Dispatches October 2002

dispatches 2002

October

Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan

Inside This Issue: 2002 Annual Convention Agenda 2 Executive Council Elections 3 Candidate Profiles 4 Notice of Proposed Amendments to the HSAS Constitution and By-Laws 9 2001 Annual Convention Minutes 11 Message From RHD OH & S 18

Emergency Fund 18 HSAS Supports Education 19 Executive Council 20 HSAS Committees 21 Labour Relations Officers 22 Change of Information Form 23

Who: All HSAS Members What: Annual Convention Where: Delta Bessborough 610 Spadina Crescent East Saskatoon, SK When: Saturday, November 23, 2002 10:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - Educational Sessions 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Business Meeting Social to follow Why: 1). Discover what your union has been involved with over the past year. 2). Discuss and vote on member

resolutions. 3). Celebrate our 30th Anniversary. 4). Be eligible to win one of two prizes of one hundred dollars ($100.00) each.

NOTICE OF THE 2002

ANNUAL CONVENTION

REMINDER!

Bring this copy of Dispatches with

you to the Annual Convention on

November 23, 2002

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ANNUAL CONVENTION AGENDA 10:00 - 11:00 First Educational Session 3:00 - 3:30 Refreshment Break 11:15 - 12:15 Second Educational Session 3:30 - 5:00 Business Meeting continues 12:15 - 1:00 Lunch 5:00 - 6:00 Social to Welcome New HSAS Members 1:00 - 1:30 Registration 7:00 Banquet to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of 1:45 - 3:00 Business Meeting HSAS

BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA 1). Adoption of Agenda 2). Adoption of the November 24, 2001 Annual Convention Minutes 3). President’s Annual Report 4). Executive Director’s Annual Report 5). Committee Reports: (a) Finance - Presentation of audited financial statements (b) Negotiating (c) Communication (d) Education Fund (e) Emergency Fund (f) Grievance 6). Announcement of results of mail-in ballot for vacant Executive Council seats. 7). Old Business 8). New Business 9). Member Resolutions 10). Adjournment 11). Lottery to select winners of two cash prizes of $100.00 each. Only those who are HSAS members and present at the draw will be eligible.

Registration: 1). Educational Sessions 10:00 a.m. - 12:15 In order to participate you must pre register on or before November 15, 2002 by calling Colette Duffee at 955-3399 or toll free 1-888-565-3399. There is a limit of 25 people per session. There will be three (3) concurrent sessions commencing at 10:00 a.m. on Conflict Resolution with Barbara Makeechak, S t r e s s Management with Dr. Dawn Phillips and

Implications of the Dorsey Thaw with Neil McLeod. These three sessions will be run again at 11:15 a.m. 2). Business Meeting Although all members are invited to the Annual Convention and Banquet, it would greatly assist us in organizing if you would let us know on or before November 18, 2002 if you plan to attend by calling Colette Duffee in our Saskatoon office.

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The following eight (8) Executive Council seats are up for election for a two year term November 2002 to November 2004. The three (3) Executive Council seats represent ing 1 ) Occupat ional Therapists; 2) Physical Therapists,

Prosthetists, Orthotists and Exercise/Conditioning Therapists; and 3) Speech Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Orthoptists and Music Therapists have been acclaimed. As a result, ballots for the remaining five (5) seats have been mailed to each member’s home who are represented by these seats. In order to be counted, ballots must be received in the HSAS Saskatoon office by November 19, 2001. Mail

your ballot now!! Members who have not received a ballot for one of the contested seats should phone the Saskatoon HSAS office toll free at 1-888-565-3399 or in Saskatoon at 955-3399. Successful candidates wil l be announced at both the Annual Convention and in the next edition of our newsletter, Dispatches, mailed subsequent to the Annual Convention.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ELECTIONS

ELECTION FOR VACANT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SEATS:

To encourage attendance at the Annual Convention Executive Council has approved the following expense provisions: 15¢ per kilometer for out of town members attending; car - pooling is expected. Childcare (to a maximum of $30 per day) and meal expenses ($6 breakfast, $10 lunch and $14 supper) unless the meal is provided by the Convention (receipts required for childcare and meal expenses). One night’s hotel accommodation for those travelling more than 200 kilometers one way and 2 night’s accommodation for those travelling more than 400 kilometers one way to a maximum of $89 per night plus tax.

PROFESSIONAL / COMPOSITE GROUP

NUMBER OF VACANT

SEATS ON COUNCIL

INCUMBENT / HEALTH DISTRICT

NOMINATIONS / HEALTH DISTRICT

Dietitians, Nutritionists, Dental Hygienists/Therapists, Health Educators

1

Bernadette LeBoeuf - Northwest (RHA #10)

Darren Berg - Battlefords (RHA #10) Victoria Jurgens - Parkland (RHA # 9) Allison Kapp - Regina (RHA #4)

Mental Health Therapists, Recreation Therapists

1 Les Hurlburt - Battlefords (RHA #10)

Les Hurlburt - Battlefords (RHA #10) Anne Robins - Saskatoon (RHA #6)

Occupational Therapists 1 Mary Wilson - Regina (RHA #4) Mary Wilson - Regina (RHA #4) Physical Therapists, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Exercise/Conditioning Therapists

1

JoAnn Walker - Saskatoon (RHA #6)

JoAnn Walker - Saskatoon (RHA #6)

Psychologists, Psychometricians 1 Dawn Phillips - Saskatoon (RHA #6)

Dawn Phillips - Saskatoon (RHA # 6) Gayleen Robertson - East Central (RHA #5)

Public Health Inspectors, Infection Control Practitioners

1 Terry Gibson - Saskatoon (RHA #6)

Roger Piatt - Battlefords (RHA #10) Bill Wright - Saskatoon (RHA # 6)

Social Workers 1 Krista Whittard - Saskatoon (RHA #6)

Brenda Andreas - Saskatoon (RHA #6) Emily Hardy - Greenhead (RHA #7)

Speech Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Orthoptists, Music Therapists

1

Laura Carney - Saskatoon (RHA #6)

Laura Carney - Saskatoon (RHA #6)

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DIETITIANS, NUTRITIONISTS, DENTAL THERAPISTS AND HEALTH EDUCATORS

I am currently employed as a

Dental Health Educator serving Regional Health Authorities 7 and 10.

I began my career in the health and human service sector nearly 25 years

ago. I am a licensed Dental Therapist obtaining my diploma from SIAST in 1980. I have practiced in both the private and public sector. I am the immediate Past President of the Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association (SDTA). In 1996/1997 I served as Chairperson of the SDTA Council and the Chairperson of the Legislation Development Committee responsible for the development of the new Dental Professions Act 1997 and professional bylaws of the SDTA. In 1998 I was awarded an Honorary Life Membership in the Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association for my outstanding contributions to the practice and profession of dental therapy. I currently serve as the elected Chairperson of the National Dental Therapy Working Group and a member of the Curriculum Advisory Committee of the National School of Dental Therapy. I have a demonstrated commitment to life long learning and have continued to take many classes and courses in the health, social science and business fields. In 1993 I was appointed by the Minister of Health to the first Battlefords District Health Board and served as a board member until 1995. I have been an active member of the trade union movement since the late 70’s serving in varying capacities such as elected shop steward, panel observer, as well as local branch and provincial executive member of the Saskatchewan Government Employees Union. I have been a previous member of CUPE, the International Mineral and Chemical Workers Union and the Saskatchewan Government Employees Union. I have taken a number of Union Leadership Development (ULD 10-30), grievance resolution and panel observer training courses within SGEU.

