Staff Council Minutes
8/20/2006

I. Tour of the Newly Renovated Fisher Hall -
Mike Wilmers, Michigan Tech's engineer overseeing the Fisher remodeling
project, led the group on a tour of the newly remodeled Fisher Hall.

II. Call to Order
Chair Becky Christianson called the meeting to order at 12:40 pm.

III. Members Present
Members present:  Ramona Backman, Rob Bishop, Judy Chapman, Becky
Christianson, Kathy Goulette, Peter Larsen, and JoAnne Stimac.

IV.	New Business

a) The group discussed ideas for 2006-07 speakers. The following
ideas were presented:

1. John Lehman-Enrollment Update (we probably will need to wait
until October to get official numbers)

2. Shea McGrew-MTU Fund Reorganization, Capital Campaign, and
University Marketing

3. Bonnie Gorman-University Marketing and Public Relations

4. Chris Anderson-Update on the MTU Climate Survey

5. Bob Warrington-Pavlis Leadership Program

b) Staff Council needs to select a representative for the Ombuds
Search. Becky solicited nominations via email prior to the meeting. Judy
Chapman and Rob Bishop expressed interest. Voting was conducted by secret
ballot-Rob Bishop was selected by majority vote.

V.	Old Business
a) Becky reminded us of the 2006-07 meeting dates:
-	Thursday, September 21, MUB Alumni B
-	Thursday, October 19, MUB Alumni B
-	Thursday, November 16, MUB Alumni B
-	Thursday, January 18, MUB 105A
-	Thursday, February 15, MUB Alumni B
-	Thursday, March 15, MUB Alumni B
-	Thursday, April 19 (room to be determined)
-	Thursday, May 17, MUB Alumni B
-	Thursday, June 21, MUB Alumni B

b) Staff Making a Difference Awards update: The awards reception has
been scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2006 from 3:00-5:00 pm. Becky
reported that the subcommittee is in the process of finalizing selection
criteria and an awards timeline. Each nominee will receive a wooden pen.

c) Staff Council Website subcommittee report: Peter Larsen reported
that the committee had not met since the last meeting. Cynthia MacDonald
has expressed an interest in coming to a future Council meeting to help
facilitate a discussion about proactively providing and capturing good
content (pictures, announcements, etc) for future events.

d) Inclement Weather Policy subcommittee update: The committee is waiting
until we meet with Ellen Horsch to determine next steps. Becky expressed
interest in having someone else take the lead on this project given
her current workload. Pete Larsen suggested that we meet with Ellen and
then determine what the next steps will be and find a new leader. Becky
will set up the meeting with Ellen.  

e) Becky noted that the Staff Council/MUB calendars are out and the
response has been positive.

VI. Finance Report Financial Custodian Bev Auel was not able
to attend, but reported to Becky Christianson that budgets have not
been loaded yet so there is no activity or balance to report for the
current fiscal year.  

VII.  Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 pm.  
Minutes submitted by:  Peter Larsen, Secretary