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West Virginia
Childcare Centers United
Minutes
May 9, 2003
Flatwoods, WV
10:00
am The meeting was brought to order by Helen Post-Brown, President
Members
attending Tammy Lowther, Judy Olson, Gladys Simpson, Gina Raschella,
Pamela Fredericks, Sandra Panrell, Mary Sonderman, Debi Ponsetti,
Penny Vild, Janet Merrill, April Milik, Melissa Colagrosso, Mary
Quick and Helen Post-Brown.
Minutes were read. Sandra Panrell moved to have minutes accepted.
Gladys Simpson second. Motion passed.
Treasurer=s Report read and accepted.
Reports:
Norma Gray Scholarship Fund Committee: We do not have enough money
at this time to warrant setting up dispersement of scholarship.
Motion made by Melissa Colagrosso to have a check box added to WVCCU
brochure, web site and membership forms. The box would ask for donations
toward the Norma Gray Scholarship Fund. Mary Sonderman second. Motion
carried.
Health Care Insurance Committee: Gladys Simpson reported that the
committee will continue to review health care options. Motion made
by Tammy Lowther to have committee invite representatives from top
insurance companies to our fall meeting. Mary Sonderman second.
Motion carried.
Piolet Pre-K Program: Karen Cochran gave a presentation on her pilot
pre-K program at Kinderhaus. The program has been very successful
for Kinderhaus. She plans to continue. Karen suggested that child
care centers communicate with their Boards of Education. It can
be a win/win situation but it takes time and patience.
Lobbyist: Pat McGill, WVCCU Lobbyist for Legislative Session 2003
spoke about her role and where we want to take our association.
-workforce development money could be helpful.
-association needs to develop an agenda, have a strategic plan and
prioritize.
-association must maintain an ongoing relationship with the legislatures
(follow-up on votes, send letters, phone calls etc.)
-develop a plan to mobilize when needed.
-develop a relationship at the local level.
The general membership made a list of important issues. Helen will
send to Pat. Pat will give WVCCU a estimate of fees according to
the number and complexity of issues.
Issues:
#1 Child care Budget & Watch for changes in Policy 2525
#2 Workman=s Compensation - How this will effect small business.
Melanie Clark DHHR: Melanie distributed child care training surveys.
The membership gave suggestions for childcare training.
-instead of short one hour training, all day intensive training
-conferences are limiting and very expensive for employers
-journey person training very credible
Strategic
Planning Meeting: May 8, 2003: Helen gave a overview of the suggestions
from the Strategic Planning Meeting. She brought the following issues
up for discussion and vote.
Members attending: Mary Quick, April Milik, Janet Merrill, Penny
Vild, Debi Ponsetti, Debbie Montaguo, Jean Hawks, Ann Nutt, Brenda
Fisher, Linda Cochran and Helen Post-Brown.
$ Fall Meeting/Conference:
Suggested sites, Twin Falls. North Bend or Stonewall Jackson. Which
ever is cheapest and can accommodate us.
Possible Dates: October 16 & 17 or October 23 & 24, 2003
Proposed Conference Agenda:
-During the conference centers break up into regions/types(1, 2
or 3) for brainstorming and sharing.
-Update on Senate Bill 247
-Quilt Presentation on Marketing Centers
-Financial Planning by Financial consultant
-Update on new licensing regulations
-Session on Labor Management
-Quality time for directors; yoga session and wine & cheese
party
-Meeting Agenda:
-Presentation from Insurance Agent
-Updates on Training by Melanie Clark
-Proposal for collaboration WVCCU & WVAYC
-Report on Regional Meetings
-Planning for Children=s Day
-Planning for Legislative Session -report from Pat McGill?
-Election of president and treasurer
Motion made by Tammy Lower accept agenda for fall conference. Debbie
Poinsettia second. Motion Accepted.
Affiliate members voting rights: Motion made by Gladys Simpson that
APrior Board members who no longer work as directors of a child
care center would obtain Emeritus status and retain the rights and
responsibilities of full membership. Pam Fredericks second. Motion
Accepted.
Helen will check with lawyer for proper wording.
Collaboration with WVCCU & WVAYC: Letter of intent sent to WVAYC.
The letter would state our openness to partnering with WVAYC. (Letter
attached). Debi Poinsettia moved that a letter of intent be sent
to WVAYC. Janet Merrill second. Motion passed
Web Site: It was deemed that the web site is a very useful tool
for WVCCU. The following suggestions were made:
-add membership list to web site.
-list officers and regional reps.
-add minutes of membership meetings and regional meetings.
Debi Poinsettia moved. Sandy Panrell second. Motion passed.
By Law Amendment for Meetings & Regional Representatives:
-Regional Meetings shall be held a minimum of 2 times per year.
Times of meetings are at regional reps discretion. Regional represenatives
convene regional meetings.
-Article IV add: Each region shall elect 2 regional representatives
for a two-year term. One representative will be elected in odd-numbered
years and one in even-numbered years. If no regional representative
is elected the executive committee may appoint a representative.
-Article IV change to: The WVCCU shall meet a minimum of 2 times
a year for general meetings. It is recommended that meetings be
held in the spring and fall of each year.
Pam Fredericks moved. Debi Poinsettia second. Motion passed.
Nominating Committee for president and treasurer was chosen. Members
are Debi Poinsettia, Sandy Panrell and Michelle McFall.
Meeting adjourned at 3:45
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