CUPE Local 1770 was able to send 5 delegates to the CUPE PEI 43rd Annual held at the Rodd Brudenell River Resort from May 24-26.

Hats off the to all involved in organizing the event, as well as the staff at the resort for hosting the over 100 guests & delegates.

There were several items on the agenda, anti-racism training, resolutions, and elections.

CUPE PEI has sworn in Ashley Clark as their newly elected president and welcomed many others to their board. Thanks to Leonard Gallant for his many years of service with CUPE PEI, Leonard was a great activist and represented CUPE PEI always with a smile and an unwavering commitment. All the best in your next chapter Leonard!

Katelyn Rogers and Meghan Rogers The Easter Seals ambassadors were welcomed to the convention. Their impactful presentation highlighted the vital role our members play in supporting individuals with disabilities and showcased the profound difference our work makes in their lives. Locals Representatives, CUPE National, SCFP Quebec and many more pooled their funds to donate over $15,200 to the PEI Easter Seals.

CUPE Local 1770 was able to donate $250 to Easter Seals in accordance to our By-Laws.

To read more about the 43rd Annual Convention Visit CUPE PEI here: https://cupepei.ca/ 

CUPE Local 1770 was able to sponsor another book that has been sent out to PEI schools.

Literacy is an important educational pilar and we are happy that we have been able to support Marlene Bryenton share this story with Island youth.

Read more about Magic Gifts here:

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/thousands-of-p-e-i-kids-to-get-free-book-about-the-maritimes-oldest-lung-transplant-recipient-1.6130838

Local 1770 had their logo updated this fall to both simplify it and include both English & French as we have members who work in both official languages. See our new logo below:

Thanks to all who helped make the CUPE Local 1770, 2022 virtual AGM a success!

It was great to see everyone even virtually, welcome new members, and elect a whole new executive.

Keep an eye to your personal email accounts for the 2022 AGM minutes. Once they are prepared Sarah Burke will be sending them your way.

The AGM gifts are in production at this time and we expect to have them in before Christmas. We will be sending your CUPE 1770 YETI out in the school courier, and delivering directly to the Summerside & Stratford Branch Offices.

Your Local 1770 Executive:

• President – Tracy Campbell

• VP Western Schools & Summerside Branch Office – Sawyer Murphy

• VP Central Schools – Wanda Woodgate

• VP Eastern Schools & Stratford Branch Office – Kelly Matheson

• VP French – Lola Burke

• Treasurer – Lynda MacLean

• Recording Secretary – Melissa MacRae

CUPE Local 1770 will hold its AGM virtually on November 04, 2022.

We ask that all members please watch for emails from the executive as there will be more information regarding:

• Agenda
• Positions Available
• Expectations for the day
• Credentials
• Any other pertinent information

We look forward to a productive and informative day.