September 2009
Staff Advisory Council Minutes
Thursday, September 10, 2009
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
LaFortune Student Center
Present: Patricia Smith, Sandy Sarber, Char-anna Koblick, Joe Wheeler, Barb Wadley, Jody Klontz, Victoria Chidister, Tami Springer, Sharon Konopka, Bill Peck, Shari Herman, Mo Marnocha, Roxie Litteral, Diana Singleton, Kathy Troth, Marie Revak, Penny McIntire
Excused: Adele Almaguer, Kathy Stopczynski
Unexcused: John Mackowicz, Fred Sonneborn
HR Liaison: Lori Maurer
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 p.m. by Patty Smith.
Approval of August, 2009 Council Minutes
Minutes were approved - motion by Shari Herman and 2nd by Penny McIntire
II. Committee Updates
Elections Committee
The committee will make plans to meet prior to the December elections.
Benefits Committee
Nothing to report
By-laws Committee
Nothing to report
Parking Appeals/Parking
Joe Wheeler will be attending the next meeting.
Promotions Committee
Nothing to report
ECDC
Nothing to report
Webpage Committee
Nothing to report.
Compassion Fund
Lori Maurer shared a thank you email (no name) from a grateful employee who was a recipient of the fund.
III.New Business
Patty raised the possibility of reducing the number of SAC meetings from 12 to 10 or 11. A discussion ensued regarding the low attendance at December and July meetings. It was determined that the Bylaws committee will look into the matter and make a recommendation.
Kathy Gentry, Meritain representative was a guest and spoke about her role on campus. She is in Grace Hall every Thursday to meet with employees. Kathy can view claim information and assist employees in resolving issues with their health insurance. ContactAskHR @ 1-5900 to schedule an appointment or to obtain more information.
Mary Warner, HR Benefits Manager, also attended SAC. Mary answered questions about the MEDCO prescription plan and reminded SAC of the WebMD screening and flu shot schedules. Flu shots will be administered on September 21, 22, and 23.
Information is on the HR web site and by contacting 1-5900.
IV.Additional Business
John Affleck Graves is scheduled to attend the October SAC meeting at 2:30. Therefore, the meeting time for October 9 will be 1:30 – 3:30.
It was noted that SAC was instrumental in the new Food Services offering for staff lunches in the dining halls.
VI. Adjournment
Mo Marnocha made a motion to adjourn at 2:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Sharon Konopka.
Respectfully submitted,
Human Resources