<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838</id><updated>2011-08-02T08:42:59.721-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Communications from AAPS</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>AAPS</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04238047410891618594</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>49</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-3174242697269335842</id><published>2010-07-23T12:51:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T12:51:11.165-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Important Information:  Voting on New AAPS Collective Agreement</title><summary type='text'>Dear Members,

As you know AAPS recently reached a  tentative agreement with the University for a new collective agreement  which will run from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2012.  Details of the  agreement can be found here:

http://www.aaps.ubc.ca/col_bargaining-update.html

In  order to vote on ratification of the agreement please follow this  link:  https://regi4.adm.ubc.ca/webvote/servlets/</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/3174242697269335842'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/3174242697269335842'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2010/07/dear-members-as-you-know-aaps-recently.html' title='Important Information:  Voting on New AAPS Collective Agreement'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-7672125070569988887</id><published>2010-07-08T15:27:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:52:54.967-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Round Table Discussion of New Collective Agreement - RSVP of preferred location requested</title><summary type='text'>Dear Members,

As you have likely heard by now AAPS and the University have reached a tentative collective agreement.  Details of the agreement are available on the AAPS website:

http://www.aaps.ubc.ca/col_bargaining-update.html

We will also be holding roundtable discussions of the agreement at the following locations:
UBC Point Grey Campus -- July 15th from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, in the Student </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/7672125070569988887'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/7672125070569988887'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2010/07/round-table-discussion-of-new.html' title='Round Table Discussion of New Collective Agreement - RSVP of preferred location requested'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-4727726083672941727</id><published>2010-05-03T15:54:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:53:39.163-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Disability Benefits Plan Update Meeting - May 17th, 2010 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Member,

In addition to the recent presentation made at the Spring GM, AAPS is offering another opportunity to hear Isabella Losinger, AAPS President and Kevin Jeffrey, PointBreak Consulting Group present an update on the Disability Benefit’s Plan (formerly Income Replacement Plan).   Please attend this update to learn more about the process AAPS used to examine its current and future </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/4727726083672941727'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/4727726083672941727'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2010/05/disbility-benefits-plan-update-meeting.html' title='Disability Benefits Plan Update Meeting - May 17th, 2010 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-6375184882215950924</id><published>2010-04-08T13:30:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:53:46.207-07:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Professional Development Funds</title><summary type='text'>AAPS is forwarding on behalf of UBC Organizational Development &amp; Learning to ensure the entire membership has received this information.  We apologize in advance if you have received this information more than once.  If you require any assistance with this please contact the individuals identified in the attached memo.
Dear AAPS members,

Attached [find PDF attachment here] is a memo dated April </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6375184882215950924'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6375184882215950924'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2010/04/aaps-professional-development-funds.html' title='AAPS Professional Development Funds'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-8814823545853908456</id><published>2010-01-04T15:58:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:54:09.617-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Seasonal Flu Clinics in GSAB next week</title><summary type='text'>Posted on behalf of UBC Department of Health, Safety and Environment  (HSE)


To register for next week's Seasonal Flu Vaccination please visit: http://www.hse.ubc.ca/gosignmeup/dev_students.asp?action=browse&amp;main=Health+Promotion+Programs&amp;sub1=Seasonal+Flu+Clinic&amp;misc=547</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/8814823545853908456'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/8814823545853908456'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2010/01/seasonal-flu-clinics-in-gsab-next-week.html' title='Seasonal Flu Clinics in GSAB next week'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-8075805547011267368</id><published>2009-11-13T13:36:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:54:17.382-07:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS 'On the Radar' (Volume 5 - Number 4)</title><summary type='text'>
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We would like to draw your attention to the important  developments at the October 28, 2009 AGM, and announce the final results  of the 1% Benefits Accord Vote.

