Board Meeting

1. The meeting was called to order at 1:35 PM.
2. The June 17 minutes were distributed. Due to last minute conflicts several board members were unable to make the meeting, therefore a quorum was not present. Approval of the June 17 minutes will be postponed until the August meeting.
3. Sharon Grayden distribtuted the Treasurers report for Steve Weiss. After paying for the new stationery and the employee appreciation fair banner the balance in the checking account is $162.09.
4. Sharon Grayden presented a brief presidents update. Two key issues have to do with the future of UMDP and the Employee Appreciation Fair (EAF). Both were cut significantly during the excisions that accompanied the recent UNC-CH budget shortful situation. HR asked for UMA’s input as how what UMA sees the future of UMDP. Sharon expressed concern that UMDP organizers seemed to be reluctant to listen to the interests and needs of the client. Sharon‘s recommendation to HR was that perhaps it is time to take a fresh look at the program and investigate other options for delivering the same information.

HR also contacted Sharon regarding the EAF. It is time to rethink the "fair" and develop a new strategy for recognizing employees. Sharon will respond to Gwen Burston and recommend that HR Employee Services meet with Trevaughn Eubanks and Ann Edward to brainstorm about future appreciation events. Clearly, the funds available are not sufficient to support an event such as was held in the past.

5. Committee Reports

Training Resources--Phil Lyons distributed a draft of the UMA New Manager Orientation. The 90 minute orientation would address 10-12 key issues important to managers just getting started. The board applauded the effort thus far encouraged Phil to continue to work on the plan.

Nominating Committee—Erika Phillips said that she had nothing to report at this time.

Morale and Recognition—With so many of the original founders of UMA at or near retirement, Rebecca Mabe is looking into what we might do to honor those individuals. Ideas will be presented at the next meeting.

6. Sharon Grayden is trying to locate the timeline file and asked anyone with a copy to please email it to her.
7. The third Wednesday afternoon of each month seems to be the best day for future board meetings. The meeting time has yet to be confirm.
8. Meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM