Employee Recognition Committee Meeting
July 2, 2007
3:15-4:15pm
Library East Conference Room
Minutes
Present: Dina Benson, Brian Keith, Brett Diaz, Barbara Hood, Peter McKay, and Betsy Simpson
Convocation Update
August 15th is the date for the Convocation. The Convocation Planning Committee has received one submission thus far re. accomplishments. The deadline to have submissions in is Monday, July 9. Brian said ERC help would be appreciated during the event.
Service Pins
Brian and Betsy will update Library Council about Trudi distributing service pins to department heads upon receipt from the University along with certificates. Brian will also ask the Convocation Planning Committee to incorporate some type of years-of-service recognition into the Convocation.
DRF Proposals
One proposal was reviewed and approved. Barbara will check about an outstanding proposal, which was approved but not carried out.
Committee Membership
The committee discussed nominations for upcoming vacancies on the Employee Recognition Committee and the Holiday Party Planning Committee. The Convocation Planning Committee roster will be reviewed following the Convocation.
On behalf of ERC, Betsy thanked Dina and Brett for their year of service on the committee.
Awards
ERC members volunteered to draft descriptions for the proposed library awards:
Customer Service – Brett
Behind the Scenes – Peter
Innovation – Barbara
Instruction and Training – Dina
Outreach – Brian
Brian drew ERC's attention to UF retirement-related awards - Meritorious Service Award, Presidential Medallion, and University Medallion - which Betsy has posted on the ERC Awards site. Brian will notify Library Council about these award opportunities.
Next Meeting
The committee decided to cancel its August meeting. Betsy will set up a new meeting schedule with input from the new members.
Recorder: Brett Diaz
