Eugene Chapter #1
General Meeting

March 16, 2006

President Jill Simmons called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m.  This month's meeting was held in the Tower Room at the Ed Center.

The flag was saluted.

Minutes - The February minutes were read by Secretary Linda Warner.  The minutes stand as read.

Treasurer's Report - Judy Haack gave the treasurer’s report.  As of February 28, 2006, the General Fund has a balance of $11,762.94 and the President’s Release Fund balance is $3,506.55.  The report stands as read.

Resolution - A new amendment to our constitution was proposed by Patrick Munyon.  This proposal gives the Executive Board and JBC more control as it pertains to employee benefits.  Gretchen Elliott seconded it.  Kathy Wiebke moved to the question.  Theresa Shelby seconded.  The amendment was unanimously approved by members.

OSBA - Pete Mooers had a question about OSBA.  Jill Simmons and Patrick Munyon responded.

Officer Elections/Nominations - Jill Simmons had a second call for officer nominations.  There were none.  There will be a non-voting election in April as there is only one member per office.  

Conference Delegate Election - This election will be held at the April meeting.  Conference will be held June 22 - 24 in Portland.

Committee Updates -

*A survey for Staff Development will be out soon.  Two Spanish classes will be offered to classified employees.

*Tax Shelter Annuity committee is meeting and waiting for responses from the six companies contacted.  An independent consultant for tax shelter annuities will meet with all interested employees to answer questions. 

*Market Survey has met a few times.  Those employee groups targeted will be decided by an independent consultant. 

*A meeting will be held April 25th for all 197 day employees.

Lou Gerber Scholarship - Jill Simmons presented to Michael Nicholls

this years Lou Gerber Scholarship.  Michael works in transportation and receives $1,000 for his continuing education. 

Door Prize - LeAnn Morris, food service and custodian at Opportunity Center, won the $25.00 door prize.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Linda L. Warner, Secretary
Chapter 1