MEA-Retired Board of Directors Meeting. MEA Headquarters MEA Board Room January 11, Minutes. 9:30 10:00 Coffee

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1 MEA-Retired Board of Directors Meeting MEA Headquarters MEA Board Room January 11, 2017 Minutes 9:30 10:00 Coffee Present: Judy Foster, President Katherine Walker-Telma, Vice President Daniel Rudd, Secretary/Treasurer Harvey Miller, Past President James Urbanski, Region 2 Etta Mae Chapman, Region 3 Paul Briner, Region 4 Anne Good, Region 5 Joellyn Ellis, Region 6 Larry Smartt, Region 7 Margaret Schroder, Region 8 Mary Yedinak, Region 9 Jack Minore, Region 10 (Unexcused) Penny Letts, Region 11 Timothy McMann, Region 12 William Papo, Region 13 Sue Fuelling, Region 14 Kathleen Kelso, Region 15 Jeanne O Callaghan, Region 16 Earl Eliason, Region 17 Kristin Schourek, Region 18 James Sparapani, ESP Director At-Large Bonnie Urlaub, MAHE Liaison Elias Chapa, Minority Director At-Large Also Present: Richard Trainor, MEA Secretary/Treasurer Paul Helder, MEA Retirement/Field Services Consultant Lisa Andros, MEA Staff Secretary Jack Ellis, MEA RA Delegate, Region 6 Robert Letts, MEA RA Delegate, Region 11 Absent: Judy Foster, Region 8 President Etta Mae Chapman, Region 3 Sue Fuelling, Region 14 Kathleen Kelso, Region 15 James Sparapani, ESP Director At-Large Bonnie Urlaub, MAHE Liaison I. Call to Order Katherine Walker-Telma, Vice President called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM. II. III. IV. Pledge of Allegiance Larry Smartt led us in the pledge. Moment of Silence Anne Good, for Sue Fuellilng, led us in the moment of silence. Introductions No introductions were needed. MEA-Retired Board of Directors Minutes Page 1

2 V. Announcements - Dan mentioned that the meeting is being recorded and that and we need to take conservation outside the room. He mentioned how to use the mikes. He also asked us to please turn off or mute our cell phones. He wished Happy Birthday to January Birthdays William Papo, Daniel Rudd, Lisa Andros. Anne Good, and James Sparapani. February Birthdays James Urbanski, and Sue Fuelling. He also walked us through how to fill out the vouchers. Dan said that the new IRS mileage rate for 2017 is 53.5 cents per mile. VI. VII. VIII. IX. Seating of Board Members There were none to be seated. Adoption of Agenda - It was moved by Joellyn Ellis and seconded by Harvey Miller to adopt the agenda with flexibility. Motion carried. Adoption of Minutes It was moved by William Papo and seconded by Harvey Miller to adopt the minutes of the November 9, 2016 Board meeting as presented and corrected. Motion carried. Officer Reports A. President Judy Foster See written report in the packet. She was unable to attend as she is in Mexico. B. Vice-President Katherine Walker-Telma See written report in the packet. Kay talked about taking part in the Coalition for Secure Retirement meeting and lobbying of legislators in Lansing. She briefly talked about several other items in her report. C. Secretary/Treasurer - Daniel Rudd See written report in the packet. Dan talked about his Board of Reference experience. He said the current fiscal year s income is $51, and expenses are $57, D. NEA Director Daniel Rudd Dan said that the next NEA Board Super Week will be February 8-12, He mentioned the December virtual meeting where Lily talked about the election and Betsy DeVos, Becky talked about institutional racism, Princess talked about the budget and that membership is up, and John Stocks talked about the unknown path ahead. X. Staff Reports A. MEA Retirement/Field Services Consultant Paul Helder Paul talked about the Michigan Democratic Party Convention on Saturday, February 11 th that there may be an attempt for a hostile takeover. There is still a concern about how they can destroy the pension system and other items. B. MEA Financial Services Director Bruce Reaume Bruce was unable to attend. C. MEA/MEA-Retired Executive Director Gretchen Dziadosz Gretchen was out of the office attending meetings. D. MEA UniServ Consultant and Member/Political Organizer Andy Neumann Andy was unable to attend. MEA-Retired Board of Directors Minutes Page 2

