Report of the Honours and Awards Committee

Denis Lalancette

The Committee met on March 22 and 23, 2015. In attendance were Sister Gesine Campbell, Brother Wayne Little and Denis Lalancette. Sister Michèle Laplante of the UTE staff assigned to this Committee was absent; the Committee members wish her a speedy recovery.

The Committee processed the applications for different honours and awards.  However, the Committee has returned an application to a local because, in the Committee’s opinion, the application was either incomplete or would be eligible for another award.

The Committee also checked Regulations 23 and 24 and recommendations are included in this report. The Committee is preparing a presentation on the various awards for the next Presidents’ Conference.

The Committee will meet again on July 14 to 16 to determine the scholarship recipients.

Recommendation # 1

Be it resolved that  ……… be awarded the Life Membership Award.

Recommendation # 2

We have received a request for an award of merit in the field of health and safety – Elizabeth (Betty) Bannon but, unfortunately the candidate did not meet the requirements and the request was sent back to the submitting local.

Recommendation no. 3

Be it resolved that  Carmen Armstrong be awarded the Honorary Member Award.

Recommendation # 4

Be it resolved that  Regulation 23 be amended as follows:

REGULATION  NO. 23 - MARGUERITE STONEHOUSE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS (Labour College of Canada Scholarship)

(5)       For the four (4) week course, the following costs shall be borne by UTE.

(c)       (French only)
a per diem in accordance with UTE Regulations on expenses for each day while in attendance at the College;

(e)       the actual transportation costs to the College at the commencement of studies and return home on completion.  This cost shall be limited to first class rail or Flex Class Airfare travel as per Regulation on expenses;

(f)        when the course is four (4) consecutive weeks, the actual transportation costs of one return trip home during the College session. This cost shall be limited to first class rail or Flex Class Airfare travel as per Regulation on expenses;

(6)       For the one (1) week course, the following costs shall be borne by UTE;

(c)       (French only) a per diem allowance in accordance with the UTE Regulation on expenses for each day while in attendance at the course.  If not staying in a hotel the meal rate for lunch will be paid;

(e)       the actual travel costs to attend the course at the commencement of the course and return home on completion.  This cost shall be limited to first class rail or Flex Class Airfare as per Regulation on expenses;

Recommendation # 5

Be it resolved that  Regulation 24 be amended as follows:

REGULATION  NO. 24 - HONOURS AND AWARDS

24.1    ADMINISTRATION

(1)       Nominations listed in this Regulation must be submitted by a member other than the nominee except for Scholarships and ICA.

Recommendation # 6

Be it resolved that the Certificate of Achievement Al Lough Award be amended as follows:

24.2    CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (AL Lough Award)

(1)       The award of achievement is awarded when a member distinguished themselves.

(2)       The award shall be a suitably inscribed certificate.

(3)       Nominees have:

(a)       demonstrated their commitment to achieving the aims and objectives of UTE and;

(b)       exhibited exemplary service at any level of UTE;

(c)       distinguished himself in achieving a unique activity in the union or that is memorable or remarkable (example: a presentation during a conference);

Recommendation # 7

Be it resolved that the Award of Merit Godfroy Côté be amended as follows:

24.4    AWARD OF MERIT (GODFROY CÔTÉ AWARD)

(1)       The award shall be a suitably inscribed plaque.

(2)       Nominees have:

(a)       demonstrated their commitment to achieving the aims and objectives of UTE;

(b)        exhibited exemplary service at any level of UTE;

            i)          Definition of Exemplary Service:
            (1)       outstanding;
            (2)       serving as an example;
            (3)       admirable, commendable, ideal model, praiseworthy or
                        exceptionable.

(c)        accumulated service at any level of UTE for a minimum of five (5) years

24.4.1 Presentation

English only
The award shall may be presented at a Local AGM, President Conference, or a National Conference by a Local President, Executive Council Officer or Chairperson of Honours and Awards Committee wherever feasible.

Recommendation # 8

Be it resolved that the UTE Humanitarian Award be amended as follows:

24.6    THE UNION OF TAXATION EMPLOYEES HUMANITARIAN AWARD

(1)       This award is limited to one candidate only per year within the applications received.

Renumber the rest.

Recommendation # 9

Be it resolved that the Award of Merit in the Field of Health and Safety – Elizabeth (Betty) Bannon be amended as follows:

24.9    AWARD OF MERIT IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH AND SAFETY - ELIZABETH (BETTY) BANNON

(1)       This award is limited to one candidate only per year within the applications received.

Renumber the rest in the new order as follows.

(2)       All nominations for this award must be received by the Chair of the Honours and Awards Committee by December 15 of each year.

(3)       All nominations for the award shall be submitted to the Chairperson of the Honours and Awards Committee.

(4)       After consultation and collaboration with the UTE National Health and Safety Committee, the recipient will be recommended by the Honours and Awards Committee to the Executive Council.

(5)       The award shall be a suitably inscribed plaque.

(6)       Nominees must:

Recommendation # 10

Be it resolved that the Terms of Reference – Honours and Awards Committee be amended as follows:

Terms of Reference - Honours and Awards Committee:

10 a)   1.The Committee shall be composed of a chairperson plus two other members, all and one or two Co-Chairs selected by and from Executive Council and a President’s representative selected by the presidents at the September Presidents’ Conference following the UTE Convention every even numbered year.

2.The Committee shall promote, encourage and strive to foster an atmosphere of appreciation and recognition at all levels of the union.

3.The Committee shall review input of the National President, Executive Council and the Membership on an “as required basis”.

4.The Committee shall review the By-Laws and Regulations relating to honours and awards to ensure they are adequate and accurate, and if necessary recommend changes to the Executive Council.

5.The Committee shall address all issues referred to the Committee by the Convention, National President, Executive Committee, Executive Council, or as prescribed by Regulation.

6.The Committee shall implement approved programs and policies relating to Honours and Awards.

7.The Committee shall meet as required with the approval of the National President, to discuss issues relevant to Honours and Awards.

10b)    8. The Committee may propose an application as per Regulation 24.2.1.

Respectfully submitted,

Denis Lalancette,
Chair of the Committee