I would like to serve on the HSAS Executive Council to work towards strengthening our collective agreement language, our internal shop steward structures, as well as our workplace grievance and dispute resolution mechanisms. I feel that my broad work and union experience would enable me to be a strong representative and advocate for Dietitians, Nutritionists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists and Health Educators on the Health Sciences Executive Council. If elected, I pledge to work to the best of my ability to represent the interests of all members of our group in a fair and equitable way.

Education and Work Background: BA in Psychology - 1991 B.Sc. In Nutrition and Dietetics -

1992 Dietetic Internship - 1993

Since 1995, I have worked in the Parkland Health District as the District Dietitian. In this capacity, I am solely responsible for the nutritional health of more than 20,000 people. Thus, I am a generalist and get to work in all areas including outpatient care, long term care, acute care, in schools, on Reserves and on Hutterite Colonies. I am the Coordinator of the Diabetes Education Program in this district. As well, I work with the dietary staff to provide a district-wide menu for all facilities within the District. Prior to this position, I was employed as a Food Service Supervisor in St. Elizabeth Hospital and as a research assistant on the Saskatchewan Nutrition Survey. Experience With Other Organizations:

Vice-President of the Saskatchewan Dietetics Association (SDA; currently known as the Saskatchewan Dietitians Association) - 1996 President of SDA (two terms) - 1997 to 1999.

During this time, SDA moved from a body responsible for the registering of Dietitians in Saskatchewan plus providing continuing education to a body strictly responsible for the registration and regulation of its members.

Director on the Board of Directors of Dietitians of Canada (DC) - 1999 to 2001

During this time, the DC board was responsible for developing a 3 year strategy that the management team

CANDIDATE PROFILES

DARREN BERG HEALTH EDUCATOR

BATTLEFORDS (RHA #10)

VICTORIA JURGENS DIETITIAN

PRINCE ALBERT (RHA #9)

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implemented. Reasons for Serving as an Executive Council Member: These terms on the two Boards has given me valuable experience in the differences in how boards operate and in the importance of policies and procedures. It is the policies, the direction of the operation of the union and existing or impending legislation as related to Health Sciences services that I am most interested in. As such, I fully intend to be accountable to the Dietitians, Nutritionists, Dental Therapists and Health Educators as well as the general membership for decisions made by Council. I plan to bring the opinions and concerns of this group to the union to the province and to speak for the union to this group.

I am a Clinical Dietitian and have been employed at the Regina General Hospital since 1996. I currently work with the Neurosciences Unit and

Inpatient Hemodialysis. I have been involved with the Saskatchewan Dietitians

Association for several years. I have been a board member and a member of the Registrations Committee. I am sincerely interested in gaining experiences and knowledge concerning union matters.

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPISTS AND RECREATION THERAPISTS

I have been a Mental Health Therapist in the Rehabilitation Services Department at Saskatchewan Hospital for over seventeen (17) years. I

specialize in the field of v o c a t i o n a l t h e r a p y a n d

rehabilitation. I have a B.Ed. degree from the University of Saskatchewan and have my Canadian R.R.P. (Registered Rehabilitation Professional) designation. I have been actively involved in the field of mental health for a number of years by means of work affiliations, through the Canadian Mental Health Association, as well as Portage Vocational Society Inc. I presently serve on the C.M.H.A. Provincial Board. I was given the Mental Health Association Professional Award in 1997. I have an interest in the development of youth. I served on the Board of the

Battlefords Boys and Girls Club for many years. I assisted in creating a mental health education program geared to high school students. I also worked for a number of years with Aboriginal and First Nations people. I have served as a member of the HSAS Executive Council for two (2) terms.

I graduated from the University of Regina in 1991 with a Bachelor Degree in Physical Activity Studies. Since that time I have been employed as a Recreation

Therapist in Estevan, Regina and then Saskatoon. My work

experiences have been in Geriatric Day Hospital, Long Term Care, Acute Psychiatry and presently Mental Health. For the last 3 1/2 years I have been employed by Saskatoon District Health, Regional Health Authority #6 in a Community Mental Health Rehab Program. I believe in supporting and advancing my profession and am currently President of the Saskatchewan Association of Recreation Professionals. I have been an active member of their Board of Directors for the past five (5) years. I also volunteer my time on the Executive Board of my school’s Home and School Association, provincial judge and coach in synchronized swimming, church groups, community association programs and provincial conference planning. I am interested in representing my chosen professions and colleagues and feel that you as members need to have a voice to bring any concerns, issues or comments forward. I am confident that with my experience in Recreation Therapy, Mental Health and interest in Health Sciences I can represent both disciplines and be an asset to the Executive Council and bring those comments forward. PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, ORTHOTISTS, PROSTHETISTS

AND EXERCISE/CONDITIONING THERAPISTS

Most of the membership will

know me quite well by now because of my recent involvement with the HSAS Bargaining Committee which

is ongoing as I write this.

ALLISON KAPP DIETITIAN REGINA

(RHA #4)

ANNE ROBINS RECREATION THERAPIST

SASKATOON (RHA #6)

JOANN WALKER PHYSICAL THERAPIST

SASKATOON (RHA #6) (ACCLAIMED)

LES HURLBURT MENTAL HEALTH

THERAPIST BATTLEFORDS

(RHA #10)

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To recap my background quickly, I am a Physiotherapist now in my 18th year of employment at RUH. I have just completed my second term as the representative of this group as well as my third year as Treasurer for the Union. My reasons for wanting to continue as an Executive Council representative are primarily because of my strong commitment to my union as a whole and the amount of work I have done these past four months will not allow me to step down at this point. I am extremely proud of the work we have done on the Bargaining Committee and as well proud of our union and what we have accomplished. Someone important to me said just the other day “no matter what comes of this undertaking of the Union JoAnn, don’t forget no one can take away the nobility of your professions”.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

Wi th much thought and consideration of balancing family, work and other responsibilities, I

have decided to run again for a second term as Occupational Therapy

representative on Executive Council. The last two years have been a great learning experience. There was much to learn about union, labour relations and Health Sciences itself. I have had the opportunity to sit on various committees including Emergency Fund and the Job Action Committees. I represent HSAS on the Civic Pension Committee and as a member-at-large on the newly formed Regina District Council. There was much to learn and it was a privilege to represent you. My goal if elected, is to continue to build on this knowledge base and thus be more effective in representing Occupational Therapists on various issues that come before Executive Council. Another goal is to continue to serve on various committees and finally to develop a communication system that I can relay information to you and in turn hear your concerns. Thank you for considering me as your representative.

