Canadian Labour Congress
June 14 2017
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My name is Peter Krebs and it is my pleasure to announce the recent decision made by the ASPA Executive members to appoint a new president/vice-president complement for the year 2017-2018.
I have accepted the position of ASPA President for this year. I have done so in knowing that I will be supported by the two experienced vice-presidents, Lisa Bagonluri and Dawn Giesbrecht; that I can count on my fellow ASPA Executive members for their wisdom and guidance; and last but not least, that the all-important business of the association is in the capable hands of our staff members, Annetta Gellner and Darcy Hryn. Read More
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2016 was the inaugural year for the ASPA Service Awards, and the initiative continues for 2017.
We would like to thank you, and recognize you for your years of service to the University of Saskatchewan as an ASPA member.
There will be several door prize draws.
You must be in attendance to win.
A Social will follow at The University Club
ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
241 Arts
3:00 pm (Call to Order)
The University agrees to allow ASPA members time away from their duties to attend this meeting. Arrangements should be made within your department to minimize disruptions.
AGENDA
A social will be held at the University Club immediately following the meeting.
Click to access the 2016 AGM Minutes
Access the 2016-2017 AGM Reports here.
The following nominations have been received for Executive Member:
BROCK EGETO – Employment Coordinator, Student Employment and Career Centre, SESD
Brock joined the university in 2013 as an ASPA member. He has been on the ASPA Executive for the past three years serving on the Communications / Public Relations, Research and Engagement Committees.
DAWN GIESBRECHT – Departmental Assistant / Instructor, Division of Biomedical Sciences
Dawn has served as president-elect and the past two years as president. She has given leadership to the Administrative Employees Consultative Committee (AECC), the grievance process, Jurisdiction and New Positions Committee, Scope and Classifications Committee, negotiations, and general ASPA representation. She has been an ASPA member since September 1999.
ANDREA SMIDA – Biosafety Officer, Safety Resources, Human Resources
Andrea has been an ASPA member since January 2008. She has served on the ASPA Executive since December 2012 with involvement in the Research Committee, the Engagement Committee and the New Positions Committee.
LAVINA WATTS – Study Abroad Coordinator, Programs Office, College of Arts and Science
This past year LaVina stepped up to fill a vacant position on the Executive until the end of the term. She has been a member of ASPA since October 2013.
Nominations will be accepted from the floor at the Annual General Meeting.
Click to access the 2016-2017 Executive List
Click to access the 2016-2017 Committees List
