CSO Meeting Minutes

December 14, 2011

Activity Center West - Room 128A

*Lunch- Provided by the CSO Officers

Welcome – Introduction of new Chair-Elect – Kati Wilson, Chair

Kati Wilson, Chair, welcomed everyone to the meeting and called the meeting to order at 12:20 p.m. The classified staff recently elected Charity Goodell, as Chair-Elect for 2011-2012, and Kati introduced Charity to the membership.

New Mentor Information – Charity Goodell, Chair-Elect

Charity discussed the meeting she attended related to the LCSC Mentor Program. The program strives to foster a cooperative network among benefitted employees, as well as to cultivate a sense of community on campus. Charity mentioned that the MENTOR committee is in the process of defining the focus of the program and creating a more user friendly web site for mentors and mentees. It is anticipated that MENTOR training will be offered in February and March of this year. The goal of the program is to help new employees adjust and succeed on the job.

Committee Chairs circulated sign-up sheets for the various committees to be picked up at the end of the meeting.

Old Business:

  • Recognition Committee: Ellen Thompson/Angela Nibler
    Ellen updated the membership regarding the Annual Book Sale, which
    collected $331.39; Santa’s Letters are $5.00 and so far, the sales have been very successful.
  • Everyone was reminded that a payroll deduction to the classified staff organization is available on-line.
  • We were all reminded of the worthwhile charitable organizations/business that the Classified Staff Organization donates to each year as a commitment to the community needs and efforts. Some of the noteworthy organizations/contributions that the classified staff donates are noted (not inclusive list): Santa’s Helpers, Idaho Food Bank, YWCA School Supply Program, and Civil Rights Day. We pride ourselves in our efforts to contribute/collaborate with community projects as well as provide assistance to our members in their time of crisis and need.
  • By-laws Committee - Charity Goodell, Chair
    - Due to the chair rotation this year, the by-laws need to be reviewed/revised to address unforeseen circumstances that may occur with the Chair/Chair-Elect offices. Please contact Charity if you are interested in serving on the by-laws committee.
  • Nominations/Elections Committee – Charity Goodell, Chair
    - Charity will lead the committee this spring to solicit nominations for officers for 2012-2013.The new officers will be announced at the meeting in April.
  • Employee of the Year Committee - Shannon Casteel, Chair
    As the previous winner of the annual award, Shannon will ask the membership for volunteers to serve on the committee. The selection committee will meet the 1st week in February. The committee will review the selection process and finalize a time table for nominations and selection.
  • Newsletter Committee – Leilani Anderson, Chair
    Leilani has asked for volunteers from the membership to serve on the committee and send her any ideas for a future newsletter.

President’s Council - Kati Wilson, Chair
Kati reminded everyone the importance of reporting all emergencies, day or night, to Campus Security and/or the appropriate department. If Campus Security is notified, they will respond and initiate the appropriate action, which includes notifying the specific emergency services. Campus Security will also determine the need to alert the appropriate administrative chain of command. Campus safety depends on everyone and we can do our part to assure for the safety of the campus community.

Since everyone emergency situation is different, each person can decide which course of action is appropriate in order to maintain everyone’s safety. Katy reminded everyone of the phone number to the Lewiston Policy Department phone number if a physical attach occurs (746-0171 or (9) 911).

Judy mentioned that Catherine Corker returned to LCSC and is an Administrative Assistant I in the TRIO department. Catherine was not present at the meeting, so please stop by and welcome Catherine back to LCSC.

*Drawings

Treasurer’s Report – Teresa Cole, Treasurer

Teresa distributed the Treasurer’s Report for activity that occurred in the current period (9/15/11-12/13/11), Current Year-to-Date (7/1/11-12/13/11), and the Prior Year, (7/1/10-6/30/11). The ending balance dated 12/14/11 is $813.68, which may not include revenue/expenses that may not have been processed after this date.

Professional Development Training – Kim Behler/Rodney Schmidt (not present)

Please note that the PDT updates will be reported at an upcoming meeting.

After no further business, Kati adjourned the meeting at 12:45 p.m.

*Drawing Winners*

Coffee Card: Keesje Mills, Ellen Thompson, Cheri Dorland

Cookbooks: Fayla Howard, Debra Gourluck, Michael Taylor

Santa’s gifts (anonymous donations): David Walker, Judy Floch, Teresa Cole, Joanne Speck, Shannon Casteel, Leilani Anderson, Cindy Patterson, Jacque Dabritz, Karen Schmidt.

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