American Postal Workers Union

Austin Area Local

Executive Board Meeting

October 20, 2007

 

 

President Roberts called the meeting to order at 11:02am at the AFL-CIO building.  There was a roll call of the officers by the secretary.

 

A speaker from American Income Life, Sara Thrailkille spoke to the E-Board.

 

A motion was made to accept the E-Board minutes from Sept.  Motion passed.

 

Old Business:

1. It was announced that Sister Claudia Richardson lost the National Election as NBA by 120 votes.

2. It was also announced that the Local’s picnic was a success.

 

Unfinished Business:

1. The Local Union has put in an offer for a building, but there has been no response as of today.

 

New Business:

1. A motion was made to give out 25 turkeys at the November General Meeting and 20 turkeys, 15 hams, & 1 hen at the December General Meeting.  Motion passed.

 

2. Sister Linda Daniel made a motion to spend up to $7000.00 on the Local’s Christmas party on Dec. 16, 2007.  Motion passed.

 

3. President Roberts brought the following names  to the E-Board to certify as Stewards:

Brian Newman – Maint. Tour 2

Carlos Vega – clerk Central Park

Stewards approved by the E-Board.

 

4. It was announced that the Austin Local will be hosting an Educational Conference on June 18, 2008 for Thur., Fri., & Sat. at the Sheraton Hotel at 12th St. & IH 35.

 

Meeting adjourned at 11:50am.

 

In Union Solidarity,

 

Cathy Robbins

for

Patricia Mercado