Minutes
CVCC Professional Staff Association
September 23, 2003
Main Campus, Instructional Conference Room

Members Present: Donna Trado, Sue Asp, Marian Baer, Anne Williams, Karen Less, Connie Frye, Sandie Loyer, Carole Brown,  Judy Barkley, and Wilbur.

The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by President Donna Trado.

Committee Reports: The minutes from the June 5th, 2003 meeting were distributed and approved with corrections noted. The Treasurer's report was presented and approved. The 2003-2004 membership dues are now being accepted. The PSA membership money is used for stationary, stamps, plaques, cards, and occasional refreshments.

2002-2003 Priorities: The 2002-2003 goals were reviewed and we will continue ranking these at the next meeting.

Comments on Goal #1
1. Although this goal remains a top priority, we will not approach the board this year.

2. Those not previously receiving the supplement will receive it in November 2003 and March 2004.  This will continue twice yearly thereafter.  Discussion of additional bonus days have not yet been approved by the board.  A "thank you " note will be sent to the board for pay increases.  

3. PSA to gather information to update the board if presentation to be made in November on the status of member accomplishments, community involvement, and the number of students served by PSA members at the JobLink Career Center and Student Services.

4. PSA members are encouraged to become more involved in the community.

5. Question was posed to members on how PSA can positively impact the college.

No comments were made on the Statewide portion of this goal.

Comments on Goal #2
1. PSA to promote and display the completed revision of the East Campus.

2. The Intranet has promoted PSA well.

Comments on Goal #9
The CVCC Mentor Program for New Employees has ceased based on comments from recently hired employees.  The last PSA meeting mentioned to revise, but no committee was formed.  Motion was made and approved at this meeting for the 2 Board Members at Large to coordinate the Mentor Program.  The newly elected PSA President will ask personnel for a list of new employees.

Goal # 11
This newly added goal is to recruit more actively participating due-paying members.

Board Member Elections:   Anne Williams, President Elect, was previously appointed Chair for Nominations Committee with other members Marian Baer and Sallie Neville-Merritt. A motion was made and approved for these new officers for 2003-2004: President- Anne Williams, President Elect- Marian Baer, Members at Large- Sallie Neville Merritt and LaDonna Goodson, Secretary/Treasurer/Webmaster-Connie Frye.

New brochures for the 2003-2004 year were distributed.

Next Meeting: At this time, no date was set to confirm goals.

The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Connie Frye
Secretary-Treasurer