Officers:

President: Lenny Govoni- excused

V.P. Contract Administration: Jim Hensley- excused

Contract Negotiations: Dan Chegwidden

Treasurer: Ken Deneau

Recording Secretary: Kenda Tibbs

Corresponding Secretary: Gavin Smith

Membership Secretary: Debbi Sudduth

Christine Frymire Barbara Harrison-King

Michael Gardner- excused Lowell Spotts

Sara Siebert Joe Garza

Ted Minnick John Phillipich

Data / Systems Specialist:

Richard Moore- excused

Call to Order- The meeting was called to order at 12:20 p.m.

Recording Secretary- It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes for August 10, 1999.

Motion carried.

President's Report- Lenny Govoni is on vacation. Dan Chegwidden reported on the following:

- Contract reopener for vision- Met with Dan and Jayne to strategize negotiations. It was reported that there was an update of information from providers on basic costs on a per member basis. It was also noted that Olin Health Center was looked at as a Facility that could provide vision services. The plan is to present the benefits to get the vision plan at Olin Health Center which has the staff to do it. Dan is putting a team together for negotiations.

Treasurer's Report- Ken Deneau reported on the Monthly Financial Statement for the month ending 8/31/99. This is the last month of the fiscal year and the year end report.The balance as of 8/31/99 is $205,454.99. It was moved and seconded to approve the Treasurer's report. Motion carried.

Ken noted the following:

• There were not a lot of expenses this month.
• There was $30,000 added to reserve funds this fiscal year.
• 54% of our expenses are for Legal fees and retainer fees.
• Asks that the Finance Committee look into making recommendations in redoing the Miscellaneous category to include categories that require explanations, etc.
• CD rollovers that occurs- 4.77 interest rate- 3/19/00 maturity rate- Citizens Bank.
• Copy of lease extension- We have until June 30, 2001
• Signature cards- will be done in the future for all University accounts and bank accounts. Four signatures will be required from the President, 2 Vice Presidents, and the Treasurer.

Vice President Negotiations- no further further report from Mike Cate.

Contract Administration- No report from Jim Hensley on Grievance/Counseling Activity for this period.

Corresponding Secretary- Gavin Smith reported that it is hoped to have the newsletter at the end of the month. Notices for the Semi-annual meeting later this month have been sent out.

Membership Secretary- Debbi Sudduth reported on the August 1999 membership report.

Total on the roster is 849 members. Three members returned to APSA; three members completed probation in August; 8 members will finish in September. Nine members will complete probation in October.

Total correspondence for the period of August 10, 1999 through September 30, 1999 was 25. The average total on the roster from August 1998-July 1999 was 856.

- New Member Orientation- Tuesday October 19, 1999, at the University Club from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.- Shibui Room. Call Debbi to RSVP- 5-6527.

It was moved and seconded to approve the Membership report. Motion carried

Standing Committee Reports

Data Systems/ Specialist- no report.

Bylaws- no report.

Finance- It was moved and seconded that the Chair of the Finance Committee discuss the issue of remuneration and determine whether an increased rate for the board is warranted. The committee is to offer proper justification for an increase in remuneration . Motion carried.

It was moved and seconded to look at the possible change of a Director's position to an officer position to be discussed at the next meeting.

Grievance- no further report.

University Committee Reports-

Employee Assistance Program-EAP- no report.

All-University Traffic Committee-AUTC- no report.

Distinguished Staff Awards- no report.

President's Handicapper Advisory Council- no report.

DPS Oversight Committee- no report.

OLD BUSINESS-Logo and Folders- It was moved and seconded to maintain the current Logo for all APSA correspondence, so that we may proceed with other outstanding activities and letterhead. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS- Market study for APSA employees- it was recommended that the Association pursue this endeavor by hiring a marketing firm. It was recommended that we look at 1) The Big Ten, and 2) The State of Michigan for data. We will start with Hankins and Flanagan as a starting point.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday November 9, 1999 at Case Café's Special dining room.

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