GCSU Staff Council
June 14, 2001
2:00 p.m. in Chappell 110
Minutes
Delegates present: Cindy Diaz (Chair), Terri Pope, Ann Portwood, Kenneth Manson, Alma Hall, Kendall Stiles, Bill Bloodworth, Robert Ethier, Clarice McLin, Priscilla Hooks, Jenny Gettis (Past Chair), and Barbara Monnett who recorded the minutes.
Other members present: Ainsley Eubanks, State Representative
Excused: Crystal Janes, Clay Caldwell
Guests present: Mitch Clarke, Associate Director, University Communications, Jennifer Brookins, Senior Secretary, University Communications.
Cindy Diaz called the meeting to order at 2:05.
Mitch Clarke passed out hard copies of a proposed draft for the INFO page which is the internal website of the university. This would replace the current INFO page. Much of the information on the proposed draft would replace what is currently in This Week. A monthly newsletter would replace the hard copy of This Week. He invited ideas and feedback from Staff Council Representatives.
Elections:
Elections for officers for 2002 fiscal year began. Officer positions are: Chair Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Senior Member at Large, Junior Member at Large. Cindy stated that Stephanie Sloan, Senior Secretary, Legal Affairs would count the ballots. Members voted and either turned their ballots in to Cindy or will deliver to her by June 15.
A ballot will be taken to Crystal for her vote.
Cindy said that there were still two vacant representative slots in Academic Affairs that need to be filled. Qunitus Sibley and Dr. Gormly are discussing the vacancies.
Budget:
Cindy stated that at the present time there is $1200 in our account. The ice cream social is $800. She thanked Kendall for coordinating the event that will be held June 27th from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. in the Kilpatrick Atrium.
This left $400 in our budget. The delegates were asked to submit suggestions for the end of the year purchase. Suggestions were to buy either a digital camera for use with our publications or a presentation board. Cindy stated we do not have the funds to purchase both this year. We can purchase one item with this budget and the other item next year. Some discussion was held.
Barbara made a motion to purchase the presentation board. Priscilla seconded the motion.
Terry made a motion to table the digital camera until next year. Kendall seconded.
Benefits Fair:
Cindy shared with us that Lynn Allen has set the date of Nov. 9, 2001 for the Benefits Fair. It will be an all day event on the third floor of Parks. This will be right before open enrollment. Cindy stated it would be a good way to show what services the various offices provide.
Cindy concluded by thanking everyone who has served this year. We have the support of the administration.
Cindy adjourned the meeting at 2:46.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Monnett