Minutes of the MCUCSA Meeting
October 24, 2003

17 Members Present: Deenna Latus-Jacobson, Sheila Risacher, Renee Solberg, Margie Giauque, Mike Hendel, Jay Thoreson, Pam Matti, Ed Stubblefield, Lynda Olson, Vicki Decker, Sonja Rue, Kim Swanson, Ann Ness, Nancy Swenson, Keith Munson, Ellen Richter-Norgel, and Ginger Kaufman.

The MCUCSA meeting was called to order by President Pam Matti at 1:05 PM.

INTRODUCTIONS: Dispensed with introductions due to earlier meeting covered that.

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES: Motion was made by Margie Giauque to accept minutes as handed out and seconded by Kim Swanson. Motion passed.

TREASURER'S REPORT: The Treasure's Report was presented by Ed Stubblefield in the absence of Vicki Saulitis and was approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Summer 2004 Meeting Update. Ed reported that plans are being finalized. Cost for double room for two nights is $270 each for two people in a room and $396 for single. Rates include 6 meals. The cost of purchasing meals only is $133.25 per person. Only 25 rooms have been reserved at the St. James Hotel in Red Wing. Plans include open reception on Wednesday evening with cash bar. Pam Matti will send out more information on the summer meeting including additional lodging choices.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

1. Program Committee: Kim reported that there will be a government panel at the March meeting that will discuss government hiring by the state and federal agencies.
2. Nominating Committee - Keith Munson reported that the committee is accepting nominations for President Elect (1 year term with 3 year commitment; Treasurer (2 year term); Secretary (2 year term); and Director at Large (2 year term). Committee members are Keith Munson, Chair, Cynthia Favre, Ed Stublefield, Sonja Rue, and Addie Habstritt Turkowski.
3. Long Range Planning Committee - Mike Hendel reported that members have been established for the committee who met in September and conducted a SWOT analysis. They will meet again on December 11 to set up a 3-year long range planning document.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Amendments to the By-Laws: Pam discussed the changes to by-laws, Article II, Section 1and Article III. Ellen Richter-Norgel moved to accept with change to clerical error and seconded by Vicki Decker. Motion passed.
2. Marketing for the Post Sites: Margie Giauque put a folder together to market the post sites to employers. Discussion occurred. The topic of the site was also discussed. Margie said that it may cost as much as $10,000 if we use the MCUCSA site instead of using St. Cloud State University's server. Discussion on how to pay the costs ensued and the group decided that they need more information before we can act on any decision regarding the site of the website.
3. Future Meetings:

Spring 2004: Hamline University, Minneapolis, MN, March 5, 2004
Summer 2004: St. James Hotel, Red Wing, MN, June 9-11, 2004

There being no other business, Deenna Latus-Jacobson moved and second by Kim Swanson to adjourn the meeting at 1:55 PM.

Respectfully submitted,
Ginger Kaufman, Secretary