Minutes of Chapter meeting at Strykers Bar and Grill, Waynesburg; June 14, 2006
Dinner started at 1800 hours. Menu selections of Bourbon Chicken, Rigatoni, Green Beans, Roasted Red Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Rolls and Butter and SEIU cake for dessert. Meeting started at 1840 hours. Vicki Tanner volunteered to act as recording secretary. Officers Present: John E. Terpko-Chapter Chairperson-PRESENT Natalie Keys-Vice Chairperson-EXCUSED Bea Abril-Secretary-ABSENT Keith Saunders-Treasurer-EXCUSED Linda Andrews-Retired Affairs Officer-PRESENT
Motion made to accept the minutes from the April meeting by Rocco Reynolds and second by Frank Chiarelli. Motion passed unanimously.
Chapter Chair reviewed voting rules. Elected Chief Shop Steward; except if absent, then another elected Steward from the shop may vote in his/her absence. Elected Statewide Committeepersons; Chapter Officers.
Financial Report was given by acting Treasurer John Terpko. Chapter is in good shape. Review of mileage rates.
Chairperson John Terpko disseminated information from the Statewide Executive Board meeting 9, 10 JUN 06. Numbers of chapter COPE contributors discussed. Education on COPE will be directed by statewide; meetings were held at SWEB; solutions formulated. President’s Report was distributed. All committee and officer reports were available for review. Solicitation made for chapter representation on statewide committees to include; Organizing committee, Courts Local Unit committee, MH/MR Local Unit committee, Prison Local Unit committee and YDC/YFC committee. Gubernatorial survey answered by Governor Rendell made available. It was noted that Gubernatorial candidate Swann did not respond to the SEIU Local 668 survey. SEIU Local 668 is currently neutral on endorsement of Governor Rendell, even though the international SEIU may be endorsing the governor. Steward’s training is scheduled for February, 2007 after January steward elections. Tentative to be done at/by the PA Labor Education Center in Indiana, PA; additional training will be done by Business Agents, Chapter Officers and solicitation made of knowledgeable members. CAO Workload Campaign discussed. “Free” flu shots discussed. Members were informed that only Business Agents could sign off on local agreements. John Terpko welcomed Al Davis, newest Business Agent.
COPE/Retired Affairs Officer Linda Andrews discussed the Single Payer Healthcare Bill. PNC broadcast with Richard Trumpka as speaker disseminated. Saving National Public Radio discussed. Spread the word that cervical cancer is caused by a virus. Sister to sister program discussed. Lobby Day events reviewed. CLUW, a women’s only union organization is soliciting new members; contact Linda.
No Shop Reports given.
Business Agent Rose Cindrick discussed local contract negotiations and unfair labor practices.
Business Agent Al Smith explained COPE. Only the last 4 digits of your social security number are needed on the COPE card.
Rocco Reynolds, Greensburg BDD commented and offered suggestions on “bridging the gap” between the membership and statewide leadership.
Old Business. The tickets that the chapter was to purchase by chapter motion for the Washington/Greene Hall of Fame Banquet did not occur. Linda Andrews purchased the tickets for the chapter.
New Business. Motion made by John Terpko and second by Linda Andrews to pay expenses for June 21 meeting (1 member). Motion passed 6-0. Motion made by John Terpko and second by Linda Andrews to pay expenses for August 13-18, 2006 PA AFL-CIO Community Services Institute (1 member). Motion passed 6-0. Motion made by Rocco Reynolds and second by Frank Chiarelli to purchase shirts from SEIU store for year long mobilization event in Greensburg BDD shop. Motion passed 4-1-1. Motion made by John Terpko and second by Frank Chiarelli to allow purchase of items from SEIU store for incentive purposes. Motion passed 6-0.
Motion made to adjourn by Gail Terpko and second by Vicki Tanner. Motion accepted.
Meeting adjourned at 2035 hours.
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Minutes by Vicki Tanner Transcription by John Terpko
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