AFSCME LOCAL 2017

Executive Board Meeting for March 4, 2008
Norris Center

Meeting started 5:17pm

 In attendance:
President: Mark Steiner
Vice President: Bill Scott
Secretary/Treasurer: Cathy Knepper
Recording Secretary: Sue Monroe
Board Member: Carolynn Teal
Board Member: Larry Bacci
Board Member: Johnny Perez
Irwin Sharfield: Council 79 Representative

Mark announced the Council 79 Quarterly Executive Board Meeting changed to March 28-30 at Sheraton Orlando North, Maitland and he would be going.
Mark said next week Tuesday is the General Membership Meeting. Everyone should wear their new Local 2017 shirts to the meeting.
We need to draft a letter to HR about pay grade increase for Fire Inspector, Signal Tech, Fire Prevention Specialist-include exhibits-Cathy drafting tonight.
New Employee Orientation-we need to get together a packet using Union folder with a welcome letter and other AFSCME materials. Cathy has it all and will make up packages to be given out at orientation.
Cathy gave update on Web Page-She is still adding items and will add the newsletter which Larry did a great job putting together. It cost about 150.00 for the total including mailing.
Cathy & Mark will go look at printers and purchase. Approved last year
Mark-we need to change the regular June Membership Meeting from June 10 to JUNE 17 at Pates at the Holiday Inn. Carolyn to reserve room after March meeting to make sure it is not too noisy.
Larry the next newsletter he would like to mail June 3. Items to Larry in May for the newsletter such as how many new members last quarter, introduce a long time member.
Cathy suggested we order a plaque for Eddie Walker since he retired with more than 30 years and has been a long standing dues paying member of Local 2017. The plaque will say 33 years with AFSMCE Local 2017. Carolyn will order the plaque not to exceed $100.00
Cathy made a motion to buy plaque for Eddie Walker not to exceed $100.00 and to purchase a $50.00 gas gift card to be presented at the June membership meeting, seconded by Johnny and approved by all.
Irwin
a. They are working on getting an arbitrator for the Bill Malpedy appeal. Larry Holland is going to arbitration also. Sunny Fore has appealed his termination and is at the arbitration stage.
b. Solid Waste Task Force is having issues with supervisors. They need to attend our monthly meeting to discuss issues.
c. Irwin is working with AFSCME International to set up a retirees for AFCSME Council 79 & the locals.
Mark-Committees
d. Pension-Robert is working-He will see if Robert can attend Membership meeting.
e. Financial Report-Cathy gave report-most recent bank statement is Jan. 31 2008. Balance is $4, 262.08 with one expense of $31.00 for gas by Bill Scott for trip to Tampa AFCSME meeting. Check cosigned by Mark & Cathy.
f. Membership-Cathy 66 members
g. Surety Bond
h. Cathy checked on bulk mail. It is very expensive for the amount of mailings we do.
i. Cathy will mail steward training to Tallahassee; everyone who attend filled out a form and signed by Irwin.
j. Correspondence-Lobby Day in Tallahassee is 3/17/08.
k. Bill to attend AFSCME 79 meeting in Tampa on Saturday.
Mark would like a meet and greet for next membership meeting at 5:00pm and to start the meeting at 5:30pm.
Cathy made a motion to adjourn meeting at 6:40pm. Johnny seconded the motion and approved by all.