Meeting called to order at 09:00 a.m. EDT

Chair: Rob Thurgur, President

Secretary: Greg Myles, National Secretary-Treasurer

In attendance: Trevor Johnson, Regional Vice President Pacific

Tom Yakubowich, Regional Vice President Prairie

Carl Valitutti, Regional Vice President Central

Hélèné Henry, Regional Vice President St-Laurent

Rob Allan, Regional Vice President Atlantic

1. NARDS

General discussion was held surrounding the issue of NARDS track updates. President Thurgur updated the board on discussions held with Navcanada and Transport Canada. He also advised that Transport Canada would conduct a safety audit of the system.

2. Fam Flights

The ongoing discussions surrounding settlement of the fam flight grievance were discussed at length. The general feeling was that a settlement could be reached but that it should be referred back to the arbitrator if the issue cannot be concluded in short order.

3. Board Reports

The issue of whether or not the traditional spring and fall board reports were still needed when consider in light of the regional conference calls and other initiatives. It was agreed that the reports be maintained at the present time.

(see reports attached)

4. Presentation of Annual financial statements for 2001/2002 FY

The Secretary Treasurer presented the audited statements of the new locals’ first fiscal year 2001/2002 to the Board. Discussion ensued around various elements of the report. The following resolution was made:

Resolution #1

Be it resolved that the audited statements for FY2001/2002 as presented be accepted.

Moved by: Seconded by:

Greg Myles Trevor Johnson

Carried Unanimously

Further discussion regarding the financial performance of the past year and the predicted expenditures for the upcoming year vis-à-vis dues structure ensued. It was felt that one year’s data was insufficient to warrant dues adjustment and that a mid year review should be brought to the board for consideration.

Discussion regarding the April 08 resolutions (Share the Pain and Relief Funds) and the impact on union funds was also undertaken.

(see attached statements and budgets)

5. The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.