VCCA Executive Committee

Meeting Minutes

June 15, 2001

 

 

Those present:                    Linda Rhinard, Debra Belcher, Carolyn Haines, Kay Robertson, Bruce Carroll, Jim Bates, Barbara Moore, Lori Wack, Barbara Ratliff, Linda Bursey

 

Those absent:                     Jennifer Allman, Sue Captain, Aileen Girard, Donna Mayes

 

Welcome                               Linda Rhinard called the meeting to order at 8:45 a.m. at John Tyler Community College.

 

Approval of Minutes          A motion was made to accept the April 9, 2001 meeting minutes as written.  The motion carried.

 

Treasurer’s Report             Carolyn expressed concern over receiving bills from the Black Concerns Commission that included phone and room service for speakers.  Discussion followed as to how this could be avoided in the future.  It was decided it would be spelled out in the guidelines for the PD&G effective October 2001. 

 

A question was raised about adjunct faculty paying $5 for VCCA dues and not the $15 for faculty.  A motion was made to accept their payment of $5.  The motion carried.

 

Linda made reference to the CD and suggested that when it matures in October to cancel it and reopen it in the new Treasurer’s name.  Motion was made and carried. 

 

A motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s report.  Motion carried.

 

President’s Report             Linda discussed the current inventory listing.  It was decided that a leather briefcase would be presented to those speakers who are not being paid a fee (i.e. Dr. Dubois, Secretary Upson, Dr. Sheffield, etc.).

 

The next Executive Committee meeting will be at the Holiday Inn Greenbrier - Chesapeake on September 14, 2001.

 

Member-at-Large Report 

           

5,000+ FTE               Bruce reported that he has received positive feedback regarding the College Contacts and the distribution of minutes and other information.

 

 

 

2,001-5,000 FTE      Kay Robertson reported all is going well in her category and that she is keeping in constant touch with her Contacts regarding the Convention.

 

1,001-2,000 FTE      Jim Bates stated that he really appreciated the extension for submission of Showcase information.

 

0-1,000 FTE              No report.

 

Publications                         In the absence of Donna Mayes, Linda distributed a draft of the newsletter and program for review.  Deadline for submission of information is no later than July 18.  A motion was made to accept the bid from Edmunds Printing in Alberta for the printing of the Convention Program, newsletter, and showcase booklet.  Jennifer will be responsible for mailing 75 copies of the newsletter to each College Contact the beginning of September.

 

Membership                         Linda Bursey reported on membership stating that to date there were 263 members who have paid their dues and there are seven colleges with no membership. 

 

The Committee was reminded that in order to be considered for the drawing of the weekend getaway from Holiday Inn, memberships had to be in no later than June 30. 

 

Media                                     Linda reported that there were 43 Showcase Award recipients.  She congratulated Bruce Carroll, Jim Bates and Lori Wack on being chosen as Showcase recipients. 

 

She expressed her thanks to Thomas Nelson and especially to Raymond Moy for his hard work on the program.  Linda stated that she, Jennifer, Aileen, Debra and Raymond would be meeting at the Chesapeake Conference Center on July 19 to finalize the awards presentation.

 

Showcase recipients will receive a framed certificate and a VCCA umbrella.

 

There was a discussion about Showcase honorees being VCCA members.  All Liaisons were reminded to let their contacts know that honorees MUST be a current VCCA member as that is the first criteria.

 

 

PG&D                                    Lori thanked and commended Carolyn for being so meticulous with her record keeping during the time Lori was gone.

 

Lori voiced some concerns about not receiving complete PG&D packages for payment.  She also stated there were problems with the claiming of an extra night lodging, etc.

The Committee referred to the minutes of April 20, 2001 stating, “…once a PG&D was approved, payment would only be for that amount.”

 

The PG&D for Eric Hibbison was for $2,020 and to date $1,817 had been disbursed.  A motion was made to send Mr. Hibbison the remaining $203 to close the contract.  The motion carried.

 

Barbara made a motion that a line be added to the PG&D Guidelines stating that reimbursement will not be made until the original receipts and travel vouchers were submitted to the Treasurer with a signature.  The motion carried.

 

Lori presented a PG&D for the Support Staff Commission and a motion was made to approve the amount of $1,200 for the summer workshop.  The motion carried.

 

A PG&D for Mr. Leonard Lambert was introduced and a motion was made to approve it for not more than $175.  The motion carried.

 

Commission Reports

 

Institutional Advancement              No report.  Debra was asked to send a copy of the note that went to College Contacts regarding the proposed Constitutional Amendment change to Jennifer.

 

Faculty/Instructional Affairs            Lori stated that the scholarship recipients for the Master Teacher Seminar had been chosen.

 

Support Staff Commission             Debra reported that the summer workshop would be held July 12 at Piedmont CC.  Kay Robertson will be representing the Committee.

 

            Legislative Action                             No report.


 

 

Black Concerns                                Bruce stated that the Commission was looking into the possibility of joining the VCCA Professional and Personal Development Conference in March 2002.  Logistics still need to be worked out with the registration form.

                                                           

Student Services                              Kay stated that this is a “mystical commission.” The Student Showcase would be held October 12-13 in Lynchburg and hosted by Dabney S. Lancaster Community College.  Jennifer, Linda and Kay will represent the Executive Committee.

                                                           

Research and Publications            The competition was discussed and the Public Relations officers at each college should be receiving the information soon.

 

Learning Resources                        No report.

 

 

Linda reminded everyone that Commission officers must be present at the Commission meetings.  Without them, no decisions can be made.  Along with the officers, she asked that the Committee Liaison be in attendance.  If no officer can be present, they must let the Liaison know.  She also stated that if you are not a member of the VCCA you cannot hold an office and you cannot propose a PG&D.

 

Convention Preview          Carolyn Haines reported that only eight registrations for the Convention have been received to date.  She reminded everyone that the payment deadline for early bird registration is JULY 31.

 

Sylvia Dye and Betty Sword will be in charge of the balloting.

 

To date there is only one vendor, Spectrum Industries from Wisconsin and they have donated a computer desk as a door prize.

 

Linda reminded each Committee member to donate one door prize and also obtain one from his or her college for the Convention. 

 

Liaisons were reminded to be present and check on the presenters during the concurrent sessions and to remind the respective Commission chair they must be present to introduce the speakers.

 

 

 

Certificates will be given to the past VCCA presidents and college contacts at the Friday luncheon.  Donna Mayes and Linda Rhinard will prepare these certificates.

 

First-time attendees will be receiving a beach ball.

 

Everyone was reminded that all information regarding equipment needs, information for the newsletter, etc. must be in by July 18.

 

The “friendship bag” will contain various things and will be placed in each participants tote bag along with a newsletter, Showcase booklet, program book, note pad and evaluation form.

 

Linda also stated that the Liaisons for each Commission would remain the same as they are now.

 

Adjournment                       Having no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Debra L. Belcher

VCCA Secretary

2000-2001

 

 

Approved

September 14, 2001