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Daily Convention Highlights

Thursday, July 17, 2008 

The Host Committee was thanked for putting on a great fun night.  Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the boat cruise, the great food and the lovely weather.

The Honours and Awards Committee was pleased to make the following presentations:

• A 35 year pin was awarded to Betty Bannon, National President.  This is a new award, and the pin is solid gold as befits an award of this significance.
• A 35 year pin was awarded to Bryce Krochter, North York.
• Marcel Bertrand, RVP Quebec Region, received the honorary title of Life Member.
• Jerry Dee, RVP Greater Toronto Region, received the honorary title of Life Member.
• Kent MacDonald, LRO, received the honorary title of Life Member.

The By-Laws Committee went through a number of resolutions which were mostly housekeeping in nature and these were all passed.  The most notable resolutions which passed were 434, 458b and 460.

Today’s guest speaker was John Gordon, PSAC President.  His speech covered many topics including collective action, working together to make change happen and being informed and engaged.  He also touched on the Pay Direct Drug Card, designated members and the "Make Poverty History" initiative. In closing he commended UTE on achieving a collective agreement before the expiry of the current one.