Professional Staff Council

Members Present: Joie Acheson Lee, Judy Bromen, Linda Eastman, Jeni Eltink, Pam Enrici, Gary Holquist, Alex Jokela, Pauline Nuhring, Linda Olcott, , Mary Olson-Reed, Cathy Rackliffe, Stacey Stark, Lita Wallace, Lea Carr, Cheryl Tillman

Members absent: None

Call to order: 9:20 AM

Introductions

Members introduced themselves; at this meeting we had current, outgoing, and incoming members present. Linda Eastman made a presentation on behalf of the Council to Linda Olcott, in appreciation for her leadership during the past year.

Minutes

The minutes from May 13 were approved (MSC Olson-Reed/Wallace).

Treasurer’s Report

Cathy Rackcliffe’s report shows a balance as of 6/10/2009 of $1,173.09. Expenses for the Spring Forum (catering) were $127.60; ITSS programming expenses for elections were $57.50.

Civil Service Committee Report

Alex Jokela could not attend the last meeting, so there was no report.

CAPA Report

Pam Enrici reported that CAPA is in the midst of elections for some of their seats. They’re also revisiting the issue of designating a portion of funds taken out for retirement to health care reimbursement. P&As seem to be in favor of the concept, but divided on what level of participation they’d like.

Elections

Elections went well—for both the Professional Staff Council and the Campus Assembly Committees there was no need for an election, since we could approve a slate of nominees.

Staff Appreciation Day

Staff Appreciation Day is set for October 5, 2009. This year the event will be for everyone, including faculty. All gifts will come from OHR in the Twin Cities. Our budget will include $$ from the Chancellor’s office and VCFO, and Auxiliaries will donate beverages.

Should we change the name of the event, given that faculty will be included? Suggestions submitted were:
Staff/Faculty Appreciation Day
Employee Appreciation Day
UMD Appreciation Day: For Staff and Faculty
UMD Employee Appreciation Day: For Staff and Faculty
UDay at UMD for Staff and Faculty

How do we let people know? How do we manage handing out gifts so there aren’t long lines or long waits for gifts? Send out invitations with individual names? Check names off a list? Do a flyer to departments? Should we expand the hours of the event? The committee (Judy Bromen, chair; Linda Olcott, Linda Eastman, Lita Wallace, Stacey Stark, Lea Carr, Cheryl Tillmann) will get started soon.

Budget

Linda Olcott reported that the 2009-2010 budget is in process. She will be meeting with Audrey Temple (HR) soon. She reminded Barb Teske that we don’t pay any fringe amounts.

New Business

Linda Olcott presented certificates of appreciation to PSC council members for their hard work over the past year.

Old Business

None

Any Other Business

None

Next Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, at 9:00 AM in KSC 268.

Motion to adjourn: 10:08 AM (Acheson/Bromen)

Respectfully submitted,
Pauline Nuhring, Recorder