3 XI. MEA Officers A. Steven Cook, MEA President Steve was unable to attend. B. Nancy Strachan, MEA Vice President Nancy was unable to attend as she is recovering from back surgery. C. Rick Trainor Rick said that due to passing a two-year budget there will not be any budget hearing this year. He said that MEA is doing an alignment of documents- Long Range Plan, Long Range Bargaining Report, and the Administrative Policies that are the guiding principles of the budget and saying where these items are covered in the budget. The MEA Board did approve an ad hoc committee to look at the issue of how people with catastrophic illness can retain their MEA membership instead of having to opt out. He thanked that Retirees for their work during the Lame Duck session. XII. Committee Updates A. Annual Meeting Planning Committee Anne Good Anne said that her committee will be meeting on March 29th at 10:00 to put together the packets for the Annual Meeting. This group will also register delegates at the Annual Meeting on April 4 th. B. Budget Committee - Daniel Rudd Dan said that his committee will be meeting Monday, March 6 th beginning with lunch at noon to develop the budget. C. Chapter Development - Penny Letts Penny said she had nothing to report. D. Chartering and Affiliation - Daniel Rudd There was nothing to report. E. Communications/Web Site David Schoop Kay said that the committee met with Kyle Shumaker and group regarding our revamped website. There is nothing else new to report. F. Conference Table Committee - Daniel Rudd - Dan reported that Kathy Huey will man the table at the Bargaining Conference in February. G. Constitution, Bylaws and Administrative Policies - Bill Williams There was nothing new to report. H. Elections - Daniel Rudd Dan reported that his committee will meet on Tuesday, February 28 th to count the absentee ballots. I. Legislative Committee Karen Zyczynski This committee drafted a questionnaire that will be sent to the candidates for MEA President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer. Dan asked that this questionnaire not be shared with others. Joellyn Ellis expressed a concern about not seeing any questions about our role in PAC activities. J. Mentoring Committee Margaret Schroder Peg mentioned that there have been people who want to be mentors and that she is looking for people to be committee members. K. Public Relations Harvey Miller Judy said that we have eight members at the Capitol today talking with Republican legislators. She also said that there is a report from their last committee meeting. L. MPSERS James Pearson There was nothing to report. M. MEA Committees 1. MEA Classroom Support Fund Elias Chapa Elias said that there was nothing to report. 2. MEA Finance Committee James Sparapani Jim was unable to attend today s meeting. MEA-Retired Board of Directors Minutes Page 3

4 3. Merger Talks Between MEA and AFT Joellyn Ell is Jo said that their next meeting will be Saturday, January 28th. N. MEA Executive Committee - Daniel Rudd Dan said that they dealt with the low percentage local report, amendment to Bylaws 1A, and local association election guidelines. The amendment deals with membership of commissions and committees of the Association. O. Other XIII. XIV. Unfinished Business A. NEA-Retired Conference in Dallas, TX March 21-23, 2017 Daniel Rudd - Dan said that registration is open. Currently we have three members, in addition to the officers, who expressed an interest in attending. Attendees are limited to MEA-Retired Board members, Alternate Board members. Committee members, and Chapter Presidents. B. On-line Election February 6-17, 2017 Daniel Rudd - Dan said there are 221 requests for a absentee ballot. He talked about the nominee list. He is now in the process of developing the ballot. C. MEA Scholarship Reading Dates Katherine Walker-Telma Kay said that the dates are March 13 th -17 th. D. Disaffiliation of Chapters Katherine Walker-Telma There was quite a bit of discussion over this issue. We will be seeking legal opinion from Mike Shoudy before the letters are mailed. It was moved by the Executive Committee to send certified registered letters to the Chapters involved stating that they have 60 days to respond to the letter. If there is no action taken by the Chapter, then they will be disaffiliated. Motion carried. E. Other New Business A. Close Nominations for Region Directors Daniel Rudd It was moved by Jim Urbanski and seconded by Jack Minore to close nominations and elect by acclamation the following Directors Anne O Good, Region 5, Larry K Smartt, Region 7, Mary M Yedinak, Region 9, Penny C Letts, Region 11, William J Papo, Region 13, Francis J Cullen, Region 15, and Earl W Eliason, Region 17. Motion carried. The Region 3 position is contested so it will go on the ballot in February for Region 3 member only. B. Close Nominations for Alternate Region Directors Daniel Rudd It was moved by Joellyn Ellis and seconded by Kristin Schourek to close nominations and elect by acclamation the following Alternate Directors Etta Mae Chapman, Region 3, Robert A Wagel, Region 5, James R Pearson, Region 7, Pamela K DeGryse, Region 9, Judy K Daley, Region 11, Kathleen A Kelso, Region 15, and Stephen J Wyble, Region 17. Motion carried. The Region 13 position is contested so it will go on the ballot in February for Region 13 member only. C. Nomination for ESP At-Large Director Daniel Rudd This is for a two-year term beginning September 1, 2017 thru August 31, These nominations will remain open until the MEA-Retired Annual Meeting. James Sparapani Region 17 MEA-Retired Board of Directors Minutes Page 4

