STAFF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

2/15/05 – 10:00 A.M – SCRIBNER/CLARK

 

 

Attending:       Karyn Webb, Kim Draughn, Lisa Ruddell, Lesley Deal, Janie Loney, Rebecca Beardsley, Diane Fuchs, Jeff Gillenwater, Roger Morris, Ed Roberts for Steven Clark, Kathy Fenwick for Cari Jackson, Mary Ann Wild and Trudy Walter

 

Excused Absence:  Diana Holman, Cari Jackson, Ashley Troncin and Donna Harvey

 

Unexcused Absence:  None      

 

Treasurer's Report:  (Period Ending 1/31/05)

Regular Checking Account                                                                                $1,044.41

            Withdrawal – Nancy Childress – Asst. Greeting Cards - $80.00

Regular Savings Account                                                                                  $  896.71

            Deposit - $.65

Rainy Day Fund                                                                                                $  401.07

            Deposit - $.29

Honorarium Account                                                                                        $  479.50

            Deposit - $.35

CD                                                                                                                   $  521.50

            Deposit - $.99

TOTAL                                                                                                           $3,343.19

 

The Treasurer's Report was approved.

 

The minutes from the Staff Council meeting on 1/18/05 were approved.

 

Discussed the upcoming Staff Council Style Show on April 15, 2005.  The theme is Southwest Fashion Fiesta.  Tickets for the Style Show will be distributed next week to each Staff Council member for selling purposes.  Instructions for ticket sales will be included with the tickets which will be distributed via campus mail.  A table will only be reserved for reservations of eight folks.  Lisa Ruddell is in charge of ticket sales and all non-sold tickets and monies should be turned into her.  Rebecca Beardsley has talked with Vickie Hartman regarding the meal for this event.  Vickie mentioned that this will be the last year for a $7.00 charge per person from Catering for the cost of the meal.  The meal will be preset on the tables and will include chicken salad salad, chips, drink and assorted cakes.  If you desire a vegetarian meal, please mention your menu selection to a staff council member upon entering the Style Show Luncheon.  They will be happy to change out the food selection.  Discussed the table decorations for this event.  The current idea is to have assorted colored straw sombrero's with confetti on each table.  The table napkins will also be assorted colors also.  Janie Loney mentioned that she is looking for an opening act for the Style Show.  Please contact her with any suggestions/contacts.  Kathleen Norvell is in charge of recruiting models for the Style Show.  She is trying to recruit folks who have never been in any past Style Shows as well as representatives from the various buildings on campus.  Donations for door prizes are arriving – ($25 gift certificate from Nance's, 2 - $15.00 gift certificates from Magdalena's, tickets for two people for dinner and a show at Derby Dinner Playhouse – to name a few).  A complete listing of the door prizes that have been received will be available at the next Staff Council Meeting.  Volunteers for the Style Show are welcome!

   

Discussed the purpose and guidelines for the "Rainy Day" Fund.  Rebecca Beardlsey made a motion to dissolve the current Rainy Day account, guidelines and committee and move the remaining funds of $401.07 to the regular savings account.  In an absentee vote, Ashley Troncin voted in favor of the motion.  Motion passed.  The Rainy Day Fund Committee which will be dissolved consisted of Diane Reid, Lillian Yeager and Trudy Walter.  Thank you for serving on this committee.

 

Lesley Deal and Lisa Ruddell both volunteered to serve on the Distinguished Service Award Committee.  However, only one position is available and Lisa has served in the past so Lesley's name was turned in for consideration.  Thank you!!

 

Trudy Walter encouraged all to consider sending a card to Linda James who continues to be off work.

 

Beth Roberts has declined the Book Honorarium Award at this time.  The returned funds will be distributed to Ashley Troncin who originally applied for the funds but was not eligible due to length of service.  Due to circumstances, if Beth applies for the Book Honorarium Award in the future, she will receive the award.

 

Discussed the updating of the Staff Council website.  More information needs to be gathered before discussions can begin.  This item has been tabled until the next Staff Council meeting.

 

Trudy Walter asked the Staff Council to participate in the upcoming Relay for Life on May 13, 2005.  A donation of $100.00 was made last year.  Janie Loney made a motion to donate $100.00 this year to the Relay for Life.  Motion passed.

 

Staff Council currently has two representatives serving in the Bursar's Office.  Due to the current staffing situation, Cari Jackson and Ashley Troncin will be alternating attending the Staff Council meetings (based on availability).  However, they will each retain their voting privileges on any issues brought forth to the Staff Council meetings.

 

NEXT STAFF COUNCIL MEETING:        March 15, 2005 - 10:00 a.m. – Scribner/Clark Room.