The Regional Women’s Committee is a focal point for mobilizing women members. The RWC informs, educates and empowers women within their union and their community. Check out these minutes for current activities and actions.
Special Meeting – Women Helping Women Event
September 19th, 2023 @ 6:00 pm Zoom Meeting
In attendance:
Kim Cardinal, Chair
Charmaine Nelson, Vice Chair
Darlene Lewis, Treasurer
Fatima Rizvi, GSU 30001
Marie-France Boudreault, Local 30026
Denise Davey, UNDE
Stasi L’Hirondelle PRC NA Geographical Rep
Madeline Lee CEIU 30851
Shirlyn Oborowsky UNDE 30902
Regrets:
Carm Chan, PSAC Representative
Jen Beattie, Secretary
Richelle Crook, Service Canada
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1. Welcome to all / Call to Order / Land Acknowledgement / Harassment Statement:
- Kim Cardinal called the meeting to order at 5:40 pm. Kim read the Land Acknowledgment and referred to the Harassment Statement – Carm is the anti-harassment resource person and an email can be sent. Member Introductions.
2. This Agenda – Adoption:
- Kim requested adoption of the agenda – Consensus approved.
3. Women helping Women – Event on September 23, 2022:
- Budget: Discussed, motioned (Stasi L’Hirondelle), seconded (Denise Davey) and All committee members in agreement for the budget costs for this event for a total of $250 approximately. Refreshments – coffee, donuts, volunteer meals for Friday setup and Saturday’s takedown and required miscellaneous items. Note: Budget summary approval for this event is $1050 for a total of 4 events, however, will only be able to hold 2 events. September 23 and a planned one in October. Discussed “shopping bags” – several committee members will bring some, no need to purchase any.
- Location/Advertisement: Boys and Girls Club (BGC) – Denise Davey has taken the lead for sending posters out to the community for “women in need” – these posters will be posted through the BGC Facebook page, grocery stores, hospital. Denise suggested that the “women in need” will be circled so it stands out to the public.
- Volunteer Schedule – Setting up will start at 6 pm on Friday as there is a Youth night. Kim advised that she will be needing some help to unload the items from the vehicle before we can start setting up. Madeline Lee and Stasi advised that they have some dollies and will bring them to help unload the items.
- Kim received emails from volunteers, however, there were not many volunteers for the end of the day for clean-up. Committee members offered their help. Kim asked for all that can assist to send an email and Kim will update the schedule. Volunteer Schedule – Appendix A as of September 20, 2023. Note: Kim will have a signup sheet for all volunteers which will be noted in the next RWC meeting minutes.
- Appendix A – Schedule – Women Helping Women Event Sept 23, 2023
4. Actions:
| Who | What | When | Date completed |
| Kim | Send out Volunteer schedule – adding to the volunteers to bring a chair, as there might not be many at the club. | Sept 21 | |
| Darlene / Stasi | Will bring PSAC volunteer shirts from the PSAC office for the Event | Sept 22 | |
| Denise | Posting of the flyers in Fort Saskatchewan | Sept 20 |
5. Roundtable:
- Darlene – can bring a long mirror as well to the event. Asked if we need size identifiers. Was discussed on sorting the items by sizes and if needed we can make up some size signs.
- Denise – will have the keys for the event and will be there full–time on Friday and Saturday. Friday is youth night, and we might be able to get some help unloading the items into the club from the youth. Her granddaughters will be there as well to help.
- Shirlyn – hoping that she can try and make the event, however her work schedule now is conflicting. If she can will send an email to Kim.
- Stasi – confirmed picking up the PSAC shirts and looking forward to the event.
- Madeline – will be bringing daughter and if more volunteers are needed to let her know. Suggested that volunteers bring a chair for themselves.
- Marie-France – will be able to volunteer and will send Kim the details.
- Fatima – nothing to add.
6. Adjournment:
- meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.