May 10, 2022
- Date/Time
- Tuesday, 05/10/2022
- Location
- John and Mary Gray Library, 8th Floor
- Submitted By:
- Stephanie Allen
The meeting was called to order by Yinka Jenmy, Vice President, at 2:05pm. Roll was taken by Stephanie Allen, Secretary, and a quorum was present.
Officers present: Yinka Jenmy, Stephanie Allen
Members present: Albertine Ambers, Angela Burke, Lauren Gatto, Ashley Glenn, Paula Gregory, Alicia Hargreaves, Charlene Hatch, Charlotte Holliman, Margo Hymer, Yolanda Monroe, Natalie Rhodes, Sharon Sanders, Ashley Sheehan, Julie Walker, Jon-Michael Wallace
Guest Speaker: Our guest speaker was Dr. Jim Mann, LU Ombuds. Dr. Mann talked about the new LU Ombuds program and provided a handout with additional information.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws Committee: No report
Communications Committee: No report
Community Service Committee: Yolanda gave the following report:
- Book Drive and Food Drive went very well
- Wesley (where the Cardinals Pantry is housed) was very appreciative
Nominations Committee: Jon-Michael gave the following report:
- The nominations process will begin in June.
Staff Awards Committee: Julie gave the following report:
- The picnic was well-attended; great turn-out.
- The picnic was well-received; everyone enjoyed it.
Staff Social Events Committee: Yinka gave the following report:
- Has heard positive feedback for the Cardinal Floats and the picnic
Staff Relations Committee: Paula made the following report:
- Perhaps use KUDOS as a way to connect with SC members who are not attending the meetings
Ad Hoc (Employee Initiative) Committee: Sharlene will schedule a meeting for this committee to finalize report.
Ad Hoc (Centennial) Committee: No report – the committee has not yet met.
Old Business: The April 2022 Minutes were not approved via email. Stephanie asked that the April 2022 Minutes be approved. Yolanda made a motion and Julie seconded. The motion passed and the April 2022 Minutes were approved.
New Business: Lauren asked about membership requirements for SC members.
Good of the Order: There was no Good of the Order.
The next Staff Council meeting will be June 14, 2022 at 2:00pm, on the 8th floor of the Gray Library. A calendar invite for this meeting was sent out on 2/16/2022.
Paula moved to adjourn the meeting and Julie seconded.
There being no further business, Yinka adjourned the meeting at 2:41pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephanie Allen, Secretary
Lamar University Staff Council