Approved Minutes For Meeting On May 18, 2011-12

Date: May 18, 2011 (2011-2012)

Program:

1. The meeting was called to order by the 2010-11 Vice Chair, Tuesday Ashner.

2. Roll Call

Members Present: Tuesday Ashner, Natalie Branca, Valerie Brooks, Steve Buhman, Janet Douglas, Pat Eckert, Jon Geiger, Kathy Jones, Layla Murphy, Amy Rose, Charlotte Sarao, Lori Stettler, Meredith Thomas, Sue Tin, Gloria Yuncker.

Proxies: Jon Geiger for JP Dunn; Lori Stettler for Alfred Jackson.

3. Adoption of Meeting Agenda: C. Sarao moved to adopt the agenda; seconded by P. Eckert. Motion carried.

4. Welcome and Introduce New Members

T. Ashner welcomed the new and continuing Council members. Introductions were made around the table.

5. Orientation

5.1 Officers 
T. Ashner reviewed the duties and responsibilities for the office of Chair and Vice Chair. J. Geiger reviewed the duties and responsibilities of Secretary.

5.2 Committee Chairs 
The 2010-2011 committee chairs/members reviewed the responsibilities of each of the Council standing committees. It was suggested that members read over their orientation materials carefully, in particular the rules for designating a proxy.

6. Election of Officers

6.1 Chair 
T. Ashner opened the floor for nominations for the office of Chair. J. Geiger nominated JP Dunn; L. Stettler nominated M. Thomas. T. Ashner called for further nominations. Hearing none, C. Sarao moved to close nominations; seconded by L. Stettler. Motion to close nominations carried. JP Dunn, who was contacted by phone, gave a brief candidacy statement. M. Thomas also gave a brief statement. Ballots were then distributed. JP Dunn was elected Chair by a vote of 8-7-1.

6.2 Vice Chair 
T. Ashner opened the floor for nominations for the office of Vice Chair. P. Eckert nominated L. Stettler. V. Brooks nominated M. Thomas, who declined. C. Sarao nominated T. Ashner. Hearing no other nominations, S. Buhman moved to close nominations; seconded by C. Sarao. Motion to close nominations carried. L. Stettler gave a brief candidacy statement, as did T. Ashner. Ballots were then distributed. L. Stettler was elected Vice Chair by a vote of 8-7.

6.3 Secretary 
T. Ashner opened the floor for nominations for the office of Secretary. J. Geiger volunteered to serve. K. Jones nominated M. Thomas. Hearing no other nominations, C. Sarao moved to close nominations; seconded by V. Brooks.Motion to close nominations carried. M. Thomas gave a brief candidacy statement, as did J. Geiger. Ballots were then distributed. M. Thomas was elected Secretary by a vote of 8-7.

7. New Business

Committee preference forms were distributed. Council members were asked to return their preferences to the Constituencies Office. T. Ashner indicated that the Executive Committee will make standing committee assignments at its next meeting.

8. Announcements

T. Ashner announced the next A/P Staff Council meeting will be held on June 15.

9. Adjournment