One Time Special Funding

As per the constitutional amendment passed at the September 28 & 29, 2022 Special Meeting, SUN District Councils will be transitioning to SUN Network Councils. 

Recognizing the election of Network Councils will not take place until September - October 2023, the SUN Board of Directors is pleased to announce, funding will be awarded to two (2) members from each SUN Network for the 2023 Annual Meeting.

Criteria for eligibility:

  • Members must select GENERAL MEMBER from the possible registrant types.
  • Members must select YES to when asked if they would like to be entered into the draw.
  • Member must register prior to the deadline of 1200 hours on March 31, 2023.

If there is more than one request for funding per Network, Youth funding will be allocated by random selection.

Selected applicants will be notified via e-mail by April 3, 2023.

 

Funding Parameters

Selected members will receive the same funding provided to SNC (formerly known as SDC) Representatives (or Alternates) - as defined in Membership Policy 039-M-2007, and shall be limited to:

  • Registration Fee
    • The cost of the registration is not covered by Provincial Funding.
  • Salary
    • For a scheduled shift (paid provincial union leave), SUN Provincial will reimburse your Employer for one shift per day of the event you are attending.
    • If attending on a day off, SUN Provincial will pay you directly for up to 8 hours per day of attendance (a TD1 form on file is required).
  • Travel
    • Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
    • Roundtrip kilometrage shall be paid to members (drivers only) who must travel in excess of 50 kms (one-way) at a rate determined annually by the Board of Directors in the budget.
    • Kilometrage shall be defined as the distance between (direct route) the member’s home town/city and the city/town hosting the event. 
    • As per Membership Policy 039-M-2007, travel time will not be compensated for.
  • Hotel Accommodations
    • Funding for accommodation shall be on the basis of two members sharing a room, members requesting single occupancy shall be responsible for one-half (½) of the cost of the room.
    • As per Membership Policy 039-M-2007, “travel in lieu of hotel” arrangements must be confirmed with the First Vice-President in advance. Contact Denise Dick at denise.dick@sun-nurses.sk.ca for more information.
  • Meals
    • As per Membership Policy 039-M-2007, meal per diems will not be provided.
    • Lunch will be provided during each meeting day.
  • Parking
    • If required, shall be reimbursed for reasonable parking expenses, receipts required.