Thanks to those who came out to the General meeting on July 26. To those of you who couldn’t be there, you missed out on some nice door prizes. The quorum was met and fun was had by all. See you in September.
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Our regular general meeting for July will be on Monday the 26th at 6:30 p.m. at the Emily Carr branch.
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Report from Olivia Anderson, Vice President CUPE 410
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CUPE 410 members have once again contributed generously to this scholarship fund!
These scholarships are open only to sons and daughters of active members of contributing locals of the Canadian Union of Public Employees of the Greater Victoria area.
Students from CUPE 410 families may be awarded $300. The selection will be made on the basis of academic standing. An eligible student is limited to 2 awards from the fund, and must be under the age of 25 on September 30.
Application forms for UVic Students (Entrance and In-Course) are available from the UVic Student Awards and Financial Aid (SAFA) office, located on the second floor of University Centre - Room A202. SAFA will not have an electronic version of these applications; rather they must be picked up in person and returned toSAFA. Available: June. Deadline: September 30.
Application forms for Non UVic Students (Entrance and In-Course) are available in .PDF format at the following links:
Deadline: September 30.
For more information, contact Sara Lohmann @ slohmann@gvpl.ca or 250-652-2013, Local 410’s representative to the GV CUPE Scholarship Fund)
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A fine and fabulous time was had at CUPE 410 first Frock Swap. We raised $377 for Sandy Merriman Transition House and took home some great clothes.
May 14 update - The total is now up to $425.00.
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CUPE 410 Community Action Event
All proceeds go to Sandy Merriman House - Emergency Shelter for Women.
We will also be collecting donations of unused cosmetics and other beauty products for Sandy Merriman House.
Don’t miss this wonderful event! There will be lots of laughs, music, great clothes and a chance to trumpet CUPE 410’s community spirit. Invite your friends!
May 1, 7-9 pm
3215 Alder Street (Olivia’s Strata Meeting Room) - Map
Admission $10 includes glass of wine/punch and nibbles. Street parking is limited: come by bus, foot or carpool and get a second glass of wine with your ticket.
Swap clean, gently used women’s and children’s clothing and accessories.
Boutique with priced jewelry and shoes.
We ask that you donate a minimum of three items of clothing. Please include hangers. Donations welcome even if you can’t attend. Contact Olivia, Fatima, Anne or Kirsten for drop off information. If you would like to simply gather items at your branch, please let Anne know and she can arrange to pick them up on or before Friday, April 30.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
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This year’s May Day will be “Community Action Day”
What do you want to do to support strong communities on May Day? Please send the executive your ideas!
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There will be a general membership meeting of Local 410 on Monday, March 29 at the EC Branch (3500 Blanshard St.) starting at 6:30 p.m.
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We have added a link at the left to allow you to read minutes of membership meetings. Just click on “410 minutes” under the “410 pages” heading. You will need software in your web browser that will allow you to view “PDF” files. If you are at work you’ll very probably have “Adobe Reader” already. If not, contact the IT folks.
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At Monday’s general meeting, members voted to donate $300.00 to relief for Haiti.
After some research the Executive have decided to do this via “The Humanitarian Coalition”, whose web site is at http://www.thehumanitariancoalition.ca/, and members who wish to add their own donations can do so at this web site.
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