Minutes November 14, 2008

USF-UFF Chapter Meeting

Attendance.
There were ten people in attendance.

Agenda & Introductions.
The agenda was approved.

Minutes.
The minutes from the October 31 meeting were approved.

Membership.
We are steadily gaining new members.

Transitions.
Priscilla Brewer was active in the UFF. She passed away last month.

  • Motion to make a $ 100 donation to Brewer’s memorial charity made, seconded, and approved unanimously.

Bill Benjamin handled grievances during the 1980s. He is retiring.

  • Bill Benjamin’s retirement party will be on Tuesday, December 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, in the TECO room.

  • Motion to present a $ 100 check to Benjamin made, seconded, and approved unanimously.

Reports.

  • Grievances.
    Discussion of outstanding grievances.

  • Bargaining.
    Discussion of the current situation.

  • Treasury.
    We have money.

    • Motion to authorize the Treasurer to transfer monies into CDs as appropriate approved by general consent.
  • Communications.
    Discussion of the Biweekly.

These minutes respectfully submitted by G. McColm on November 18, 2008.