Board Election Results:
First, thank you to all those who took the time to cast an electronic vote. All future elections will be run in this manner. Next, thank you to all those who attended and those who watched via the webcam broadcast. We will continue to work to maximize opportunities for member participation. Please note that 392 members cast ballots in the election.
We wish to extend a very special thanks to the nine participating candidates for the Member-at-Large positions.
Please join us in welcoming your new Board:
1% Benefit Accord Vote Results Revealed:
The options considered were either:
- Option 1: Reinstate the UBC payment of ¼ of the MSP premium for those enrolled in the University MSP, beginning January 1. 2010 or,
- Option 2: Create a Health Spending Account (HSA) of $175 per member per year beginning January 1, 2010.
Of the 607 members who voted, 351 voted for Option 1 and 256 voted for Option 2. Therefore on January 1, 2010, Option 1 will be implemented.
One Month Dues Holiday (January 2010)
Treasurer
Edward Hung offered a detailed report of the AAPS finances. In his report Edward noted that revenue has been increasing at a faster pace than expenses which resulted in sizable surpluses in recent years. In light of the current fiscal position of AAPS, a motion was introduced to offer a one month dues holiday in 2010 for the month of January. The motion passed unanimously. Edward indicated that the board will study various options for an ongoing reduction in dues to be presented at the Spring AGM.
Isabella Losinger,
President
