MINUTES FALL STAFF FORUM
Philip
Hightower, Chair, called the meeting to order and Hazel Purvis gave the
invocation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
·
Mr. Hightower announced our special guest, Ms. Bertha Daniels, who is
now over the Staff Forum under the new structure of committees.
·
Kim Ascani announced a change in AAC hours.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
The
minutes were approved. A motion to
accept was made, seconded and passed.
INTRODUCTION
OF NEW PERSONNEL
Mr.
Hightower read the names of new staff members who have joined ABAC since
summer. Any in attendance were asked to
stand.
OLD
BUSINESS:
·
Newsletter Contest -Twenty-ones names were submitted by 15 staff
members. Mr. Hightower thanked everyone
for participating. Officers rated the
entries earlier in the week and the top three were voted on. Ms. Phyllis Kester had the winning
entry: STAFF MATTERS. Ms. Kester received a gift, as did Ms. Hazel
Purvis & Mr. Jimmy Grubbs for their entry, all compliments of the ABAC
Bookstore.
NEW
BUSINESS:
·
The bank balance from Ms. Bobbie Baldree is $13,115.50.
·
Payroll Deduction Forms are available for anyone interested in
donating. Mr. Hightower encouraged
everyone to participate in this worthy cause.
·
Fundraising Ideas – Many ideas were suggested, but Staff liked the idea
of a silent auction/bake sale around Thanksgiving. More information will be forthcoming.
·
Mr. Hightower gave a special thanks to those volunteering to provide
refreshments: Dina Willis, Brenda Doss,
Cristella Contreras, Bam Pirkle, Donnie Thompson, Mandy Vassey, Stephanie
Coney, Philip Hightower & Nancy Brannen.
STAFF
DEVELOPMENT & ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Ms.
Olga Contreras led the group in three activities in which all staff
participated with enjoyment. They were:
Human
Barometer, Taking Care of Me, and Strength Tree
The
meeting was adjourned and members enjoyed delicious
refreshments served by volunteers of the Staff Forum.