MINUTES OF CSU STAFF COUNCIL MEETING
Thursday, June 05, 2008
I. ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Lacey Allmond, Jackie Carter, Stephanie Coker, Brynn Dillon, Birgit Gatlin, Jessie Hudson, Angela Johnson, Crystal Jones, Laurie Jones, Simone Jones, Debby Mayo, Bernard McCrary, Christine Murphey, Emmanuel Sarris, Libby Smith, Liza Smith, Rita Snell, Eddie Woodhouse
Excused Absences: Patti Brooks, Rebecca Hunter, Stephanie Press
II. CALL TO ORDER
Brynn Dillon called the meeting to order at 10:05 AM. The May 1st, 2008 minutes were accepted as submitted.
III. FINANCIAL REPORT
Foundation fund: $ 1,663.25
Book Scholarship: $ 829.60
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. WELCOME COMMITTEE
L. Jones advised members that there will be a small new employee welcome in July.
B. STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
No report.
C. ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
Elections were held today and are as follows:
- Chair: Lacey Allmond
- Chair Elect: Liza Smith
- Secretary: Christine Murphey
- Assistant Secretary: Crystal Jones
- Treasurer: Jessie Hudson
Welcome Committee – Laurie Jones will continue as chair of this committee.
Staff Development and Scholarship Committee – Bernard McCrary will chair this committee.
Department Appreciation Committee – Simone Jones will chair this committee.
Fund Raising Committee – Debbie Mayo will chair this committee.
Staff Service Award Committee – Laurie Jones will continue to chair this committee.
Environmental Committee – Emmanuel Sarris will continue to chair this committee.
D. DEPARTMENT APPRECIATION COMMITTEE
Brynn Dillon thanked everyone involved with the last staff appreciation. It was well received.
E. FUND RAISING COMMITTEE
No report.
F. STAFF SERVICE AWARD COMMITTEE
Laurie Jones reported that the selection has been made for the employee of the year. The committee is still working on the nominations for the first quarter award.
G. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
Meni Sarris advised members to set printer settings to double-sided and to print PDF files in “book-mode.” He mentioned that one statistic shows that 35 lbs out of 100 lbs trash is paper. Eddie Woodhouse reported that CSU has received an award for “going green” efforts. He also reported that CSU is inquiring about pricing of multiple recycling bins. He is checking if CSU can work it out that the city is picking up recycling materials.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Gift for Dr. Brown
Brynn Dillon presented the blanket to the group that she will be giving to Dr. Brown from Staff Council during the June 17th celebration.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Staff Appreciation
Staff appreciation will be on May 20th, 2008, at the clock tower from 2 – 4 pm. Popcorn and sodas will be served. Brynn will send an email asking for volunteers.
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Stephanie Coker announced that she has resigned from Staff Council.
Brynn Dillon announced that Tara Romito has resigned from Staff Council.
Brynn also announced that the state-wide staff council meeting is coming up on June 19th at Atlanta Metro. She asked newly elected executive committee members to email her if they would like to go to this meeting.
Meni Sarris announced that Active8 is going really well, so much so that 35 classes have a waitlist. He also reminded members that the catalog for the adult activities is coming out soon for fall and to take advantage of the $75 discount that CSU employees receive.
Brynn asked members to email her with any questions that she should present at the next board meeting in June.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:55 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Birgit Gatlin
Secretary