Staff Council Meeting
April 5, 2019
Attendees: Jackie Gibson, Meagan Kuitu, Janie Tountas, Amy Suter, Amy Jenkins, Maeci Hoffman, Gale Hoelscher, Lindsey Thomson

Meeting Minutes

Staff Appreciation Week

  • We will need fliers
  • Jackie will send Calendar Invites
  • Last year we used department tables and chairs; didn’t rent.
    • This year we have some tables and so does Edwin.
    • Last year Sam Lewis took his truck to RELLIS; Maeci will ask Sam
      • Sam’s chairs will not be an option for us this year.
      • Gale will look into renting folding chairs
    • Everyone will check departments for tables
    • Maeci will check on RELLIS folding chairs
  • We need trash cans (if in-building, Edwin can help)
  • Schedule
    • Monday 4/22 – Ice Cream Social
      • 2pm-3pm
      • Just Chocolate and Vanilla
      • We’ll get toppings
      • Jackie will check with Pamela on how many we used last time
      • We will check supply of spoons/bowls/napkins
      • Adding root beer and foam cups
      • Everyone will wear polos this day
      • Meagan will provide metal bins
    • Tuesday 4/23 – Wellness Day
    • Wednesday 4/24 – Dept Day
    • Thursday 4/25 – Chancellor’s lunch (moved from Friday)
      • Trying to move this to another day- Chancellor won’t be there.
      • Jackie will find out when the Chancellor is available
      • BBQ Tailgate 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
      • MCB lawn; Meagan will reserve room as back-up
      • Catering – Janie will work with caterer for fajitas
      • RSVP – Jackie will set-up
      • Trailer – Jackie will reach out to Kevin
      • Music – Kevin’s trailer has music; we will play country music on Amy’s phone.
      • Setup tables and chairs
      • Activities
        1. Aggieland Safari – Jackie will check with 7th floor; Amy will check availability with her contact
      • Door Prizes
        1. Jackie will reach out to BV Bombers
        2. We will check closet for items we can give away
        3. Sheri M may have extra wellness freebies.
    • Friday 4/24 – Sports day (moved from Thursday)
      • Nixing cook-off; will make popcorn and maybe a candy bowl
      • 2pm-3pm (keeping window short)
      • Meagan will provide metal bins
      • Jackie will check with 7th floor on clearing casual sports wear

Ideas for future events

  • Mac ‘n Cheese cook-off
  • Cupcake Wars + sell them for scholarship fund

Upcoming

  • Breakfast Taco Fundraiser
    • Gale will contact breakfast taco vendors

Bombers Game

  • Chancellor’s Office funds it
  • June 14th
  • Friday Night Fireworks, 2 decks reserved

A Treat for July

  • Popsicle truck
  • Coffee truck by 1541
  • Donuts
  • Sno Cones
  • Kettle Corn truck