Bethel Chapter PSE SEIU 1948

General Membership Meeting

March 19, 2016
Bethel Learning Center9:00 am
Meeting was called to order by Shawna Cleveland at 9:02 / Pledge of Allegiance
Guests:
Members in attendance:55
First time attendees:
Board of Trustees:
Shawna Cleveland– Interim President
– Vice President
Charity Utterback – Secretary
Eileen Dahn – Treasurer
Andy Wiesenfeld – PSE Field Rep
Terri McLean – Bus Assistant Rep
– Bus Assistant Rep
Christine Caskey – Child Nutrition Rep
Stefanie Murphy – Child Nutrition Rep
Patricia Baker – Custodial Rep
– Custodial Rep
Ed Siemsen – Maintenance/Tech Rep
– Maintenance/Tech Rep / Richard King – Mechanics Rep
- Mechanics Rep
Lorena Doleski – Para/Special Service Rep
Janie Thiel – Para/Special Services Rep
Angela Ward –Para/Special Services Rep
Christi McIntyre– Secretary/ Clerk Rep
Cathy Larsen – Transportation Rep
– Transportation Rep
Board of Trustees not present / Board of Trustees not present:
Shannon Cheek-Johnson – Secretary/Clerk Rep
Doris Hominda – Secretary/Clerk Rep
Treasurer’s Report:
Checking:$ 19,422.74
Savings: $13,155.24
Minutes: / Minutes will be posted on the chapter website:
Correspondence:
Agenda Item: / Decision or Action required:
Unfinished Business:
Adopt a road – Shawna & Charity
Building Contacts – Shawna
Committee Updates:
Benefits Committee:
Janelle Kempfer, Shawna Cleveland, Carl Hillis, Charity Utterback – Alternate
Classified Appreciation Celebration Committee:
Charity Utterback, Darlene Houk, Doris Hominda, Christi McIntyre, Eileen Dahn, Shannon Cheek –Johnson, Laura Roberts, Trisha Gillespie, Brenda Sherill, Cheryl McGuire, Ed Ammons (set up)
Diversity:
Shawna Cleveland, Lorena Doleski, Darlene Houk
Membership Committee:
Christi McIntyre (S/C), Stefanie Murphey,(CN) Shawna Cleveland (VP), Angela Ward (Para), Cathy Larsen (Driver), Richard King (Mechanic)
Professional Development Advisory Committee: Ed Siemsen, Michelle Gustavson, Sheri Tanner
Safety Committee: Shawna Cleveland, Ed Siemsen, Patricia Baker, Eileen Dahn, Terri McLean, Christopher Bardsley, Lorena Doleski, Stefanie Murphey, Shannon Cheek-Johnson
Sunshine Committee Update: Jody Kendrick
Survey results - Charity / It was decided at BOT meeting next clean up date would be May 21st or June 4th. Members voted for June 4th.
Sharon May, Christine Caskey, Aileen Green, Karen Duncanson, Laura Roberts, Cheryl McGuire, Mark Roberts, Stefanie Murphy, Linda Sferrazzo, Heather Gunderson, Charlie Nyholm, Shawna Cleveland, Charity Utterback
Christi Zack, Andy Wiesenfeld
Still in need of contacts for CMS and SE
Last meeting was March 19th. Janelle explained that Group Health is projecting about a 13% rate increase. There are some changes coming that affect Access PPO only. Vision is running about 70% right now. Next benefits meetings is May 12th and Mercer is expecting to have all proposals except WEA as theirs does not come out until mid-June. Delta is under a rate guarantee so no changes with them. However, we have the opportunity for those on the buy up plan to increase coverage for implants to match orthodontia. For an additional $1.26 per month coverage will go from $1,000 to $2,000 for implants.
Yes to increase - 36
No to increase - 1
Janelle will contact Angie Mareck and let her know.
Committee worked very hard for a fun celebration. Many thanks from members on doing a great job, providing entertainment, good food, can’t wait until next year.
Great entertainment,Pacific islander dance group, last meeting was dedicated to forming mission statement for this committee
Still need one each - Maintenance/Technology, Bus Assistant, Custodial
Meeting with unit reps soon, need specialclasses contact your unit reps
Flood at BHS over Christmas Break 5 people with respiratory issues, testing shows that this is not due to mold or toxins in the building. The committee is still looking at this.
