Notice of Motion- moved by Phil Brown:

Change to Local Union 105 Bylaws:  Add to Article #7:

Whereas:    any officer who is working out of town and is requested to come to a meeting, (example:  Executive Board meeting),

he shall be compensated travel and lost working hours, and

Whereas:  The Business Manager/Financial Secretary shall police this plan.

Labour Day

Mark your calendars for Labour Day - Monday, September 1st, 2008.   The parade begins lining up at 10:00 a.m. marching off at 10:30 a.m. sharp!!   Local 105 members will be assembling  west of Pearl St., on York, facing East.   All Local 105 members and their families are urged to take part.    Retired members, family members, and friends who march in the parade with Local 105 will receive a t-shirt and hat as usual.  For active members only who participate in the parade, we have jackets & hats.  You must show your dues receipt in order to receive a jacket and hat. All adult members and their spouses who march in the parade are invited to attend a social at Branch 58 Legion, 1180 Barton St. E., upstairs, immediately following the parade.  So come out for a great day of fun and solidarity!

RRSP & Pension Statements Enclosed in Newsletter

Enclosed in your newsletter, please find your RRSP and/or Pension statement for the quarter ending June 30, 2008.  When you are checking your statements, please keep in mind that the hours are submitted one month behind.  The contributions reflected on these statements are the hours that you actually worked for the months of March, April & May 2008.  If you do not have any funds in your account, you will not receive a statement.  Please note:  Funds in the pension plan, number 35947, cannot be withdrawn or transferred until you retire or leave the union.

Picnic

Feedback from the picnic indicates it was another successful year.  We had approximately 700 in attendance enjoying good food, great company and fabulous weather-until 5:00 p.m.   At least we enjoyed the majority of the day in great conditions.  By all accounts, everyone had a great time!

As most of you have heard by now, on June 1, 2009, Canadian citizens will be required to present a valid passport, a NEXUS or FAST card, or other acceptable document when seeking to enter the United States at its land and water ports of entry. Canadian citizens 15 years of age and under will only require proof of citizenship, such as an original or a copy of a birth certificate or a Canadian citizenship card. Canadian citizens 18 years of age and under who are travelling with a school or other organized group, under adult supervision with parental/guardian consent, may also present proof of citizenship alone.

Therefore, we are trying to determine if it would still be feasible to hold the picnic at Martin’s Fantasy Island next year.  We would like to conduct a survey and would appreciate your assistance.  Simply call the union office by August 31^st, 2008 and either leave a message or ask for Anna to respond to the questions below.   We must advise Martin’s Fantasy Island by September 1^st, 2008,  if we wish them to hold the date for our picnic next year. 

The date for the picnic next year is scheduled for Saturday, July 11^th, 2009.

Do you have passports and are you planning to attend the picnic next year?

 If you do not have passports,  will you get passports in order to attend?

Also, please advise the number of persons who will be attending in your party.

Your participation by taking a few moments to respond to the survey would be greatly appreciated.