Alumni Council Meetings

MINUTES

1. Call to Order
   President Linscheid called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.



2. Roll Call
   Secretary Jacqui Glasener called the roll and confirmed that a quorum was present.



3. Approval of Minutes Motion/Second/Carried that the minutes of the September 18, 2004 business meeting be approved as submitted.



4. Officers Reports
   1. President
      
      • President Linscheid thanked Jill Slaby and the staff of CSU, Bakersfield for hosting the meeting.
   
   
   2. President-Elect
      
      • Dana Bezerra provided an update on the new Alumni Trustee selection process.
   
   
   3. Treasurer
      
      • 2004/05 Budget. Motion/Second/Carried that the 2004/05 budget be approved as submitted.
      
      
      
      • CSUAC Accounting. CSUAC Accounting. Motion/Second/Carried that the CSUAC Accounting Agreement with the Chancellor's Office be approved as submitted.
   
   
5. Liaisons Reports
   1. Alumni Trustee
      Trustee Larry Adamson expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the Interim Alumni Trustee. He announced that at his first BOT meeting CSU, Hayward's name was changed to CSU, East Bay and that Fred Pierce had been given Trustee Emeritus status.
      
      
   2. Alumni Directors' Rep
      No Report.
   
   
   
   3. CSSA Rep
      Manal Yamout announced the CSSA has developed its policy agenda for the year. They will be focusing on voter registration and activation, long term student fee policy, and overall budget advocacy. They will also be advocating for student friendly financial aid policies as well as enrollment management practices. The California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS) will be the second weekend of February, 2005.
   
   
   
   4. Academic Senate
      Jackie Kegley reported the Academic Senate will be reviewing the components of a Student Bill of Rights. In addition, they are excited about the professional doctorates legislation being sponsored by the CSU Board of Trustees.
   
   
   
   5. System Office Report
      Each member was given an Alumni Council binder. Included in the binder are important pieces of background information related to the Alumni Council, as well as important governing documents for the organization.
   
   
6. Committee Reports
   
   1. Finance and Development
      Dana Bezerra reported the committee had a productive meeting and is working on the following projects this year: system-wide alumni association membership benefits list, an Alumni Council sponsorship policy, and an Alumni Council investment policy.
   
   
   
   2. Government Relations
      Barry Gordon indicated the committee will be focusing on several items: identifying and developing a key influencer list, organizing a system of contacts for eAdvocacy, and planning a successful Leg Day. Karen Y. Zamarripa and Barry handed out a SB 569 advocacy plan and explained its components.
   
   
   
   3. Program
      Pamela Langford reported the committee has a number of items to work on this year: having the committee organize best practice speakers at each Board meeting, possibly using committee time to add another program, ensuring that programs are balanced between best practices and advocacy, developing an evaluation form for programs, and revising the meeting planning guidelines. Their recent activities have been mainly focused on the Fred Pierce tribute dinner.


7. Old Business
   
   1. MOA
      Motion/Second/Carried that the MOA be adopted with two small changes to add clarity. The voice vote was unanimous with the exception of Frank Wada not voting.
   2. Code of Conduct
      Motion/Second/Carried that the Code of Conduct be adopted with some technical changes. The voice vote was unanimous with the exception of Frank Wada not voting.
   3. Partnership Agreement
      Motion/Second/Carried that the Partnership Agreement be adopted with a small technical change. The voice vote was unanimous with the exception of Frank Wada not voting.



8. New Business
   
   1. Bylaws Revision
      Motion/Second/Carried that the Bylaws be amended as presented. Dana Bezerra provided an overview of the extensive and inclusive process used to develop these changes. She also noted the committee agreed in concept on the need to create a number of at-large seats on the board. As well, the Bylaws Committee will be working on Operating Guidelines. The voice vote was unanimous.
   
   
   


9. Adjournment
   
   1. Next Meeting: April 10, 2005 in Sacramento, the day prior to CSU Alumni Legislative Day.
   
   
   
   2. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 11:54 a.m.