Non-Exempt Staff Council
Meeting Minutes
NESC Meeting
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
9-10:00am – OSF-LIB 102/MOH 419 (Video Conference)
Attendees: Chris Igielski, Jeanne Kittleson, Nancy Bruggeman, Roger Cooney, Kathy Sauro, Barb Dunker, Julie Jepma
Absent: Maureen Murphy, Brittney Wolfe, Jeff Ackermann
1. Reflection: Chris Igielski
2. Tutor/Mentor for Staff Information Dan Gjelten, Director, OSF Library:
Dan Gjelten addressed the group on the Leadership of St. Paul Program, which teams with St. Paul Public Schools in tutoring students in reading and math within the public school system.
They operate in 28 schools district-wide, and are working to recruit additional volunteers. UST Administration is very supportive of the program. Dan explained how the program works, training and time commitment involved, etc. He will contact both the NESC and the ESC once an informational meeting has been set.
3. Approve Minutes – Minutes were unanimously approved.
4. Committee Updates – No updates at this time.
5. On-Going Happenings:
. Fall Brown Bag – Parenting the ParentBarb reported that there was a good turnout (25-30) for the December session. A similar (informal) session is scheduled for Wednesday, January 18th in the new ASC.
. Cookbook Sales
Nancy reported that 12 additional cookbooks were sold during December. They will be brought to the Appreciation Breakfast in March, and may use a few for table give-away prizes.
5. NESC Member Replacement
It was decided to replace Nick Caspers vacated seat, as it was a two-term year. Chris contacted Debbie Grossman who was next on the list of last year’s nominees (and received the next most votes), to see if she would still be interested in serving on the council, but has not yet heard from her. The seat vacated by Mary Duffy will be open for elections this year, since her term was ending6. Old Business – Appreciation Breakfast Items:
. Prize Donations-Letter- Nancy
Thank you Nancy for getting the donor letters out so quickly! She will update us at the February meeting regarding responses received. Barb mentioned that Fr. Malone has a connection with Cossetta’s which may be helpful in obtaining donations. Barb suggested that free registration to the Annual UST golf outing in May, could be another option for prizes.
. Breakfast Menu-Julie
Barb will forward ordering information from last year to Julie.
. Decorations-Table Tents, etc. Baskets (all):Julie will make table tents to include names of prize donors, agenda, etc. Chris encouraged everyone to look around their homes for baskets that could be used for the prize baskets.
. Food Drive-Roger, Jeff:
Roger will work at the food drive table during the breakfast to collect canned goods and monetary donations. Jeff will transport all donations to the Keystone Food Shelf.
. Web Updates for Appreciation-Award-Jeanne:
Jeanne will update the website with current information regarding the Appreciation Award and upcoming breakfast.
. Appreciation Award- Chris and Barb:
Chris and Barb will finalize details for the Appreciation Award. Barb will send an announcement describing the award to The Bulletin for publication in the near future.
The deadline for nominations is February 17th. Current council members cannot nominate an employee, but should get the word out to others in the UST Community who may have a fellow employee in mind for the award.
. Elections-Kathy, Brittney, Maureen:
Kathy will set up a meeting with Maureen and Brittney to discuss the upcoming election.
Nominations will begin on Monday, February 27th and close on March 14th. New members will be announced at the Appreciation Breakfast on Wednesday, March 28th.
. Spring Brown Bag:
The Spring Gardening session will be discussed at the February & March meetings.
7. New Business & Missions/Goals/Constituents:
. Barb will get the Appreciation Breakfast on VP’s calendars. Fr. Malone will serve as Emcee.
. A brief discussion regarding council members and the UST Community as a whole, becoming involved in the tutor program (as presented by Dan Gjelten) was held. The group will discuss at upcoming meetings in more detail.
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, February, 21st, 9-10:30am – TMH 289
8. Meeting Adjourned at: 9:30 a.m.
