informed them of the benefits that are available to them. Recruitment was also done during these visits.
ST. ANN’S BAY CHAPTER Subsequent to our Annual General meeting of January 9, 2020 at the Carl Rattary Staff College, the Executive Committee of the St Ann’s Bay chapter discussed and decided its calendar of activities for year 2020 which were actualized as follows: (1.) Chapter Executive Meetings: There were challenges in ensuring attendance at meetings. Virtual meetings proved particularly difficult due to connectivity issues. The Executive continued to communicate periodically on matters via the Executive WhatsApp group. (2.) Interim Members Meeting: This was scheduled virtually for July 9, 2020 to present an opportunity for candidates of the JCSA Election of Officers to present manifestos to the members. While three candidates, the Zonal Officer and Regional Administrator were present, the meeting was cancelled as we did not have a quorum of members. (3.) Communication and Correspondence: Efficient methods were continued to communicate with members. WhatsApp groups were updated to reflect new membership of forty seven (47) totalling one hundred and eighty five (185) entries. There were one hundred and seven (107) new email addresses added to update our database to six hundred and seven (607) entries. There were sixty-four (64) new applicants from across the chapter who were referred to our Regional Administrator for further processing. (4.) North Eastern Executive Orientation 2020/2021 Annual Report
Session: This was held at the at the NIS Office in St. Mary Thursday, August 27, 2020. The meeting was convened by Bro. Kelvin Thomas, 2nd VP and Zonal Officer. He presented on a number of programmes and projects through which the Association serves its members. The Chapter Executives were encouraged to persevere in service as they encounter challenging circumstances in the workplaces. (5.) General Council Meetings: The chapter was represented by the Chairman at General Council meetings for the month of February. There were difficulties encountered that prevented attendance at two other meetings which were held virtually. (6.) Walk-throughs: These were scheduled for October 7 and 8, 2020. Members of the Officer Corps accompanied by Sis Marilyn Hines our Regional Administrator visited twenty (20) ministries, departments and agencies across the chapter. (7.) Quarterly Meetings: Our only quarterly meeting was held virtually on October 23, 2020. This was attended by Sis. Techa Clarke Griffiths – 1st VP, Bro Kelvin Thomas – 2nd VP, Sis. Tifonie Powell Williams – General Secretary, Sis Marilyn Hines – Regional Administrator and twenty-nine (29) members of the chapter. (8.) Civil Service Week : There were no activities held for this event .
Budget For Calendar Year 2020-2021 Income Expenditure Quarterly $0,000 $0,000.00 Meetings: January AGM: $40,000.00 $40,000.00 Total Income: $40,000.00 $40,000.00 81