PSYCHOLOGISTS AND PSYCHOMETRICIANS

Education: B.Ed. 1990, M.Ed. 1992, Ph.D. 2001

Work: 1993 – 1999 Student Counselling Services – University of Saskatchewan

1999 – 2000 Alberta Hospital Edmonton/Glenrose Rehabilitation

Hospital (pre-doctoral internship) September 2000 – RUH Department of Clinical Health Psychology I am interested in serving on the HSAS Executive Council because I believe that I am familiar with issues relevant to both Master’s and Doctoral level psychologists. I have worked with psychometricians at various sites and have a basic understanding of the issues they deal with (and would hope to receive ongoing input from them if I were to continue to represent them on this Council). Over my past term on Council I served on the Grievance Committee during the first year. During the second year I was elected by Executive Council members to be the Second Vice-President/Secretary and sit on the Executive Committee. Most recently I have served as Provincial Coordinator for Essential Services. It is my goal to take my previous experience and ongoing feedback from those I am representing to develop innovative and creative methods for dealing with new and ongoing issues.

I am running as a candidate to represent Psychologists and Psychometricians on HSAS Executive Council. I worked

hard to help in the development of District Council in ECHD

(now part of RHA #5). I have become involved and knowledgeable about union issues as the Vice Chair of the HSAS District Council of RHA #5. I have volunteered many hours to learn about how our union functions and devoted much time and energy to help make our Executive Council accountable to members. I think our union has progressed greatly in the last year with a major part of that progress coming from the many hours that ordinary members have contributed. I would like to be a part

DAWN PHILLIPS PSYCHOLOGIST

SASKATOON (RHA #6)

GAYLEEN ROBERTSON

PSYCHOLOGIST EAST CENTRAL

(RHA #5)

MARY WILSON REGINA (RHA #4)

(ACCLAIMED)

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of Executive Council because I believe we still have a long way to go to improve HSAS support of members in the workplace. We have begun to support members at the bargaining table and we need to continue with changes in the way HSAS deals with management on a daily basis. I believe in the philosophy that HSAS should be transparent and accountable to the members, therefore I supported the motion at the last AGM to have Executive Council meeting agendas and minutes available to the general membership. I also believe that members should be allowed the opportunity to participate in the decision making process of their union as much as possible and if elected I plan to be accessible and accountable not only to Psychology and Psychometrician members but also to local members of other professions. I believe that what is good for one profession in our union is also good for all professions in our union. I have been very vocal and sometimes challenging with our union executive. I believe that our union will profit from having new ideas and challenges brought forward at the Executive level. I know I can contribute on Executive Council to work harder to represent members. Our union is evolving in a good way and I would like to continue to be a part of that evolution as your representative on Executive Council. As a member of HSAS I work as a registered doctoral psychologist in RHA #5 (Yorkton). I received my Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Regina in May of 2002. I have worked in Adult Community Services in Yorkton for just over 2 years. Previously I worked as a Psychologist (Child and Youth, Adult, Gerontology) in what was North Central Health District (Melfort) for 1.5 years.

PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS AND INFECTION CONTROL PRACTITIONERS

My name is Roger Piatt and I have lived in Saskatchewan almost all of my life. I have a wife and two children and live i n N o r t h B a t t l e f o r d ,

Saskatchewan where I am employed by Regional Health

A u t h o r i t y #10 as a Public Health Inspector. I have been a Public Health Inspector for over 8 years working in Melfort and North Battleford. I have served on the Community Health Bargaining

Committee prior to devolution to health districts, where I was actively involved with the Bargaining Committee to support the activities of the Negotiating Committee. I was involved in researching information and preparing documents for use by the Negotiating Committee. I was also an SGEU shop steward acting on behalf of fellow union members in conflict resolution and sitting on job interview panels. I represented the interest of an employee in a manner that was consistent with the direction of the union. Shortly after I moved to North Battleford in 1995 I was involved in being a union rep for an HSAS employee while we were still governed by SGEU. The employee was seeking conflict resolution with the employer relating to numerous health related issues. I have also been an active member of the HSAS JJESC where I worked to represent the issues of all employees in a fair and equitable manner. I joined this committee about half way through and found it to be a challenging process to represent the interests of 27 different employee groups in a union/employer setting. I am interested in representing the issues of public health inspectors and infection control practitioners because I believe the only way to effect positive change is to work within the system. I will actively work to represent the issues faced by these two groups in my role as a member of the Executive Council.

I was born and raised in Saskatchewan. I completed 2 years of university in education at the University of Regina prior to completing my

diploma in Environmental Health at B.C.I.T. in Burnaby, B.C. I completed my certification as a Public Health Inspector from the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors in June 1973. I was a district inspector stationed in Wynyard for 12 years. For the past 17 years I have worked as a Senior PHI/Supervisor stationed in Saskatoon. I have held the following positions on the Executive of the Saskatchewan Branch - Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors; Secretary/Treasurer, President and Past President.

ROGER PIATT PUBLIC HEALTH

INSPECTOR BATTLEFORDS

(RHA #10)

BILL WRIGHT PUBLIC HEALTH

INSPECTOR SASKATOON (RHA #6)

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Union Involvement: Shop Steward - SGEU Side table bargaining with SGEU in attempts to get special wage adjustments for PHI’s and Senior PHI’s. Representative on the legal, inspection and regulatory committee for Job Evaluation with SGEU. Northern Vice-Chair on SGEU committee on vote due to Dorsey Commission. Alternate representative to Executive Council for this group for 4 of the last 6 years. Presently on Constitution Review Committee. Chair of the Saskatoon District Council since inception December 2000. Since June 2002 serving on Provincial Bargaining Committee.

I feel that my years of experience not only as a PHI but as an active union member will allow me to have a strong voice for both the PHI’s and Infection Control Officers. Further, my recent experience on the Provincial Bargaining Committee has provided me with an excellent basic knowledge of many of our professions and the recruitment and retention problems facing us all. SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AUDIOLOGISTS,

ORTHOPTISTS AND MUSIC THERAPISTS

Once again, I do feel honored

to represent this aggregate group. During this year, there are two areas which I feel are priorities for this

group and myself. First of all, I would like to include other

HSAS members in committee activities as they arise. There are several committees which require and welcome membership involvement. Several members have shown interest and welcome other who are keen to become an active participant in further HSAS activities. Second, we need to develop an e-mail list. This is the most efficient mechanism for me to communicate with you. Please submit your e-mail to me by sending me a message at [email protected]. If you do not have an e-mail address, please submit an address that you would feel comfortable having a message sent to. This may also be the time to get a hotmail or other public domain address. If

you do not have computer access, you may access your mail at most public libraries. If I am able to collect an e-mail for everyone, I will be able to provide you with an update after each Executive Council meeting. The success of this system is up to all members in this group. I may also be reached by phone at 668-6183 (home) or 655-2470 (work).

SOCIAL WORKERS

I have been a social worker for 25 years. I started in Yorkton, moved to Swift Current and have been in Saskatoon for the past 17 years.

Last year I had the opportunity to be a part of the JJE for three months and

that experience has rekindled my enthusiasm for HSA. I was pulled back to work before I got the job finished and so I am now seeking the support of other social workers so I can “finish the job!” For those of you who know me you know I have the energy to represent social work on Executive Council. For those of you who don’t know me I can assure you I will do my best to keep you informed and to represent our interests on the team. The coming year will be a difficult one as we prepare to implement the new contract, strengthen our ties in the workplace and generally regain the confidence of our clients, patients and the general public. I am a team player and I will “Finish the Job”.

My career path has always pursued better health for the people of Saskatchewan. As a nursing professional I worked in long term, acute care, mental health

therapies and as a nursing unit manager. As a social work

practitioner, since 1995, my duties included coordinator of residential services, intake and discharge planner at a mental health sitting and now an adult community counsellor. My experiences in the mental health field has prompted an understanding of employee, employer relationships.

