OCW Steering Committee Meeting
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Noon – 1pm, Wednesday, May 10, 2006
263 Cartwright Center
Present: Sharie Brunk, Carmen Boortz, Galadriel Chilton, Jenifer Holman, Bev Kratt, Jo Ann
Kuester, Judy Nieman, Jaralee Richter, Michele Strange, Maureen Wilson, Becky Yoshizumi
Special Guest: Victoria Sanchez – 5-10 min. power point presentation
Vickie Sanchez presented a brief overview of her proposal for “The Big W: Women Wellness
Workshop.” Vickie Sanchez is a first year graduate student; she would like to encourage
wellness in women by having a wellness expo with informative workshops covering wellness
of mind, body, and soul. The expo would be held in March during National Women’s History
Month on a Saturday afternoon at Cartwright and would bring together many different
campus resources. The workshops would be in 2 sections: 20 minute presentations
(America’s Best Karate Education – for example – would give a 20 minute free
demonstration of basic self defense moves.); 30-45 minute presentation from a motivational
speaker to promote consciousness raising and self-discovery and encourage self-worth and
self-esteem. Vickie envisions the expo as an annual event with a different focus each year.
Co-sponsors include Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department, ALANNA, OCW, and
Office of Residence Life. The expo would cost $2850.00. Dr. Miyamoto has already given
his support and encouraged Vickie to spread the word to other groups on campus. Vickie
can be reached at sanchez.vict@students.uwlax.edu.
Old Business
Elections
Jo Ann reported that a ballot did not go out this year; we still need a faculty representative.
We have 3 representatives in three-year rotations in order to make sure that there is
continuity in the steering committee from year to year. The steering Committee voted on
(unanimously in favor) and welcomed Carmen Boortz as our new Classified Representative
and Judy Nieman as our Academic Staff Representative.
Committee Chairs/Officers
President – Galadriel Chilton
Past Pres – Jaralee Richter
President Elect – Carmen Boortz expressed interest
Treasurer – Jo Ann Kuester
Membership/Elections – Diane Dobbs
Secretary – Jenifer Holman
Program – Becky Yoshizumi/Jaralee Richter
Social – Judy Nieman
Newsletter – Bev Kratt
Symposium – Jennifer Wilson
YWCA Tribute – Sharie Brunk
Honors/Scholarship – Maureen Wilson
We still do not have a president-elect. We will send an email to all classified staff asking if
anyone is interested. Carmen expressed interest in filling this position.
Social/Program Committee
Judy and Becky reported on the end of year picnic; we reviewed food assignments. Judy
will email the list to all of us. The picnic will be held Wednesday, May 17 from 4-6 at Myrick
Park in the Gun Shelter.
New Business
Fall Newsletter – Bev asked about what articles should be highlighted for a fall newsletter
which probably should go out by late September or early October. Membership information
should be included as well as the scholarship winners.
Committee Reports
None
Officer Reports
Jara thanked the committee for a great year! She asked about any interest in going out
after work for dinner sometime in May or June? Jo Anne recommended Fiesta Mexicana (on
the south side of La Crosse). Thursday was recommended – June 15th. All OCW members
are welcome – just RSVP to Jo Anne.
Announcement
Jara announced:
Town Hall Meeting regarding hate incidents on campus. TODAY (Wed.
May 10) room 2:30-4:30 p.m. in 339 Cartwright
The meeting was adjourned at 1:02.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenifer Holman
June 2, 2006