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 </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/4174115871186789821'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/4174115871186789821'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/10/highlighted-agm-2009-announcements-and.html' title='Highlighted AGM 2009 Announcements and 1% Benefit Accord Vote Result Revealed'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-2867777448461689367</id><published>2009-10-23T09:41:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:54:32.190-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Reminder: AAPS AGM Notice of Meeting (Board Vote and 1% Benefits Accord Vote Links included)</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Member,

This is your friendly reminder that the AAPS AGM is next Wednesday October 28th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm in the Ponderosa Centre – Arbutus Room (Please note that our guest speaker is Pierre Ouillet, VP – Finance, Resources and Operations)

If you haven’t received a confirmation of registration email and wish to attend, please email us at: aaps@interchange.ubc.ca so that we know </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/2867777448461689367'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/2867777448461689367'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/10/dear-aaps-member-this-is-your-friendly.html' title='Reminder: AAPS AGM Notice of Meeting (Board Vote and 1% Benefits Accord Vote Links included)'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-8346353808066090835</id><published>2009-10-20T14:43:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:54:37.980-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Collective Bargaining Focus Groups</title><summary type='text'>Dear Members,

As you know, the current collective agreement between AAPS and UBC expires on June 30, 2010. Bargaining for a new contract is expected to begin sometime in the spring of 2010. To that end we are beginning an extensive set of consultations with the AAPS membership in order to develop our bargaining mandate. There will be a number of fora through which you can share your views with </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/8346353808066090835'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/8346353808066090835'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/10/collective-bargaining-focus-groups.html' title='Collective Bargaining Focus Groups'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-1587579633715839977</id><published>2009-10-14T15:56:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:55:01.848-07:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS AGM Notice of Meeting (Board Vote and 1% Benefits Accord Vote Links included)</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members:

Notice of Meeting
This is your notice of the AAPS Annual General Meeting which will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 from 1200 to 1400.  The meeting is being held in the Ponderosa Centre - Arbutus Room on the Point Grey Campus.  (2071 West Mall)

Meeting Agenda
The Agenda is provided below and is also posted on the AAPS website at: http://www.aaps.ubc.ca/events_gm_10-28-</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/1587579633715839977'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/1587579633715839977'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/10/aaps-agm-notice-of-meeting-board-vote.html' title='AAPS AGM Notice of Meeting (Board Vote and 1% Benefits Accord Vote Links included)'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-6850594488553399560</id><published>2009-10-13T16:44:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:55:09.630-07:00</updated><title type='text'>1% Benefits Accord Vote Update - Vote will go ahead</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Member:

Further to our last correspondence, the Board has reviewed the implications of the expected MSP increases and decided that it is in the best interests of the membership to proceed with the vote as outlined in previous memos.  For reference, the memos are available via these links (Memo 1, Memo 2) and the FAQ list generated from Member’s questions is available here (FAQ’s).

</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6850594488553399560'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6850594488553399560'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/10/1-benefits-accord-vote-update-vote-will.html' title='1% Benefits Accord Vote Update - Vote will go ahead'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-5927949248635945323</id><published>2009-10-05T14:54:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:55:17.383-07:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Board Elections: Final Call for Nominations to  the Board</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members:

This is the final call for nominations to the AAPS Board.  Elections to the AAPS Board are held each year.  Last year we made a change to our Bylaws to enable on-line elections in the last few weeks leading up to our Annual General Meeting in October (the 2009 AGM will be at 1200 in the Ponderosa Centre - Arbutus Room on Wednesday Oct 28th).

