local lunch time events such as an ice cream truck visiting different areas in the summer. Don commented that we could maybe receive funding tied into the 100 year PIPSC celebration. 

9. STEM EVENT

Kevin provided a summary of the recent STEM event he attended. He gave out doughnuts which the kids enjoyed. He talked to teachers and made some additional contacts for future STEM events. 

10. ARC DELEGATE SELECTION 

Everett, Kevin, Mounah and Joe Williams are hoping to go. One other member needs to be selected. 

ACTION: Everett to reach out to Christine, Eric and Joe Rossiter for final spot. 

11. SECRETARY REPLACEMENT 

To be discussed again at next executive meeting on Apr 8. 

12. AGM PLANNING 

We are hoping to hold the AGM in Dartmouth on Thursday May 21^st. Long discussion ensued on a suitable location. Location would need to have a private area, minimal room fee, serves alcohol and has ample parking. 

ACTION: Executive to come up with options for AGM location. ACTION: Kevin to book Chaba Thai location as a backup. ACTION: Paul to send out who is up for election. 

13. ROUND TABLE 

Jenn mentioned a sad story about a good former contract worker in her office who was not hired permanently by DND and is now leaving. 

Kevin mentioned the difficulty the Commandant is having replacing a program manager. Job descriptions are very limited and this leads to excluding a lot of Eng's and EL's. 

ACTION: Kevin to discuss situation with Max Way. 

There was a long discussion about contracting out at FMF and the school. 

Everett mentioned that he would invite Pete Jozsa to our AGM to give a presentation on consultation. He would also extend invite to Kimberly Skanes. 

The meeting adjourned at 6:25 PM. 

 

Next meeting: Wed Apr 8^th location Oxford Tap Room (old Oxford theatre). 

 

        Action Items from Halifax DND Executive Meeting Feb 5/2020