Approved Minutes For Meeting On May 16, 2012-13

Date: May 16, 2012 (2012-2013)

Program:

1. The meeting was called to order at 2:01 p.m. by the 2010-11 Vice Chair, Lori Stettler.

2. Roll Call

Members Present: Natalie Branca, Steve Buhman, Don Castle, Pat Eckert, Jon Geiger, Jill Gobert, Charlotte Sarao, Rod Sievers, Lori Stettler,Valerie Brooks Wallin, Keri Young.

Members Absent: Faye Joyner-Keene, Meredith Thomas.

Proxies: Lori Stettler for Kathy Jones.

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

4. Welcome and Introduce New Members

L. Stettler welcomed the new and continuing Council members. Introductions were made around the table.

5. Orientation

An orientation packet was distributed to each Council member, which L. Stettler briefly reviewed. She emphasized, in particular, the rules for designating a proxy.

5.1 Officers 
L. Stettler reviewed the duties and responsibilities for the office of Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary.

5.2 Committee Chairs 
The 2011-2012 committee chairs/members reviewed the responsibilities of each of the Council standing committees.

6. Election of Officers

6.1 Chair 
V. Brooks Wallin opened the floor for nominations for the office of Chair. N. Branca nominated C. Sarao, who declined. D. Castle nominated K. Jones. L. Stettler indicated that K. Jones expressed interest in running for chair. V. Brooks Wallin called for further nominations. Hearing none, J. Geiger moved to close nominations; seconded by L. Stettler. Motion to close nominations carried.. L. Stettler read a brief candidacy statement on behalf of K. Jones. K. Jones was unanimously elected Chair for 2012-2013.

6.2 Vice Chair 
V. Brooks Wallin opened the floor for nominations for the office of Vice Chair. C. Sarao nominated J. Geiger. L. Stettler nominated D. Castle. V. Brooks Wallin called for further nominations. Hearing none, C. Sarao moved to close nominations; seconded by L. Stettler. Motion to close nominations carried. Both J. Geiger and D. Castle gave a brief candidacy statements. Ballots were then distributed. J. Geiger was elected Vice Chair for 2012-2013 by a vote of 7-5.

6.3 Secretary 
V. Brooks Wallin opened the floor for nominations for the office of Secretary. J. Geiger nominated D. Castle. V. Brooks Wallin called for further nominations. Hearing none, C. Sarao moved to close nominations; seconded by R. Sievers.Motion to close nominations carried, and D. Castle was unanimously elected Secretary for 2012- 2013.

7. New Business

Committee preference forms were distributed. Council members were asked to return their preferences to the Constituencies Office by June 4.

8. Announcements

9. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 2:26 p.m.