2023
November 18, 2023 Meeting Minutes
President Michael Mackay called the Meeting to order at 13:15 Eastern 10:15 Pacific.
Introductions were completed.
Minutes Review/Discussion
October Meeting Minutes were Displayed, and there was no discussion. The minutes were approved.
Approve the Agenda
There was a modification to the meeting order of business, correcting "Introductions with preferred pronouns in place of Roll Call". There were no other changes to the agenda, and the modified agenda was approved.
AGENDA Items:
Moment of Silence for International Transgender Day of Remembrance
President Mackay noted that we were wrapping up Transgender Awareness week and noted that there were 26 Trans and non-binary folks that have been killed this year in the US. A moment of silence was taken in recognition of these individuals whose lives were taken.
Acknowledge and welcome our Interim Board Caucus 758
President Mackay opened, recognizing the first local Pride Caucus interim President Carlos. Others shared words of encouragement and support, and there were some comments and suggestions made to help start local caucuses with a suggested set of local caucus by-laws.
International Toronto Conference
A discussion took place, and was suggested that we talk more about this. There were some suggestions on items to cover during the conference.
Business not on Agenda from membership
Website updates were shared.
Motion for everyone to have a Happy Thanksgiving by Michael Cornelius, seconded by Stephanie; Motion carried unanimously.
Motion to adjourn by Stephanie with a second by Lillian; Motion carried at 14:19 ET/11:19 PT.
Reminder
Our next meeting is December 16, 2023, at 10 AM Pacific/1 PM Eastern. All participants must register for future meetings and receive the meeting details in an email from Zoom. The Zoom registration link shall be posted on the atupride.org website and ATU PRIDE Facebook Group and sent via the newsletter mailing list.
October 21, 2023 Meeting Minutes
President Michael Mackay called the Meeting to order at 15:15 Eastern 12:15 Pacific.
Introductions were completed.
Minutes Review/Discussion
September Meeting Minutes were Displayed, and there was no discussion. The minutes were approved.
Approve the Agenda
There was an additional item added to the agenda, and the modified agenda was approved.
AGENDA Items:
LGBTQIA+ History Month
All members were asked to share ways that they participated.
What do folx think about a recruiting letter for locals News Review submission, and what should it say?
This agenda topic generated a great amount of support, with Kelly volunteering to help create a draft item to bring to the next meeting for feedback from the membership before we start sending it to locals to include in their News Reviews.
What do folx need or want to help facilitate a founding a Local Caucus?
A discussion took place, and was suggested that we talk more about this with conference attendees at an in-person conference.
758 discussions about establishing a Caucus.
We expected a member from Local 758 to join us, but no one did, and we will bring this topic up again in the future.
Thoughts on having an in-person Conference?
We had a great discussion, including several ideas for speakers.
Business not on Agenda from membership
Motion to adjourn by Stephanie with a second by Crystal; Motion carried at 16:17 ET/13:17 PT.
Reminder
Our next meeting is November 18, 2023, at 10 AM Pacific/1 PM Eastern. All participants must register for future meetings and receive the meeting details in an email from Zoom. The Zoom registration link shall be posted on the atupride.org website and ATU PRIDE Facebook Group and sent via the newsletter mailing list.
September 16, 2023 Meeting Minutes
President Michael Mackay called the Meeting to order at 15:02 Eastern 12:02 Pacific.
Introductions were completed.
President out-of-order item
Moment of Silence for Laura Ann Carleton.
Minutes Review/Discussion
August Meeting Minutes were Displayed, and there was no discussion. The minutes were approved.
Approve the Agenda
There was no discussion, and the Agenda was approved.
AGENDA Items:
Motion to forgo the reading of the By-law changes and proceed directly to the vote by Crystal. The motion was seconded by Brendan. The Motion carried with one abstention.
By-law Changes Vote
- Article 1, Section 1.2 PURPOSE, AND MISSION STATEMENT
- Approved
- Article 3, Section 3.1 DUES
- Approved
- Article 4, Section 4.3 MEETING RULES
- Approved
- Article 4, Section 4.4 ORDER OF BUSINESS
- Approved
- Article 5, Section 5.1 ELECTED LEADERSHIP POSITIONS/DUTIES
- Approved
- NEW Article LOCAL PRIDE CAUCUS REQUIREMENTS
- Approved with one abstention
Discuss a change of Meeting time
Motion by Kelly to conduct a survey on the website to determine the best day and time for our meeting, with specific choices. The motion was seconded by Santiago.
