VCCA Executive Committee

Meeting Minutes

September 14, 2001

 

 

Those present:                    Linda Rhinard, Jennifer Allman, Debra Belcher, Carolyn Haines, Bruce Carroll, Jim Bates, Barbara Moore, Lori Wack, Barbara Ratliff, Linda Bursey, Aileen Girard, Donna Mayes

 

Those absent:                     Sue Captain, Kay Robertson

 

Welcome                               Linda Rhinard called the meeting to order at 8:45 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Greenbrier - Chesapeake.

 

Approval of Minutes          A motion was made to accept the June 21, 2001 meeting minutes as written.  The motion carried.

 

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

 

President’s Report             Linda stated that her report would be dealing primarily with the Convention so she will do it then.

 

Member-at-Large Report 

           

5,000+ FTE               Bruce Carroll reported that things are relatively quiet.

 

2,001-5,000 FTE      Linda reported that Kay Robertson was absent due to her mother’s illness and there was no report.

 

1,001-2,000 FTE      Jim Bates commended MECC’s contact, Debra Kindle for her hard work in getting out the information about the VCCA in a timely manner.

 

0-1,000 FTE              No report.

 

Publications                         Donna Mayes thanked everyone for submitting the information for the newsletter and program.  She also thanked Linda for her hard work in the preparation of both items.

 

Membership                         Linda Bursey reported on membership stating that to date there were 481 paid members. 

 

                                                Linda Rhinard asked that all contacts send information, newsletters, and etc. to the associate members as well.

 


 

Media                                     Aileen Girard made a motion to have TNCC do the printing of the Media Showcase booklet for a cost of approximately

$350.  This would allow any situations that may arise to be taken care of locally.  The motion was seconded and approved. 

 

PG&D                                    No report.

 

Commission Reports

 

Institutional Advancement              No report. 

 

Faculty/Instructional Affairs            No report.

 

Support Staff Commission             Debra reported that the summer workshop was held and there were 16 in attendance.  The overall rating for the day was excellent.

 

            Legislative Action                             No report.

 

Black Concerns                                No report.

                                                           

Student Services                              Linda Rhinard reminded everyone that the Student Showcase would be held October 12-14 in Charlottesville.  Kay and Jennifer will be representing the Board.  The theme is “Branching Into Leadership and Watching it Grow”.  It was recommended that Jim Bates attend the showcase event on Saturday morning to take pictures for future marketing.

                                                           

Research and Publications            Debra Belcher will be attending this Commission meeting and will be presenting the 2nd and 3rd place awards for the Media Competition.

 

Learning Resources                        No report.

 

 

Linda reminded everyone that Commission officers should 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 should 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 there have been 155 total registrations received to date.

 

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

 

Jennifer went over the program and everyone was given an assignment for Commission and Concurrent Sessions. 

 

There are nine vendors and Jim Bates is doing a form for Vendor Bingo.  The winner will receive a free registration to the Professional and Personal Development Workshop in March.

 

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.  Certificates have been prepared and signed.

 

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

 

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 11:40 a. m.

 

 

 

 

Debra L. Belcher

VCCA Secretary

2000-2001

 

 

Approved October 3, 2001