Staff Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 4-9-15

Staff Advisory Board Meeting  Minutes

 April 9, 2015      8:30 a.m.

 Ruby Hicks Conference Room, RH102

 Members Present: Debbie Thrasher, Jessica Raymond, Debbie Powell, Tammy Stout-Fiske, Jamie Black, Jessica Scott, Scott Jaeschke, Cathy Strasser

Members Absent:  No Absent.

Guest:  Lisa Anderson – Orientation Committee Update

 Review of Minutes of March 12, 2015

Scott motioned for the minutes to be approved.  The second motion was made by Jessica R.   Minutes are approved as written.

 Issues Discussed

1.    Lisa Anderson attended the meeting to discuss updates concerning a project she is chairing involving the development of a standardized employee orientation.   The committee meets every Friday morning at 9 a.m. and guests are welcome.  Lisa stated the committee has been interviewing and gathering suggestions from numerous employees across campus over the last two weeks. The committee is hoping to identify different components that need to be delivered.  The committee’s goal is to have a process outline by the end of the fiscal year.  The next step will be determining who will be responsible for each of the components.   The committee members are:  Lisa Anderson, Tim Nelson, Richard Smith, Deborah Brock, Emily Danuser, Bethany Terry, Marianne Yohannan, and Roberta Sitton.

2.    SAB By-laws update – Sharon reported to Debbie that she is working with Galen DeHay on additional

revisions.  She will report back later.

3.    Cathy reported a total balance remaining of $3,313.40 budget amount left for the spring events.

4.    Spring Event – A Cookout is planned for May 1, 2015 on the Pendleton campus from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The committee agreed on additional menu items for 250 employees. Jessica will work with Sandra Dacus in the café on total cost. Jessica will develop the announcement for the cookout and Debbie will post on eTc and send all full-time faculty/staff email announcements. The committee discussed the amphitheater but later agreed outside the café on the courtyard side would work better rain or shine. Debbie will email Sandra to reserve café if needed. The cookout would be rain or shine. Jamie has reserved the grill and will work with Scott on tables, easy-ups and coolers. The committee discussed door prizes for the event and made suggestions. Debbie will check with alumni association on tickets that are being sold.  The committee discussed music and speaker system. Debbie will contact John Woodson. Tammy stated the foundation has corn hole boards that could be used for this event and some small door prizes to donate.

5.    Employee Celebration – Debbie is scheduled to present the project to the Executive staff  Wednesday, 4/15/15.  If approved, a pilot is projected to start this fall. 

6.    Meeting adjourned at 9:30 am.

Next scheduled meeting should be May14, 2015.