5 D. Nomination for Minority At-Large Director Daniel Rudd This is for a two-year term beginning September 1, 2017 thru August 31, These nominations will remain open until the MEA-Retired Annual Meeting. Elias Chapa Region 3 E. Nomination of Alternate ESP At-Large Director Daniel Rudd This is for a two-year term beginning September 1, 2017 thru August 31, These nominations will remain open until the MEA-Retired Annual Meeting. Linda Brunson Region 4 F. Nomination of Alternate Minority At-Large Director Daniel Rudd This is for a two-year term beginning September 1, 2017 thru August 31, These nominations will remain open until the MEA-Retired Annual Meeting. G. MEA-Retired Annual Meeting Katherine Walker-Telma - Kay said that we have requested Lily Eskelsen Garcia as our keynote speaker and Becky Pringle as a backup. This will take place at the Crowne Plaza in Lansing on April 4 th. H. Branding/Website Katherine Walker-Telma Kay said we are still waiting to see the look at our revamped website. I. Actions of the MEA-Retired Executive Committee Dan Rudd All action items of the MEA-Retired Executive Committee have been acted on today. J. Other XV. XVI. Board of Directors Sharing Time Tim McMann said that his Chapter is doing well and that they will celebrate their 20-year anniversary this year. Final Remarks - Officers - Dan reported we collected $47.00 for the NEA Fund for Children and Public Education for a total of $ for the year. XVII. Adjournment - It was moved by Penny Letts and seconded by Anne Good to adjourn at 12:58 P.M. Motion carried. MEA-Retired Board of Directors Minutes Page 5

6 Attachment A Nomination of Region Directors Odd Numbered Regions These nominations will remain open until December 15, Region 3 Region 5 Region 7 Region 9 Region 11 Region 13 Region 15 Region 17 Elias Chapa & Pamela S Schultz Anne O Good Larry K Smartt Mary M Yedinak Penny C Letts William J Papo Francis J Cullen Earl W Eliason Nomination of Alternate Region Director Odd Numbered Regions These nominations will remain open until December 15, Region 3 Region 5 Region 7 Region 9 Region 11 Region 13 Region 15 Region 17 Etta Mae Chapman Robert A Wagel James R Pearson Pamela K DeGryse Judy K Daley Alice M Cunningham & Robin M Aslakson Kathleen A Kelso Stephen J Wyble Nomination of ESP At-Large Director These nominations will remain open until the MEA-Retired Annual Meeting. James Sparapani Region 17 Nomination of Minority At-Large Director These nominations will remain open until the MEA-Retired Annual Meeting. Elias Chapa Region 3 Nomination of ESP At-Large Alternate Director These nominations will remain open until the MEA-Retired Annual Meeting. Nomination of Minority At-Large Alternate Director These nominations will remain open until the MEA-Retired Annual Meeting. MEA-Retired Board of Directors Minutes Page 6

7 Nomination of MEA-RA Delegates (12) This is for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2017 thru August 31, These nominations will remain open until December 15, * Nominated at a Board meeting. * Judy Gail Armstrong-Hall Region 7 * Robin M Aslakson Region 13 * Daniel V Bennett Region 15 * Connie S Boylan Region 15 * Elias Chapa Region 3 Melissa A Clapper Region 5 Rose M Cross Region 8 Alice M Cunningham Region 13 James E Cunningham Region 13 * Homer A Filley Region 15 Colleen G Ford Region 10 Stephen J Franko Region 11 Catherine Frederick Region 10 * Jeanne D Hansen Region 8 Rosentina Tina R Jimenez Region 7 * Pamela S Kellar Region 6 Millie M Lambert Region 5 * Penny C Letts Region 11 * Robert J Letts Region 11 * Harvey G Miller Region 15 Jack D Minore Region 10 Isabell Nazar Region 4 Susan Y Pagen Region 5 William J Papo Region 13 * Mary Payne Region 8 James R Pearson Region 7 Frederick J Ted Peters, III Region 7 - W/D * Linda M Russell Region 6 * Roland Jack Schneider Region 7 David E Schopp Region 14 - W/D * Kristin R Schourek Region 18 * Barbara J Schram Region 8 * Pamela S Schultz Region 3 Cleorah J Scruggs-DeBose Region 10 * James S Sparapani Region 17 Randolph G Ston Region 7 Rita Vater Darnton Region 10 * Katherine Walker-Telma Region 15 MEA-Retired Board of Directors Minutes Page 7

8 Nomination of NEA-RA Delegates (12) This is for a three-year term beginning the Summer of 2017 thru the Summer of These nominations will remain open until December 15, * Nominated at a Board meeting. * Robin M Aslakson Region 13 * Al E Beamish Region 16 * Geoffrey G Blain Region 6 * Sheila R Blain Region 7 * Connie S Boylan Region 15 Rose M Cross Region 8 Colleen G Ford Region 10 Stephen J Franko Region 11 Catherine Frederick Region 10 John N Frederick Region 10 * Anne O Good Region 5 * Jeanne D Hansen Region 8 Rosentina Tina R Jimenez Region 7 * Pamela S Kellar Region 6 - W/D Millie M Lambert Region 5 Isabell Nazar Region 4 Susan Y Pagen Region 5 Nan E Palm Region 5 * Mary L Payne Region 8 * Linda M Russell Region 6 * Roland Jack Schneider Region 7 * Barbara J Schram Region 8 * Pamela S Schultz Region 3 * Cleorah J Scruggs-DeBose Region 10 Juliette V Smith Region 5 Randolph G Ston Region 7 Rita Vater Darnton Region 10 * Katherine Walker-Telma Region 15 MEA-Retired Board of Directors Minutes Page 8