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Volume 18, Issue 11

September 2006

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 2005-2006

Words from the Chair

Now that school is back in session, I'm sure everyone has even more activities penciled in on their calendars. Here are a few "special" days in September that I bet you weren't aware of.

September 1st was Cherry Popover Day; the 4th was Bright Idea Day, the 8th is Pardon Me Day; the 13th is Positive Thinking Day; the 20th Thank You Day; the 28th Strawberry Cream Pie Day (yum!); and my favorite, the 30th is Ask a Stupid Question Day. For other fun and unusual event days, check out http://www.rumela.com/events/index.htm. More traditional days include the 17th, which is Constitution Day, and the first day of Autumn is the 23rd. Maybe we can use this as a category for Trivial Pursuit next year :-)

Hope you are enjoying the cooler weather, and lower gas prices!

UM SAC Chair Becky Bohlmeyer



 

Meet The New SAC
Council Members


Megan Barney
Megan Barney has served the University of Missouri - Columbia as an Administrative Assistant for MOREnet (the Missouri Research and Education Network) for the past year. MOREnet provides internet connectivity to Missouri's K-12 schools, colleges and universities, public libraries, health care, state government and other affiliated organizations. Megan was born in Columbia and after graduating from Hickman High School earned a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Management in 2003. In her free time she enjoys photography, gardening, and reading.


Marcia Brewer
Marcia Brewer is an Administrative Assistant to Sherri Wood at MU Procurement Services. She is located at the Old Alumni Center. She has served in her current position for five 5 years and has worked in the Procurement Department for 7 years. Marcia is looking forward to serving and working with her fellow workers at the University.


Toni Henley
Toni has worked in the Facilities Planning & Development office as an Administrative Associate since February 2003. She lives north of Columbia with her husband, Jim, who is a Construction Engineer for UMC Campus Facilities. She is Past President of the Columbia Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) and currently serves as Treasurer and Membership Chair. She is also Audit Committee Chair for IAAP's Missouri Division. She too looks forward to working with everyone on the UMSAC council and representing UM employees.


Megan Gill
Megan currently is the Marketing & Communications Manager at MOREnet. Megan is excited to begin her term on SAC and is looking forward to working with others in UM System. Megan is a Hallsville, Missouri native and a graduate of the University of Missouri. She recently moved back to the area after five years living in Delaware, and enjoys being back in the Midwest.


United Way Campaign 2006



United Way Campaign 2006 will shortly get underway. UM's fundraiser this year will be a "Trivia Night" to be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Route E. We are excited to host this annual event and have added a “Silent Auction” to the evening's festivities!
Mark your calendars for the evening of Thursday, October 12th!
More details will be forthcoming. Plans are similar to last year. You will be able to carry in food and drink for the evening.
For additional information, contact any of the United Way Marketing Committee members:
Donna Barnes, Karen Borgers, Megan Gill or Kate Schroeder.

September 2006 Service Awards

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

5 Years of Service

  • CROPP, JENNIFER K ~ UNIVERSITY PRESS
  • IHLER, MARY ANN ~ PLANNING & BUDGET
  • MAYOTTE, JONATHAN M ~ ADMIN INFO TECHNOLOGY SVCS

10 Years of Service

  • COCHRAN, STEVE A ~ MORENET
  • NIELSEN, GLENN L ~ MORENET

15 Years of Service

  • HENDERSON, LAMAR ~ MORENET

UM SAC Trivia

Who created UM Staff Advisory Council and what year was it created? Answer is found at the bottom of this page in editor's box.

September 17 is the day to celebrate
The Constitution of the United States..
(do you remember these facts)

After the American Revolution the states were functioning under the Articles of Confederation. As time passed it became clear that changes to this system had to be made. A convention of delegates from all the states except Rhode Island met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in May of 1787. George Washington was chosen president of the convention. By the end of the month it was decided that the best solution to the young country's problems was to set aside the Articles of Confederation and write a new constitution. This was not an easy chore. Three months later and after a lot of debate and compromise, on September 17, 1787, the Constitution of the United States was finally accepted by the delegates. But their work was not done.

The Founding Fathers now had to get all the states to agree that this was a good document and that they should vote in favor of it. This was the first great political question that faced Americans. Nine states had to vote for the Constitution for it to be accepted. On December 3, 1787, Delaware was the first state to vote in favor of (ratify) it. New Hampshire became the ninth state to accept the Constitution on June 21, 1788, ending government under the Articles of Confederation. It was not until May 29, 1790 that the last state, Rhode Island, finally accepted the Constitution.

The Constitution of the United States is the cornerstone of our American government. In 4,543 words this document describes the structure or plan of the government and the rights of the American people. The Constitution is known as a "living document" because it can be amended. Since its ratification, it has only been changed (amended) 27 times. The Constitution is a strong document, more powerful than any branch of government or any state. At the same time, it is flexible enough to allow for freedom and changes in America.
The Constitution is organized into three parts:
  • Preamble: Describes the purpose of the document and government.
  • Articles: Establish how the government is structured and how the Constitution can be changed. There are seven articles.
  • Amendments: Changes to the Constitution; the first ten are called the Bill of Rights
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    Dear Colleague:

    As part of the University of Missouri's emphasis on employee wellness, I want to encourage you to participate in the Shape Up Missouri Program. Shape Up Missouri is a program of the Show-Me State Games and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health, designed to help all Missourian's make healthier lifestyle choices. The fall session will run from September 18 - November 20 and the spring session will run from January 22 - April 16.

    As part of our dedication to the well being of all employees, the University of Missouri encourages participation in wellness initiatives such as the Shape Up Missouri Program. Shape Up Missouri is an excellent opportunity to team up with fellow employees while improving your overall health and fitness.

    The kick off for the fall session of Shape Up Missouri Program will be September 18. For more information go to http://www.SMSG.org/sum.

    Sincerely,

    Elson S. Floyd, Ph.D.
    President
    University of Missouri


    Events Calendar - University of Missouri Columbia Events Calendar - City of Columbia/Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar - Mid-Missouri

    Standing Committees

    • Parking: Chair: Mary Ann Ihler; Co-Chair: C. J. Smith
    • Staff Awareness: Chair: Marsha Moore
    • Staff Recognition Week: Chair: Vice-Chair: Richard Begemann - All SAC members serve on the Staff Recognition Committee
    • Campus Health Oversight: Chair: Rusty Crawford; Co-Chair: Becky Bohlmeyer

    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 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. the second Thursday of the month. The location changes occasionally, so contact a council
    member if you are interested in attending.
    Mary Ann Ihler


    UM Staff Advisory Council was created in 1988 by President Magrath.