American Postal Workers Union

Austin Area Local 299

Executive Board Meeting Minutes

2/20/10

 

President Larry Roberts called the meeting to order at 11:07 am at the AFL-CIO Bldg. There was a roll call of the officers by Cory L. Purifoy. There was a

quorum.

 

Excused Absent: Linda Daniel, John Mercado, Leonard Lara, Monte Lane,  

Ben Soliz and Al Garcia

 

Unexcused Absent: None

 

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Old Business from December 19, 2009:

 

 

  1. The Executive Board Minutes from November were distributed for review and questions.  A motion was made to accept the Executive Board Minutes from November. (Motion passed)

 

2.      There was a motion made by Sister Cathy Robbins that the local pay Brother Derrelle Young $250 for his photography services during the APWU Annual Christmas Party. (Motion passed)

 

  1. There was a motion made to expend up to $80 to service-member Rex Kitchens who is serving in IRAQ. (Motion passed)

 

  1. There was a discussion about COPA .

 

  1. There was a discussion about the APWU National Elections.

 

  1. There was a discussion about the Annual Christmas Party and the turnout.

 

  1. Notable:   Brother Roy Vasquez and Sister Linda Daniel were recognized for their efforts in organizing and managing the Christmas Party in December. Also, Sister Linda Daniel and Sister Cathy Robbins made contributions to COPA during the meeting.

 

New Business:

 

  1. The Executive Board Minutes from December were distributed for review and questions.  A motion was made by Sister Cathy Robbins and seconded by Brother Roy Vasquez to accept the Executive Board Minutes from December. (Motion passed)
  2. A motion was made by Brother Roy Vasquez and seconded by Brother John Castillo that the local expend up to $400.00 for an APWU Golf Tournament. (Motion passed)

 

3.   There was a discussion about the upcoming State Educational Conference

      that will be held in Ft. Worth, Texas in June. The Educational Conference   

      does not require nominations.

 

  1. There was a discussion about nominations for the upcoming APWU National Elections in April.

 

5.   There was a discussion about the Members-At-Large.

 

  1. There was a discussion about members donating at minimum of $5 to COPA.

 

7.  Brother Roy Vasquez reported that the Annual Christmas Party was a hug success with more than 312 people participating. Also, he wanted to recognize the efforts of Linda Daniel, Cathy Robbins, and Jesse Benavides.

 

  1. Notable:  Brother Joe Aaron donated his turkey during the December giveaway to another member.

 

  1. Brother John Castillo spoke about the report that he compiled about COPA funds raised by other local around the country.

 

  1.  There was a discussion about upcoming arbitration dates for maintenance.

 

  1. There was a discussion about FMLA. The Union recommends that members file complaints with the Department of Labor regarding FMLA.

 

  1. There was a discussion about the USPS National Reassessment Program. Austin will be the first in the Rio Grande District to initiate the next phase of the National Reassessment Program. Interactive Interviews will be conducted in the upcoming months.

 

  1. Brother Abdul Essa informed the Executive Board that maintenance employee Richard Combs had passed away.

 

A motion was made to adjourn.

 

      Meeting adjourned at 12:05 pm

 

      United As ONE,

 

 Cory L. Purifoy