MEEOA Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
September 15, 1997
Present: Judi Look, Maureen Ferriter, Johanna Burdin, Lynn Ploof-Davis,
Bridget Mullen
Location: UMaine, Chadbourne Hall
Meeting called to order at 12:00 noon.
I. Secretary's Report: Minutes from May Meeting were reviewed. Johanna
motion to accept. Maureen second.
II. Treasurer's Report: Johanna reported on the status of reimbursement
for expenses for NCEOA Policy Seminar from NEAEOPP. NEAEOPP will reimburse
the $1800.00 upon receiving our receipts. There was a delay in getting receipts
from one of the Policy Seminar participants. Johanna called the NEAEOPP
treasurer and planned to mail the needed information within the week. In
the interim, Johanna suggested that we transfer $250.00 from savings to
checking to cover the cost of a deposit for the conference facilities. Lynn
motion to approve the transfer of $250.00 from savings to checking account.
Bridget second. Suggestion and discussion about the need to develop a travel/expense
form that individuals attending NCEOA Policy Seminar or any MEEOA sponsored
event insued. All agreed that it would be a good idea. Bridget motion to
accept Treasurer's Report; Maureen second.
III. NEAEOPP Liason Report: Lynn reported on the May 28/29,
1997 NEAOPP Board Meeting and later submitted minutes from the September
25/26, 1997 Meeting. A summary of her reports follows:
NEAEOPP is a "healthy" organization as far as assets are concerned--currently
$35,580.45. NEAEOPP is moving forward with the professional development
workshops that grew out of the survey given at last years conference in
Mystic, CT: Student Support Services workshops will be held at the UNH Alumni
Center on November 7, 1997 and is being coordinated by Len Lamberti, Maureen
Ferriter and Craig Werth; Upward Bound and Talent Search workshops are scheduled
for November 14, 1997 at Holy Cross, coordinated by Paul Lynskey; Educational
Opportunity Centers will meet on November 13 & 14, 1997 at the Holiday
Inn in Worcester, MA. All workshop days are free to NEAEOPP members, contact
Tom Putnam for more information. The dates for the NEAEOPP annual conference
this year are April 5-8, 1998 in Hyannis, MA at the Tara Hyannis. There
will be three multi session trainings (longer, more intensive workshops):
1) Using technology to counsel students regarding college, graduate school,
career and financial aid; 2) Finding and securing supplemental funding for
programs; and 3) Political advocacy and public relations. These workshops
will meet concurrently for three sessions. Mike Dennehy, conference chair,
would like feedback on this idea. He can be reached via e-mail at mdennehy@bu.edu
The keynote address will be given by storyteller, Onawumi Jean Moss. The
1998 TRIO Day celebration is scheduled for February 27 & 28 at the Ramada
Inn in Burlington, VT. Deadline for registration is January 23, 1998. There
will be events for EOC & SSS populations as well as UB/TS. The Board
voted to endorse the creation of a Leadership Institute to develop the leadership
skills of TRIO and Educational Opportunity Professionals that they may enhance
and expand educational opportunities for low income, first generation students
and students with disabilities. The Institute will be introduced at the
NEAEOPP conference inApril and begin with its first class of participants
this spring. Contact Jerry Ellis for more information. The Board endorsed
a change in name to the New England Educational Opportunity Association
(NEEOA.) The membership will have an opportunity to discuss and vote on
the change at the annual business meeting in April. For mor information
contact Tom Putnam. The Board is staying updated on Reauthorization and
encourages program personnel to maintain a watchful eye on the process as
well.
IV. Old Business:
Strategic Planning: Regarding professional development, a needs assessment
survey was sent via e- mail to Maine TRIO personnel. Of the respondents,
the areas of greatest need were:
1) motivating/approaching challenging students; 2) internet resources/developing
web pages; 3) adventure based counselling; 4) data collection; 5) political
advocacy; 6) staying balanced- stress relief. The MEEOA conference planning
committee has taken this needs assessment survey into consideration as it
plans for the annual conference. The political action network is in place
for this year: Helen Pelletier--Senator Snowe, Lynn Ploof-Davis--Sen. Collins,
Kristi Pierce--Rep. Baldacci and David Agan & Johanna Burdin--Rep. Allen.
The liaisons will be compiling a brief fact sheet on each of the officials
which will be available at the annual conference.
The following Action Plan was agreed upon:
Action (Value) Who does
1. Create an e-mail network. 2. Reconsider structure of the Executive Committee and propose changes to the membership. 3. Refine and articulate the goals of strategic planning to membership at the state caucus. Invite further input/editing. 4. Open half of next Committee meeting for members to participate in a discussion of 3 identified topics. |
(Membership/Involvement) (Setting Limits, Who/What) (Vision, Involvement) (Advocacy, Student Services, Professional Developement) |
Judy, Rick, Bridget , Jerry Entire Committee and eventually membership Judy and Bridget edit materials. Membership discuss at state caucus. 3 committees and Membership |
Monday, May 12, 1997
10:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. at UMaine, Chadbourne Hall
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****** ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! *****
This Meeting will include
strategic planning breakout discussions on
Advocacy, Student Services and Professional Development
For further info, contact Judy Look, UMM METS office (Judith_Look@trio.umeupw.maine.edu)