OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting 2011

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Mission Statement “The mission of OARDC Staff Council is to enhance the working environment of the OARDC community by facilitating communication between staff and administration and by promoting opportunities for staff advancement and recognition.”

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Purpose of this Meeting The goals of the Annual Meeting are to act on any official business, review the past year’s activities, hear areas of concern or interest, learn about other departmental activities through speakers, and provide another opportunity to visit with fellow employees.

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Staff Council Members Matt DeVore: Chair Gwen Covert: Chair-Elect Megan Strother: Treasurer Laurel Leedy: Secretary Betty Aylsworth Joe Cochran Jody Lanham Janet McCormick Sarah McNulty Debbie Shaffer Paul Starkey Wei Zhang / Scott Prajzner

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Ex Officio Members Eileen Kieffaber (HR) ATI Sarah Elvey USDA Kristen Willie Columbus Candace Pollock

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Review of minutes from 2010 Annual Meeting Any questions, comments, corrections?

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Treasurer’s Report – Megan Strother

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Treasurer’s Report – Megan Strother Beginning Balance (October 1, 2010) $2, Income Candy Bar Sales $1, Front Desk Sales $3, Entomology donation for Funfest prizes $75.00 Total Income: $4,252.80

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Treasurer’s Report – Megan Strother Expenses Staff Council Annual Luncheon ($ ) Annual Meeting ($ 33.48) Funfest 2010 ($ 71.09) Funfest 2011 ($ ) Expert T’s: clothing order ($2,917.76) Chili Cook Off ($ 37.67) Staff Forum ($ 82.50) OARDC Staff Council 5K ($ 16.80) Candy Bars-Harry London ($ ) Total Expenses ($4,275.63) Ending Balance (September 30, 2011) $2,111.00

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting University Staff Advisory Committee (USAC) Update by Bill Koshar

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting CFAES Staff Advisory Council Update by Francis Whited

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Chair’s Report – Matt DeVore Improved Communications: Sponsored the annual Staff Forum with Dr. Moser, Dr. Slack and Dr. Nameth. Maintained and updated the Staff Council website Staff Council Chair attended monthly Administrative Cabinet meetings.

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Chair’s Report – Matt DeVore Improved Communications: Staff Council Chair met with Associate Director Dr. Benfield on a monthly basis. Regular Staff Council meetings throughout the year - discussed staff issues and planned events. Collaborated with ATI Staff Council on campus- related issues and meetings Regular meetings, Staff Forum, FunFest, Day With the Department

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Chair’s Report – Matt DeVore Improved Communications: Sponsored “Day with the Department” activity to promote interaction between administration and staff. Dr. Steve Slack with the Grounds Crew.

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Chair’s Report – Matt DeVore Staff Support and Organized Events Formed new Fair Committee Coordinated Wayne County Fair exhibit and volunteers for OARDC

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Chair’s Report – Matt DeVore Staff Support and Organized Events Candy bar sales to generate revenue for Staff Council sponsored events

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Chair’s Report – Matt DeVore Staff Support and Organized Events Coordinated OARDC logo merchandise sales and special orders.

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Chair’s Report – Matt DeVore Staff Support and Organized Events Winter Picnic activity including Chili Cook-off and fun interactive games. Donated prizes.

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Chair’s Report – Matt DeVore Staff Support and Organized Events OARDC Summer FunFest event which included lunch, bingo, jar guessing contest, JELL-O eating contest, corn hole, Tug of War contest, soccer and prizes donated by Staff Council and departments.

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Chair’s Report – Matt DeVore Staff Support and Organized Events Coordinated the OARDC One Mile Run/Walk at the Wellness Fair. Donated prizes to winners.

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Chair’s Report – Matt DeVore Staff Support and Organized Events Support recycling efforts on the Wooster campus. (Provide recycle bins, contact for off-cycle recycle dumpster pickups) 2010 OARDC Staff Annual Meeting

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Chair’s Report – Matt DeVore Continuing Projects Concerning Work Related Issues Explore collaborative efforts with ATI Staff Council on issues concerning staff at both campuses Coordinate lending of a privacy screen and refrigerator for nursing mothers to use at work. Relayed staff concerns to OARDC Administration and Human Resources about having a private space on campus for nursing mothers. Special room and second refrigerator are available in Fisher.

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Chair’s Report – Matt DeVore Room in Fisher for Nursing Mothers

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Chair’s Report – Matt DeVore Questions?

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Dr. Joseph Kovach Associate Professor, Entomology -Presentation

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Outgoing Council Members Matt DeVore Betty Aylsworth Joe Cochran Sarah McNulty*

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting New Council Members April Martin Sarah McNulty Cassi Kerr Heidi Swartz

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Introduction of Officers Gwen Covert: Chair Janet McCormick: Chair-Elect Megan Strother: Treasurer Debbie Shaffer: Secretary

OARDC Staff Council Annual Staff Meeting Adjourn Thanks for coming!