This year, the nominations will </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/5927949248635945323'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/5927949248635945323'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/10/aaps-board-elections-final-call-for.html' title='AAPS Board Elections: Final Call for Nominations to  the Board'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-710346499676207542</id><published>2009-09-25T09:27:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-25T09:27:10.043-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Annual Report Update</title><summary type='text'>  Dear AAPS Member,     We are currently working on our fourth edition of the AAPS Annual Report and hope to have it in your hands before the Annual General Meeting being held on October 28, 2009 in the Ponderosa Centre - Arbutus Room from 12pm-2:00pm (Meeting will be webcast as well)     Continuing with last year’s move to be more environmentally friendly, we will again be printing the Report on</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/710346499676207542'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/710346499676207542'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/09/annual-report-update.html' title='Annual Report Update'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-6820171412673739020</id><published>2009-09-24T08:56:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:56:28.537-07:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Board Elections: Second Call for Nominations to  the Board</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members:

This is the second call for nominations to the AAPS Board.  Elections to the AAPS Board are held each year.  Last year we made a change to our Bylaws to enable on-line elections in the last few weeks leading up to our Annual General Meeting in October (the 2009 AGM will be at 1200 in the Ponderosa Centre - Arbutus Room on Wednesday Oct 28th).  This year, the nominations will </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6820171412673739020'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6820171412673739020'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/09/aaps-board-elections-second-call-for.html' title='AAPS Board Elections: Second Call for Nominations to  the Board'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-6142912102904303960</id><published>2009-09-10T16:49:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T11:20:04.779-07:00</updated><title type='text'>1% Benefits Accord - Vote on hold</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Member,

Please note that the recent memo distributed under subject “1% Benefits Accord Update – Options being presented for your consideration” is now in abeyance until further notice.

This month, Finance Minister Colin Hansen advised that higher MSP premiums can be expected and it is in our best interests to wait for specific numbers to determine how this will impact our fund before </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6142912102904303960'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6142912102904303960'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/09/1-benefit-accord-vote-on-hold.html' title='1% Benefits Accord - Vote on hold'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-3047742811401473697</id><published>2009-09-02T10:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:56:45.401-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Health Promotion Programs newsletter:  Healthy UBC (September 2009)</title><summary type='text'>AAPS is forwarding this on behalf of  Health, Safety &amp; Environment.  Apologies for any duplications.  Please note this will be the last time that AAPS forwards this.  In order to continue receiving this monthly newsletter which alerts you to the free programs offered and more, please sign up by clicking on the link at the bottom of this email.------------------

If this e-mail does not display </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/3047742811401473697'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/3047742811401473697'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/09/health-promotion-programs-newsletter.html' title='Health Promotion Programs newsletter:  Healthy UBC (September 2009)'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-2641028124399572264</id><published>2009-09-01T10:48:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:56:59.607-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Respectful Environment Workshop:  Erica Pinsky, September 17, 2009</title><summary type='text'> AAPS is forwarding on behalf of UBC Organizational Development &amp; Learning in case interested members missed hearing about it.  We apologize in advance if you have received this information more than once

------------- Speak up:  Speak OutPersonal Power and Respect in the Workplace by Erica Pinsky A FREE WORKSHOP sponsored by UBC’s Respectful Environment initiative Date: Thursday, September 17, </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/2641028124399572264'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/2641028124399572264'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/09/respectful-environment-workshop-erica.html' title='Respectful Environment Workshop:  Erica Pinsky, September 17, 2009'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oJ_HB8xjtg0/Sp1e8D0_G1I/AAAAAAAADDg/F5uhzuYHnSM/s72-c/logo.bmp' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-6365897855636700053</id><published>2009-08-26T11:42:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:57:06.077-07:00</updated><title type='text'>1% Benefits Accord Update - Options being presented for your consideration</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Member,

Two years ago, in April 2007, the AAPS membership passed the motion to have UBC cease the payment of ¼ of the MSP premiums out of the 1% Benefits Accord effective midnight December 31, 2006 (click here for description/history).  This action was taken to bring our 1% Benefits Accord out of a large deficit situation.

