Monday, June 14, 2010

UPDATE ON THE BBQ'S

Sorry folks, but I did pass along a wrong date for the BBQ in Okotoks, it will actually occur on June 23. Please remember to register at your site, so we can assure all of our members a good meal.

Friday, June 11, 2010

IT'S BBQ TIME

Local 45 and Local 95 are joining forces to bring all of our members together for BBQ. Come Join us at your site for Beef on a Bun, salads, and refreshments, all served up by your Chapter executive and members of the local Council.

High River Hospital, June 21, 2010
Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre, June 22, 2010
Black Diamond Hospital, June 24, 2010

We will start serving at 1100 Hrs and carry on until 1330 Hrs.

Please register, at your site, by Wednesday, June 16th, 2010.
Look forward to seeing everybody out.

Monday, April 5, 2010

FAMILY SWIM TIME
CHAPTER 4 INVITES ALL OF ITS MEMBERS TO COME OUT AND ENJOY A FAMILY SWIM AT THE BOB SNODGRASS RECREATION CENTRE IN HIGH RIVER
Bring your kids, grandkids, spouse, special friends, and significant others.
MAY 2, 2010
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE.
For more information call Ellen Rensby or Bonnie Gostola

Tuesday, January 26, 2010


CHAPTER AGM SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 24, 2010

Chapter 4 will be holding its Annual General Meeting on March 24th, 2010. The meeting is to be held at the Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre, in Okotoks at 7:00 pm. Refreshments and goodies will be served.

Look forward to meeting a few new stewards and hopefully nominate a few more to help represent the membership. We will also be nominating members to attend AUPE Convention in October. Long Service will be honored and I invite the following individuals to attend the AGM to receive the award you have earned:

5 Years 10 Years 15 Years

Farrah Gaidosch Barbara Neufeld Joan Christianson

Joaneen Landry Kathryn Reimer Sheri Goodman

Karen Walker Marlene Eaglesham Tanis Sager

Debbie Braaten Debbie Remple Cathy Blakeman

Patricia Catley Darlene Rowbottom

Patricia Koenig Bertha Weller

Kelly Beblow

Susan Etheridge 20 Years 25 Years

Cindy Froud Mary Littler June Davidson

Louise Hart Bev Taggart

Jennifer Thompson Janet Wagstaff 30 years

Janis Anderson Lorraine Chikowski

Linda Howie

Judith Litchfield

Tara Mitchell

Congratulations to all of you for reaching long service milestones.

Look forward to the agenda for the meeting in the very near future.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Meeting Nov.19/09







Okotoks Health and Wellness Center, Okotoks AB.

Call to Order 1840

Introduction of Executive

Bonnie Gostola,chair,Ellen Rensby sec/treasurer. Donna Lyons Vice chair (regrets)
Introduction of Guests
Stan Bateman, local 45 chair, Jim Arthurs, MSO, Erez Raz, Vice President
Statement of Equality
Convention Report
Chair talked on convention, stating that it was an election year, The members voted for a New President and 6 Vice president.
Guy Smith President
Glen Scott Vice President
Sandra Asocar Vice President
Jason Heistad Vice President
Erez Raz Vice President
Sandy Kyle Vice President
Phillipia Bates Renouf Vice President
Old Business
At the AGM several people were nominated to be stewards.We now have several new stewards and they are Louise Hart, Darlene Keith, Michelle Goldstone, and Ellen Rensby.
Treasurers Report
New Business
Chair talked about the curling tournament the union is having in March and if anyone wanted to attend they were to let her know. She also spoke on the new echo committee and placed a challenge to all sites to collect and recycle old papers,bottles and cans.
Healthcare Conference
Stan Bateman spoke to this. The conference is going to be held in Calgary this year. The applications to attend will be out shortly.
Vice President Erez Raz spoke to the members also. He spoke on the unions stand on cutbacks,wage freezes and rollbacks. The union will not accept any of these as we have a contract and we will not agree to change it at this time. Raz also told the members about the standing committees and how they could become members on these committees. Raz also explained what the provincial executive is and what their job is. He also spoke on the closure of Alberta Hospital and hoped all the unions hard work to stop the closure was working.To sign a petition go to Alberta hospital .com. Raz also stated that aupe is meeting with other labour organizations to try and stop the government cutbacks in all the public service areas, not just healthcare.
Jim Arthurs,MSO from Calgary spoke on education. He encouraged members to take courses offered in Calgary, such as introduction to your union.
Chair Bonnie Gostola thanked all the guests for coming and invited them to stay for the Christmas social.
Meeting Adjourned 2000

Monday, November 23, 2009

Christmas Meeting well Attended

Thank-you to all of the individuals who attended our Fall meeting. Every site in the chapter had representation during the meeting and 27 members enjoyed pizza and pop, while visiting with Raz Erez, one of the union's Vice Presidents. Raz carried the message of welcome and news of the future from the AUPE's newly elected President Guy Smith. Stan Bateman, Local 45 Chair was also in attendance and answered some questions from the membership. The newest stewards for the union were acknowledged and a couple more individuals have stepped forward to take the course and become stewards. The members thank you all for your commitment to maintaining the balance contained in the Collective agreement.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Christmas Meeting This Week

On Thursday, November 19th, Chapter 4 will be holding its regular fall/winter meeting at the Okotoks Health and Wellness Centre, at 6:30 pm.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our Long service award winners.
Those individuals who will receive the 5 year service award are: Carlene Dunn, Connie Hill, Ronda Keenen, Julie Lanz, Kae Risdon, Margery Thompson, Tasha Thring, Bonnie Starke, Linda Gibbs, Dina Kisanga, Mary Morin, Janty Nyekadia Bimo, and Jodie Porter. There are two individuals receiving their 10 year service pins: Leeann Schultz and Debra Piecharka. The Twenty year recipients are Patsy Petersen and Kaye Elliott. Finally, there are four individuals receiving their 25 year pins; Gayle Fisher, Denny Head, Joanne Velting , and Rita Geerlinks. I have the Long service certificates and the Pins, should you wish to get yours please contact me and I will make arrangements to get them to you and I will have them at the meeting. I will also have the past two years of awards with me. I would like to thank all of the recipients for their continued involvement in the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.
If you are planning to attend the meeting please call Ellen Rensby @ 403 652-2076 as we are purchasing food for this meeting and would like an accurate count. I look forward to seeing you all at the meeting.