Meeting Minutes
CVCC Professional Staff Association
January 17, 2007

Members Present : Doug Allen, Sue Asp, Judy Barclay, Teresa Biggs, Brenda Bost, Ashley Brown, Carol Brown, Tammy Buff, Kathy Carey, Amy Daube, LaDonna Goodson, Wanda Horvath, Darlene Hudson, May Khang, Dandy Loyer, Kristy Marlow, Teresa Ray, Debbie Saine, Sjaardema, Mary Beth, Becky Smith, Donna Trado, Joyce Watson and Anne Williams

The meeting was called to order at 12:50 by President Ashley Brown, room 1001 of the East Campus.

Tammy Buff presented a handout of the minutes and Ashley Brown called for a motion for the minutes to be passed. The minutes were approved.

Treasurer’s Report:  Tammy Buff presented the Treasurer Report.  As of January 17, 2007. A total of $50.00 was collected in member dues bring our treasury total to $459.17.

New Business:
Community Service Project
The meeting began with a discussion of a Spring Community Service project. Catawba Valley Medical Center is planning a Family Fair event in May 2007. Ashley Brown suggested that we assist with a child car seat check. Ashley asked us to think about being a volunteer.  She stressed that this would not be an event sponsored by the Professional Staff Association rather we would hold an assistant role.

Professional Staff Luncheon
The suggestion of holding a campus wide  Luncheon was held open for discussion. The lunch would be covered dish with no scheduled activity. It was suggested that we mix up the seating arrangement to meet, talk and visit with other CVCC staff outside of our normal known realm.  Tammy Buff and Becky Smith agreed to work on the seating system. The date of April 26, 2007 should be set aside for this event.

Professional Staff Scholarship
Anne Williams presented the criteria for the Professional Staff Scholarship. The Scholarship would be $100.00 for the purpose of purchasing books and supplies. We would target a student who is not receiving other forms of financial aid and who meets the following criteria:

1. The student needs assistance but is not eligible for financial aid as defined by have an Expected Family Contribution of $4,201--$7,500.
2. The student has attended CVCC at least on prior semester
3. The student has a GPA of 3.0 or above at CVCC
4. The student has meet all admission requirements
5. The student has no blocks on registration
6. The tudent has a declared major at CVCC
7. The indicates an intention to continue to attend CVCC

The annual award will be made on the following schedule:

1. Data collection completed by June 1
2. PSA Scholarship Committee selects the winner and on runner-up by June 15
3. Winner notified by letter from PSA President and telephone call by June 30
4. Winner is invited to first PSA meeting following selection to receive a certificate and has a photo taken for press release

In the event that the winner does not attend in the Fall Semester, a runner-up will be selected to receive the award. The award will be established as an account for the winner in the CVCC Business Office.

The criteria were opened for discussion. Sue Asp suggested that the Scholarship be available to Continuing Education Students. Others suggested that perhaps we alternate years between awarding the Scholarship to Continuing Education and Curriculum students. There was a lot of discussion on this topic. Ashley Brown felt we can discuss this subject further at upcoming meetings.

Banner Project
A total of $88.00 was approved for this project.

Website
Ashley Brown suggested that our Website link could use some updating. The group collectively elected Bob Shave to work on this project.

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted

Tammy Buff
Secretary, PSA