College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Employee Assistance ProgramCommittee Meeting

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Present:MarkHill,Dave Soderberg, TeriFrese,LeslieRutkowski,MikeCampbell,

AnnMarieClarke, Cheryl Liptak

Absent:ScottBlair, Al Wilczek

Chair’s Report – Mark Hill

oMark presented Dave Soderberg a gift of gratitude for his prior service as EAP Coordinator on behalf of the committee.

oAs this is the first meeting since summer break, no news to report at this time.

Coordinator’s Report – Cheryl Liptak

oThree contacts were made during the summer months, otherwise quiet due to summer break, distribution of newsletter throughout campus.

Regional Representative – Mike Campbell

oGrants are now available to apply for.

oEvaluation of our coordinator will be due soon.

oBrochures given to Cheryl for distribution from Mike.

Web Page Update:

oWeb pageis up to date as Cheryl has been given access to web page. Updates will be made by Cheryl as needed.

Old Business:

New Business:

One committee position available in Research Foundation is anyone is interested.
EAP Grant – will apply for grant in order to facilitate putting our program on the campus map and make us more noticeable. Ideas were offered by Mike Campbell, particularly at the campus’s Holiday Social.
AHA Walking Clubs – Upstate Medical University reached out to our agency to inquire about volunteers to serve on their American Heart Association’s Walking Clubs. See Mark if interested.
Event/Programming ideas – will implement an “EAP Meet & Greet” with cider and donuts in October. Cheryl will begin planning for this event and notify committee members where we are in the process.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

October 15th – 217 Bray Hall

November 19th – 217 Bray Hall

December 17th – 217 Bray Hall

Minutes respectfullysubmitted by:

AnnMarie Clarke, EAP Secretary

September 20, 2013