Today our 1% Benefits Accord has recovered and we currently </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6365897855636700053'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6365897855636700053'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/08/fw-1-benefits-accord-update-options.html' title='1% Benefits Accord Update - Options being presented for your consideration'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-8963813946038506780</id><published>2009-08-19T15:13:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:57:25.218-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Invite to UBC's 7th Annual Welcome Back Staff BBQ</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Member,
In an effort to reach all staff we have been asked by UBC and agreed as a member service to circulate the below information regarding this year's UBC Staff BBQ!   We apologize in advance if you have received this information more than once.
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An Invitation for AAPS Members to the Welcome Back BBQ

UBC’s 7th Annual Welcome Back Staff BBQ</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/8963813946038506780'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/8963813946038506780'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/08/invite-to-ubcs-7th-annual-welcome-back.html' title='Invite to UBC&apos;s 7th Annual Welcome Back Staff BBQ'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-8587785382265161463</id><published>2009-08-07T11:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:57:31.027-07:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Board Elections: First Call for Nominations to the Board</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members:

This is the first call for nominations to the AAPS Board.  Elections to the AAPS Board are held each year.  Last year we made a change to our Bylaws to enable on-line elections in the last few weeks leading up to our Annual General Meeting in October (the 2009 AGM will be at 1200 in the Ponderosa Centre - Arbutus Room on Wednesday Oct 28th).  This year, the nominations will </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/8587785382265161463'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/8587785382265161463'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/08/dear-aaps-members-this-is-first-call.html' title='AAPS Board Elections: First Call for Nominations to the Board'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-3732371162295080066</id><published>2009-07-23T15:07:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T10:57:37.578-07:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Notice: HR MEMO (July 22/09): Implementation of M&amp;P Compensation Review</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members,

Please find attached the HR Memo (July 22/09).  We are forwarding this in the interest of ensuring that all AAPS Members are aware of the Market Adjustment Implementation Plan generated from the Salary Survey done in 2008.  Apologies for any duplications.

[Download here]

Sincerely,
Bernice Urbaniak
President

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Join us in Celebration of 40 Years Of Lovin' Care!
 


UBC Childcare invites you and your family to our BLOCK PARTY in celebration of our 40th anniversary, Saturday July 25, 2009. Packed full of family fun from 3-7pm. Don't miss the Carnival Band, Masabo </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/5160014248983914199'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/5160014248983914199'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/07/v-behaviorurldefaultvml-o.html' title='UBC Child Care Services Announcement'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oJ_HB8xjtg0/SmjPMTjb9zI/AAAAAAAADCk/z1hOTk0pH30/s72-c/40yearsOfLoving.bmp' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-252250448829431252</id><published>2009-04-15T10:06:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T11:05:45.569-07:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Spring General Meeting w/ Lisa Castle Address - Wed. April 29, 2009</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members:

This is your notice of the Spring General Meeting which will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 from noon to 2 pm in the Auditorium (Theatre) of the Student Union Building at the Point Grey Campus.  The meeting will also be observable online by webcast. (here are the instructions and webcast link)

This meeting is open to AAPS members only.  A bag lunch will be provided and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/252250448829431252'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/252250448829431252'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/04/dear-aaps-members-this-is-your-notice.html' title='AAPS Spring General Meeting w/ Lisa Castle Address - Wed. April 29, 2009'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-1468656962246754193</id><published>2009-03-12T12:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T11:05:53.870-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Invitation to Participate in Workplace Experiences Survey | Feb. 23 - Mar. 18</title><summary type='text'>Hello AAPS Member,

If you haven’t already done so, this is just your friendly reminder to please take the time to complete the Workplace Experiences Survey (original broadcast email has been inserted below for ease of reference).  The deadline of March 18th is fast approaching.

This is a perfect opportunity to express your ideas and concerns.  


-----Original Message-----
From: message@ubc.ca </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/1468656962246754193'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/1468656962246754193'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/07/invitation-to-participate-in-workplace.html' title='Invitation to Participate in Workplace Experiences Survey | Feb. 23 - Mar. 18'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-8788150916641913167</id><published>2009-02-23T09:58:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T11:06:03.277-07:00</updated><title type='text'>UBC Leave For Change:   A Vietnam Experience</title><summary type='text'>AAPS is forwarding this on behalf of Health, Safety &amp; Environment. Apologies for any duplications.

