PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

MINUTES

April 22, 2011

Present:*

1. / Loretta Wilary / 22. / Nicole Whetstine
2. / Anthony Deobil / 23. / Georgina Quilter
3. / Annette James / 24. / Daniel Jones
4. / Mike Moore / 25. / Brianna Holt
5. / Bob Simmons / 26. / Marek Juracek
6. / Arlene Wilson / 27. / Roxanne Lewis
7. / Devon Barnes / 28. / Suzy**
8. / Pierre Saunders / 29. / Mike Moore
9. / Jane Davis / 30. / Nori Kross
10. / Theresa Greenbaum / 31. / Sandra **
11. / Cheryl Kohen / 32. / Michi Gosney
12. / Barbara Fyock / 33. / Cez**
13. / Karen Petersen / 34. / Charlease Banks
14. / Yudith Day-Wygant / 35. / Beth**
15. / Robin Weber / 36. / Kathleen Wrenn
16. / Nancy Homan / 37. / Lori Byrd
17. / Bill Tillard (Speaker) / 38. / Holmes, D.**
18. / Anthony Andre / 39. / Lynne Johnston
19. / Paula Morton / 40. / Kathie Bryan
20. / Hector Valle / 41.-43. / Guests (3)**
21. / Cassandra Wilmore

*Participants 1-21 attended the meeting in person; 23-43 attended the meeting online.

**Online participant who did not provide all or part of name.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Hector Valle at 9:00 a.m., who also welcomed members attending the meeting via Adobe Connect (this was the first Professional Council meeting to be streamed live on the web).

New Members

Pierre Saunders introduced himself as the new accountant for the Foundation.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes from the March 11, 2011 meeting were unanimously approved following a motion by Robin Weber (seconded by Annette James).

Treasurer’s Report

Devon Barnes reported that the Council has $376.78 in savings and $22.69 in checking.

Campus Safety Guest Speaker

Bill Tillard, Director of Campus Safety, spoke about campus safety at Daytona State and answered questions from members. Hector and participants thanked Bill for taking time to come speak to the Professional Council.

Board of Trustees Report

As the meeting ran long, Hector indicated he will send members an update on the Board meeting via email.

Planning Council

Jane Davis noted the Council discussed new positions/changes at the College.

Old Business

Cassandra reported Frank’s Breakfast Meeting for April has been canceled. The next meeting will be held on Friday, May 27. Anyone interested in attending should contact Cassandra Wilmore at ext. 3691.

New Business

Nicole Whetstine reported that as of the meeting date, the Nominating Committee had confirmed the following nominees for the 2011-12 Professional Council election ballot (see below). Anyone interested in submitting a nomination should contact Nicole at ext. 3523. Deadline for nominations is Friday, April 29.

President

·  Hector Valle

Vice-President

·  Carlos Diaz

·  Karen Petersen

·  Cassandra Wilmore

Secretary

·  Cheryl Kohen

Treasurer

·  Devon Barnes

·  Martin “Marty” Cass

·  Jennifer Hart

·  Thomas “Trey” McNeil

Other News/Events/Discussion

·  Nancy Homan reported that the Health Task Force will be convening in May to review the health care plan and potential premium increases. Council members are asked to contact her with any comments, questions, or concerns.

·  Georgina Quilter reminded members that Annual Enrollment for the College’s medical plan and flexible spending account is ongoing through May 6. Any questions should be directed to Georgina Quilter or Sandra Walker in Employee Benefits (ext. 3083 or 3082).

·  Paula Morton announced that all Workforce and Continuing Education programs have been consolidated into one division under Mary Bruno.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 10:12 a.m.