November 22, 2023 6:00pm
Attendees: Ryan Chin, Kayla Genaille, Jessica Bonish, Amy Stoik, Darriane Klinger, Erika Mrazek, Brayden Hurl, Bailey Francoeur, Tania Fikus (PRC Young Worker Rep), Marianne Hladun (REVP), Jesse Todd (Staff Rep)
Agenda
1. Call to Order
– Marianne Hladun 6:10pm
2. Land Acknowledgement
3. Statement on Harassment
4. Welcome/Introduction
– Mariane explained voting structure (i.e. one vote per local)
– Marianne explained agenda
5. Approval of Agenda
– Motion to approve – Ryan Chin – Seconded – Kayla Genaille
– All in favour
6. Address from Marianne Hladun, REVP Prairies
– Marianne spoke about the excitement around having young workers committees being revived in the prairies
– We have Winnipeg and Calgary committees up and running already
– Hope to have Regina join followed by Edmonton and Saskatoon
– Eager to hear the feedback from members
– This is a place for all young workers to come together and collaborate regardless of component or DCL
– We will have time later to discuss budgets etc.
– Happy think of ideas outside the box as long as it fits within the mandate
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7. Discussion of Committee and Roles – Tania Fikus
– Committees are what you want to make of it as long as it fits within the madate of a YWC
– YWC has a lot of flexibility
– Wpg had an online trivia night which was really well received
– A big topic from the YW National conference was around fincinal planning, family leave
– PSAC is very diverse and there are a lot of great ideas out there
– Tania went through information on length of terms
– Mentioned that the Calgary committee had two positions for a one year term and two positions for a one year term
– It is up to the committee. There is no Terms of Reference yet
– Question – If you do a 2 year term, do you have to be a minimum of 33 years old
– Marianne – PSAC position is that if you were a young worker when you were elected, you are able to finish your term
– Mentioned that we should have the chair be a two year term
– Marianne noted that some positions are starting mid way, so there will be two year rotations going forward for some, but others will be up for election early next year if they choose to have one and two year terms
– Marianne reassured members that there is no limit to re-offer
– Committee was in consensus of leaving the terms at one year and will revisit at the AGM
– Tania went through roles and responsibilities for each executive positions
8. Elections:
We are electing the positions of Chair, Co-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer
Chair
Brayden Hurl – (acclaimed)
Nominated by Kayla, Seconded by Erika
Co-chair
Kayla Genaille (acclaimed)
Nominated by Erika, Seconded by Ryan
Treasurer
Erika Mrazek – Treasurer (acclaimed)
Nominated by Kayla, Seconded by Ryan
Secretary
Darianne Klinger (acclaimed)
Nominated by Ryan, Seconded by Erika
9. Oath of Office
– Marianne delivered the Oat of Office for the new executive
10. Next Steps
– Create a WhatsApp group to help organize the next meeting and other events
11. Next Meeting Dates
– TBD
12. Adjourn
– Motion Jessica