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Volume 19, Issue 11

September 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

Salutations!

I would like to thank those individuals who agreed to be considered for one of this year’s vacancies on our Council. We had three nominations in the exempt category and two nominations in the non-exempt category. Since we only had two slots open in the non-exempt category, an election wasn’t necessary. Beth Monson has agreed to fill the one-year term in the non-exempt category. Antonia Jones has agreed to fill the three-year term in the non-exempt category. The three nominees in the exempt category include Nathan Billings, Bharath Srinivasan, and Kevin Summers.

Ballots were mailed out earlier today. Please review the included biographies, mark your selections, and then return your ballot to Marcia Brewer via campus mail. If you have any questions, please give her a call. Marcia can be reached at 882-3208. Ballots are due back on Monday, September 17th, 2007.

Don’t forget that the 2007 United Way Campaign is underway. Our annual “Day of Caring” is this Friday, September 14th, 2007. There are many opportunities to support this year’s campaign so stay tuned.

Our next scheduled meeting is Friday, September 14th at 8:30 a.m. in the 205 Conference Room, MOREnet. As always, we welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions. We are here for YOU!

Warm regards, Rusty
UM SAC Chair Rusty Crawford


Staff Advisory Council Elections 2007
SAC Advisory Council needs your vote for two exempt positions to be filled for 2008-2010 SAC vacancies.
Three candidates are in the running for two openings.
Candidates' bios are located in the ballot link.
Click on ballot to load form,
print the ballot,
select two candidates,
and mail your form via campus mail to
Marcia Brewer, 1105 Carrie Francke Dr., UMC Procurement Services, Columbia, MO 65211 via campus mail.
Call Marcia Brewer at 882-3208, if you have questions.
Ballot
Deadline for returning ballot is September 17, 2007.

“The United Way Day of Caring is just a few days away.
Work day this year is Friday, September 14th at the Central Missouri Food Bank.
There are presently 56 volunteers and just a few more volunteers would be very welcome.
If you’re interested contact, Brian McNamee at 882-2316 or mcnameeb@umsystem.edu.
Plans are to repack and label bulk foods; a task that is crucial to the Food Bank’s success.”

United Way Campaign 2007


School is in session, football is off to a great start and the annual United Way Campaign is upon us. This year's theme "Right Now" emphasizes the continuing needs of Mid-Missouri residents and the funding requirements that the campaign must meet. The joint, University Campaign goal has been set at $575,000 - a 4.7% increase over last year's achievement. Please help us continue to make this a successful campaign and a better community.

The campaign's "Day of Caring" will be September 14. We already have more than 50 volunteers who have signed up for a shift at the Area Food Bank but can still use more. Remember, time spent at this event will be counted as time worked. Volunteers will work one-half day. Lunch will be provided on location. Contact Brian McNamee at 882-2316.

The campaign "Kickoff" will be on September 27. Area coordinators will be attending a general orientation and training program at Jesse Hall in the early afternoon. Individuals will be contacted by members of the Steering Committee with details.

Anyone who can help out is again encouraged to join one of our campaign committees. Please contact Bill Edwards at 882-3006 for an assignment. If you know of a business or service willing to provide a gift for use as a participation incentive, please contact Laura Roth at 882-5054. More details will be announced once the campaign begins.



Shape Up Missouri

Don't Miss Your Chance to Get Fit

2007 FALL SHAPE UP - September 17 to November 19
2008 SPRING SHAPE UP - January 21st to April 15th

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
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    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 ($25 for both sessions)
  • Register online https://www.smsg.org/SUM/Default.asp
  • AARP members $7.50 per session
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    Who can I contact for questions? Program questions: Larry Luetjen at luetjenj@missouri.edu or (573) 882-7326 Computer/Web questions: Bruce Ungles at unglesb@missouri.edu or(573) 882-2109

    UM Choice Health Care Medical Program Transition to Coventry


    Effective January 1, 2008, the medical insurance administrator for the University of Missouri Medical POS Program will be Coventry Health Care. Your medical plan will remain the same with only a few normal annual plan changes.

    Q&A for Transition to Coventry Health Care
    http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/departments/hr/benefits/coventry/8-17-07%20QA-UHC%20_2_.pdf

    Q&A for Humana Transition
    http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/departments/hr/benefits/coventry/8-17-07%20QA-Humana%20_2_.pdf

    For More Details regarding changes, please visit this website
    http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/departments/hr/benefits/

    September 2007 Service Awards

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

    10 Years of Service
  • BLEVINS, MICHELLE M ~ GENERAL COUNSEL OFFICE
  • CLAYTON, PATRICIA J ~ MORENET
  • DUNN, KENNETH R ~ ADMIN INFO TECHNOLOGY SVCS STEMS
  • HONAN, JOHN M ~ EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
  • VOLLE, DEANA G ~ MORENET
    • 20 Years of Service
  • MCQUITTY, MARK C ~ MORENET

    • Website's of Interest this Issue:

    Events Calendar - University of Missouri Columbia

    Events Calendar - City of Columbia/Chamber of Commerce

    Events Calendar - Mid-Missouri

    Standing Committees

    • Benefits Committee: Chair: John Brooks
    • Parking & Transportation Committee: Chair: Mary Ann Ihler
    • Staff Awareness Committee: All SAC members serve on this committee
    • Staff Recognition Week: Chair: Rusty Crawford; All SAC members serve on this committee

    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