Group III: Council Meeting
Group III: Professional & Supervisory Staff at Clarkson University
Council Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2014
Called to Order: 2:30 p.m. Adjourned: 3:30 p.m.
Attendees: Meghan Hodge, Chair; Theresa Ferero, Treasurer; Mary Cabral, Parliamentarian
I.
Old Business
The Council discussed whether or not Christine had sent the policies and procedures to Tony yet
ACTION: Ask Christine for an update.
The Council discussed how to go forward with raising money for awards and scholarships. The Counicl
recognizes that in the past the Wreath sales contributed a large part of the money that went toward this, and
we would need to find a new way to raise money if we are going to continue offering this award. Mary will
create a sheet for people to put ideas forward for fundraising ideas.
ACTION: Bring up this topic at the next general meeting and indicate that the group will need to create a plan
and bring forward ideas if we are going to continue this practice. Mary will discuss the fundraising sheet created
for this purpose.
The Council again discussed how to engage more members. This seems to be a difficult issue to resolve, with no
real solutions on the horizon. The Council feels that continuing the practice of peer networking and having
guest speakers is a step in the right direction.
ACTION: This was a discussion item only.
II.
New Business
The Council discussed kickstarting a peer networking with a presentation by Mary Cabral. We feel that Group III
would benefit from learning about each others areas and what many of us do in our day-to-day jobs.
ACTION: Mary will present on the topic of library resources and what is available to the community.
The Council discussed contacting Marilyn about Group III representation on policy changes that effect our group
so that we can offer input and generate discussion.
ACTION: Theresa will contact Marilyn to start this discussion and report back to the group in the next public
meeting as to HR response to this request.
The Council discussed the upcoming elections on May 1st. Since Mary Cabral is not re-running there is no
conflict of interest in her running as Parliamentarian. We also feel that new members should join us in our May
8th Council meeting to better transition the work in progress.
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ACTION: Mary will start this process as Parliamentarian and will update the group in the next general meeting
on 1/23/14.
The Council discussed having Kelly Norman do a talk for the group on March 18th. We feel this brings a positive
vibe to the group and that having Kyle at our previous meeting was a great success.
ACTION: Chris or Deb will talk to Kelly to confirm the date and time as she expressed interest in the past.
III.
Administration
Meeting Dates
Group III Council Meetings:
Thursday, February 13th
Student Center Dining Room
2:30PM-3:30PM
Thursday, March 13th
Student Center Dining Room
2:30PM-3:30PM
Thursday, April 10th
Student Center Dining Room
2:30PM-3:30PM
Thursday, May 8th
Student Center Dining Room
2:30PM-3:30PM
Group III General Member Meetings:
Thursday January 22nd, Student Multipurpose room, 12 pm to 1 pm: This will be a brown bag lunch. Council will
discuss fundraising, nominations, peer networking. Mary Cabral will give a presentation on Library Services.
ACTION: The Parliamentarian will reserve the MPR’s for 12-1. The Chair will send out meeting information as
we get nearer to the set date.
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