UBC Leave For Change:
A Vietnam Experience


Craig Smith talks about his UBC sponsored volunteer experience with Vietnam National Parks, Uniterra and World University Service Canada.

Michael Smith Lecture Theatre
2185 East Mall
Friday, March 6, 12:00 - 1:00pm


* Food and beverage not permitted in</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/8788150916641913167'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/8788150916641913167'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/02/ubc-leave-for-change-vietnam-experience.html' title='UBC Leave For Change:   A Vietnam Experience'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-7423528306208549031</id><published>2009-02-10T12:12:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2010-07-23T11:14:53.419-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program Fund</title><summary type='text'>AAPS is forwarding this on behalf of Health, Safety &amp; Environment. Apologies for any duplications.
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Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program Fund 

Are you interested in supporting healthy workplace  practices? Apply for funding available through the second cycle of the  Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program Fund. This program is sponsored  through UBC’s Focus on People </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/7423528306208549031'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/7423528306208549031'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/02/healthy-workplace-initiatives-program_4086.html' title='Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program Fund'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-5878308720426403393</id><published>2009-01-28T10:05:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-04-20T14:31:19.803-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Nominations for President's Service Award for Excellence 2009</title><summary type='text'>AAPS is forwarding this on behalf of the UBC Ceremonies &amp; Events Office.Nominations are requested for the 2009 President's Service Award for Excellence (PSAE).These awards are open to all UBC staff employees (faculty are no longer eligible for this award). As well, there have been some other changes to eligibility and some new award categories available on both campuses.For the up-to-date </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/5878308720426403393'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/5878308720426403393'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2009/01/aaps-is-forwarding-this-on-behalf-of.html' title='Nominations for President&apos;s Service Award for Excellence 2009'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-7371109692227749185</id><published>2008-10-29T12:10:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T12:47:31.724-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Highlighted AGM 2008 Announcements</title><summary type='text'> Dear AAPS Member,                We would like to draw your attention to two announcements made at the AGM last week.                                1. Board Election Results                 Firstly, thank you to all those who took the time to cast an electronic vote on this year’s inaugural on-line voting system. All future elections will be run in this manner. Next, thank you to all those who </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/7371109692227749185'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/7371109692227749185'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2008/10/highlighted-agm-2008-announcements.html' title='Highlighted AGM 2008 Announcements'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-1782561356191863890</id><published>2008-10-08T12:49:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T12:50:36.517-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Board Elections 2008-2009 - please vote now</title><summary type='text'> Dear AAPS Member,        Electronic voting is now available for the AAPS Board Elections.  Technology now allows us to reach the AAPS membership for participation in the selection of the 2008-2009 Board Elections.        The Voting process will be open from today October 08, 2008 10am to Friday October 17th, 2008 (midnight).  Following the closing date the votes will be tabulated and the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/1782561356191863890'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/1782561356191863890'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2008/10/aaps-board-elections-2008-2009-please.html' title='AAPS Board Elections 2008-2009 - please vote now'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-6707756356201848214</id><published>2008-10-07T12:50:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T12:53:41.784-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS AGM Notice of Meeting</title><summary type='text'> Dear AAPS Members:              Notice of Meeting               This is your notice of the AAPS Annual General Meeting which will be held on  Wednesday, October 22, 200 8 from 12:00 to 14:00.  The meeting is being held in the Student Union Building Auditorium (SUB Theatre) on the Point Grey Campus.               Meeting Agenda               The Agenda is provided below and is also posted on the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6707756356201848214'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6707756356201848214'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2008/10/aaps-agm-notice-of-meeting.html' title='AAPS AGM Notice of Meeting'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-1695875772088152197</id><published>2008-09-19T12:54:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T12:54:31.590-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Executive Board Nominations</title><summary type='text'>A reminder to consider nominations for the AAPS Executive Board.            Elections to the AAPS Executive Board are held each year.  This year we made a change to our Bylaws to enable on-line elections in the last few weeks leading up to our Fall Annual General Meeting in October (the 2008 AGM will be at 1200 in the SUB Theatre on Oct 22nd).            