REGULAR MEMBERSHIP MEETING, Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 7:30 PM

at Local 655 Offices

Meeting called to order at 7:32 PM.

Roll Call

Officers present: Reskin, van Eck, Apana, Corey, Fuller. 12 members present (a quorum).

Minutes

MMC to approve minutes of June 29, 2022 meeting.

Reports

President Reskin reported on the deaths of J Hacker and N Bonsanti.

Secretary-Treasurer Apana reported on membership rolls and finances. Apana reported on the new AFM-EPF help center on their website.

Apana reported on behalf of the Bylaw Committee, noting that the committee met to review the proposal to amend the Bylaws, and recommends approval.

New Business

Nominations were taken to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Director Folse. A Proctor nominated himself. As there were no other nominees, Proctor was declared elected by acclimation.

Discussion of proposal to amend the Bylaws to allow for virtual meetings (attached). A motion was made by K Hawley to approve the proposed changes, which were adopted by unanimous consent.

Announcements

Apana noted that wages have been stagnant since the pandemic despite high inflation and that members should point this out to employers and demand higher wages.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 PM.