In this issue:

• Words from the Chair
• Service Awards
• Staff Recognition Week Update

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

• Richard Begemann, Chair; 882-9229
• Andy McAllister, Vice Chair; 884-1298
• Debbie Taylor, Sec.-Treasurer; 882-6240
• Becky Bohlmeyer, Historian; 884-8848
• Bill Martin; 882-7200
• Rhonda Turner, Newsletter; 884-3360
• Karen Huggins;
  882-4906
• Mark McQuitty
  884-8664
• Linda Okamura, Web Development 884-4985
• Rusty Crawford
  884-1214
  

Words from the Chair

I hope everyone who attended the Staff Recognition Week Luncheon and Picnic had a great time and enjoyed the food and soft drinks. I know the UM-SAC members strived to make SRW the best it could be. I have received several notes thanking the UM-SAC for putting on SRW. I also received some suggestions, and they will be reviewed for next year’s SRW. I want to wish everyone a great summer. I hope you have time to spend with family/friends and enjoy life. I want to personally thank the UM-SAC members for all their work on SRW.

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 - http://www.umsystem.edu/sac/members/UMSACBylaws.pdf

 

May Service Awards

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

5 Years of Service

• Lynne E. Edgar
• David A. Hagemeyer
• Jill S. McGinnis

June Service Awards

5 Years of Service

• Gayle Cantrell
• Jennifer F. Kuehnle
• Joe Moore
• Kathy Wagoner
• Adam L. Weed

10 Years of Service

• Carolyn K. Howze
• Robert A. Simmons

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.

2005 Directory of Youth Volunteer Opportunities

The web site below provides a list of local organizations that can use youth volunteers - please follow this link for more information. http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Volunteer/Youth/youthdir.html

Twilight Festival

Don't forget to join in the downtown activities of the Twilight Festivals. The festival is held every Thursday in June from 6-10 pm.

If you are interested in finding out more about scheduled event - please visit the following web site
http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Activities_and_Programs/news.html

Standing Committees

• Parking: Chair: Mark McQuitty; Co-Chair, Bill Martin
• Staff Awareness: Chair, Rhonda Turner; Co-Chair, Rusty Crawford
• Staff Recognition Week: Chair, Deb Taylor; Co-Chair Richard Begemann
• Campus Health Oversight: Chair, Rusty Crawford; Co-Chair, Becky Bohlmeyer

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.