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Hello  humans, today is national sharpen your claws day.  Its a cat holiday OK !  Now, let go over what needs to be sharpened :  Claws, teeth, that is all. Undercoverkitty is ready to snack.

Tribute to Toronto Police Services Sgt. Ryan Russell

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Meow  everyone, today, I share with my human friends some really yummy cat treats about RSU coruption and payola . The numbers represent the paragraphs the documents quote from .

Sourced from here at :

http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/transcripts/2010/tb1208.html

…. and

http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/transcripts/2010/tb1209.html

4443   Reviewing the public minutes from the group claiming to be CKLN Radio Inc. from March of 2008 to February 2009, which I have already provided, shows RSU’s direct conflict of interest. The open presence of Toby Whitfield, then the Vice-President of Finance at Ryerson Student Union, attending meetings, the only purpose of which was the planning of various strategies designed to bankrupt CKLN, force out opponents, and take over the corporation, is beyond dispute.

4444   RSU had claimed that Toby Whitfield was merely an outside observer. However, the contents of these minutes clearly show that Tony Whitfield is a voting member who agreed to consult on their behalf with Ryerson’s student unions’ attorneys.

4445   Furthermore, Tony Whitfield acted on their behalf by pressuring student Board members, signing off on attempts to seize CKLN’s bank accounts, and cancelling insurance policies.

4446   Toby Whitfield openly booked rooms for the purpose of these meetings, in Ryerson Student Union’s name, while at the same time denying rooms or security to CKLN’s legal Board of Directors, management and volunteers.

This places CKLN Radio Incorporated perpetually at the mercy of Ryerson Student Union and Toby Whitfield, who is now the Ryerson Student Union President, allowing them to withhold the CKLN student levy whenever they choose. These are not the actions of a neutral party that Ryerson Student Union claims to be.

4454   The truth of the matter is that Ryerson Student Union did not have oversight powers over CKLN and no right to become involved in its governance or to encourage the takeover of a federal corporation they did not own.

4455   Another one of Andrew Lehrer’s unsupported claims is that allegations of payola are “unprecedented” at CKLN. This problem has existed at CKLN for decades. CKLN Management, other volunteers and myself have seen money change hands in exchange for airplay and on-air plugs. I was even asked by management to listen in on phone conferences from promoters and artists who paid money to on-air hosts for promises of airplay.

4620   It seems that when the RSU could no longer be assured of getting their way at CKLN, they turned their attentions to fomenting and encouraging a rebellion, advanced by their loyal adherents, including CKLN paid staff, along with their dupes and cronies within the membership.

If CKLN had a modicum of independence in the past, it has surely been lost now. Despite all the denials by both the board of CKLN and the RSU, the facts are plain, I believe. The RSU and the PALIN Foundation control CKLN.

4628   The executives of the Canadian Federation of Students allied entities Ryerson Students’ Union, the PALIN Foundation and CESAR have a fortress mentality. Whatever entity exists inside what they consider to be their sphere must toe their line.

Sourced from here at :

http://www.theeyeopener.com/really-old-archives/index.php?page=21

Levy: Rye deserves audit explanation

2009-12-01

Some of Ryerson’s top executives are calling on the Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU) to explain to students the details of an audit reviewing the union’s operations conducted earlier this year. Months after the scathing $85,000 audit by Deloitte & Touche, there have been few changes. The review, paid for by the university, looked into governing policies and the health and dental plan, calling on the RSU to clean up its act. Ryerson’s president Sheldon Levy said that although the university isn’t owed an explanation, the students deserve one. “It does not necessarily mean they have to accept the recommendations but in any type of business audit, you respond to the community under which you serve,” Levy said. “I do think that in an audit, those that paid their salaries and bills deserve a response.” Julia Hanigsberg, general counsel and secretary, echoed Levy’s point. “You would expect that they would be clear with at least the directors of the RSU about how they plan to respond to the recommendations,” Hanigsberg said. “It doesn’t mean they have to follow every [recommendation] but we expect transparent process about what they’ve found.” Toby Whitfield, the RSU’s vice-president finance and services, said they are only recommendations. He adds that some have been implemented such as the new time frame for opt-out cheques pickup and having separate accounts. “[Students] hold us accountable by going to the polls and voting, when they come to general meetings and set the direction of the organization.” Deloitte found that election policies and procedures are rife with inconsistencies. It suggested switching to online voting instead. This vote was considered in 2008 but failed to pass. Deloitte added that politicking and personal agendas take priority over serving students, leaving little room for opposing opinions. It suggested an un biased general manager to be overseer. Deloitte added the RSU can’t use unclaimed opt-out cheques to fund other RSU initiatives and losses, which is current practice. Tighter budget control is needed to avoid unnecessary cash shortfalls and loans. This year, the RSU is running an $84,000 deficit. The audit also refers to poor recordkeeping for health and dental opt-outs so the RSU should take extra steps to notify students to pick up their cheques.

Sourced from :

http://eyeontheuvss.blogspot.com/2010/03/electoral-dysfunction-national.html

 

Ryerson Student Union

Meanwhile at Ryerson University, where yet another pro-CFS slate ran called Students United, the EyeOpener reported that some students’ votes were not kept secret. “Voters were supposed to place their ballots in an unmarked envelope and then in another with their name and student number on. This process was meant to keep voters’ identities anonymous, but [student groups director Idil] Omar says this wasn’t the case. ‘That’s not how they did it on the day. We had to put our names on the first envelope and our student number. They specifically told us to do that,’ she says.”

