ASSOCIATION OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES

MINUTES –May 8, 2003

 

Present:  Connie Charlton, Guen Johnson, Valencia Garrett, Rita Nuxoll, Carol Carroll, Lisa Clements, Rhonda Hughes, Noreen Camacho, Rex Hadley, Ann Winslow, Nancy Rountree, Michael Paul Dome, Ken Wiscombe, Gary Myers, Robert W. Webber

 

Guest:  Jeff Olson, Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

 

1.  LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:

Service Employees International Union representative Jeff Olson recapped the legislative year stating though HB 329 passed making it law that organization dues automatically deducted from public employee’s pay cannot be used for political purposes, later legislation was signed into law (5-7-03) rescinding most of those restrictions. A bonus bill was passed (SB 1130) allowing agencies to award bonuses up to $1,000 for ideas which result in cost savings or greater efficiencies.  Agencies are not required to do this as this is called 'permissive' legislation. Workers Memorial Day (April 28) was a success and will be expanded next year to include a film festival at the Flicks. This summer groups of SEIU members will be organized to meet with legislators.

 

2.  ACE LUNCHEON & TREASURY REPORT

Garrett spoke about the success of the event and stated the luncheon committee spent $27.50 for copying expenses and $1,525 for meals. ACE realized $701.50 in income from the meal sales. Garrett further stated that the ACE local account balance is $1633.51 and the ACE appropriated account balance is $359.16.

 

3.  EMERITUS STATUS

Winslow circulated paperwork for a retired BSU worker for consideration for emeritus status by the board. Winslow moved that the emeritus candidate be approved. Wiscombe seconded. Motion carried.

 

4.  NOMINATIONS

Nuxoll stated that the winners of the ACE elections for 2003-2004 are as follows: Connie Charlton, President ; Nancy Rountree, V.P. ; Guen Johnson, Secretary ; Valencia Garrett, Treasurer and Senators Lisa Clements, Mike Dome, Rex Hadley, Bonnie Killian, and Karen Killmaster. Returning Senators are Reida Bow, Carol Carroll, Gary Myers, Ann Winslow and Kenny Wiscombe. 

 

5.  PAINT THE TOWN

Wiscombe stated Paint the Town is June 7^th, and asked if anyone knew of a BSU retiree who might benefit from this service. Wiscombe to check with Sarah Saras to have the flyer e-mailed to Guen. Guen will then send it out across campus as a mass e-mail if permission is secured.

 

6.  COMMTTEE REPORTS

No committee reports given.

 

7.  OTHER

• Supervisor evaluation discussion ensued. Decided to table discussion until a Fall 2003 meeting.
• Wiscombe reported on attending a legislative session just before the legislature was done for the year. He stressed that higher education is not above being tapped again for financial resources for the state, and reminded all that after the legislature left town, the governor came out and said higher education may be tapped again. In 2003 we are okay, but there will be no carryforwards.
• Charlton circulated a thank you card from Marvel Palmer, this year’s ACE Employee of the Year.
• Charlton stated there would be a transition meeting in June, and that anyone who is at the end of their term of office should attend and pass on any materials to their successor. She thanked those who are done with their terms:  Noreen Camacho, Rhonda Hughes, and Bob Webber.

 

Meeting adjourned at 2:10.                                                                                 Respectfully submitted,

     Gueneth Omeron Johnson

 

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