Butler University Staff Assembly Meeting

Minutes – Wednesday, September 19, 2007

(Attendance – approximately 127)

Susie Bremen, Vice Chair of Staff Assembly, opened the meeting and welcomed everyone back for the first Staff Assembly general meeting of the academic year.  She announced that Patti Colip was heading the Nominations and Elections Committee.  Patti

then introduced Andy Ryan as the newly-elected chair of the Staff Assembly.  Bookmarks with the names of the people serving on the Executive Committee and the Standing Committees were distributed.  As there are several openings for service on a standing committee, those people who are interested in serving on a Staff Assembly standing committee were asked to notify someone on the Executive Committee to let them know of their interest.

Andy welcomed everyone and said that he would do his best to serve the staff of Butler University in his capacity as chair of the Staff Assembly and that he could not do it without the other members of the Executive Committee.  Andy introduced those members of the Executive Committee who were in attendance at the meeting.

The conveners who were present gave reports on the activities of their standing committees.  Cheryl Jensen, Activities and Socials Committee, distributed information on the different benefits and perks Butler staff members enjoy, as well as a listing of upcoming events.  This information will be available on The Butler HUB, as well.

Following the reports by the conveners of the standing committees, Andy introduced Jeff Voris, coach of the Butler Bulldogs football team.  Following a very warm welcome, Jeff shared his philosophy concerning the student-athletes on the football team.

Nikki Mazelin, Director of Alumni and Parent Programs, addressed the Assembly regarding the upcoming homecoming and the various activities surrounding homecoming.

Jo Wagoner, Communications Committee convener, touched briefly on the Butler HUB and will give a more thorough presentation at a future Staff Assembly meeting.

The door prize drawings were held at the conclusion of the meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

                                                                                    Donna Charles

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