Potential Local Pride Caucus Tacoma
Carlos from Tacoma Local #758 expresses that his local is interested in creating a Local Caucus. All of the Officers present said that they would be willing to help them get things started.
Business not on Agenda from membership
Motion to adjourn by Kelly with a second by Sandi; Motion carried at 16:03 ET/13:03 PT.
Reminder
Our next meeting is October 21, 2023, at Noon Pacific/3 PM Eastern. All participants must register for future meetings and receive the meeting details in an email from Zoom. The Zoom registration link shall be posted on the atupride.org website and ATU PRIDE Facebook Group and sent via the newsletter mailing list.
August 19, 2023 Meeting Minutes
President Michael Mackay called the Meeting to order at 15:09 Eastern 12:09 Pacific.
Introductions were completed.
Minutes Review/Discussion
Minutes were Displayed, and there was no discussion. The minutes were approved.
Approve the Agenda
There was no discussion, and the Agenda was approved.
AGENDA Items:
August is Black Business Month, Pride Caucus Members Participate in Icebreaker. Share something comfortable to help build community (e.g., a Pride 2023 memory, a favorite movie, or a local black business you support or appreciate). This was covered as part of the Introductions.
By-law Changes Read into the Minutes
Recording Secretary Stephanie read the by-law changes into the record with amendments.
- Article 1, Section 1.2 PURPOSE, AND MISSION STATEMENT
- Article 3, Section 3.1 DUES
- Article 4, Section 4.3 MEETING RULES & Section 4.4 ORDER OF BUSINESS
- Article 5, Section 5.1 ELECTED LEADERSHIP POSITIONS/DUTIES
- NEW Article LOCAL PRIDE CAUCUS REQUIREMENTS
International Convention Committee
International Women’s Caucus Conference 2024, which will be held in Seattle.
Discussion with concerns about getting ahead of ourselves.
Discussion about having a table at or helping other caucuses as volunteers to get assistance from them for support and to try to get members.
Business not on Agenda from membership
Dave brought up some of the issues their local had when forming their Black Caucus, while the local also has a Black Committee.
Motion to dismiss/adjourn by Lillian with a second by Brendan; Motion carried at 15:56 ET/12:56 PT.
Reminder
Our next meeting is September 16, 2023, at Noon Pacific/3 PM Eastern. All participants must register for future meetings and receive the meeting details in an email from Zoom. The Zoom registration link shall be posted on the atupride.org website and ATU PRIDE Facebook Group and sent via the newsletter mailing list.
July 15, 2023 Meeting Minutes
President Mike Mackay called the Meeting to order at 12:00 Pacific: 15:02 Eastern.
Introductions were completed.
Minutes Review/Discussion
Minutes were Displayed, and there was no discussion. The minutes were approved.
Approve the Agenda
There was no discussion, and the Agenda was approved.
AGENDA Items:
Convention possibilities
The Convention was discussed, and how we currently do not have enough funds or members for an in-person convention to be realistic. Kelly informed us that we have 16 members and $1400 in the bank. Instead of doing an in-person Conference, we should do a virtual conference for our first, once we get more members. Get input from members on what/whom they would like to see at an ATU PRIDE conference.
More outreach in regard to Member’s
Discussion about recruiting additional members and ways to do this. Flyer to Locals and to members to post at their worksites. Sandi suggested we do one that is half a sheet of letter paper. Leaflet and/or brochure to help promote us. We should note any local or leadership that expresses resistance and try to get ATU International leadership to contact them. Brendan told us that his leadership will not let him post the Recruitment card on the Local’s boards Creating something that our members can wear, something that will not cost a fortune to make, starting with something like a button.
Business not on Agenda from membership
Kelly asked about the Survey for members’ preferences for when we should be having our meetings. Stephanie stated that we had 3 responses.
Motion to adjourn by Kelly with a second by President Michael Mackay; Motion carried at 12:51.
Reminder
Our next meeting is August 19, 2023, at Noon Pacific/3 PM Eastern. The Zoom link that we used today will no longer be used. To attend future meetings, all participants will need to register. The Zoom registration link shall be posted and sent via the newsletter mailing list.