April 16, 2008

Executive Present: John Wight, Carl Johnson, Rosann Janis, Brian Johannson,
Sheri-Ann Chisholm, Craig Penman.

Members Absent: None
Number of Members Present: 14
Motions made to adopt the minutes from the March 19, 2008 meeting, adopted and seconded. `

Correspondence: New members to sign up ongoing. Letter Received by all APOC Members from Francois Goulet National President, reminding all members that March 29, 2009 our collective agreement will expire. He states that in order to be proactive, we are involving all branches and members in gathering their request to amend articles and/or add new articles for the new contract. Please participate in the process by filling out the letter included in the mailing and forwarding your ideas to APOC- Pacific Coast Branch PO Box 82000, Burnaby, B.C V5C 5P2. “If you want to contact the Executive or just keep up to date on current issues visit Your Web Site ” www.apocpacificoast.com "

Old Business: Please notify the local Executive regarding KNOWN absences not being covered. APOC will grieve each occurrence. This issue will be brought forward to the upcoming Contract Negotiations for 2009. Reminder that if you do not agree with your appraisal rating, Do Not infer in your written comment or by signing the appraisal that you do agree. Discuss your options with your APOC Rep.

Sales Report: John Wight: No consultation was held. Next Quarterly Review to be attended by APOC DVP. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Treasurer Report: Brian Johannson: Treasury report read, balances noted. A motion was made to accept the report. Adopted and seconded.

VMPP Report: Sheri Ann Chisholm: No issues reported. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

VPDC Report: Steve Gustard: Consultation to be scheduled. All positions filled. A motion made to adopt the report. Adopted and seconded.

Vancouver R&D Report: Marlys La Brash: No consultation was held. Appraisal concerns being monitored. Non coverage of Known Absences still remains as an issue. Please report these occurrences to the executive. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Fraser Valley Report: Carl Johnson: No consultation held. No issues reported. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Grievances: Steve Gustard: Grievances have been filed regarding incidence where Known Absences have not been staffed. One Grievance was settled. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Health & Safety: None.

New Business: Two Special Meetings will be held to receive and discuss suggestions submitted by the membership as per request by National APOC President Francois Goulet. The first meeting was held just before the April 16, 2008 General Meeting. John Wight and Dave Watters explained the importance for all members to participate and gave a few examples of concerns and ideas submitted so far. The second meeting occurred on April 23, 2008 in Coquitlam. Based on the intensity of the discussions the DVP and the Local Branch expect that we will receive a lot of submissions. All concerns should be submitted in writing to the local using the form received from National Office. The local will present your concerns and ideas at the Presidents Meeting in Winnipeg in June 2008.

A notice of motion was put forward by Brian Johannson to bring the Pacific Coast Branch into alignment with the National APOC Policy on Travel Costs. Local should follow National Policy. Receipts for expenses must be submitted. Motion accepted and will be voted on at the June 18, 2008 General Meeting.

Reminders:
Your APOC Local has available a $500.00 Scholarship awarded once a year towards a non university program. To be considered eligible you must be a dependent, child, or grandchild of a member. Please submit your entry by September 15, 2008. Please make sure that you have signed up as a branch member you to ensure that you are eligible for the A.P.O.C. Insurance Policy.

Move to adjourn meeting, Meeting adjourned.