Not present
Calendar:
38.9% of those who voted chose calendar A
61.1% of those who voted chose calendar B
*School Board voted for calendar with start date Thursday, September 1, 2016 and get out Friday, June 9, 2017.*
Classified Celebration:
Friday Evening / 86 / 68.8%
Saturday Mid-Day / 21 / 16.8%
Saturday Evening / 17 / 13.6%
NEW BUSINESS
Interim President Nominations and Process – Andy
Convention Delegate Selection - Charity
President nominations- Shawna
Secretary nominations - Shawna
Communications Assistant - Shawna
Reclassification Committee - Charity
Bond Money – Shawna / Per bylaws: Article VI, Section 14 Any vacancies occurring on the Board of Trustees (by reason of death, resignation or removal) shall be 26 filled as follows: In the event that such trustee is an officer, such selection shall be from the membership at large. Officer vacancies shall be filled by a vote of the Board of Trustees from a list of interested candidates who are nominated at a chapter meeting. Cathy Larsen nominated Richard King Richard accepted the nomination Although no others were nominated the BOT will meet following GM meeting to vote on this decision.
Delegates will be as follows: Shawna Cleveland, Charity Utterback, Richard King, Eileen Dahn, Charlie Nyholm, Stefanie Murphy, Patricia Baker, Christi McIntyre, Doris Hominda, Cathy Larsen, Ed Ammons, Collette Avery, Joe Thomas, Janelle Kempfer, Trisha Gillespie, Stacey Moore, Linda Sferrazzo, Christi Zack, Aileen Green, Brenda Sherrill, Darlene Houk, Cheryl McGuire
Sharon May nominated Shawna Cleveland Shawna respectfully declines Cathy Larsen nominated Richard King Richard accepted the nomination No other nominations Eileen Dahn made a motion to forgo ballots for president due to only one candidate being nominated Darlene Houk 2nd All in favor, motion carries,
Collette Avery nominated Charity Utterback Charity accepted the nomination Cathy Larsen nominated Christi McIntyre Christi accepted the nomination
Election Committee will be as follows: Richard King, Aileen Green, Kim Nelson, Cathy Larsen Richard will contact committee to let them know date, time and location of ballot counting.
Alternates will be: Heather Gunderson,Darlene Houk, Jeri Lee, Christine Caskey, Joe Thomas, Stefanie Murphy
Shawna Cleveland is stepping down as communications assistant – Stefanie Murphy will be the new communications assistant
Looking for alternates to sit on the reclassification committee – Christine Caskey, Aileen Green, Cheryl McGuire, Janie Thiel
Jay Brower asked PSE for a donation toward bond that will run again in April; we have a line item of $250 in our budget that was approved in September. 7 favor 4 opposed 1 abstain at the BOT meeting, we are bringing to GM, as through discussion it was brought up that even though our members originally approved this line item in the budget, many did not vote for the bond itself. Laura Roberts made a motion to give the money for the bond Darlene Houk 2nd Approve 26 opposed 21 motion carries
Good of the order:
Door Prizes:
Next meeting date, time & location: / Heather Gunderson –Legislative Intern, also now legislative rep for Bethel. She spent a week at the capital spoke to many representatives and learn how PSE uses our voice
Carl Hillis – Thanked the membership for the opportunity to serve as president for his term. Indicated that he resigned for personal and health reasons.
Charity Utterback – basket Cathy Larsen – basket Ed Ammons - basket Heather Hillis – basket Rosie Echave - $25 check Eloise Ultican - $25 check Ken Noworyta - $50 check
BOT meeting is April 14, 20164:30 Transportation
Building Contact meeting is April 28, 2016 4:30 Transportation
General Membership meeting is May 14, 2016 9:00 am BLC
Adjournment: / Meeting was adjourned by Shawna Cleveland at 10:55

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