Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Meeting began at 9:03 a.m.
Hardin Valley Campus/Faculty Dining Room
Presiding: Lois Williams, President
Members Present: Brandon Ballentine, Kim Bays, Mandy Bentz, Mary Bledsoe, Debi Bolton, Tracey Bradley, Holly Burkett, Carolyn Carson, Trent Clagg, Dean Copple, Rachael Cragle, Elizabeth Firestone, Les Fout, Li Gao, Lisa Guerrette, Heather Hatfield, John Heuer, Pat Myers, Brooke Pannell, Karen Queener, Fonda Vikery.
President Lois Williams called the meeting to order. Lois welcomed the new BCS representative – Debi Bolton.
Previous meeting minutes were approved. Rachael Cragle moved to accept the minutes and Carolyn Carson seconded the motion.
Treasurer’s Report: Dean Copple reported that we have $400. The Holiday Brunch cost $85 for coffee and juice. We have a balance of $315. Mary Bledsoe moved to accept the budget. Pat Myers seconded the motion.
Calendar – we meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month. The date change was approved in September. Our March meeting will be at Hardin Valley unless we hear differently from Magnolia Avenue representative or Division Street representative. Debi Bolton suggested a speaker for our March meeting. He won’t speak unless there are 100 people in attendance, so we discussed having students and other staff attend. Mary Bledsoe suggested a Play@Work theme. It was suggested that the Counseling department come up with some relaxation techniques. Members are urged to send all suggestions to Lois.
Lois reminded everyone to get in their nominations for Outstanding Employees. She also encouraged everyone to support the Support Staff Council’s White Elephant sale. Proceeds go to scholarships. The Faculty Book Sale is also coming up.
New Business
Valentine’s Day Reception: we will have same schedule as last year. Event will take place on the 14th at the following times and locations:
Blount County 10-12 Conference Room
Division Street 12-2 Conference Room
Hardin Valley 1:30 – 3 College Center
Magnolia Ave 11:30 – 1 Community Room
Lois completed the work order for the tables. Mandy will order the cakes, same as last year. John and Lois will pick up the cakes and supplies at 7:30 on the 14th. Katrina will deliver to Blount County. Brooke volunteered to deliver to Division Street and Magnolia Avenue campuses.
Lois will send two Doodles; first to set up/serving/clean up and the other to bring food. Homemade treats are preferred. Mark Cotter will make punch, Kim Thomas will have balloons, Katrina will bring her chocolate fountain, Erin Simpson to make her sushi treats and Carolyn will make fudge. Debi volunteered to arrange coffee from the cafeteria.
Online auction – we need to raise $1500 for our scholarship. Lois asked for suggestions for the fund raiser. Brooke made a motion to have the online auction again this year. Mary Bledsoe seconded the motion. All were in favor; there were no dissenting votes. There was discussion concerning the dates for the auction. The decision was to have the auction April 10th – 12th. We will advertise on the closed circuit TV, in Panther Pause and via email. The Auction Committee members are: Pat Myers, Brooke Pannell, Trent Clagg, Mary Bledsoe and Fonda Vickery.
Announcements:
There will be an Inaugural event for Dr. Wise on April 10th.
The Alumni Association will have Sherry Johnston from Biggest Loser speak in the Clayton Performing Arts Center on March 27th from 12:45- 1:45. Covenant Health is sponsoring the event.
A suggestion was made for the Steering Committee by Holly Burkett: site campuses rotate staff rather than having a designated representative on the committee.
The meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m.
Recorder: Heather Hatfield
