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.