SPFA 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 November 2019 12:50

Hi SPFA Member:

A final reminder that the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association AGM is scheduled for 15:30 – 17:30, November 7, 2019.

The AGM will originate from the Moose Jaw Campus – Rm 2.213.  The AGM locations at the other three campuses will be:

• Prince Albert Campus – Rm 207 (Academic Bldg)
• Regina Campus – Rm 336, Main Campus
• Saskatoon, Lecture Theatre 104

Also, a final reminder for Regina Campus members - the Regina VP Election will close at 10 pm this evening, November 6.

Thanks,

Greg Gardiner

Secretary Treasurer

SPFA 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Hi SPFA Member:

Just a reminder that the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association AGM is scheduled for 15:30 – 17:30, November 7, 2019.

The AGM will now originate from the Moose Jaw Campus – Rm 2.213.  The AGM locations at the other three campuses will be:

• Prince Albert Campus – Rm 207
• Regina Campus – Rm 336, Main Campus
• Saskatoon, Lecture Theatre 104

ALL Members - there are several documents that can be viewed on the protected side of the SPFA website under the AGM menu:

• Minutes of the November 8, 2018 AGM (Under AGM>>AGM Minutes>>November 2018 tab)
• 2018/2019 Independent Auditor’s Report
• SPFA 2018/2019 Variance Analysis with Notes

Note that two budgets will be presented at the AGM this year.  The SPFA 2019/20 Statement of Operations Budget for the year which commenced July 1, 2019 and the SPFA 2020-21 Statement of Operations Budget. The SPFA 2020-21 Statement of Operations Budget is being presented for approval by the membership so that a Budget is in place before the commencement of the July 1, 2020 Fiscal Year:

• 2019/2020 SPFA Statement of Operations Budget Resolution
• 2019/2020 Statement of Operations Budget
• 2020/2021 SPFA Statement of Operations Budget Resolution
• 2020/2021 Statement of Operations Budget
• 2019/2020 – 2020/2021 Statement of Operations Budget Notes

If you have any questions or require clarification on any of the SPFA Finance related documents, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The 2019/20 Constitutional Resolutions to be considered at the AGM are also posted on the protected side of the website under the AGM menu:

• Tabled resolutions from 2018 - various
• Tabled resolution from 2018 - Art V, 4c Secretary-Treasurer
• Tabled resolution from 2018 - Finances & Investments
• 2019 Resolution Submissions

Regina Members:

Just a reminder that an election will occur for the VP Regina Campus.  A Candidates’ Question and Answer Forum is scheduled as follows:

• Tuesday, Oct 29th, 4:30-5:30 p.m. 
• Room 921, Regina Campus, Main Building
• There will be light snacks and refreshments

 An e-ballot will be sent to each member in Regina to your Saskpolytech email address.  Voting for the VP Regina will open on October 31st @ 8:00 am and will close on November 6 @ 10:00 pm.

Thanks,

Greg Gardiner

Secretary Treasurer

Regina Candidates' Forum

Two candidates are running for the position of SPFA Vice President for Regina Campus – John Karmazyn and Erin Knuttila.  To maximize member access to the candidates, a Candidates’ Question and Answer Forum will be held as follows:

• Tuesday, Oct 29th, 4:30-5:30 p.m. 
• Room 921, Main Regina Campus Building
• There will be light snacks and refreshments

The forum will start off with some time for each candidate to address the group.  Then the floor will be opened up for respectful questions from SPFA members.

Candidates' statements will be included in the next SPFA Newsletter and can also be found on the SPFA website.  To view the nomination forms, which include the candidate statements, you will need to log on to the SPFA website and navigate the top menu bar: AGM>>NOV 7, 2019>>2019 CANDIDATE NOMINATION FORMS.

Voting will start on October 31^st @ 8:00 am and will close on November 6 @ 10:00 pm.  Each Regina member will receive an e-ballot through their Saskpolytech email account.

