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Wisconsin Southeastern Technician Affiliate Group

Minutes of the Board Meeting

February 9, 2004

Attendees:

Pam Chvilicek, John Conlon, Lisa Hempel, Allen Pinchard, John Engelman, Judy Huffman


Discussion Items
  1. Ground Rules: Pam Chvilicek
    • There was a brief discussion of ground rules for this year's meetings

  2. Information Packet-Update and Discussion: Pam Chvilicek
    • Discussion was tabled until after the committee meeting.

  3. Rules and SOP's: All
    • Everyone please review changes for your board position before next meeting. Suggestion was made to revise SOP from last year's description

  4. Distribution List: Pam Chvilicek
    • Several distribution lists exist but they are not convenient to use.
    • Discussion pointed out that there is need for several lists depending on its purpose such as:
      WiSE TAG Membership list Prospective members
      Contact persons working at companies employing technicians
      Milwaukee ACS contacts
      National ACS contacts
    • Membership chairman Cathy Hinkfuss will call a meeting with John Conlon, Allen Pinchard and Lisa Hempel to decide action.

  5. Initiative Updates:
    • Career Fair: John Engelman/Allen Pinchard
      • Fair will be held February 12, 2004 at Memorial Hall
      • WiSE TAG volunteers are Allen Pinchard, John Engelman, John Conlon and Cathy Hinkfuss

    • Brewery dinner/Tour and Admirals Game: Lisa Hempel/ Pam Chvilicek
      • Event will be February 28 beginning at 4:00 at Water Street Brewery.
      • Cost for members will be $25.00 and others will be $30.00.
      • Game will start at 7:00 and game only tickets will be $15.00.
      • There will be a brief discussion about benefits of being a WiSE TAG member and invitation to join.

    • Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills: Lisa Hempel/Pinchard
      • Dr. Holmberg, Parkside University instructor, has asked to hold the seminar in spring semester.
      • We can request program topics to suit our needs.
      • Board decided to hold the event closer to May.

    • PBS Channel 10 Auction: Allen Pinchard
      • The auction needs help on April 24th from 3:00 to 7:30. This day is the Art Work Event.
      • We have a choice of what activity we would like to do to help
      • Enroll by 2/15 and we can bring a friend , spouse or other helper.
      • We may not use articles, such as hats or shirts, that would identify WiSE TAG members. PBS also holds 5 other money raising events and we could use WiSE TAG identifying articles while helping.
    • "Chemistry of the Hot Pepper"/Dinner: Lisa Hempel
      • It was suggested to hold this event after summer due to timing of the Resume Writing class.

    • "Making of Fireworks" Picnic/Presentation: Lisa Hempel /Allen Pinchard
      • Allen has contacted Barry Brunnow but needs to find out where and when the event can be held.
      • Discussion tabled until further information is gathered.

    • Anything further long term initiatives?
      • No discussion

  6. Amalgamator articles are due April 1 for May issue.

  7. Questions:
    • Can organizations give posters or presentations at a National meeting?
      • Yes they can.

  8. Review of Task Items: Huffman
    • See Action Items list.

  9. Close and Adjourn Meeting
    • Meeting adjourned at 5:00.


    Respectfully submitted:
    Judy Huffman 2/24/2004
    S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Phone (262) 260-2374
    jahuffma@scj.com


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