Nominations will close September 30th.  </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/1695875772088152197'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/1695875772088152197'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2008/09/aaps-executive-board-nominations.html' title='AAPS Executive Board Nominations'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-7516215200322396118</id><published>2008-08-11T12:54:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T12:55:34.125-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Organizational Change Update</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members,               The Executive Board wishes to assure the membership that all member concerns will be addressed while we are in the process of assessing the needs of our association and conducting a search for an Executive Director.  We have four excellent staff members in the AAPS office who will work with the Executive Board and Committee Chairs during this time of transition.  </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/7516215200322396118'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/7516215200322396118'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2008/08/aaps-organizational-change-update.html' title='AAPS Organizational Change Update'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-6854017668105460156</id><published>2008-08-07T12:55:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T12:56:27.636-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Organizational Change</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members,               It is with regret that the Executive Board wishes to advise the membership of David Harvey’s departure from AAPS.                David joined AAPS as a consultant and then became our full-time Executive Director in March 2005.  We appreciate the expertise and professionalism he brought to AAPS, most notably throughout the salary mediation and arbitration process </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6854017668105460156'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6854017668105460156'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2008/08/aaps-organizational-change.html' title='AAPS Organizational Change'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-4939064901146702121</id><published>2008-07-29T12:56:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T12:57:05.475-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Executive Board Elections: First Call for Nominations to the Executive Board</title><summary type='text'> Dear AAPS Members:This is the first call for nominations to the AAPS Executive Board.  Elections to the AAPS Executive Board are held each year.  This year we made a change to our Bylaws to enable on-line elections in the last few weeks leading up to our Fall Annual General Meeting in October (the 2008 AGM will be at 1200 in the SUB Theatre on Oct 22nd).  This year nominations will close at the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/4939064901146702121'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/4939064901146702121'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2008/07/aaps-executive-board-elections-first.html' title='AAPS Executive Board Elections: First Call for Nominations to the Executive Board'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-4066695713771060252</id><published>2008-06-26T12:58:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T12:58:54.946-08:00</updated><title type='text'>New AAPS Member Services Officer - Jasmin Harry</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members:               Please join your Executive Board and staff in welcoming Jasmin Harry who will join the AAPS staff next week. Karin Wills left us on May 31st to pursue other career interests and we conducted a thorough search process to replace her. That search yielded a bumper crop of fine candidates which the search committee winnowed down to 7 people for 1st interview and 3 for</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/4066695713771060252'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/4066695713771060252'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2008/06/new-aaps-member-services-officer-jasmin.html' title='New AAPS Member Services Officer - Jasmin Harry'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-6438923479573041086</id><published>2008-04-18T12:58:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T13:07:32.660-08:00</updated><title type='text'>United Way Loaned Representative Opportunity</title><summary type='text'>Hello AAPS Members,               In an effort to offer these opportunities to all employees, we've been asked to forward the below message to you.               * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *                Each year, two UBC Vancouver employees are 'loaned' to United Way to serve as an extension of United Way staff by acting as a full-time resource person to Employee Campaign Co-ordinators and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6438923479573041086'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6438923479573041086'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2008/04/united-way-loaned-representative.html' title='United Way Loaned Representative Opportunity'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-985632504432360681</id><published>2008-04-17T13:07:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T13:08:22.163-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Members: Clarification of On The Radar Article</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members:                It has been brought to my attention that in Tuesday’s edition of On the Radar an article of which I was the sole author has been the cause of concern to some people including members of our Executive Board.  The article in question dealt with a recent arbitration decision.                