VP Regina Election (Regina members only)

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 October 2019 09:55

Hi Members in Regina:

 As indicated in an email of October 8, 2019, John Karmazyn and Erin Knuttila have been nominated for the position of VP Regina.  Candidate nomination forms, including statements, can be viewed on the SPFA website - - http://spfa.ca/ under the AGM>>Nov 7, 2019>>2019 Candidate Nomination Forms.

 Elections and E-Voting

• The 2019 SPFA Regina VP election will use electronic voting only. Members can vote through any device which will allow them access to their SaskPolytechnic email account.
• The Pre-AGM newsletter distributed later in October will contain candidate statements and a link to the candidate nomination form on the SPFA website.
• Candidates will be given an opportunity to campaign from October 9 – November 6, 2019.
• On October 31^st at around 8:00 am, an e-Ballot email for the VP Regina position will be sent to members in Regina– Electronic Voting will remain open until 10:00 pm November 6, 2019.
• A candidate’s forum will be held in Regina (date, time and location TBA).
• Members who did not receive an electronic ballot should first check their spam/junk email folder and if a ballot wasn’t received contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
• Following the close of the election, all electronic ballots will be tallied to determine the outcome for the VP Regina position and results will be shared with members at the AGM on November 7th.
• Wade Lahoda, CST Saskatoon has volunteered to be the Chief Returning Officer for this election.

 If you have any questions please contact either Doris, Wade, or myself.

 Thanks,

Greg Gardiner

Secretary Treasurer

SPFA Elected Representative Nominations

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 October 2019 09:50

The following three Executive Council positions will be up for election at the November 7, 2019 Annual General Meeting of the SPFA:

• Secretary Treasurer
• VP – Prince Albert
• VP – Regina

 To comply with the SPFA constitution, Article V, Section 3, nominations for the above three positions must be received by 4:00 pm, October 8, 2019, 30 days prior to the AGM.  Please see the following links for Nomination details:

Secretary Treasurer

https://spfa.ca/images/Forms/Nomination_Form_Secretary_-_Treasurer_2019.pdf

Vice President

https://spfa.ca/images/Forms/Nomination_Form_Vice_President_2019.pdf

Thanks,

Greg Gardiner

Secretary Treasurer

SPFA 2019 Annual General Meeting

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Last Updated on Thursday, 24 October 2019 14:37

Please be advised that the SPFA 2019 AGM is scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2019 between 3:30 – 5:30 pm.

The AGM will originate from the Regina Campus – Rm 336 (main campus).  The AGM locations at the other three campuses 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. 19, 2019 - Notification of AGM (Article VII, Section 1)
• Sept. 24, 2019 - Open Nominations – Secretary Treasurer, VP Prince Albert, and VP Regina terms end this year (Article V, Section 3).
• Oct. 8, 2019 – Nominations Close (Article V, Section 5)
• Oct. 10, 2019 – Constitutional Amendments received (Article X, Section 3)
• Oct. 9 – 25, 2019 – Candidate Campaigning
• Oct. 18, 2019 – Nominations and Statements Circulated (Article V, Section 5)
• Oct. 24, 2019 – Constitutional Amendments circulated (Article X, Section 3), Resolutions received (Article VII, Section 3 & 4)
• Oct. 31, 2019 – E-Ballots sent to members
• Nov. 7, 2019 – AGM

Greg Gardiner

Secretary Treasurer

2019 Education Awards for member's dependent family

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 August 2019 09:32

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 2019 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.

NOTE: The External Awards (attending post-secondary institutions other than Sask Polytech) have all been selected for the 2019-20 academic year.  Internal Awards (taking courses at Sask Polytech) are still available.

If you family member applied and hasn't heard about the status of their application, campus contact information can be found on the Student Awards website under the "Contact Us" tab.

The committee thanks all applicants.  For those who are continuing post-secondary studies into the 2020-21 academic year and were not recipients this year, another application can be made in the spring.  There is a limit of one award per person in a lifetime.

Download application process information