BRENDA ANDREAS

SASKATOON (RHA #6)

EMILY HARDY GREENHEAD (RHA #7)

LAURA CARNEY SPEECH LANGUAGE

PATHOLOGIST SASKATOON (RHA #6)

(ACCLAIMED)

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MEMBER RESOLUTIONS

Article 3.2 “Annual Convention” of the HSAS By-Laws makes provision for member resolutions to be voted on at the Annual Convention. At its April 16 and 17, 2002 meeting Executive Council passed a motion encouraging HSAS members to mail their resolutions, along with rationale, to the Saskatoon HSAS

office by August 31, 2002 so they could be published in the newsletter mailed out prior to the Convention. If members haven’t mailed in their resolutions by the August 31, 2002 deadline they are still entitled to raise their resolutions at the Annual Convention. Here are the resolutions received up to press time:

1). Whereas HSAS will be going into another round of contract negotiations with SAHO in the winter of 2004 and… Whereas Executive Council has voted in favour of the development of District Councils (soon to be known as Regional Councils) and the development of a “stewardship system” within the memberships worksites, and… Whereas the “Dorsey Thaw” takes effect January 2003, thereby resulting in potential union membership movement happening within Saskatchewan Health care unions, and… Whereas all three above matters will require the undivided attention of the President, and… Whereas the position of “President” is the only officer of HSAS that is elected from the full membership and accountable to the total membership… I hereby make the motion that, effective immediately, the office of President be a full time position with the pay of no less than what that individual would be receiving as compensation from their Health District/Regional Health Authority employer, to be reviewed at the 2003 Annual General Meeting of the HSAS. Moved By: Terry Dodds, Addictions Counsellor Saskatoon Seconded By: Gayleen Robertson, Psychologist Yorkton 2). Motion that all committees who have not yet established

their terms of reference provide Executive Council with a completion date for this task. The rationale for this motion is that the motion to have terms of reference for all committees was passed at the last AGM and to date it does not appear that this task has been accomplished. Having committees establish a completion date would serve to provide motivation to have this task accomplished. Moved By: Gayleen Robertson, Psychologist, Yorkton 3). Motion that all committee’s terms of reference be made available to HSAS members through publication on the HSAS website and in an upcoming Dispatches. The rationale for this motion is so committees have guidelines and parameters within which to function which are available to all members. Moved By: Gayleen Robertson, Psychologist, Yorkton 4). Motion that all committees have a restriction of one LRO or paid HSAS staff member on committees. The rationale for this motion is that committee members

make decisions and vote on issues that affect the membership. Whatever expertise the LRO’s or paid HSAS staff have can certainly be expressed by one representative. Finally, having more than one paid staff person on a committee usurps voting power from the hands of the membership.

I believe it is vital for our provincial health care mandate to be maintained. Recognition of the HSAS professional body must be validated in order for them to be a part of the proposed regional health teams. I am seeking an Executive Council position to represent your

professional expertise by promoting a base of fairness, equal opportunities and recognition for employee worth that have been achieved through a foundation set by educational skills.

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Moved By: Gayleen Robertson, Psychologist, Yorkton

5). Motion that all external hirings (such as consultants) be done through a tendering process. The rationale for this is that through tendering, HSAS

can be sure to get the most qualified individual(s) for the most reasonable fee.

Moved By: Gayleen Robertson, Psychologist, Yorkton 6). Motion that Executive Council establish and publish

guidelines with regard to “conflict of interest” as it relates to HSAS activities.

The rationale for this motion is to avoid any real or perceived conflict with regard to the business of HSAS and its Executive, Board of Governors and HSAS staff.


7). Motion that a special committee be struck that includes members from more than the two largest cities in Saskatchewan to review and draw up equitable guidelines for travel, lodging and sustenance as it relates to HSAS business to be presented to Executive Council for approval.

The rationale for this is that it will allow for a knowledgeable discussion of the topic in a venue that

will not deter from the regular business of Executive Council meetings. As well, it will allow for some discussion of the legal ramifications of the content of the current proposed guidelines. The most recent draft of the expense guidelines leaves open the possibility of legal ramifications, particularly as it relates to privacy issues and safety issues (such as sharing hotel rooms with essential strangers, travelling in unsafe conditions and having different expense rules apply to members from different locations).


8). Whereas HSAS is a provincial union, with representatation on Executive Council, elected by professions, or groups of professions…

I move that Executive Council seats that have two representatives of a specific profession or group of professions, have one representative from rural and one from urban.

Rationale: due to geographics of our HSAS members and the dynamics of urban and rural services, there is a need for both rural and urban representation on Executive Council.

*Rural - anything outside of Regina or Saskatoon. * Urban - Saskatoon or Regina Moved By: Heather Brinsky, Paramedic Meadow Lake

2001 ANNUAL CONVENTION MINUTES

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER The 2001 Annual Convention was called to order by JoAnn Walker at 1:40 p.m. on November 24, 2001. The meeting was held in Salon A, Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, Moose Jaw, SK.

WELCOME JoAnn welcomed everyone to the Convention. Welcome by Katherine Brisbin, Chairperson of the Moose Jaw-Thunder Creek District Council. JoAnn then introduced Executive Council and Board of Governors. A motion to proceed without having 10% of membership present was required. Motion: We accept that we have 67 members present and that this would be the quorum to proceed. Moved By: JoAnn Walker Seconded By: Bill Wright Carried

ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion: To adopt the agenda. Moved By: Roberta Ekberg Seconded By: Ted Makeechak Carried Proposed that item 4 (Executive Director’s Report) be moved to item 9 (Member Resolutions) and item 9 to 4. Moved By: Brent McKee Seconded By: Terry Dodds Yes - 29 Against - 23 Abstention - 6 Carried Motion: To adopt the agenda as amended. Moved By: JoAnn Walker Seconded By: Stan Dimnik Carried

ADOPTION OF THE NOVEMBER 25TH, 2000 ANNUAL CONVENTION MINUTES

Moved By: Leo Champigny Seconded By: Terry Gibson Carried

ACTING PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT Motion: To accept the Acting President’s Annual Report as presented. Moved By: JoAnn Walker Seconded By: Dawn Phillips Carried

MEMBER RESOLUTIONS JoAnn deferred chairing of the meeting to Ted Makeechak. Motion: A committee of the Executive Council be struck to develop a policy manual that sets out the responsibilities of all elected HSAS positions and committees. Moved By: Elinor Keter Seconded By: Gary Horseman Carried Motion: All members attending the Annual Convention be compensated at the same rate as the Executive Council. Moved By: Gayleen Robertson Seconded By: Terry Gibson Discussions as to differences. Show of hands to continue debate - debate continues. Amendment to the motion: Motion: All members attending the Annual Convention be compensated at the same rate as the Executive Council with the exception of the stipends. Moved By: Gayleen Robertson Seconded By: Terry Gibson Motion: The 3 hours travelling time be removed from the Dispatches. Motion not debated as there was already a motion on the floor. Show of hands for calling the question - question to be called. For - 23 Against - 37 Defeated Ted stated that the Finance Committee was in the process of revising this policy.

