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Volume 17, Issue 10

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 2004-2005

Words from the Chair

I would like to suggest that every UM Employee think about running for UM-SAC. UM-SAC will be electing three new members in August. You can make a difference by being a voice for all UM Employees. If you are interested in running, membership qualifications are listed in the Bylaws on the UM-SAC Web Site.

UM System Staff Advisory Council Election for 2005-2008 Term

It is time for the UM System Staff Advisory Council elections. There are three positions of 3 years to be filled, and one position of 1 year to finish the term of a departing member. Current President Richard Begemann would like to remind you that “you can make a difference by being a voice for all UM Employees.” You may nominate yourself, or a fellow employee. If you nominate someone else, please be sure to ensure their consent! The deadline for nominations is July 29th. You will find the nomination form at this web page.

You will find the bylaws on the SAC website. The following sections of the bylaws pertain to membership and eligibility:

B. Terms of Membership

New members, shall be elected each year, and shall serve a three-
year term. The number of members elected will be based on how many
members have fulfilled their terms.

No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms.

C. Eligibility

UM-SAC members must be “benefit eligible” employees below the
director level, and may not have a primary classification of Teaching and
Research (“Benefit eligible” includes 75 percent FTE with an appointment
duration of at least six months). Directors are eligible to serve on committees.

Please send in your nominations by July 29th.

July Service Awards

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

Get Involved!

Sustainable Farms and Communities, Inc needs volunteers for various levels of time commitment each Saturday morning from March through November to help run the Information Cafe at the Columbia Farmers' Market. This is a easy and fun way to support local farmers and quality fresh food. The Information Cafe is located in the front of the Columbia Farmers' Market at the corner of Ash and Clinkscales behind the ARC. For more information, contact Victoria Day at 819-1325.

Standing Committees

UM-SAC will do our best to keep all UM employees informed on the Budget, Benefits and Retirement decisions. If you have any questions or concerns, please call or email any of the UM-SAC members.