University Staff Council Minutes s1

University Staff Council Minutes Approved

1. Max Seymour called the Dec. 18, 2007 meeting to order at 2:10 PM.

2. The following members were present and welcomed. Members in attendance were:

Council Member Meetings Held Since Meetings Attended Since Term Category Present Appointment Appointment Roxie Pranglin 2009 1 Y 7 7 Gail Hall 2008 4 Y 12 11 Meri Lyn Odell 2009 1 N 4 3 Gisch, JoAnna 2008 3 N 19 14 Gore, Marga 2008 4 N 19 14 Croy, Larry 2009 6 N 7 5 McCune, Shelly 2008 5 Y 13 12 Moore, Kyle 2008 1 Y 19 12 Johnson, Sidnye 2009 3 Y 7 6 Porter, Andrea 2009 5 Y 7 6 Seymour, Max (Pres) 2008 1 Y 32 27 Schiller, Jack (V. Pres) 2009 7 Y 17 11 Mendy Payne 2009 4 N 4 2 Wieck, Fred 2008 7 N 19 10 Wieck, Yvonne 2008 3 N 19 14 Wilson, Kina (secretary) 2008 4 Y 19 14

II. Approve Minutes from Nov. 13th Meeting:  Roxie moved to pass the minutes as read, Gail second, motion passed.  Council enjoyed some great Christmas snacks.

III. Treasurer’s Report:  No report.

V. Old Business:  Rik Andersen was presented a plaque and gift certificate in appreciation for his taking pictures for the Staff Council Employee of the month.  Everyone was reminded that if they have not taken their individual pictures with Rik for staff council they need to set up an appointment with him as soon as possible so we will be current.

VI. Committee Reports –  Public Relations – Shelly; Chad Day has been chosen as December staff employee of the month. Shelly will contact the presidents office after Christmas break to have picture and party 2nd week of January. Roxie will talk to ARAMARK about making sure the cookies are fresh.  Staff Appreciation – Sidney; Some issues to be resolved but delivery of candy went well. Next year will have all staff council members gather one day to sort and deliver the same day, hopefully this will resolve any issues presented this year.  Tuition Assistance – Kina; Still discussing issues concerning retirees getting staff scholarships for tuition. Next meeting Max will be included and will have a report ready for staff council at the January meeting.

VII. New Business –  Caught You Caring Campaign: Sidnye; It was decided to return campaign back to the two week instead of the full month as it was very time consuming for committee each week. The campaign will run Feb. 1 – Feb. 15, 2008.  Election of a Category 6 person: it was decided to wait until April elections to fill the spot that Larry Croy vacated. VIII. Other -  No other business.

ADJOURNMENT: Roxie made motion to adjourn at 2:50, Shelly second, motion passed.

Next meeting: January 15, 2008, 2:00 p.m., JBK Room 11.

Submitted by Kina Wilson