Executive

President - Don Monroe

I am a Native Albertan through and through.  Born and raised in Edmonton; I saw the light in 1973 and have been a true Calgarian ever since.

I started with the City of Calgary in 1999; and have enjoyed working in the Roads Maintenance department.

I have always been an activist; however; I did not become actively involved with the Union until 2008.  First as a Job Steward; then; in the spring of 2009 I was elected Vice-President.  I also sit on the OH&S and Trades Committees.  I recently applied and was awarded the the honor of serving on the Aboriginal Council with CUPE Alberta.

I have been extremely grateful for the opportunity and support the membership has shown me.  I always have the membership's best interests at heart. 

My only regret is that I should have moved to Calgary earlier in life.

In Solidarity,

Your President, Don Monroe

I can be reached in the office at 403-269-5333 or by email at president@cupe37.ca  

Vice-President - Charles Hanmore

Recording Secretary - Elizabeth Tweedale

I was born and raised in the 'not so far east' Saskatchewan.  We farmed just South of Saskatoon.  My first exposure to politics was many a gathering of fellow farmers and neighbors around the kitchen table discussing political issues.  My Father was a councilor for the R.M. for many years and one of my brothers (I have four) also held that position for a number of terms.  Our home was the Post Office for years until we received a Rural Route system.  I came home from the hospital with the Mailman (no, I do not look like HIM) it was March and bad roads but he always made it through.  Life on the farm was a fun and busy childhood bestowing in me a very strong sense of community.  No matter who it might be, you always helped them out of the ditch.

Moved to Saskatoon for a brief time to work and then off to Vancouver for a year and to Calgary in 1974 and here since with the exception of a one year stint in Cold Lake.

Have kept busy with marriages (yes plural) various employments and most important having three children now grown.

Been employed with the City since 1991.  Soon after I became a City employee also became a Job Steward with CUPE Local 37.  As time progressed, and time allowed, I became further involved.  Now I am pleased to sit on the Executive Board.

My sense of community has not wained, I have always been involved in some type of volunteer work.  Anything political is of interest to me.  I will strive to support the Local and CUPE to the best of my ability.

You can reach me at 269-5333, or by e-mail at recordingsecretary@cupe37.ca

Treasurer - Chad Ennis

Hello CUPE 37 members!

I would like to start off by thanking you all for your overwhelming support in the March 2008 elections when I was elected Treasurer.

I have been working with the City of Calgary since April of 1999 in the Waste & Recycling department.  I started out in garbage collections, and soon after moved into the weigh scale at the East Calgary landfill.

I started attending union meetings regularly after my first year with The City and began noticing the unprofessional image of the Local.  I became involved hoping to improve that image.  Currently, the Local is heading in a very positive direction and I will strive to continue the progress and bring the Local to exciting new heights.  I encourage all Local 37 members to become more involved with the Union, as this will ensure future successes.

I look forward to providing all CUPE 37 members with an exceptional level of honesty, dedication and hard work as your newly elected Treasurer.

I value your comments, questions and concerns and urge you to phone me at the office if you are in need of my assistance.

You can reach me at 269-5333, or by e-mail at treasurer@cupe37.ca

Sergeant-at-Arms - Sam Basi

I have been working in the Waste & Recycling department as a scaleman at the East Calgary Landfill site; with the City of Calgary for the past 14 years.

I have been very active with the Union for the last 5 years.  In that time, I have served as a Trustee, Executive-at-Large and have now been elected to the position of Sergeant-at-Arms.  I also serve on the ADHOC Literacy Committee & assist with CUPE Education as a member - facilitator.

I look forward to fulfilling my duties and meeting with more of our members.

Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms - Cyril Wilson

Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms - Ted Bradley

Over 25 years service with Police Services. Extensive previous involvement with CUPE 37 as Vice President and Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms. Served on Bargaining, Social, By-Law, and Communications Committees.

Executive-at-Large - Jody Sallans

I was born in Kitchener Ontario but was moved to Calgary when I was 2 and have resided in Calgary ever since. I worked seasonal with the (Old) Province in the Highways & Transportation Department for three years on a Seal Coating Crew in the summer months and was a Civilian Instructor with 604 Moose Air Cadet Squadron over the winter months in the same years.

I started with the City of Calgary in the spring of 1989; I was hired as a Driver /Labourer with the Streets Department. Now known as Roads.

I first got involved with CUPE 37 when I became a Job Steward in 1996 and have been active on the Job Stewards Committee ever since.

I then joined the in house Occupational Health and Safety Committee in 2004. I have chaired the Committee for the last 3 years.

In 2006 I was accepted by the members as the Alternate for the local on the Municipal Employees Benefit Association of Calgary (MEBAC) board of directors. I agreed to a 7 to 10 year commitment. In June of 2008 I replaced our Delegate on the board where in June of 2009 I was elected to the Secretary’s position on the MEBAC Board. I am also on the Communications Committee for MEBAC and was a member of the Negotiations Committee for MEBAC when the current contract with the City was being negotiated.

In 2007 I was appointed as the City of Calgary’s Outside Worker Representative to the Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) by our President Kevin Galley.

In 2008 I was elected to this Position by the members of CUPE Local 37 and was re-elected in 2010.  I have proudly enjoyed serving the members of 37 for the past 3 years. I hope to continue to serve the members in this position in the future as well.

Executive-at-Large -  Scott Cush 

I started with sewers in 2001, moved through the department and have been in a backhoe on a construction crew for the past few years.  I have been active in my union since 2005 and have moved into roles with CUPE Alberta, and CUPE National.

If you are interested, I have started a blog (http://cupe37.blogspot.com).  I hope that information will trickle through the blog and you can rely on it for information, recommendations for union meetings, and events that will or have happened in my presence.  If you have a question, please contact me.  I am not perfect, but I believe that having your union work for you is a must.  Make me work for you!

Exectuve-at-Large - Randy LaPierre

I spent most of my working life as a heavy equipment operator / land surveyor.  In early 2007, I started working for the City of Calgary in Waste & Recycling Services, where I became active in the Union almost immediately, I am currently a Job Steward and also serve as a member of the Social Committee.

Executive-at-Large - John MacMillan

Executive-at-Large - Dan Van Tassell

Executive-at-Large - Dafydd Urquhart

Trustee - Mark Langlois

Trustee - Doug Wellis

Trustee - Dale Hammond