EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS:
Officers:
President: Lenny Govoni
V.P. Contract Administration: Jim Hensley
Contract Negotiations: Mike Cate
Treasurer: Ken Deneau
Recording Secretary: Kenda Tibbs
Corresponding Secretary: Ronda Coffelt
Membership Secretary: Debbi Sudduth
| Dan Chegwidden |
Barbara Harrison-King |
| Michael Gardner |
Lowell Spotts |
| Bill Drake |
Shirley Kirkland |
| Ted Minnick |
Gavin Smith |
Call to Order- The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m.
Reports of Officers-
Recording Secretary- The minutes for April and May were reviewed. After corrections, it was moved and seconded to approve the April 13 and May 8 minutes. Motion carried.
President's Report- Lenny Govoni reported on the following:
- One day board training was very productive- a half-day session will be scheduled for September
- Health Care- proposal offered from Mr. Baker- waiting on details
- Contract reopener- vision
- Purging of files in office- to be scheduled
- Logo contest- Ronda will handle via newsletter- due September 1
- New member meeting- to be scheduled for the fall
- Web page- is in place- some discussion on hiring a webmaster
- University training- Personnel has been asked to keep the Association informed in training matters
Treasurer's Report- Ken Deneau reported on the Monthly Financial Statement for the month ending 4/30/99. The balance as of 4/30/99 is $185,159.34. The balance as of 06/08/99 is 203,161.94. It was moved and seconded to approve the treasurer's report. Motion carried.
Ken noted the following:
- We continue tll include cell phone charges
- Dues increase to $17.00 this October 1- first increase in 3 years
Vice President Negotiations- Mike Cate reported on the following:
- No further report beyond what was covered in the President's report.
Contract Administration- Jim Hensley and Mike Cate reported on Grievance/Counseling Activity for this period. There are currently 8 active grievances, and 9 investigations. There will be an arbitration on 6/10/99 on the issue of merit pay.
It was moved and seconded to approve arbitration for 99-4- written reprimand. Motion carried.
Corresponding Secretary- Ronda Coffelt reports that articles for the next newsletter are needed.
Membership Secretary- Debbi Sudduth reviewed the March and April 1999 membership report. Total on the roster for April was 864. Two members completed probation in March; six members completed probation in April; and two members completed probation in May.
The comparative membership report for March 1998- February 1999 shows an average membership count of 856.
Total correspondence from May 1,1999- June 7, 1999 was 0.
Members Privilege- no report.
Standing Committee Reports
Data Systems/ Specialist- It was discussed as to what should be put on the webpage. The webpage address is www.msu.edu/user/apsa/
Bylaws- The committee recommended leaving the current language in reference to the Grievance Committee.
Finance- no further report.
Grievance- no further report.
University Committee Reports-
Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board (ADJB)- no report.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-
NEW BUSINESS-
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday July 13, 1999- Kellogg Center Side State Room.
Adjournment- Meeting was adjourned at 1:40 pm.