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Motion: Executive Council follow the same rules as the general membership. Moved By: Terry Gibson Seconded By: Kateri Buckmeyer Amendment to the motion: Motion: Executive Council follow the same rules as the general membership. This is to occur next year. Terry Gibson withdrew his motion. Seconded by Gayleen Robertson. Motion: Members of all committees receive the terms of reference upon appointment. Moved By: Candi Thompson Seconded By: Natalie Horejda Amendment to the motion: Motion: Every committee needs terms of reference. Members of all the committees to receive the terms of reference upon appointment whenever possible. Carried Motion: The minutes of the Annual Convention be published in the next Dispatches. Moved By: Bill Wright Seconded By: Terry Dodds Carried Motion: A committee, hereafter referred to as the District Council Development Committee, be struck by the Executive Council at the next Executive Council meeting to organize, oversee and promote the further development of District Councils. Moved By: Stan Dimnik Seconded By: Katherine Brisbin Carried Motion: The District Council Development Committee shall

be comprised of 4 members of Executive Council and 4 members from District Councils, the latter which will have no more than one member from any one District.

Moved By: Brent McKee Seconded By: Stan Dimnik For - 22 Against - 35 Defeated

Motion: The District Council Development Committee shall be comprised of equal membership of Executive Council and District Councils. Moved By: Bill Wright Seconded By: Candi Thompson Question as to whether debate should continue - debate ceased. For - 31 Against - 33 Defeated Motion: Executive Council be directed to ensure that there are representatives from the District Councils on the District Council Development Committee. Moved By: Roberta Ekberg Seconded By: Kateri Buckmeyer Carried Motion: District Councils are to be funded on an annual basis with a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $5,000 depending on District needs. Moved By: Gayleen Robertson Seconded By: Bill Wright Amendment to the motion: Motion: District Councils are to be funded on an annual basis with a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum depending on District needs annually. Show of hands to end debate - debate continued. For - 28 Against - 31 Defeated Motion: Officers of District Councils are to be recognized as elected union representatives of HSAS and as such are to be given union leave to work on District Council business. Moved By: Bill Wright Seconded By: Gary Horseman Amendment to the motion: Motion: Officers of District Councils are to be recognized as elected union representatives of HSAS. Seconded By: Gayleen Robertson For - 23 Against - 35 Defeated Motion: The President’s position for the term of 2001 - 2002 be a fully funded position. Moved By: Gary Horseman

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Seconded By: Elinor Keter Show of hands as to whether the debate should continue - debate ceased. For - 24 Against - 38 Defeated A short recess was held. Motion: The President’s position be a full time position, to be reviewed every 3 to 6 months, the need for continuation would be reviewed by Executive Council and the President. Moved By: Brenda Sousa Seconded By: Kim Pelletier For - 26 Against - 32 Defeated Motion: The minutes of Executive Council be made available to the membership whether through the HSAS website or Dispatches. Moved By: Gayleen Robertson Seconded By: Gwen Moyse Carried Motion: The Presidential election be declared invalid due to misrepresentation in the Dispatches regarding Stan Dimnik’s current employment. Moved By: Dustin Gessner Seconded By: Marie Stimpson Objection to the question by Stan Dimnik. Show of hands showed the discussion would continue. Request for the motion to be withdrawn as it is not constitutional. Withdrawn Formal request for quorum requested by Kateri Buckmeyer. It was decided that the Constitution did not require a second count. Motion: Item #4 Member’s Resolution cease and we commence with the rest of the business agenda save those arising from the reports. Moved By: Natalie Horejda Seconded By: Kateri Buckmeyer Carried

COMMITTEE REPORTS Motion: Adopt the committee reports as circulated save

those that require motions. Moved By: Terry Gibson Seconded By: Stan Dimnik Carried a) Finance Committee - Presentation of audited financial statements. The audited financial statements were presented by JoAnn Walker. Motion: To set up a committee to review charitable

donations. Moved By: JoAnn Walker Seconded By: Bill Wright Carried Motion: Continue to use Glen Dean as the auditor. Moved By: JoAnn Walker Seconded By: Terry Gibson Carried b) Job Evaluation (Steering and Evaluation) Committee - short report by Ted Makeechak. c) Constitutional Committee - report by Gail Beggs- LaRiviere and Kathleen Malin Each article will be read. Article 2.2 (a) - Defeated Motion: the words “the”, “shall”, “calendar”, and

“annual convention” and small typos all be accepted as they are additions that clarify, not change.

Moved by: Terry Gibson Carried Article 2.2 (b) defeated as it was locked in with (a). Article 2.3 – Motion Carried 2.3 Membership Assessment

(a) The initiation fees for admittance of members, the monthly membership dues and special assessments shall be determined by the Executive Council.

(b) In the event that a member ceases employment and is subsequently re-employed within two (2) years by an employer covered by a Collective Agreement of the Association or is on an

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approved leave of absence, no new initiation fee shall be levied.

Article 3.6 – Motion Carried 3.6 Executive Council Elections Any active member shall be eligible for nomination for

the Executive Council. Nominations and elections to the Executive Council shall be in accordance with the provisions set forth in Article 4 and Article 3.2. The Executive Council of the Association shall cause to have nominations papers distributed to the members on or about September 1st of each year, for those positions subject to election that year. Nomination papers showing the name of the Nominee, the Professional or Composite Group seat for which the member is nominated, and the name of the Nominator, shall be returned to the Head Office of the Association by the last working day of September. Where more than one Nomination is received for a Professional or Composite Group Seat, the Executive Council shall cause the Executive Director to create an elections process for members to elect an Executive Council member through a mail-in ballot. Ballots will be distributed immediately to all members eligible to vote for a contested seat, and shall be returned at least five (5) calendar days prior to the Annual Convention. Candidates may appoint a scrutineer to be present when the Executive Director counts the ballots and the qualification of each ballot shall remain the sole decision of the Executive Director.

Article 4.1(a) – Carried 4.1 Composition (a) There shall be an Executive Council composed of

one or more representatives from each professional, occupational or “composite” group which has members in the Association, proportional to the number of members within the group in a manner determined by the Executive Council.

Article 4.1 (b) – Carried 4.1 Composition (b) Individuals or groups of individuals admitted to

membership subsequent to 1982 may, at the discretion of the Executive Council, be designated to the most appropriate existing professional or occupational group or to a ‘composite’ group. Such designation shall be done in consultation with the

affected person(s); however, the decision of the Executive Council shall be final. Such member(s) shall be eligible for nomination and election to the Executive Council by the group to which they have been assigned.

Article 4.1 (c) – Carried 4.1 Composition (c) The President is a member of Executive Council. Article 4.2 (b) – Carried 4.2 Election b) In the event of a vacancy on the Executive Council

with more than six months remaining in the term of the vacant position, the Executive Council shall cause Nomination Papers to be distributed to the members of the professional, occupational or ‘composite’ group affected as soon as practicable. Nomination Papers as described in Article 3.6 shall be returned within thirty (30) calendar days. The Executive Council shall cause the Executive Director to create an election process in general accordance with Article 3.6. The incumbent so elected will sit for the remainder of the term of the seat.

Article 4.8 – Carried 4.8 Save Harmless The Association shall indemnify and save harmless from

personal liability any member of the Executive Council, the President of the Association or any person appointed by the Executive Council from personal liability incurred by such person in the administration of the Association, provided that such protection shall extend only to persons acting bona fide in the interest of the Association.

