Wednesday, January 21, 2009

SCNYED Program Committee Update

Committee chair Dick Squire provided the following update from the SCNYED Program Committee, which met on January 14:

Meeting with Press-Sun & Bulletin
  • Jennifer contacted Calvin Stovall he is canvassing his staff to determine date in late January early Feb.
  • She will notify all and ask Andrew to forward to all SCNYED members for RSVP.

March 10 Forum on Executive Director working with the board:

  • Dick confirmed Jewish Community Center as site.
  • Bob still trying to follow-up with his consultant (not available till 1/19/09)

Back-ups suggested include:

  • Phil Ginter
  • Jim O’Hara
  • Pete McGinn
  • We will talk with presenter about format. Discussed was soliciting questions in advance, possible use of panel discussion moderated by presenter, or tips and suggestions by presenter. Challenge is the 45-minute time limit of Forum.

June 9 Forum on Motivators for Staff other than Cash:

  • Site will be AVRE
  • Bob to get name and contact HR person at Lourdes as possible presenter
  • Sharon Chesna mentioned as possible back-up. Noted that we may specifically want an HR trained person

September 8 Forum on Going Green

  • Possible resource NYSERTA or Assembly person Donna Lupardo
  • Jennifer to check with Donna for ideas for a presenter
  • Focus will be on beginning steps in going green in office and facility operations (not things like building renovations / construction, etc.)

December 8 Forum on Foundation Funding

  • Bob’s initial contact with Judy Peckham, she discouraged idea of panel

Next meeting: Brief follow-up after Steering committee on 2/10 (Dick will not be present); Next full meeting 2/24/09 at 9:00 AM at Urban League

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