Association of Classified Employees

May 2, 2002

Ah Fong

 

Present: Rita Nuxoll, Becky Blank, Connie Charlton, Reida Bow, Rex Hadley, Shirley Turner, Kenny Wiscombe, Julie Clarkson, Nancy Rountree, Mike Dome, Noreen Camacho, Rhonda Hughes and Bob Webber

 

July 4th Holiday Proposal:

The University is considering a proposal to close on Friday, July 5th this year.  Because of the new summer schedule most offices would only be open a half day anyway, so closing may present significant energy savings.  Employees would be given a couple different options for how to account for the time they would miss.  Information concerning this decision will be forthcoming from the HR department.

 

Health Insurance:

The office of Group Insurance will be sending out insurance benefit changes. These changes should be out the second or third week in May.

 

Emeriti Application:

An application for emeritus status was discussed and approved.

 

Committee Reports:

Luncheon wrap-up- Rex Hadley and Julie Clarkson reported that 152 lunches were served at our annual luncheon. Costs were as expected and there will be a small carry-over of local funds for the next fiscal year.

 

Paint the Town:

Kenny Wiscombe reported that this event will take place on June 8, 2002. House selections have not been finalized at this time. Flyers will be sent out after May 13 with all the information. We would like this to be a complete Boise State community service and are in contact with the Professional staff and Faculty. If you would like to volunteer or need additional information please contact Kenny Wiscombe, Kimber Shaw, Mark Plew or Sarah Saras.

 

Habitat for Humanity:

An “All Women Build” project is looking for volunteers to help build a house. Women contractors run the project and all the labor will be done by women. The new homeowner, a single mother, is one of our own Boise State employees. Informational flyers will be distributed soon. Anyone who would like to participate is asked to contact Becky Blank or Reida Bow.

 

Elections:

ACE Officer ballots have been sent out and must be returned to Wanda Lynn Riley not later then 5 p.m. 5/8/02. Lois Santillanes will notify the nominees of the outcome.

 

Homecoming:

Rita Nuxoll attended the first meeting of a new advisory committee on BSU Homecoming.  This group will guide the student planning committee and includes representatives from various groups across campus.  The intent is to find ways to broaden the involvement in Homecoming beyond just the football game, including all of campus (students, faculty, and staff) as well as alumni and members of the community.  Preliminary discussion included ideas such as decorating contests, emeriti events, and a fun run.  If you have ideas of how to get staff involved please forward these on to Rita.  

 

Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

The next ACE meeting will be called by our new President

Recorded by: Becky Blank

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