The specific concerns that have been brought to my attention are:</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/985632504432360681'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/985632504432360681'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2008/04/aaps-members-clarification-of-on-radar.html' title='AAPS Members: Clarification of On The Radar Article'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-2412264302332857166</id><published>2008-03-31T13:08:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T13:09:35.112-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Spring General Meeting w/ Stephen Toope Address - April 17, 2008</title><summary type='text'>  Dear AAPS Members:                This is your notice of the Spring General Meeting which will be held on  Thursday, April  17, 2008   from noon to 2 pm in the  Auditorium (Theatre) of the  Student Union Building at the Point Grey Campus.  (The most current version of the agenda can be found here.) The meeting will also be observable online by webcast (detailed instructions on how to access the</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/2412264302332857166'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/2412264302332857166'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2008/03/aaps-spring-general-meeting-w-stephen.html' title='AAPS Spring General Meeting w/ Stephen Toope Address - April 17, 2008'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-8961231580205348246</id><published>2008-03-07T13:09:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T13:10:57.821-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Members: Still Time &amp; Still Money - Use Your Individual PD Funds</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members:               There is still time this year (up to June 30th) to use your individual PD funds AND there is money left in the fund.  We would like to urge you to consider your learning needs and to remember to apply for support for your professional development from the individual PD funds.  You will find the application form and guidelines on our website at: www.aaps.ubc.ca .  </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/8961231580205348246'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/8961231580205348246'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2008/03/aaps-members-still-time-still-money-use.html' title='AAPS Members: Still Time &amp; Still Money - Use Your Individual PD Funds'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-917172579718537241</id><published>2007-12-03T13:11:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T13:11:22.980-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Salary Matrix - most current for your ACTE booklet</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Member,               From time to time, as changes occur to classifications or job families, there will be updates to date the Salary       Matrix in our Collective Agreement.  Please go to our website via this       link and you will find instructions on how to       insert the most current Salary matrix into your ACTE booklet for easy reference.               Thanks,               </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/917172579718537241'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/917172579718537241'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2007/12/aaps-salary-matrix-most-current-for.html' title='AAPS Salary Matrix - most current for your ACTE booklet'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-1002190298283308790</id><published>2007-10-25T13:11:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T13:12:06.201-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS PD Event: Wills &amp; Estate Planning</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Member,             Please join us for this free event facilitated by John Meyer and Linda Dear of Vancity.  This one hour session will include:              Key DocumentsWills &amp; TrustsEnduring Power of AttorneyMedical Representation AgreementAppointing a Co-ExecutorDuties of an Executor/Trustee Executor FeesEstate Planning StrategiesPlanned GivingQuestion Period             Who should </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/1002190298283308790'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/1002190298283308790'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2007/10/aaps-pd-event-wills-estate-planning.html' title='AAPS PD Event: Wills &amp; Estate Planning'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-1803715684467728621</id><published>2007-10-01T13:12:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T13:12:41.755-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS AGM Notice of Meeting</title><summary type='text'> Dear AAPS Members:              Notice of Meeting               This is your notice of the AAPS Annual General Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 from 12:00 to 14:00.  The meeting is being held in the Student Union Building Auditorium (SUB Theatre) on the Point Grey Campus.               Meeting Agenda               The Agenda is provided below and is also posted on the AAPS</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/1803715684467728621'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/1803715684467728621'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2007/10/aaps-agm-notice-of-meeting.html' title='AAPS AGM Notice of Meeting'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-6553510415428624873</id><published>2007-07-13T13:12:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T13:15:11.982-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS New Advocacy Representatives at UBC-O</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members in Kelowna:             We are very pleased to announce that AAPS now has 4 newly-appointed                 Advocacy Representatives at the Kelowna Campus. They are:               Nythalah Baker 7-9206Anne-Mari Hague 7-8525Jess Roebuck 7-9263Heather Thomson 7-9239               These individuals bring a strong variety of skills, backgrounds                 and experience to the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6553510415428624873'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6553510415428624873'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2007/07/aaps-new-advocacy-representatives-at.html' title='AAPS