Call for Nominations!
Each year Staff Council elects approximately one-half
of its 25 members for a two-year term. Elections will
be held in April. The term of office is from June 1,
2010, to May 31, 2012. Communication, constructive
change, and fun are what Staff Council is all about. In
mid-February, you will receive a card to nominate a
colleague (or yourself) for the Council. Please be sure
to ask if the nominee is willing to serve if elected.
Announcements
STAFF DISCOUNT PROGRAM
photo by Linda LaFlam
Did you know that nearly 150 businesses are part of the
Smith Discount Program? Your Smith ID Card allows you to
take advantage of a wide variety of discounts that these businesses offer. A complete listing of the participants can be
seen at www.smith.edu/staffcouncil/discounts.html. Be
sure to bookmark the Web page and check back often, as we
are constantly receiving additional listings. Smith College and
Staff Council in no way endorse or specifically support the
vendors listed.
CAMPUS CLIMATE OPEN FORUM
Louise Rouleau, Scott Morin, and Diane Benoit serve popcorn and hot dogs to
movie-goers at the recent screening of Up in Stoddard Hall. Over 100 people
attended this free event sponsored by the Activities Committee.
The 2010 Creative Gallery
Leaf on Concrete—photo by Jan Morris
Join students, faculty, and staff to discuss ways to make
Smith diverse and inclusive. This month’s meeting is on
Wednesday, February 10, at noon in Campus Center
103/104. Bring a lunch!
The 2010 Creative Gallery online gets off to a great start
with two photos and a collage by Jan Morris (Student
Affairs and The Wellness Office). Jan says, “the photo of
the leaf was taken one morning just outside Clark Hall.
There's magic all around us.”
All staff are invited to submit images of art, photos, or
other examples of creative activities. Did you take an
interesting photo on vacation or a cool picture of your
pet? Add it to the gallery! Guidelines are online.
For more information and to view all of the work in the
Creative Gallery, visit: www.smith.edu/staffcouncil/10.
Upcoming Events
WINTER PARTY
February 6 (Saturday) 7:00-11:00 p.m.
All Smith employees are invited to a winter party with a tropical
theme in Scott and Ainsworth gyms. Tickets are $10 for staff
(subsidized by Staff Council), $15 for faculty and guests. Last
minute tickets may still be available. Please contact Sharon
Fagan (ext. 4950 or sfagan@smith.edu) for more
information.
BOOK AND MEDIA EXCHANGE
March 23 (Tuesday)
Drop-off days are March 18, 19, and 22. You may bring books,
videos or CDs to the Campus Center in exchange for points to
redeem toward items from other staff. Volunteers are needed
for accepting items on the drop-off days. Contact us at
staffactivities@smith.edu.
Mystery Photo
Do you know where on campus
this photo was taken? If so, go to
www.smith.edu/staffcouncil by
February 15 and submit your guess in the comment box. One lucky
winner will be selected at random from all the correct entries. Check
out the March issue of the Chronicle for the answer to where this
intriguing photo was taken. The lucky winner will receive a complimentary specialty
beverage from the
coffee bar at the
Campus Center
Café. Some of the
specialty beverages available
include lattes,
mochas, cappuccinos, Seattle’s Best
Coffees, chai,
teas, smoothies,
and milkshakes.
Meet you at the
coffee bar!
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Staff Council encourages submission of announcements, photos, and
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BUS TRIP TO NYC
April 10 (Saturday)
Sign up now! First come, first served! There will only be one bus.
See www.smith.edu/staffcouncil for sign-up details. Only $35.
Do you have an idea for a staff activity?
Tell the Activities Committee at their next
meeting on Tuesday, February 9, at
10:00 a.m. in the Campus Center Café.
FROM THE COUNCIL MINUTES
Representatives from Williams College will be attending a future
Staff Council meeting. They are in the planning stages of forming
a similar group at Williams.
STAY INFORMED about the activities of the Staff Council committees. Minutes, news, and other relevant information can be found
on the Staff Council Web site at www.smith.edu/staffcouncil.
Meetings
All staff are welcome to attend meetings or serve as a non-voting member on a committee. Check the Staff
Council Web site for information on meeting dates, times, and
locations. The minutes from Council meetings can also be
found online at www.smith.edu/staffcouncil.
Full Staff Council Meeting
February 4 (Thursday)
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Place: Campus Center Room 204
Chair: Sandy Bycenski
All staff invited to attend.
Communications Committee Meeting
February 11 (Thursday)
Time: 2 p.m.
Place: Campus Center Café
Co-chairs: Barbara Pliska & Kelly Richey
All staff invited to attend.
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Editors:
Chris Gentes
cgentes@smith.edu ext. 2600
Angela Tosca
atosca@smith.edu ext. 2683
Creative Advisor: Ken Molnar
Proofreaders: Carla Cooke, Marti Hobbes, Mimi Lempart
Lilly Hall illustration by Chris Gentes
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