VCCA Executive Committee

Memorandum for the Record

September 2, 1999

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Room of the Hyatt Richmond, in Richmond, Virginia, by VCCA President, Virginia Hartman.

 

Members Present:

Virginia Hartman  (LFCC) --  President

Lori Wack (BRCC) --  President Elect

Evelyn Tobian (SO) –- Secretary

Claudia Macon (TCC) -- Treasurer

Monica Terry (TCC) -- Membership Liaison

Gwen Smith (TCC) -- Member at Large, 5000+ FTE

Deborah Canada (JSRCC) -- Member at Large, 2001-5000 FTE

Nancy Lewis (ESCC) -- Member at Large, 1-1000 FTE

Sue Painter (LFCC)-- Publications Liaison

Sue Captain (SWVCC) -- Parliamentarian

Melba Taylor (VHCC) -- Immediate Past President

Nancy Penney (LFCC) -- Member at Large, 1001-2000 FTE

 

Members Absent:

Sara Brown (LFCC) -- Publications Liaison

 

Virginia Hartman reported that Dell Computers is developing a Sponsor package for VCCA members to include significant price reductions on laptop and desktop computers, including peripherals. The Committee recommended approval for the President to pursue their sponsorship and to meet with the corporate representative who will prepare proposals and have displays of the computer products at the VCCA Convention. Dell Corporation will be asked to sponsor the February Leadership Conference.

 

VCCA Executive Committee

Memorandum for the Record

September 2, 1999

 

Convention costs are rising each year. Funds for the convention are contingent upon registration fees and membership ships. It is imperative that all participants pay the registration fee, including presenters and award winners.

Melba Taylor reported on PG&D proposals.

 

A motion was made and seconded to approve the pre-convention proposal submitted by the Faculty/Instructional Affairs Commission to be held Wednesday, October 6, 1999. Motion carried. A motion was made and seconded to approve the pre-convention proposal submitted by the Support Staff Commission to be held Thursday, October 7, 1999. Motion carried.

 

The Executive Committee commended Sue Captain for her fine efforts in researching the History of VCCA and for organizing the archival files.

 

The Support Staff Commission Chair has confirmed they have established a plan for using the $1814.52 in VCCA general funds prior to  November 2000.

 

The February VCCA Leadership Conference will be held in Richmond at the Hyatt Richmond. The VCCA Fall Convention will be held in Roanoke at the Hotel Roanoke in October 2000.

 

The President Elect presented the list of candidates for office for the year 1999-2000. They are President Elect, Linda Rhinard (TCC – Chesapeake); Treasurer, Carolyn Haines (LFCC); Member-At-Large 1001 to 2000, Susan Coffey (CVCC); and Member-At-Large 2001 – 5000, Kay Robertson (JTCC).

 

VCCA Executive Committee

Memorandum for the Record

September 2, 1999

 

The Executive Committee expressed their appreciation to Sue Painter for the outstanding job on the Convention Newsletter. Sue also announced the the VCCA Membership form is now on the VCCA Web site at www.br.cc.va.us/vcca/vcca.html.

 

The Executive Committee reviewed the proposed amendments sent out with the Convention Newsletter and made the following changes to Amendment One: The term Adjunct Membership will be changed to Auxiliary Membership, the word Virginia Community Colleges will be added to the membership definition for Faculty and Support Staff categories, and the permanent identification will be deleted from the Support Staff category. Amendments Two and Three were removed from consideration by the Assembly of Delegates. A motion was made and seconded to approve the changes made to the proposed amendment. Motion carried.

 

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m.  Motion carried.  The next meeting of the VCCA Executive Committee will be held on September 3, 1999, at 8:30 a.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Evelyn Tobian

1998-2000 VCCA Executive Committee Secretary

 

Approved November 4, 1999