Article 6.1 – Carried 6.1 Board of Governors Any member having served at least four (4) years on

Executive Council, at least two (2) of which as an officer, shall be eligible for election to the Board of Governors for a term of seven years, providing that such eligible members are and continue to be members of the Association; and that such elections shall be made by the Executive Council on nominations duly received at the first meeting of the Executive Council following the Annual Convention.

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Article 7.1 – Carried insert the “ at least” in front of 3/4 and 2/3. 7.1 Election and Duties of the President Any active member shall be eligible for nomination to

President. The President shall be elected by all members of the Association for a two (2) year term or for a lesser period of time at the pleasure of the Executive Council. The Executive Council may remove the President by a vote of at least 3/4 of the Executive Council sitting at a special meeting called by the Vice President. This meeting may only be called after a vote of non-confidence by at least 2/3 of the Executive Council attending a regular Executive Council meeting.

The Executive Council of the Association shall cause to have nomination papers for President distributed to all HSAS members on or about September 1 every two (2) years commencing 2001.

Nomination papers showing the name of the Nominee and Nominator and consent of the Nominee shall be returned to the Head Office of the Association by the last working day of September.

Where more than one nomination is received for the position of President the Executive Council shall cause the Executive Director to create an elections process for members to elect the President through a mail-in ballot.

Ballots will be distributed as soon as is practicable to all members eligible to vote and shall be returned at least five (5) calendar days prior to the Annual Convention.

Candidates may appoint a scrutineer to be present when the Executive Director counts the ballots and the qualification of each ballot shall remain the sole discretion of the Executive Director.

The candidate who receives the most votes will be declared elected. In the event the successful candidate is an Executive Council member she will resign her seat to serve as President. The Executive Council shall fill this vacant seat in accordance with Articles 3.6 and 4.2 of the HSAS By-Laws.

A President may continue in office for a maximum of six (6) consecutive years.

The President is the senior elected officer of the Association who has the following powers and duties which may be exercised or performed in person or by

delegation: (a) Presides at all meetings, conventions and

conferences except District Council meetings. (b) Is the chief representative of the Association. (c) Is the primary spokesperson for the Association with

respect to the Association’s policies, health care issues and all other matters as determined by Executive Council.

(d) Is Chair of the Executive Committee and an ex-officio member of all committees.

(e) Is the Chief Executive Officer of the Association. (f) Keeps the First Vice-President informed of matters

necessary to assume the duties of President. (g) Ensures that policies and decisions of Annual

Conventions and the Executive Council are carried out.

(h) Reports to the Executive Council and the Annual Convention.

(i) Ensures that the HSAS Constitution and By-Laws are upheld.

(j) May be a signing officer. (Note: Text in italics indicates text was not included in the Dispatches as there were no changes.) Article 9.2 – Carried 9.2 Standing Committees There shall be Standing and Special Committees as

determined by Executive Council. Article 9.3 – Carried an “s” added to the word committees, comma after professional removed. 9.3 Chairperson The Chairperson of each Standing Committee and of

such other special committees shall be selected and appointed by the Executive Council. Each Chairperson so appointed shall within one month of her appointment select not more than six other members of the Association and not more than one from any professional group to act as members thereof, and shall file their names with the Secretary of the Association.

Article 13 – Carried should read “one of whom shall be an officer” 13 The Seal The Association shall have a common seal which shall

be under the control of the Executive Council and the

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responsibility for its custody and its use from time to time shall be determined by the Executive Council, provided that the seal may be affixed to any document at any time in the presence of any two members of the Executive Council, one of whom shall be an officer.

Article 4.3 – Defeated Article 4.4 – Carried 4.4 Alternates (a) Members of the Executive Council who are unable

to attend any meeting of the Executive Council have an obligation to delegate another member of the Health Sciences Association (who is a member of the same professional, occupational or ‘composite’ group) the right to attend the meeting of the Executive Council and to exercise any powers which the delegating member may have exercised at that meeting. Written authorization from the delegating member shall be considered adequate to enable the alternate member to attend the meeting of the Executive Council.

Article 4.5 – Carried 4.5 Negotiation of Collective Agreement The Executive Council shall appoint a chairperson of the

Contract Committee who in turn shall appoint a Negotiating Committee, the majority of whom must be active members of the Association. The Negotiating Committee shall be responsible for negotiating a Collective Agreement with employers or organizations of employers. The Negotiating Committee shall:

(a) Communicate with members of each of the professional, occupational and ‘composite’ groups to formulate the outline of a Collective Agreement satisfactory to each of the groups.

(b) Report regularly during negotiations to the Executive Council for directions and make recommendations to only the Executive Council with regard to the terms and conditions of any Collective Agreement between the Association and any employer or organization of employers.

Article 5.1 – Carried 5.1 District Councils/Amalgamated District

Councils Members of any Health District or group of Health

Districts (Amalgamated Health Districts) may constitute

themselves as a District Council or Amalgamated District Council and petition the Executive Council to delegate to the District Council or Amalgamated District Council the authority to act on behalf of members constituting the District Council or Amalgamated District Council on matters of local concern.

Article 5.2 – Carried 5.2 Officers Chairpersons, Stewards and such other Officers of the

District Council or Amalgamated District Council as requested by the members of the District Council or Amalgamated District Council and approved by the Executive Council will be elected by a method established by the Executive Council.

Article 5.3 – Carried 5.3 Duties of Officers Officers of the District Council or Amalgamated District

Council shall provide a liaison between the members of the District Council and the Executive Council and Executive Director and shall be responsible for the coordination of the activities of the members of the District Council and to make such recommendations and reports and carry out such other duties and may be required to assist the Executive Council and Executive Director in the organization, management and operation of the affairs of the Association. Stewards elected by members of the District Councils or Amalgamated District Councils and so authorized by the Executive Council shall advocate on behalf of members with the employer and may represent members in discussions with employers over their Grievances and other concerns. The Chairperson and each Council shall conduct their affairs in a manner consistent with the objects of the Association and shall act and carry out their duties in accordance with such policies as may be established by the Executive Council from time to time. An Officer may be removed from office by the Executive Council for just cause.

Article 7.2 – Carried 7.2 Election of First Vice-President, Second Vice-

President/Secretary and Treasurer. The First Vice-President, Second Vice-President/Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected:

(a) by the Executive Council; (b) at the first Executive Council meeting following the

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Annual Convention; (c) for a one year term; (d) by a majority vote. The position of First Vice-President, Second Vice-

President/Secretary and Treasurer may be declared vacant by a vote of two-thirds of the Executive Council and shall be filled by and from the Executive Council.

