In Attendance: Kristin Abundis, Peggy Allan, Leigh Barber, Evelyn ...

University Staff Assembly
AMENDED MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 21, 2005 -12:00
(Sac Hall 275)
In Attendance: Kristin Abundis, Peggy Allan, Leigh Barber, Evelyn Bradley-Owens, Nicole Chavez, Cindy
Collins, Carol Downey, Dennis Franzen, Suzy Lundstead, Candace McGee, Janet Morris, Arianne Pancollo, Jon
Payne, Carlyn Pollock, Liz Redmond, Carol Rumley, Kerry Ryan-Wood, and Leah Spratt.
Guests – Dawniela Hightower, Olga Rosander
Absent: Shari Gonzales, Sarah Jean Harrison, Jessica Heskin, Rolly Robinson, Lisa Sbragia, Donna Thomason,
Adrienne Thompson, and Lori Wisheropp.
Meeting started at 12:10 PM. President Cindy Collins expressed thanks to all that she had worked with for the
last 2 years. She stated she thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
1) Approval of Minutes of 5/17/05 - The minutes of the 5/17/05 meeting were approved as submitted.
2) President’s Report-
BAG-
Cindy Collins is on this committee and not sure she will continue or if new president Shari Gonzales will be
taking her place. President’s office will let her know.
Design Review-
Formerly the branding committee, they have approved a final design from Osaki Design. In early fall Osaki will
present the full package. Cindy Collins reported she will continue on this committee.
Item #7 - Change in Reps was presented at this point, since some could not stay for the whole meeting.
Cindy requested that all reps introduce their replacements for the new term. Suzy Lundstead introduced Kristen
Abundis from the College of Education. Peggy Allan introduced her replacement Arianne Pancello from the
College of Arts & Letters. Dennis Franzen introduced Jon Payne from the Central Plant. Janet Morris
introduced Nicole Chavez from SFSC. Carol Downey announced her replacement would be Georgina Hansen-
Stevenson, who was unable to be there due to illness. Carol Downey would be the alternate with Carol Rumley
as a back-up. Cindy welcomed all new representatives.
WREC-
Cindy Collins reported on the San Diego trip in which she visited three university campus recreation, wellness
and event facilities with three other members of the WREC committee. They are in the programming phase at
the completion stage. Cindy will continue on this committee until the fall.
Walk for the Gold-
President Gonzalez has stated that the campus will not be participating in this event this year due to the
fundraising goals ahead of us. Cindy stated that staff can still participate on their own if they desire.
3) Picnic Wrap-up
Committee Chair Carlyn Pollock reported the event was huge and 1200 plates were used. Thanks to the
committee who volunteered their time to make this event a success. There were a few snags but not obvious to
everyone. There were 933 tickets paid for by the President’s office, 158 were off campus. One unfortunate
thing occurred after the event – the ice cream was in the back storage area and someone got into it, which
represented about a $200 loss since we could not return to Leatherby’s. USA will pay approximately $500-$550
after all grant monies are received. Carlyn announced that two co-chairs have been chosen for next year – Sara
Jean Harrison and Leigh Barber. Evelyn Bradley-Owens, Nicole Chavez, Kristin Abundis, Kerry Ryan-Wood
and Candace McGee volunteered to be on the committee next year.
4) Budget, End of Year-
Leigh Barber stated USA had money left over. The general account had $5,000, now the balance is -0-. The
fundraising X account has a balance of $7,200. The X account that payroll deductions go into has a balance of

$16,000. The discretionary account which covers lunches has a $1,000 balance. At the next executive board
meeting Leigh will give a more in depth report.
President Cindy Collins explained why there were no elections for the vacated positions. Of course Shari
Gonzales was elected President and Kerry Ryan-Wood was elected Secretary. Therefore there were vacancies
that needed to be filled. Leigh Barber was selected to fill Shari’s position as Vice President and Carmen
Gonzalez was selected to fill Leigh’s treasurer position since she was the runner up in the election two years
ago.
5) USA 20 th Anniversary Committee
Candace McGee reminded everyone that the date of this event was August 17 th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am in
Tahoe Field area. There will be an address party July 11-18 th at someone’s home. They need a list of staff with
campus zip. Please send that list right away. They will be sending a formal invitation for this event with an
RSVP card. Candace said they need someone to collect the RSVP’s. Leah Spratt volunteered, her campus zip is
6011. They have contacted Public Affairs on the use of the seal. They are still deciding on the food. The
committee did inquire about electrical from Facilities Management.
6) Staff Alumni Chapter
Dawniela Hightower from the Alumni Association reported on the progress of this committee. They are in the
process of identifying who these staff members are that have taken at least 12 units or more. USA can help to
reach these alums. There are approximately 700. The purpose of this chapter is for the group, which has a
common link of working on campus, to do things together. The question was asked, what are the benefits?
Membership rates will be reduced, and it will be a bridge between the campus and alumni. May consider raising
funds for book scholarships for staff who want to attend Sac State. Right now they need a petition signed by 30
people in order to form this Chapter. Need the USA reps involved in collecting signatures. Staff who sign the
petition must be interested in joining the Chapter.
7) Change in Reps – discussed earlier on the agenda (see page 1)
8) Homecoming-
Kerry Ryan-Wood reported that Homecoming will be September 26 th – October 1 st . Larry Augusta wanted to
know if USA was interested in selling popcorn again. Open house will be on Saturday, October 1 st with a pregame
party. Last year proceeds went to the Walk for the Gold minus expenses. Do we want to participate?
Leah Spratt responded yes. Good exposure factor for USA. Need a handout like last years bookmark with USA
information on it. Kerry volunteered to chair, Janet Morris, Georgina Hansen-Stevenson, Jon Payne and Cindy
Collins volunteered to be on the committee. Kerry stated she will let Larry know that USA will again support
Homecoming week by selling popcorn.
9) Other Business
Cindy Collins mentioned that Olga Rosander had joined us, she is the staff rep on the Alumni Board.
Carlyn Pollock asked since we were not doing the Walk of the Gold, are we going to do the Halloween/Harvest
event. Cindy said that would be put on the agenda for the next meeting.
Meeting Adjourned at 12:55 PM
Minutes Submitted by Carol Rumley, USA Secretary