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Missouri S&T employees join us Nov. 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Pat's Ballroom at the Havener Center.

UM Faculty & Staff Benefits will provide FREE flu shots to UM Choice Health Care members who bring their Coventry card. For those who are not enrolled in the UM Choice Health Care program, the cost will be $26.

The fair will focus on preventing diabetes and will have FREE screenings for ALL employees and their family members: blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index.

Worlds/Oceans of Fun in Kansas City and the St. Louis Science Center are offering discounted tickets to University of Missouri employees. The Worlds/Oceans of Fun discounts are only valid until the end of the season. There is no expiration date for the St. Louis Science Center discounts, however they may not be available for certain "blockbuster" or big name exhibits. An example would be the Body World exhibit.

The Worlds/Oceans of Fun discounts are available by clicking on the link below. You will need to type in the word "Prowler" in the Company ID field. To obtain the St. Louis Science Center voucher click on the link below and print.

Worlds of Fun Discount Voucher.htm

St. Louis Science Center Coprorate Voucher prices1.pdf

Due to technical difficulties, two categories of election voting ballots for vacant Staff Council positions were incorrectly mailed. The red and blue election ballots should be considered void. All red and blue ballots received by Staff Council will be discarded, and staff members who received these ballots will be mailed the correct sheet.

Thank you for your cooperation. If you still have a red or blue ballot, please place in your office's recycling bin.

Election ballots for vacant Staff Council positions are due Tuesday, July 15. Ballots should be sent to Robert Berkleman, election chair, G-4 Parker Hall, Cashier’s Office. Download the nomination form.

CURRENT TERM AND VACANCIES

NAME, EMPLOYEE GROUP, TERM, VACANT (Y/N)

Christopher Dew, Administrative/Professional, 2006/08, Y
Mindy Limback, Administrative/Professional, 2006/08, Y
Joyce Abbott, Secretarial/ Clerical, 2006/08, Y
Melissa Folsom, Secretarial/Clerical, 2006/08, Y
Peggy Wilson, Secretarial/Clerical, 2006/08, Y
Wade Jadwin, Technical/Paraprofessional, 2006/08, Y
Roy Snelson, Crafts/Services, 2006/08, Y
Dean Brumett, Crafts/Services, 2006/08 , Y
Robert Berkelman*, Secretarial/Clerical, 2007/09 , Y
Debbie Middendorf, Secretarial/Clerical, 2007/09, N
Nina Eickhorst, Secretarial/Clerical, 2007/09, N
Amy Gillman, Administrative/Professional, 2007/09, N
Cecilia Elmore, Administrative/Professional, 2007/09, N
Mendy Kell, Technical/Paraprofessional, 2007/09, N
Letha Young, Crafts/Services, 2007/09, N
Brenda McKinnon, Crafts/Services, 2007/09, N

*Resigning

Did you miss Wednesday's awards ceremony? Don't worry, thanks to the VCC you can see it now:
http://vcc.mst.edu/classarchives/programs/Programs_Staff_Day_2008.html.

Based on the results of the 2008 Staff Council survey, Staff Council has partnered with Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action to determine your thoughts about professional development. Please help us assess professional development needs by taking a few moments to complete the brief online questionnaire found here: www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB227TZ8NAFWR .

The results of this survey instrument will be used to a) measure the level of interest among staff for professional development, b) identify priority needs and c) develop recommendations for improving existing and expanding new professional develop opportunities for Missouri S&T staff.

The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, June 20.

Congratulations to the following staff members who won the door prizes at today's Vendor Fair.

Pam Crabtree, senior secretary in physics, won the iPod 4GB Nano from the Missouri S&T Bookstore. Carolyn Foster, staff nurse with the Student Health Center, won the Sprint wireless card.

In case you missed today's Staff Council open forum, take a look at the presentation. Download file

Update: Video of the open forum, provided by the VCC, is available for viewing here.

Do you know a Missouri S&T staff member who goes above and beyond? This is your chance to recognize these people.

Nomination forms for 2008 Staff Excellence Awards at Missouri S&T are now available. Nine outstanding Missouri S&T staff members will receive Staff Excellence Awards this year. The awards are intended to show appreciation for and recognition of staff contributions to the university. The awards will be given to staff members who have made significant contributions to the university through a combination of job performance, relationship with their associates, and dedication to Missouri S&T.

Students, faculty and staff can nominate an outstanding staff member. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 21. Nominations are welcomed and encouraged from everyone.

Download nomination form
Download criteria

Congratulations to the newly elected Staff Council members. They will begin there term September 2007.

Secretarial/Clerical
Robert Berkelman
Debbie Middendorf
Nina Eickhorst

Administrative/Prof
Amy Gillman
Cecilia Elmore

Technical/Paraprof
Mendy Kell

Crafts/Services
Letha Young
Brenda McKinnon

Election ballots for vacant Staff Council positions are due Friday, July 13. Ballots should be sent to Melissa Folsom, election chair, 209 Norwood Hall. For more information, contact Melissa Folsom at 341-7276 or mfolsom@umr.edu .

Staff Council Election Nomination Forms are due Friday, June 15th. Forms should be sent to Melissa Folsom (Election Chair) at G5B Campus Support Facility. For more information she can be reached at mfolsom@umr.edu or 341-4954.

UMR Staff Council invites campus community members to participate in an open forum from 9-10 a.m. Monday, May 14, in the Carver-Turner Room in the Havener Center on campus. Staff Council members, along with Chancellor John F. Carney III, will discuss the results of this year’s staff survey. Attendees will also get a sneak peek at this year’s Staff Day events and be eligible to win door prizes.