CCCSFAAA Executive Board Meeting

December 9, 2005

Sacramento, CA

 

In attendance: Maria Romero, Dennis Schroeder, Mario DelaGarza, Brad Hardison, Karen Michalizio, John Muskavitch, Susan Jones, Pat Hurley, Craig Yamamoto, Richard Quintana, Kim Westby, Kris Shear, Jill Schrutz, Steve Arena, Joanne Bernard, Gilda Maldonado, Jacque Bradley, Andi Schreibman.

 

The meeting was called to order by President Jones at 9:08 AM.

 

  1. Conference Update: John Muskavitch reviewed the conference schedule and the members’ responsibilities during the conference: the vendor reception tonight, the newcomer’s reception tomorrow, the President’s reception Saturday night, and the breakfast meeting on Sunday.

 

  1. 2006 Goals: Karen handed out and reviewed the 2006 goals from the October meeting.  Some clarifications and changes were made; Karen will update them and circulate them prior to the February meeting.

 

  1. Committee Assignments:  Karen circulated the committee lists via email prior to this meeting and asked everyone to review them soon and get any changes to her right away. At the February meeting, committee lists will be circulated and work on the goals will begin.   Jacque Bradley will be serving as the CCCSFAAA representative to the Cal Works association.

 

  1. Budget Request Forms:  This form is available on the website; Dennis will update the form soon and will add a section for contact and location information.  These forms for 2006 must be completed and sent to Karen by January 15, 2006 to allow time for questions prior to the February meeting.

 

  1. Communication with Karen:  Karen does not have a direct phone line available at her campus and it is challenging and sometimes burdensome to her staff to reach her directly.  It was m/s/carried unanimously with one abstention (Shear, Muskavitch) to spend up to $500 to establish phone service in a method to be determined so that the association can reach Karen directly.

 

  1. Monday’s Meeting: The CCCSFAAA and CASFAA boards have the opportunity to meet with some CSAC Commissioners and Diana Fuentes-Michel on Monday morning, at 11 AM in Suite #1400 of the Hyatt.  All board members are encouraged to attend.

 

  1. Susan reported out on her, Craig and Karen’s meeting with Danny Alvarez and others, thanking them for their support this year.  It also included some discussion on BFAP funding, the statewide media campaign and other ongoing BFAP outreach efforts.  They learned that, given term limits, there is a need for ongoing education of our political officials on what we do and how well we do it.  The group generated the idea of asking/inviting public officials to our regional meetings, or to events we hold on our campuses to increase our visibility.

 

  1. Tim reported on AB1532 that could remove the age restrictions for foster youth to receive Cal Grants.

 

  1. Kris reported on the three fundraising opportunities for scholarships during our conference: the silent auction, a 50/50 game card raffle, and the “Susanator” beverages.  All members were encouraged to participate in this fundraising.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 10:24 AM.

 

Kris Shear,

Substitute Secretary