2018 AGM Information

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 October 2018 09:11

Please be advised that the SPFA 2018 AGM is scheduled for Thursday, November 8, 2018 between 3:30 – 5:30 pm.

The AGM will originate from the Regina Campus – Lecture Theatre 100 (Parkway Campus). 

The AGM locations at the other three campus’ will be:

• Moose Jaw Campus – Rm 2.213.04
• Prince Albert Campus – Rm 207
• Saskatoon, Lecture Theatre 104

The following timeline will guide the preparations for the AGM:

• Sept. 27, 2018 - Notification of AGM (Article VII, Section 1)
• Oct. 5, 2017 - Open Nominations – President, VP Moose Jaw, and VP Saskatoon terms end this year (Article V, Section 3).
• Oct. 11, 2018 – Constitutional Amendments received (Article X, Section 3)
• Oct. 19, 2018 – Nominations Close (Article V, Section 5)
• Oct. 25, 2018 – Constitutional Amendments circulated (Article X, Section 3), Resolutions received (Article VII, Section 3 and 4)
• Oct. 26, 2018 – Nominations Circulated (Article V, Section 5)
• Nov. 8, 2018 – AGM

Note that when the election for President and VP’s occur it may be by E-ballot.  Reminders / additional details concerning the above timeline and election information will be distributed as soon as they become available. 

Greg Gardiner

Secretary Treasurer

SPFA Education Awards for member’s dependent family

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Last Updated on Thursday, 07 June 2018 10:17

The SPFA is once again pleased to offer education awards to support post-secondary studies of faculty family members. The Education Awards Committee is working with SaskPolytech’s Donor and Alumni Relations (DAR) office again this year to assist with the application and award distribution process.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association Awards are $1000 each and are awarded to faculty family members (as per the benefits package definition) who are enrolled for fall 2018 in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. Applicants from last year who did not receive an award, but are still in post-secondary studies, are encouraged to apply again. Previous recipients of SPFA awards are ineligible.

Download application process information

Lunch and Learn - April & May 2018

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Last Updated on Monday, 28 May 2018 11:06

Sessions are scheduled as follows:

 These will be the last sessions for this academic year. Watch for new session topics in the fall.  Let us know if you have a topic that you would be interested in seeing.

Click the topic title to view the session brochure.

Lunch & Learns have proven popular and presenters have provided their presentations and/or additional information. Click on the link(s) below to download a copy of a document. Thank you to all Lunch and Learn presenters:

Where There's a Will, There's a Way:
- PDF of the presentation
- Financial Organizer workbook

Travel Saskatchewan:
- PDF of the presentation

2017 AGM Information

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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 October 2017 06:55

Hi SPFA Members:

Just a reminder that the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association AGM is scheduled for 15:30 - 17:30, October 26, 2017.

The AGM will originate from Saskatoon Campus - Lecture Theatre 104 Fred Davies Auditorium.  The AGM locations at the other three campus' will be:

•   Prince Albert Campus - Rm 207
•   Regina, Parkway Campus - Lecture Theatre 100
•   Moose Jaw Campus - Rm 2.213

Important Dates:

• As per Article VII, Section 4 (Resolutions) - resolutions to be considered at the AGM will be received by the SPFA until Oct 12, 2017. Note that late resolutions will still be accepted at the AGM, subject to Article VII, Section 4.
  
  
• As per Article X, Section 3(b) - proposed amendments to the constitution to be considered at the AGM will be circulated by the SPFA. The deadline as per Article X, Section 3a requires such amendments to be received by SPFA, 4 weeks prior to the AGM.  This deadline has already passed. The Constitution committee has identified some proposed changes.

Information posted on our website:   http://www.spfa.ca

• Statement from Secretary Treasurer - will be acclaimed at the AGM (Click on links for candidate statements)
• Statement from Regina VP - will be acclaimed at the AGM
• Statement from Prince Albert VP - will be acclaimed at the AGM

You will have to log into the protected side of the website to view the following documents.
Navigate on the top menu to AGM >>Oct 26, 2017

• Minutes of the October 24, 2016 AGM
• 2016/2017 Auditor's Report
• 2016-17 SPFA Variance Analysis
• 2017 SPFA Constitutional Amendments Resolution, Amendments & Rationale
• 2017/2018 SPFA Operating Budget Resolution
• 2017/2018 SPFA Operating Budget
• 2017/2018 SPFA Operating Budget Notes

If you have any questions or require clarification on the 2016/2017 Auditor's Report or the 2017/2018 SPFA Operating Budget, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thanks,

Greg Gardiner

Secretary Treasurer
Sask Polytech Faculty Association

SPFA Education Awards

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Last Updated on Friday, 15 September 2017 16:32

The SPFA is once again pleased to offer education awards to support post-secondary studies of faculty family members. The Education Awards Committee is working with SaskPolytech’s Donor and Alumni Relations (DAR) office again this year to assist with the application and award distribution process.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association Awards are $1000 each and are awarded to faculty family members (as per the benefits package definition) who are enrolled for fall 2017 in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. Applicants from last year who did not receive an award, but are still in post-secondary studies, are encouraged to apply again. Previous recipients of SPFA awards are ineligible.

Download application process information