Members Present: Kim Frazier, Joyce Abbott, Robert Berkelman, Connie Bradford, Dean Brumett, Melissa Chambers, Chris Dew, Melissa Folsom, Patty Frisbee, Mindy Limback, Roy Soper, Peg Wilson, Willie Woolsey, Cindi Vogt & Roy Snelson
Members Absent: Rhonda Long
Guest: Glen Cotita
Opening: The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by President Kim Frazier. The meeting was held in Room 204 Library.
Chris distributed a brief agenda summarizing the purpose of this special mtg. In light of the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech, Chancellor Carney expressed concern that the currently approved staff day t-shirt, black t-shirt with skull & swords, might be viewed as insensitive. Therefore, the Chancellor asked that Staff Council consider changing the graphic. The Chancellor did not express any concern over the pirate theme.
There was some concern expressed that Staff Council was being “singled-out” being that there hasn’t been any issue made of the t-shirt currently sold by the UMR Bookstore stating “my mascot carries a gun” nor the Student Council blood drive which was portraying the skull & bones along with their pirate theme.
Chris responded by pointing out one major difference was timing and that our staff day is one single day where possibly 200-300 ct people would be wearing this shirt which could be construed as insensitive. Staff Council members agreed they needed to be positive and consistent in their response to questions that may arise as a result of the change in the t-shirt design.
The motion was made, seconded & passed to modify the shirt per Chancellor Carney’s request. (12 in favor, 2 opposed, 1 abstain)
Discussion about advertising the new design, replacing current posters and updating the website. Melissa Folsom indicated some of the 25 ct “samples” have been sold to staff members which will need to be returned for an exchange for the new design.
Guest Glenn Cotita presented an alternate graphic design of a treasure map with the Havener Center being the focal point. Dean Brumett also presented 3 different alternate designs including a collage of pirate themed graphics & slogans, a pirate with UMR flag and a treasure map of the Ozarks.
A vote was taken and the collage graphic won with a majority of 10 votes.
Glenn will work on the design and hoped to have the graphic ready for approval by 4:30 PM today.
It was suggested there be a mailing to employees outlining the details of staff day in addition to the e-connection and website announcements. It was agreed mid-May would be a good time for the mailing.
Meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
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