Oct. 21, 2009

Members Absent: Marlys LaBrash, Brian Johannson, Sherri-Ann Chisholm,
Number of Members Present: 21

Motions made to adopt the minutes from the September 16, 2009 meeting, adopted and seconded.

Correspondence: There are approximately 16 members that remain to be signed up. “If you want to contact the Executive or just keep up to date on current issues visit Your Web Site” www.apocpacificoast.com, or contact in writing at Pacific Coast Branch PO Box 82000, Burnaby, B.C V5C 5P2

Old Business: If you are having any difficulties with regards to your Appraisals please contact your APOC Rep. Also please ensure that you keep good records of any discussions, meetings, times, dates, what was discussed, when you first became aware of the problem, etc. There is a process that must be followed. The APOC Summer Boat Cruise was a great success. The 88 members and guest that attended enjoyed a delicious dinner followed by music and dancing. There was only one rule “No Shop Talk” We are already receiving requests to have another. Congratulation to Kevin Kurtenback, the winner of the top Door Prize.

Election of Officers: Nominations were received at the September 16, 2009 Meeting. As per our Bylaws. Final Nominations were put to the members at the October 21, 2009 meeting with the results:

• Nominated for First Vice President: Marlys La Brash - Elected
• Nominated for Fraser Valley Vice President: Carl Johnson - Elected
• Nominated for VPDC Vice President: Angella Burnett - Elected (1 year term)
• Nominated for Treasurer: Brian Johannson - Elected
• Nominated for Recording Secretary: Craig Penman - Elected
• Nominated for Grievance Officer: Steve Gustard - Elected

Sales Report: John Wight: Sales and Serve Organization has been going through a lot of stress lately. There have been many organizational changes. The Corporation has eliminated 14 positions across the country. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Treasurer Report: Brian Johannson, John Wight: Nil report. A motion was made to accept the nil report. Adopted and seconded.

VMPP Report: Dana Le Blanc: There are still a couple of harassment issues ongoing. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

VPDC Report: Angela Burnett: There continue to be issues regarding non coverage for known absences. There are 2 Grievance pending. One regarding following process for interviewing an APOC employee with regards to issuing a 24 hour notice and the other dealing with an absence being covered by Special Leave or Sick Leave. A motion made to adopt the report. Adopted and seconded.

Vancouver R&D Report: Marlys La Brash: John Wight: We are dealing with quite a few Appraisal issues. There was a one day position bid conducted. Remember under the new Collective Agreement if you bid on an OP1 Position you are locked in for 1 year. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Fraser Valley Report: Carl Johnson: There was a one day position bid conducted. There have been a lot of enquiries regarding the new Collective Agreement. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Grievances: Steve Gustard: There have been quite a few grievances settled and currently about 8 Grievances waiting to be heard. We also have 5 cases scheduled for Arbitration. A motion was made to adopt this report. Adopted and seconded.

Health & Safety Report: Best wishes to Wayne Lepitzki for a long and happy retirement.

New Business:

• The process that was followed through Interest Based Bargaining, Mediation, Conciliation and Binding Arbitration was briefly explained. For more information regarding the Collective Agreement please keep checking on the National APOC Web Site and the Pacific Coast Branch Web Site. A package will be sent to all APOC Members. There will also be a Special Information Meeting in November in Vancouver attended by members of the National Executive. The Corporation will be sending out a letter to all members to inform them where they fall within the salary band.
• A Motion was put forward to add 2 positions to the Executive. The first would be an “Officer at Large” who would assist or cover other Officers when they are away. The second “ Staffing Grievance Officer” whose main function would be to ensure that we are taking care of our members concerns regarding Non Coverage of Known Absences. We anticipate that we will be very busy in this area. Motion was accepted and will be open for discussion at the November General Meeting and then voted on. If the motion passes we will have to amend our Bylaws.
• There will be a National Convention in June 2010. We are asking our members to submit Proposals to the Branch to amend our National Constitution to be put forward for consideration at the Convention.
• A motion was put forward to send $25.00 Gift Certificates to our members in lieu of Christmas dinner. We did this last year and it was well received by the membership Motion passed.
• The deadline for submissions to the Scholarship has been extended to December 30, 2009. Please go to the APOC Web Site for the application form.

Move to adjourn meeting, Meeting adjourned.