I would like to thank Julia Cronin for not killing me for suggesting a
meeting of support staff en mass .  The idea definitely generated a buzz via
email that beguiled Julia to work overtime on the ERC's efforts to represent
the needs of the non-exempt staff during the Chancellor's Q & A session on
the 11th.  I think it is fair to anticipate that she has done an excellent
job.

In response to someone requesting I be the one to push for such a meeting, I
don't think it is a matter of pushing.  We can have it, if we want it.  We
always could and I think that's the point.  There are  resources in place
for us to meet and discuss and vote and have a voice if we choose to.  We
need to not be afraid to use them, or too complacent, for that matter.  I am
booked this week, however, if folks want to try to set up some
meetings/forums in the future to discuss staff needs, let me know.  We can
do it.

Thanks again to Julia for her hard work on our behalf.

Shannon Marie Smith
Principal Secretary
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