Article 7.3 – Carried 7.3 The First Vice-President The First Vice-President: (a) assumes the duties of the President at the

President’s request or in the President’s absence; (b) may be a signing officer; (c) is a member of the Executive Committee. Article 7.4 – Motion Carried change c to d and d to c 7.4 Second Vice-President/Secretary The Second Vice-President/Secretary: (a) keeps an accurate and true record of the

membership; (b) ensures that accurate records are kept of all official

proceedings of the Association; (c) may be a signing officer; (d) is a member of the Executive Committee. Article 7.5 – Carried (c) remove “as needed and” – (a) add and make recommendations to the Executive Council for approval. 7.5 The Treasurer The Treasurer shall: (a) keep an accurate account of all financial

transactions of the Association and make recommendations to the Executive Council for approval;

(b) chair the Finance Committee; (c) have the books and accounts of the Association

verified by the auditor at least annually and present an audited report and statements to the Annual Convention;

(d) review banking and investment practices in consultation with the Finance Committee on an annual basis and make recommendations to the Executive Council for approval;

(e) be a signing officer and select other signing officers;

(f) be a member of the Executive Committee. Article 8.2 be struck – Carried Article 8.3 now 8.2 – Carried 8.3 Authorization of Funds All cheques of the Association must bear the signatures of any two (2) of the three (3) officers as selected by the Treasurer.

BALLOT RESULTS President:

Stan Dimnik, Saskatoon Health District Addiction Counsellors/Therapists:

Chris Driol, Saskatoon Health District (Acclaimed) Assessor/Coordinators:

Kathleen Malin, Moose Mountain Health District (Acclaimed) Brenda Pasloski, East Central Health District (Acclaimed)

EMTs, EMT-As, Paramedics and Dispatchers: Dale Backlin, Regina Health District Jason Williams, Regina Health District

Pharmacists: Monica Lawrence, Regina Health District

Physical Therapists, Prosthetists, Orthotists and Exercise/Conditioning Therapists:

Bonnie Yake, Regina Health District (Acclaimed) Respiratory Therapists and Perfusionists:

Warren Chykowski, Saskatoon Health District (Acclaimed)

Social Workers: Brent McKee, East Central Health District

OLD BUSINESS

None. NEW BUSINESS

a) Saskatoon District Council - Bill Wright Members were brought up to date as to the proceedings of the Saskatoon District Council. Nomination forms have been sent out and elections will take place in mid December for Executive positions. b) Interprovincial Affairs Is it time to establish a national umbrella organization for unions similar to HSAS? Greg Deren gave a presentation to the members.

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END OF ANNUAL CONVENTION

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNUAL REPORT Motion: To accept the Executive Director’s report as

circulated. Moved By: Candi Thompson Seconded By: Terry Gibson Carried Announcement - Next year’s Annual Convention will be held November 23, 2002 at the Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon.

ADJOURNMENT Motion: To adjourn the meeting. Moved By: Leslie Topola Seconded By: Gail Beggs-LaRiviere Carried

Thank you to Ron Thurlow and his committee for making the arrangements for today’s meeting.

WINNERS Lottery to select winners of 2 cash prizes of $100.00 each. The winners were:

Deign Salido, Respiratory Therapist, Moose Jaw-Thunder Creek Health District Ron Thurlow, Addictions Counsellor, Regina Health District

The RHD’s Occupational Health and Safety Department is promoting a scent free environment at all the district’s facilities, including hospitals. Scented products like air fresheners, fragrances and personal care products can cause people with chemical sensitivities to suffer mild to severe symptoms such as headaches, congestion and excessive coughing. All RHD employees, including

physicians, are encouraged to limit the use of scented personal care products and perfumes while working at or visiting any of the District’s facilities. For more information, contact Terry Hartley, Healthy Workplace Coordinator, OH & S, RHD at 766-5247 or e-mail [email protected].

Message From Regina Health District’s Occupational Health and Safety Department

EMERGENCY FUND

The Emergency Fund was established at the October 1989 Annual General Meeting. The purpose of the Fund is to provide members with monetary assistance in the form of a non-repayable grant when an unusual circumstance arises in which they need financial assistance on a one time basis. An unusual circumstance would include such matters as; personal health, personal emergencies and destruction of personal belongings or property by fire or other acts of nature. Assistance up to $500.00 will be considered. Application forms for the Emergency Fund may be obtained at either the Saskatoon or Regina HSAS offices, or through the website www.hsa-sk.com.

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HSAS SUPPORTS EDUCATION

CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND The Continuing Education Fund was established at the October 1990 Annual General Meeting with the purpose of promoting continuing education in areas directly related to one’s present position. A lottery system is used to select applicants with five (5) names drawn on October 1st and five names on May 15th of each year. Successful applicants are eligible for a maximum of $500.00. It is the position of HSAS that the responsibility for assuming costs associates with continuing job related education resides with the employer. To ensure our fund is not treated as a primary funding source, the Education Fund Committee requires members to apply to their employer or other sources prior to making application to the HSAS Education Fund. Failure to do so will result in the disqualification of the applicant. For the October 1, 2002 draw we had 14 applicants. Those chosen were: Name Professions Health District Melanie Grace Social Worker Saskatoon Health District (RHA #6) Natasha Haskey Dietitian Saskatoon Health District (RHA #6) Dean Kabaroff Addictions Counsellor/Therapist Saskatoon Health District (RHA #6) Louise Verklan Assessor/Coordinator North-East Health District (RHA #8) Angela Wilkie Physical Therapist Swift Current Health District (RHA #3)

25TH SILVER ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD The 1997 Annual Convention established two (2) $500.00 scholarships to mark the 25th Anniversary of our union. The scholarships are awarded annually to a spouse or dependent of an HSAS member enrolled in full-time studies at a post-secondary educational institution leading to a degree, diploma or certificate in an area of study currently represented by HSAS. Completed application forms must be received at the Saskatoon or Regina office no later than July 31st for the upcoming school year. This year’s successful applicants were: 1. Elizabeth Kliman, Dietitian, Regina Health District, whose son Jonathon Kliman is studying EMT/Firefighting at Lakeland College in Vermillion, Alberta. 2. Gaye Spademan, Assessor/Coordinator, Prince Albert Health District, whose daughter Elaine Spademan is studying Pharmacy at the University of Saskatchewan.

RON CURRIE AWARD Established in 1985, this $500 Scholarship is awarded to a Pharmacy student in the college of Pharmacy at the University of Saskatchewan. The award recognizes Ron’s leadership in guiding the formation of our union. This year’s recipient is Brad Cooper of Quill Lake. Brad is a 3rd year student in the Pharmacy program. Application forms for the Continuing Education Fund and the Silver Anniversary Scholarship Award may be obtained at either the Saskatoon or Regina HSAS offices.

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Executive Council is the governing body that conducts the business of the union between Annual Conventions. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

PROFESSIONS # OF SEATS ELECTED AND ADDRESSES TERM ENDS

Addiction Counsellors/Therapists 1 Chris Driol - Saskatoon Health District Calder Centre, 2001 Arlington Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7J 2H6

November 2003

Social Workers 2

Brent McKee - East Central Health District Yorkton Mental Health Centre, 270 Bradbrooke Drive Yorkton, SK S3N 2K6 Krista Whittard - Saskatoon Health District Adult Community Mental Health Services, 4th Floor, 715 Queen Street Saskatoon, SK S7K 4X4

November 2003

November

2002

Assessor/Coordinators 2

Kathleen Malin - Moose Mountain Health District Redvers Health Centre, Box 321 Redvers, SK S0C 2H0 Brenda Pasloski - East Central Health District Yorkton Regional Health Services, 270 Bradbrooke Drive Yorkton, SK S3N 2K6

November 2003

November

2003

Speech Language Pathologists, Audiolo-gists, Orthoptists, Music Therapists 1

Laura Carney, Speech Language Pathologist Saskatoon Health District Speech Language Pathology Department, Royal University Hospital 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0M7

