Meeting Minutes September 5, 2006

Meeting minutes from the meeting at the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Center Columbus, OH Hosted by: Dave Grum and Todd Hicks

Welcome

Chair Dave Grum called the meeting to order by welcoming everyone to the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Center in Columbus. He then introduced our two new members. Liz Kinney represents Horticulture and Crop Science, and Andrea Trachsel works in the School of Environment and Natural Resources.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the last meeting were approved, and Bill Koshar made a motion that the minutes as posted on the SAC web site be approved. Megan Strother seconded the motion.

Committee Reports

Professional Development

Jim Lawrence reported that the College of FAES Staff Advisory Council Training Fund will support staff development within the College of FAES by providing funds for professional development. A draft of the K-statement was handed out for review. The committee’s recommendations will be sent to the development officer soon so please e-mail any suggestions you have before the end of the week to Jim Lawrence (Lawrence.163osu.edu).

The Professional Development Funding for Staff—Case for Support document will then be taken to Dr. Newcomb for his possible support of staff development funds this fall. The deadline for his decision is fall quarter.

If proposal is approved, Dave Sammons suggested that the Professional Development Committee meet with the Marketing Committee.

Survey

Megan Strother reported that the recent survey results are on the SAC web site. Megan will contact Dr. Newcomb’s office to notify him of the survey gift certificate winners. After the survey is summarized by the end of September, it will be submitted to administration. After review by administration, the survey summary will be sent to all staff and be available on the SAC web site (http://sac.ag.ohio-state.edu/).

Dave Grum suggested that the survey results be presented to administration first and then the ideas of the Professional Development Committee be presented to administration later.

Marketing, Awareness, and Mentoring

Dave Sammons changed the look of the SAC web site, and everything is on the front page.

Staff Appreciation Day

Drs. Moser, Slack, Newcomb, and Smith joined the Columbus group at the gazebo for Drumsticks in celebration of Staff Appreciation Day. Todd Hicks wants the Columbus staff to check with employees in their departments and ask what we could do to encourage attendance. Bill Koshar informed us that OARDC had a good turnout.

Day with the Dean

Bill Koshar reported that flyers were sent to all members, and an announcement went out from Dean Moser’s office announcing the event.

Shirley Brooks-Jones Award

April Wax along with her committee of Rick Mitchell, Jamie Weiner, Tari Marcou, and Georgia Miller will review all entries. The winner will be announced at the October meeting.

Election of Officers

After the votes were counted, the new elected officers are Todd Hicks, Chair; Bill Koshar, Vice Chair; Mary Gulas, Secretary-Treasurer; and John Beardmore, Communications Director.

New Business

Representative to Vice President’s Advisory Council

Dave Grum advised that we need two new representatives to the Vice President’s Advisory Council. This group of external stakeholders in agriculture meets twice a year, and Dean Moser leans heavily on the members regarding agricultural issues. Bill Koshar suggested that we postpone a decision until all new members are appointed. Cheryl Engle volunteered to finish Karen Oberrath’s term.

Representative to Guiding Coalition

We need a representative for the Guiding Coalition. This group meets with Dr. Moser, faculty, staff, and administrators, and the goal is to make suggestions and provide assistance to Dean Moser regarding the College. Dave Grum and Frances Whited are currently on this committee.

Dave Grum will solicit new members for interest in joining this group.

Next meeting will be September 19, 2006, at the Vice President’s Luncheon at Farm Science Review. We are to meet outside the tent at 11:00 a.m. Transportation will be up to individual members.

Scheduling of Meetings for 2007                                                          

November 16, 2006

Parker Food Science and Technology Building – Columbus

Host:   April Wax

February 15, 2007             

Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Center - Columbus

Hosts: John Beardmore and Tim Butcher

March 15, 2007

OSU South Centers - Piketon

Host: Mary Gulas

May 17, 2007

ATI – Wooster

Host: Jim Lawrence

July 19, 2007

Stone Lab – Put-In-Bay

Host: Cheryl Engle

September 6, 2007

Retreat

Hosts: Executive Committee

September 2007

Farm Science Review - London

Host: Dean Moser

October 2007

Location to be announced

Host: Carol Poe

Adjourn

Dave Grum asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Bill Koshar made the motion, and John Beardmore seconded.

After lunch several members went on a tour of Ohio Stadium.

Respectfully submitted,

Janis Cripe