Minutes from the September 18, 2013 Human Rights Meeting
6.10 P.M. Call to Order
In Attendance: Satinder Baines, Richard Dolinski, Janette Husack – Chair, Brett Pollard, Michael Schell – Vice- Chair, Dianne Allen, Barham Thiam – Treasurer, Alex George – Secretary, Tim Hubick, Elaine Smythe
Welcome and round table introductions
Amendment to June 5, 2013 minutes
Amendment for Pride donation from $160 to $300
Approval of last meetings minutes from June 5, 2013
- Richard moved to accept amended minutes
- Satinder seconded
Treasurer’s Report
- Current Bank Balance is $3,161.08 as of July 2013
- Cheque for $300 Pride Week
- Cheque for $250 Tools for Schools
- Burham is the new Treasurer – Executive signed over bank change.
Pride Week recap – Micheal – received Bronze Sponsor from our donation of $300
Labour Day Picnic recap – Satinder/Micheal – Lots of people in attendance, Larry Hubick, MP
Group exercise– Committee wrote down suggestions on flip board on what they would like to see the committee doing . Top 2 items were planning a tour at the RCMP Diversity Depot and creating a Human Rights Calendar for 2014
Multicultural Day– Committee decided to do a tour at the RCMP Diversity and multi-faith room and have a potluck. Guest speaker to attend the tour and speak on multiculturalism
Motion made to approve $500 for this event
Brett Pollard – moved
Elaine Smyth – seconded
Voted – all in favour
One against – Dan Gruant – Local 40721
Action item:
Satinder to find out availability of the RCMP Depot for November 27, 2013 @17:30pm or on Saturday, November 30, 2013
Motion to reimburse Satinder for dinner expenses
Michael motioned
Barham seconded
Carried
Other Business:
Unions of Regina Christmas dinner – need to contact SFL to put your name forward if you want to volunteer
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm
Next meeting date: November 27, 2013 at 5:30 pm