New Advocacy Representatives at UBC-O'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-6213464331795825128</id><published>2007-06-29T13:15:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T13:15:36.192-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Executive Board - First Call for Nominations</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members:                              This is the first call for nominations to the AAPS Executive Board. Elections                 to the AAPS Executive Board are held each year at our Fall Annual General                 Meeting in October. The Executive Board is elected by the members of the                 Association to set the policy and oversee the operation of the</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6213464331795825128'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/6213464331795825128'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2007/06/aaps-executive-board-first-call-for.html' title='AAPS Executive Board - First Call for Nominations'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-7415869272453105188</id><published>2007-06-20T13:15:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T13:16:00.421-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Member Notice - Posting of AAPS Staff Vacancy</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members:                            We are writing to provide you with notice of the following information:               At the Spring General Meeting the AAPS membership approved the                 2007/08 budget which provided for a new staff position in the                 AAPS office. That position (Member Services                 Officer – PD and Communications) is now being </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/7415869272453105188'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/7415869272453105188'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2007/06/aaps-member-notice-posting-of-aaps.html' title='AAPS Member Notice - Posting of AAPS Staff Vacancy'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-5638033624036870653</id><published>2007-06-18T13:16:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T13:16:28.990-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Modifications to the AAPS Collective Agreement: Classification Matrix &amp; Salary Grids - Please Print and Paste Into Your Booklet</title><summary type='text'>Information can be found here.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/5638033624036870653'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/5638033624036870653'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2007/06/modifications-to-aaps-collective.html' title='Modifications to the AAPS Collective Agreement: Classification Matrix &amp; Salary Grids - Please Print and Paste Into Your Booklet'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-1482225741353863686</id><published>2007-06-12T13:16:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T13:27:07.564-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Presents Carla Rieger speaking on the Power of Laughter: Managing Change with a Sense of Humor</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Member,               We are pleased to offer you two chances to hear the highly recommended                 and always popular Carla Rieger speak on the Power of Laughter:               Managing Change with a Sense of Humor               Date: Monday June 25th, 2007              Time: 9:00am – 10:30am              Location: Point Grey Campus              Bldg.: Wesbrook Rm 100</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/1482225741353863686'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/1482225741353863686'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2007/06/aaps-presents-carla-rieger-speaking-on.html' title='AAPS Presents Carla Rieger speaking on the Power of Laughter: Managing Change with a Sense of Humor'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-7229586324860600060</id><published>2007-04-17T13:27:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T13:28:54.633-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS 2007 Annual Report Coming to Your In-basket This Week</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members:                              I am really pleased to announce that this year’s edition of                 the AAPS Annual Report will be coming to your in basket via interoffice                 mail in the next few days. Many thanks to our editor Petra Ormsby,                 the members of the Communications Committee, our Executive Board and other                 AAPS members </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/7229586324860600060'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/7229586324860600060'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2007/04/aaps-2007-annual-report-coming-to-your.html' title='AAPS 2007 Annual Report Coming to Your In-basket This Week'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009529788542340838.post-8524630536332566179</id><published>2007-04-12T13:28:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-02-10T13:30:52.566-08:00</updated><title type='text'>AAPS Spring General Meeting Notice April 26, 2007 12:00pm-2:00pm</title><summary type='text'>Dear AAPS Members:              This is your notice of the Spring                 General Meeting which will                 be held on Thursday, April 26, 2007 from noon to 2 pm in the                 Auditorium (Theatre) of the Student Union Building. The meeting                 will also be observable online by webcast (detailed instructions                 on how to access the webcast will be</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/8524630536332566179'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/9009529788542340838/posts/default/8524630536332566179'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://aaps-email-archive.blogspot.com/2007/04/aaps-spring-general-meeting-notice.html' title='AAPS Spring General Meeting Notice April 26, 2007 12:00pm-2:00pm'/><author><name>michael</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry></feed>
