PSA Executive Council Meeting

Wednesday February 21, 2001

Call to Order by Rachel Hollingsworth

Rachel indicated that Dorothy Strait is ill today.

On-Time Door Prize

Establish Quorum

Ground Rules

Guest Speaker: Judy Castellanos from Human Resources spoke for a few minutes and asked which campuses would like to have training for PSA staff as well as for the Supervisors.

Approval of January Meeting Minutes

Approved as written

Officers Reports

- Treasurer – Ann Moss reported that there is no change in the report from the January meeting because the bank statement has not been received yet.

Savings Account: Checking Account:

Previous Balance $22,422.87 Previous Balance $ 7,701.47

Dividends 167.86 Income + 5,321.75

Current Balance $22,610.73 Expenses - 1,744.70

Current Balance $11,278.52

Ann also reported that the regular membership period has ended. Only new employees will be able to pay dues – at half the regular rate – until July 1, 2001.

- President – Rachel read a report from Dorothy. She mentioned the deadline of May 1 for nominating Outstanding PSA members. Dorothy also indicated that units should be thinking about who would like to host the holiday luncheon this year. She will call for volunteers at the next meeting. Sherri Faulkner is asking for input regarding supervisory training.

Committee Reports

- PEL - Nancy Musser reported that a new logo has been developed for PEL. Information about the program is to be distributed to campus representatives next week.

- PSD – no report

- PSI – The deadline for applications is March 7.

- EBAC - no meeting until March 21 Pat Smith will attend that meeting.

- CPD - Debbie Bies reported that 84 ballots have been received and reminded everyone to vote. Scott Kozak indicated that some employees were waiting for clarification on items before they voted.

- FAC – Randy Stapley reported that the February 12 meeting was cancelled. The committee is finalizing this year’s budget. Proposals submitted totaled approximately $40 million and there is approximately $26 million available

- Summer Conference – Rachel Hollingsworth reported that the tentative date for the conference is July 20-21. The location and the keynote speaker should be decided by next month – a meeting is scheduled for March 9. Some of the workshops mentioned include self-defense, budgeting, stress reduction, new technologies. Carolyn Percifull, GCC, asked about budgeting for speakers. There are a number of instructors who might be interested in teaching a class. Rachel replied that there is a limited budget for speakers.

Unfinished Business

- Charity Project Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Senior Center

Next month: Sojourner House and Senior Center

Scott indicated that he had visited Pappas School and was very impressed their work. Pappas School is the charity for April, as well as the Senior Center.

- Seminar Day - The Second Annual PSA Seminar Day will be Friday March 30. Watch for more information.

- Social Event – will be a moonlight boat ride at Saguaro Lake – sometime in May. The date will be determined by the phase of the moon.

New Business

Scott led a discussion regarding the proposed policies currently being reviewed and asked for some clarification on behalf of PSA employees at his campus

Guest Speaker: Anna Solley, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Student Development

Dr. Solley introduced herself and talked about things that are happening in the division. She answered questions regarding International Education, recruiting of faculty, the use of money from Proposition 301. She distributed a copy of the directory for the division that lists the departments, personnel, and the duties/responsibilities of the department.

Campus announcements

Plus: Thank God for Scott and Doris (regarding the intent of past policies)

Delta:

Adjourn

Next meeting: March 21, 2001 – Refreshments by GWC