Chief: We all mourn |

Sgt. Ryan Russell put his life on the line in defence of his community, a sombre Chief Bill Blair said. “Today we will grieve the loss of one of our officers,” Blair said, in front of dozens of members of the media at a press conference in the lobby of police headquarters Wednesday afternoon. “A hero of the Toronto Police Service, who went out this morning to do his job and, in doing his job, gave his life. And that is a tragedy for all of us and something we will all mourn.” Blair said Russell was struck by a stolen vehicle in the area of Avenue and Davenport Rds., later succumbing to those injuries at hospital. The vehicle had been taken from the area of Dundas and Parliament Sts. “The murder of Sgt. Russell is being investigated by the Toronto Homicide Squad and we are very grateful for the support and information that many citizens are coming forward with, to assist us in the investigation,” Blair said. The Chief said the stolen vehicle went on to be involved in several collisions before Emergency Task Force officers were able to apprehend a suspect in the area of Humberside Ave. and Keele St. The suspect is in custody and being treated for injuries, including at least one gunshot wound. The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) is investigating the arrest, so the Chief did not reveal any more details into how the suspect was arrested or injured. “This is a very dangerous situation and it was a very challenging thing to get this vehicle stopped and there were several collisions that occurred throughout the city and it is my understanding that there was a collision immediately preceding the suspect being apprehended. Chief Bill Blair said it was a heart-wrenching task speaking with Russell’s family, including his wife, Christine, and his father, Glen, a retired Toronto police officer. “I went to hospital this morning and had the difficult responsibility of telling his young wife and the mother of his young son he had died in the line of duty and he had made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of his city,” Blair said. The Chief spoke beside a framed picture of Russell near a book of condolence for the new 52 Division sergeant. “Officers from across the city came to the hospital wanting to show their respect, wanting to provide their support.” The Chief said the officers, whom Russell supervised for the last six months at 52 Division A platoon, had enormous respect for their new sergeant. “He really made a strong impression upon them and are mourning that loss today,” Blair said. Colleagues of Russell, and those officers involved in the incidents surrounding his death, are being supported by the Critical Incident Response Team. The team is made up of both civilian and uniform members. Two Toronto police psychologists have also been deployed to support officers. “We’re providing people with as much support as we can at a very difficult time,” the Chief said. He said that policing families are also in need of support. “I know today, when it first went across the radio or on the news that a police officer had been badly hurt, that for at least 6,000 police families in this city their hearts skipped a beat. And everybody quickly thought where was my loved one,” Blair said. “There is very little comfort that ours is safe but someone else lost their life and another family has been so deeply hurt.” Russell’s “courageous wife” and young son should be at the forefront of everyone’s minds. “I think it is important we go home and hug our kids because there is a little boy who doesn’t have a father and be reminded of our responsibility to those people who love and care for us.” He said Russell is a hero among many officers who do extraordinary work each day. “Our people go out there and do extraordinary things each and every day; they put their lives on the line to keep their public, their community safe and that they are willing to put themselves in harm’s way for others.”

Well , well , well, it appears that the Ryerson Student Union is spending more time in  court these days than they are actually serving students… not that they actually do anything for the students. Here is an article in todays Eyeopener about yet another reason we need to rid our school of these parsites.

Here is the source for this article :

http://theeyeopener.com/2011/01/student-sues-students%E2%80%99-union-over-health-plan/

 

Student sues over health plan

1 Comment 12 January 2011

 

By Jeff Lagerquist

The Ryerson Student’s Union will appear in small claims court in early 2011 to determine if second-year engineering student and former RSU presidential candidate Mark Single is entitled to the $290 in his tuition fees allocated to the RSU Members’ Health and Dental Plan.

“We plan to respond based on the policy that has been established by our board of directors,” said RSU president Toby Whitfield.

The student policy offered by Green Shield through the RSU includes 80 per cent of prescription drug costs, $500 for massage therapy, $300 for chiropractic care, and $240 in physiotherapy, as well as basic dental and travel coverage to a maximum of $750 per year.

“I should have the freedom to choose how I take care of my personal health,” said Single, whose opt-out request was declined.

Students with coverage through a family member or spouse have the opportunity to opt out of the plan and recover the fee if they have “similar benefits,” according to the link on the RSU website. Single submitted an out of province health insurance policy and expressed his intention to personally pay for additional expenses. However, he was unable to prove that he is sufficiently covered and his request was declined.

Single isn’t convinced that he needs coverage for items like custom foot orthotics.

“OHIP covers all the basics, anything beyond that should be up to the students, not shoved down their throats by the student’s union,” he said.

Armed with a video camera, Single served RSU President Toby Whitfield with court documents on Dec. 10. Whitfield allegedly called security services, claiming he was being harassed by Single.

“Some of our staff didn’t feel comfortable being videotaped. There was a back and fourth about that,” said Whitfield.

Last March, Single introduced a bylaw amendment motion at the RSU Annual General Meeting that would allow students to opt out of the RSU entirely, a move he now admits would be “virtually impossible.”

The $110 annual fee that students pay for RSU and Canadian Federation of Students membership supports campus groups like CKLN, the Eyeopener, and the Used Book Store. Despite the set back, he sees the health plan issue as a practical first step. Single’s case against the RSU is not a class action and is not intended to set any kind of official precedent.

“I’m not convinced I will win, but I do want to open the eyes of students. What the RSU does is not always in their best interest.”

 

 

Now , lets have a look at this fearless leaders latest quote, one that promotes transparency :

“Some of our staff didn’t feel comfortable being videotaped.

Hmmm, so ,   Whitfield , what about all the videos and still images already out there ? Hold on a second there my human readers, I have something to show you. today there was a week long series of events at the Student Campus Center. Low and behold, the Ryserson Student Union president , Toby Whitfield is ….. wait for it ….. GETTING HIS PICTURE TAKEN. Here he  is in all his splendor and glory.

Click onto image to see him in high resolution and full size.  Afterall, he MUST like  to pose for pictures.