American Postal Workers Union

Austin Area Local 299

Executive Board Meeting Minutes

12/19/09

 

President Larry Roberts called the meeting to order at 11:10 am at the AFL-CIO Bldg. There was a roll call of the officers by Cory L. Purifoy. There was a

quorum.

 

Excused Absent: Al Garcia

 

Unexcused Absent: None

 

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Old Business from November 21, 2009:

 

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

 

  1. Brother Monte Lane made a motion that the local pay 8hrs of Union LWOP to Health Plan Representative Al Garcia for his work during the health fair. (Motion passed)

 

  1. A motion was made in behalf of Sister Betty Phillips that the local donate $300 to the Turkey Leg Buyer’s Club. (Motion passed)

 

  1. Treasurer Dan Hillis proposed budget was passed out to the executive board for review and questions.  A motion was made to accept the proposed budget. (Motion passed)

 

  1. There was a discussion about the funds Brother George Roman owes to the local.

 

  1. There was a discussion about members-at-large.

 

  1. Brother Roy Vasquez reports that the Annual Christmas Party will be held at the Pflugerville.

 

 

New Business:

 

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

 

 

A motion was made to adjourn.

 

      Meeting adjourned at 11:35 am

 

      United As ONE,

 

      Cory L. Purifoy