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description of the meeting, who was there, action items and
the next meeting date.
Note: all minutes are marked “Draft” until official
approved by the next committee meeting.
VPA
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Friday, May 12, 2006
VPA Office
Members
Present: Peter Evans, Dave Cobb, Laurie Singer, Steve
Houghton,
Madeline Young, Meg Powden, Richard Kraemer, June
Sargent, Deb Price, Frank Spencer, Judy Maynard, Rob
Bliss, Lynn Coales, Bob Johnson
Minutes:
- Discussion
on the search process to be used for the next Executive Director.
Previously, VPA had used Barbara Iverson. She has been in
touch with Peter E., however she will only be in the US until
mid-July. Motion by Frank S., second by Dick K., to allow
Peter and Laurie to enter into a conversation with Barbara
concerning the development of a search process. Vote – approved
unanimously.
- Motion
by Dick K., second by Dave C., to appoint Bob Johnson as Interim
Executive Director. Discussion. Concern raised about being
able to provide level of support necessary since Bob would
be doing two positions. Executive Committee would authorize
Bob/Peter to bring in additional help if needed for a short
period of time. Further discussion on the timeline for the
new search. Concern expressed that the applicant pool
may be limited due to the time of the year. Consensus to go
with the search now and see what the applicant pool is like.
If suitable candidates are not available, then a discussion
will be needed to look at a search process for next year.
Vote - approved unanimously. Bob J. will meet periodically
with Peter and Laurie to discuss issues and to discuss compensation.
- Motion
by Frank S., second by Dave C., to have a formal minute of
silence at all VPA championships this Spring in memory of
Ray. Vote – approved unanimously.
- Motion
by Frank S., second by Lynn C., to pay Ray’s salary to Lucy
until the end of the contract year (June 30th). Bob J. will
talk with Michael Marks about contract language to make sure
this can be done. Lucy would also be entitled to sick and
vacation days left per Ray’s contract. Bob J. will check into
amount of days left and contract language. Vote – approved
unanimously pending review with Michael Marks.
- Discussion
on specific responsibilities for next person. Current structure
of the position would make it hard to find anyone who could
do it. The focus on professional development has expanded
tremendously as has the legislative aspect of the position.
Three possible options presented. A) keep position as currently
structured, B) create Co-Executive Director positions (expand
current Dir. of Student Activities position), C) have Executive
Director focus on student activities and create a Director
of Professional Development. Major concern is to make sure
that the focus on professional development continues as many
gains have been made in this area. Bob J. will talk with Michael
Marks about implications for organizational change based on
current by-laws. No further action taken.
- Peter
and Laurie will meet with Bob periodically and will determine
when another meeting is needed in order to discuss the selection
process.
- Adjourned.
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