November 2002

Respiratory Therapists, Perfusionists 1 Warren Chykowski, Respiratory Therapist - Saskatoon Health District Royal University Hospital, Respiratory Therapy Department Box 50, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8

November 2003

Emergency Medical Technicians, Dispatch-ers and Paramedics 2

Dale Backlin, Paramedic - Regina Health District Emergency Medical Services, Box 3930 Regina, SK S4P 3R8 Jason Williams, Paramedic - Regina Health District Emergency Medical Services, Box 3930 Regina, SK S4P 3R8

November 2003

November

2003

Physical Therapists, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Exercise/Conditioning Therapists 2

JoAnn Walker, Physical Therapist - Saskatoon Health District Community Services, Royal University Hospital 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8 Bonnie Yake, Physical Therapist - Regina Health District Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, 2180 - 23rd Street Regina, SK S4S 0A5

November 2002

November

2003

Public Health Inspectors, Infection Control Practitioners 1

Terry Gibson, Public Health Inspector - Saskatoon Health District Public Health Services, Idylwyld Health Centre #101 - 310 Idylwyld Drive North, Saskatoon, SK S7L 0Z2

November 2002

Pharmacists 1 Monica Lawrence - Regina Health District Pharmacy Department, Regina General Hospital 1440 - 14th Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 0W8

November 2003

Occupational Therapists 1 Mary Wilson - Regina Health District Occupational Therapy Department, Pasqua Hospital 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK S4T 1A5

November 2002

Recreation Therapists, Mental Health Thera-pists 1

Les Hurlburt, Mental Heath Therapist, Battlefords Health District Saskatchewan Hospital Box 39, North Battleford, SK S9A 2X8

November 2002

Psychologists, Psychometricians 1 Dawn Phillips, Psychologist - Saskatoon Health District Ellis Hall, Royal University Hospital 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8

November 2002

Dietitians, Nutritionists, Dental Hygienists/Therapists, Health Educators 1

Bernadette LeBoeuf, Health Educator - Battlefords Health District Northwest Health Facility, 711 Centre Street Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1E6

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The Executive Officers are elected from and by Executive Council for a one (1) year term except the President, who is elected for a two (2) year term by the general membership. PRESIDENT Stan Dimnik Social Worker FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT Laura Carney Speech Language Pathologist SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT/ Dawn Phillips SECRETARY Psychologist TREASURER JoAnn Walker Physical Therapist

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS BOARD OF GOVERNORS

The Board of Governors provide guidance and counsel to Executive Council on all matters regarding administration of the Union. Any member having served at least four (4) years on Executive Council, at least two (2) of which as an officer, shall be eligible for election to the Board of Governors for a seven year term. The current Governors are: Roberta Ekberg Natalie Horejda Pharmacist - Regina Physical Therapist - Regina Ted Makeechak Physical Therapist - Saskatoon

NEGOTIATING Stan Dimnik (Chair) Warren Chykowski Roberta Ekberg Al Shalansky Tim Slattery JoAnn Walker Bill Wright PROVINCIAL JOB ACTION STEERING Roberta Ekberg Brenda Pasloski Tim Slattery JoAnn Walker Jason Williams Mary Wilson EMERGENCY FUND Terry Gibson Mary Wilson Tim Slattery

HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN STAFF

SASKATOON Tim Slattery, Executive Director Kevin Glass, Labour Relations Officer Al Shalansky, Labour Relations Officer Lynn Regier, Administrator Crystal Larson, Secretary/Receptionist Colette Duffee, Secretary/Receptionist

REGINA Greg Deren, Senior Labour Relations Officer Mario Kijkowski, Labour Relations Officer Charlene Hébert, Secretary/Receptionist

GRIEVANCE Les Hurlburt (Chair) Dale Backlin Terry Dodds Kateri Singer Bonnie Yake Monica Lawrence (Alternate) DISTRICT COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT Dale Backlin Laura Carney Stan Dimnik Monica Lawrence Brent McKee JoAnn Walker COMMUNICATIONS Natalie Horejda Brent McKee Gayleen Robertson Tim Slattery

EDUCATION FUND Laura Carney Roberta Ekberg Bernadette LeBoeuf Ted Makeechak FINANCE JoAnn Walker (Chair) Warren Chykowski Ted Makeechak Lynn Regier Tim Slattery CHARITABLE DONATIONS Chris Driol Bernadette LeBoeuf

2002 ANNUAL CONVENTION Terry Gibson Ted Makeechak JoAnn Walker CONSTITUTIONAL Gail Beggs-LaRiviere Roberta Ekberg Mary Wilson Bill Wright JOINT JOB EVALUATION STEERING Julie Johnson Ted Makeechak Roger Piatt Kateri Singer JOINT JOB EVALUATION Loralyn Leugner Carla Manastyrski Murray Potter

HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN COMMIITTEES

HEALTH DISTRICT ASSIGNMENTS

We encourage members’ concerns and questions be directed to the staff person assigned to their Health District/Worksite.

HEALTH DISTRICTS - LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICERS (SASKATOON)

HEALTH DISTRICTS - LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICERS (REGINA)

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GREG DEREN Phone Number 585-7753 E-mail Address [email protected] Moose Mountain Pipestone Regina · Alcohol and Drug Services · Hearing Aid Plan · Mental Health Clinics · Public Health Services · Wascana Rehabilitation Centre South Central South East Touchwood Qu’Appelle

MARIO KIJKOWSKI Phone Number 585-7754 E-mail Address [email protected] Assiniboine Valley

East Central Living Sky Moose Jaw/Thunder Creek North Valley Regina · Community Health Centres · Cupar and District Nursing Home · Emergency Medical Services · Extendicare · Home Care/SWADD · Lumsden and District Heritage Home · Pasqua Hospital · Regina General Hospital · Regina Lutheran Home · Regina Pioneer Village · Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home South Country

KEVIN GLASS Phone Number 955-5712 E-mail Address [email protected] Greenhead Keewatin Yatthé La Ronge EMS Lloydminster Mamawetan Churchill River Midwest Northwest Prairie West Rolling Hills Saskatoon · Idylwyld Health Centre - Public Health Services · Kinsmen Centre · McKerracher · Parkridge · Royal University Hospital · Sherbrooke · Youth Services South West Swift Current Twin Rivers

AL SHALANSKY Phone Number 955-3454 E-mail Address [email protected]

Battlefords Central Plains · St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Gabriel Springs North Central North East Parkland Pasquia Prince Albert Saskatoon · Calder Centre · Idylwyld Health Centre - Client/Patient Access Services · Nurses Alumnae Wing · Saskatoon City Hospital · St. Paul’s Hospital · Sturdy Stone

CHANGE OF INFORMATION FORM HEALTH DISTRICT MEMBER NAME PREVIOUS NAME (IF CHANGED) HOME ADDRESS HOME PHONE NO. WORK PHONE NO. PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION STATUS DATE IN EFFECT

Have you changed your name, address, telephone number(s), place of employment, classification (II, III, Senior, M.A., etc.) or status (fulltime, part time, L.O.A., etc.)? If you have, please let us know by clipping out the “Change of Information” form and forward it to the Saskatoon HSAS office at #42-1736 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1V9.

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