Minutes - Young Activists Committee
The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. with Brianne Collins in the Chair.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Brianne Collins, Local 039 PE, Chair
Michelle Szalynski, Local 048, Vice-Chair
Trevor Hansen, Local 003
Jennifer O’Neill, Local 054
Melissa Oliver, Local 046
Candace Perih, Local 005
Don Roth, Local 042
Atul Verma, Local 095
Tonya Malo, Local 054
Staff Advisor: Cory Mitic
Staff Secretary: Kate Rogozinski
INTRODUCTIONS
Brianne introduced herself and proceeded with two introduction activities with committee members.
Action: Cory to ensure contact list is electronically distributed to committee
ELECTIONS (VICE-CHAIR & RECORDING SECRETARY)
Michelle Szalynski elected to position of vice-chair.
The Committee decided upon having a rotating secretary for each meeting. Minutes are to be done within two weeks of meeting and then forwarded to Brianne for review before sending to Cory for distribution to committee and submission for Provincial Executive. Minutes will be distributed via email.
PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE
Brianne provided a short explanation of the role of PE. All minutes from YAC meetings will be forwarded to PE and Brianne will bring feedback from PE to share with the group.
CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE
The committee reviewed 15.07 of the constitution (mandate of YAC). Review of 2009 convention resolutions. Resolutions from previous years to be reviewed at next meeting.
Action: Brianne to request all resolutions that have passed since the committee was formed.
REVIEW OF PAST INITIATIVES OF PREVIOUS YOUNG ACTIVISTS COMMITTEE
- Submission of Articles to Direct Impact
- Michelle provided background on this initiative
- Committee would like to continue to submit articles to Direct Impact for each issue.
- Action: Cory to bring back information on timelines for the submission of articles.
- YAC Conference (September 21-24, 2009)
- Members that attended the conference shared their experiences and described the structure of the conference to those who were not able to attend.
- Action: Brianne and Cory to compile a list of feedback received from conference and bring to next meeting.
- Ball Tournament
- Michelle gave a brief overview of past ball tournaments.
- Committee discussed changing dates and locations for next year’s tournament.
- Discussion surrounding advertising possibilities for next year’s tournament.
- Action: Each committee member to research one potential location (cost, location, open dates, etc.). Information to be presented at next meeting.
- YAC on Facebook and Email
- Michelle to be administrator and will be updating group page as needed.
- YAC email is yac@aupe.org, but does not work
- Action: Michelle to take over as administrator on facebook group.
- Action: Brianne to email David Climenhaga to find out about email
- YAC Website
- Updates need to be made to the following aspects of the website:
- Welcome picture to be updated
- Committee member names and picture changes
- Minutes Tab: Previous to be updated (add missing ones)
- Policy Tab: To be changed to “Resolutions”
- News & Events Tab: Add recent news (i.e. Ball tournament June 2010 & YAC Conference TBA)
- FAQ Tab: To be left the same for now
- Links Tab: To add Youth Emergency Shelter, Aspen Foundation, and CLC Youth
- Contacts Tab: Name, Chapter, Local, Email (Unless otherwise specified). Brianne will send out draft to committee members for review before posting to website.
- Action: Brianne to prepare a list of changes to website and send to Cory for submission to webmaster
- Updates need to be made to the following aspects of the website:
- Mentorship Package
- Michelle briefly described the mentorship package
- Committee to review at a future meeting
- Action: Cory to email mentorship package to committee members
- Aspen Foundation
- Brief discussion of the resolution passed at 2009 convention and taking the training
- More information required – to be discussed at next meeting
- Action: Brianne to invite Judy Mayer and David Climenhaga to January meeting to explain more about the Aspen Foundation and the training offered
LOCAL CHAIRS LIST
Each committee member volunteered to look after several locals as contacts. Several locals also have YAC contacts.
Action: Cory to compile and distribute the list of committee member assignments to locals and YAC contacts via email to committee members
BRAINSTORM SESSION
The committee had a brainstorming session about what they would like to accomplish this year. Items discussed include:
- YAC conference
- Seminar
- Recommendations to PE
- Meeting dates and locations
- Social event planning for next meeting (Jan 12th)
MEETING DATE
The next Young Activists Committee meeting will be held on January 12th and 13th commencing at 9:00 a.m. One day at headquarters and one day at a worksite – TBA. Committee to keep name tags from orientation to be worn when meeting on various worksites throughout the province.
Social event to be organized for evening of January 12.
ADJOURNMENT
(1) MOTION: To adjourn.
Properly moved and seconded. CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 3:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brianne Collins
Chair
Distribution: Young Activists Committee
ACTION SHEET
| ACTION REQUIRED | ASSIGNED TO | DATE REQUIRED | DATE COMPLETED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate to distribute contact list to committee via email | Cory | Dec 8, 2009 | |
| Request a copy of all resolutions that have passed since committee was formed | Brianne | January 12, 2010 | |
| Bring back information on timelines for the submission of articles to Direct Impact | Cory | January 12, 2010 | |
| Compile a list of feedback received from YAC conference | Brianne & Cory | January 12, 2010 | |
| Research one potential location for 2010 Ball Tournament (dates, location, price) | All | January 12, 2010 | |
| Assume administrator of YAC Facebook group | Michelle | January 12, 2010 | |
| Email David Climenhaga to find out why email is not working | Brianne | January 12, 2010 | |
| Prepare a list of changes to website and send to Cory for submission to Webmaster | Brianne & Cory | January 12, 2010 | |
| Email mentorship package to committee members | Cory | January 12, 2010 | |
| Invite Judy Mayer and David Climenhaga to January meeting to explain more about the Aspen Foundation and the training offered | Brianne | December 14, 2010 | |
| Compile and distribute list of committee member assignments to locals and list of YAC contacts via email | Cory | January 12, 2010 |