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Volume 19, Issue 3

January 2007

In this issue:

UM Staff Advisory Council was formed to provide two-way communication between staff and the
President on pertinent issues. If you have comments
or questions about any subject related to UM System staff, please contact
one of your Council members. They are there for you!

UM Staff Advisory Council Members 2006-2007


Words from the Chair

Happy New Year!

WOW! Is it already 2007? It seems like yesterday that we were all concerned with Y2K. How many of you held your breath that first moment after that New Year was brought in?

With the start of a new year upon us, most of us will choose to make at least one resolution. I still haven't narrowed my personal list down. I'm not sure if that is a good sign as to what success I might expect this year! UM SAC has made its resolution this year - each member has resolved to make this the best year yet. Let us know what we can do for YOU!

In an earlier newsletter last fall, I mentioned that UM SAC would make available an on-line survey regarding the annual Staff Recognition Week (SRW). We have decided to have this posted to our website immediately following this year's festivities. Please take the time to respond - your feedback is instrumental in allowing us to improve upon SRW.

All staff are invited to attend our SAC meetings. If you cannot attend but would like to share a comment, concern, suggestion, etc., please email or call one of the UM SAC members so that it can be added to our agenda. Warm regards, Rusty

UM SAC Chair Rusty Crawford

 


SPRING
SHAPE UP
January 22nd - April 16th
 What is Shape Up Missouri?
  • Shape Up Missouri is a team-based program designed to help Missourians make positive changes so that they can move towards a healthier lifestyle.

  • A positive way to teach kids the importance of being physically active and show them that fitness is fun!

  • A way for your team to win cash awards for your school or organization!

  • New for 2007!! Schools can participate in the All School Challenge or the School Team Challenge
    • How do I get involved?
  • Teams will consist of any group of 2 - 10 people who are positive and motivated to change their lifestyles.

  • Choose a team captain and team name.

  • Team captain must have an email address.

  • Entry fee is only $15 per participant ($20 for both sessions)

  • Register online
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    Thomas E. Atkins Wellness Program

    The Wellness Program at the University of Missouri has been named the “Thomas E. Atkins Wellness Program". The board approved the naming the program at the December 2006 board meeting to honor Curator Tom Atkins for his service to the University of Missouri community as well as the State of Missouri. During his tenure as a curator, Atkins championed the establishment of a wellness program at the University to serve faculty, staff and students.

    Atkins remains a strong supporter of the program and the belief that health and productivity are inextricably linked. The program began at University of Missouri Health Care with a long-range goal of including all campuses.

    More information regarding Wellness Program
    Contact Laura Schopp for information regarding a wellness program that fits your needs for a healthy 2007

    January 2007 Service Awards

    Congratulations to the following UM-System Staff members who have attained these milestones of service

    5 Years of Service

    10 Years of Service

    20 Years of Service

    25 Years of Service

    30 Years of Service
    SHARE YOUR HEART
    SAC will collect canned goods
    for those in need
    during the week of
    February 12-16, 2007
    “InFocus”..... Extra! Extra!! Read all about it! Starting in January 2007, the UM Finance & Administration is presenting a quarterly electronic newsletter called “InFocus”. All University of Missouri staff from each of the four campuses, hospital, and system will receive the newsletter whose goal is to enhance our customer service by providing information that will support the work that you do for the university.
    Websites of Interest January 2007
    FOUNDATION FOR BETTER LIVING [promotes values that make a difference: check out "Billboard & FAQ" links]
    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Small Steps to a Healthier You in 2007

    Events Calendar - University of Missouri Columbia

    Events Calendar - City of Columbia/Chamber of Commerce

    Events Calendar - Mid-Missouri

    Standing Committees

    UM-SAC will do our best to keep all UM employee's informed on various topics, issues, and problems that arise during the year. We welcome suggestions from you on issues of interest and look forward to presenting those matters to the entities that can best assist in those matters or make change. If you have any questions, ideas, and/or concerns, please call or email any of the UM-SAC members.

    SAC website
    Note from Editor!
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    Staff Advisory Council meetings are open to all UM System Staff. Meeting times are 8:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. the second Friday of the month. The location of each meeting will change in 2007, so contact a council
    member if you are interested in attending.
    Mary Ann Ihler