Date/Location:
2019/10/10 – 10:30 a.m. Hass-Darr 100
In Attendance:
- CJ Collins, Kileene Collins, Jared Cates, Pam Tate, Becky Estes, Sheri Mayfield, Rachel Peterson, Julie Dulany, Mike Scheidt, Keri Elrod, Donna Monticelli, Cindy Bridges, Biff Bird, Mark White, and Leigh Adams. Michel Bampoe from Springfield joined by telecom for Open Enrollment update. Also visiting, Jeff Gettys, Springfield Staff Senate.
Approval of Minutes:
- Motion to approve the September 2019 minutes made and seconded, motion carried
Approval of Agenda:
- Motion to approve the Agenda made and seconded, motion carried
Guest Updates:
- Michel Bampoe, via telecom, regarding Open Enrollment
- Open Enrollment begins November 1 and lasts until December 1. There are no cost changes to the benefit plans but a Bio metric screening will be needed to offset the health insurance premium costs of $30 per month ($360/year), in 2020. Magers Health & Wellness will provide free screenings to faculty and staff on the West Plains campus from 8am to noon on Friday, Nov. 1 in Lybyer 104-105. If you have results from a recent screening, you may choose to provide your results to Mercy, by fax or email.
- Your 2019 plan will roll to 2020 if you do not take any action however, it is encouraged to check your beneficiary information and re-confirm your benefits.
- As part of our agreement with Mercy, they will be providing nurses available 24 hours for call-in questions if you are in doubt about an emergency room visit. They will also provide a Diabetes Education class on Oct 23 from 9:30am – noon in Hass-Darr 100 and you can sign up through My Learning Connection.
- If you have any questions, email HRBenefits@missouristate.edu
Chancellor’s Update:
- Not present, no update
President’s Report:
- Fall Break – Jeans are allowed with Grizzly Gear
- Budget requests have all been withdrawn as they are not needed
- Fall Festival volunteers needed – contact CJ or Jared if you’d like to volunteer
Faculty Senate Report:
- No update but Leigh Adams thanked all who attended the Symposium
Awareness Activity:
- Rachel Peterson shared a couple of videos from the “Kid President” regarding things people should say more often and how we can make friends with others that are different from us.
President Elect’s Report:
- Jared shared he will be out the entire month of November for the birth of his baby boy
- Take Note will be covered by Kit Foulk, Student activities will be covered by Alyssa Matherly, and Kileene Collins will cover Student Organization issues/activities
Secretary’s Report:
- No report
Treasurer’s Report:
- Alex Graham was not present but Kileene reported $90 was raised for Lee Denim Day
- Jared reported $220 was raised during the Chili Cook-Off
Discussions:
- Fund Raising Ideas:
- Spring BBQ cook-off and/or Pie Day or Pie Auction – to be discussed during our November meeting
- Scholarship Fund to be discussed during November meeting
Department/Committee Reports/Updates:
- IT:
- Oct 31 Potluck Lybyer 104-105 from 11am-1pm – all are welcome
- Admissions:
- Red Carpet Days beginning in November – please smile and be good representatives to those visiting
- TRiO:
- October 14 “Paint Your Nails Pink” event from 5-7pm
Announcements/Upcoming Events:
Oct. 10-11 Fall Break (No Classes)
Oct. 11 Title IX Training, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm or 1:30 pm to 3 pm, Melton 112
Oct. 11 Friends of the Garnet Library Luncheon and Meeting at 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Oct. 11-12 Grizzly Invitational
Oct. 15 Fall Festival Kickoff event, 5 to 7 pm, amphitheater
Oct. 18 Supervisor Training, 9:30 to 3 pm, Lybyer 205
Oct. 22 The Ant and the Grasshopper, 7 pm, civic center theater
Oct. 23 Mercy Diabetes Class, 9:30am to 12pm, Hass-Darr 100
Oct. 24 Business Communications Workshop, 10:30 am to 12 pm, Gohn 214
Oct. 25 Flu Shot Vaccinations – Signup Available
Oct. 28 Ask Week
Oct. 30 Grizzly Volleyball vs. East Central College, 6:30 pm, civic center arena
Nov. 1 Biometric Screenings, 8 am to 12 pm, Lybyer 104 – 105
Nov. 1 Benefits Open Enrollment Begins
Nov. 2 Missouri State Showcase
Nov. 5 Grizzly Basketball season home opener vs. Southeastern Illinois College, 7 pm, civic center arena
Nov. 8 Red Carpet Day
Nov. 8 Friends of the Garnett Library Fall Fashion Show, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, West Plains Country Club
Nov. 11 21st Annual Musical Salute to Veterans, 1:30pm – 2:30pm, civic center theater
Nov. 12 7 Powerful Practices to Lead Yourself, 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Gohn 209
- For a complete and updated list of events please go to https://calendar.wp.missouristate.edu/month/2019/october