**EPFEA General Meetings**

**Collected Minutes - [1997]{.underline}**

**EPFEA Monthly Meeting**

January 27, 1996

> Present:
>
> Kathleen Cole,
> SSA\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\....President
>
> J. Thomas Peramboy, ATF Falls Chucrh\...\...\...\...\...Guest Speaker
>
> Roy House, ATF/ETB
>
> Tom Waskom, ATF/ETB\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\... Workshop
> Speakers
>
> Jimmy Jones, ATF
>
> Bernie Tessier, ATF
>
> Ben Hays, ATF
>
> Cliff Lund, ATF
>
> John W. Moran, FBI
>
> Raymond J. West, FBI
>
> S.L. Sponagle, Sgt. West Virginia State Police
>
> Wayne Cleveland, Chief Martinsburg PD
>
> Lt. Nichols, Martingburg PD
>
> Cecil Arnold, Chief Shepherdstown PD
>
> Willian Roper, Chief Ranson PD
>
> Ron Jones, Sheriff Berkeley County
>
> Jeff Wilkins, Chief Raven Management, (USCG)
>
> ED Kedrick, Chief Security VA Medical Center
>
> Joseph Gray, OEMP, VA Medical Center
>
> Don Campbell, National Park Service, HAFE
>
> Ken Starnes, National Park Service, HAFE
>
> William Ashforth, USCG
>
> Bill Palmisano, National Biological Service
>
> Katrina Fritts, National Park Service, SMTC
>
> Chris Perry, National Park Service, SMTC
>
> Tom Davis, Fish & Wildlife Service, NETC
>
> Mary Morrison, Department of Justice
>
> Laura Burley, USCG
>
> Lee Dunslayer, USCG
>
> Doug Rogers, USCG
>
> Steven Bock, SSA
>
> Joan Sheldon, VA Medical Center
>
> Paul Smitts, VA Medical Center
>
> Ruth Grubb, VA Medical Center
>
> Carol Beard, VA Medical Center
>
> Robert Elliott, OEMP, VA Medical Center
>
> Mike Vjtasko, OEMP, VA Medical Center
>
> Tom Cushing, OEMP, VA Medical Center
>
> Jerry Rabe, Martinsburg Computing Center
>
> Bill Stalcup, Martinsburg Computing Center
>
> Glenn Stampler, Martingburg Computing Center
>
> Tom Willis, U.S. Coast Guard VDOC
>
> Patricia Williams, U.S. Coast Guard VDOC
>
> Denise Dell
>
> Phil Forbes
>
> Korzac, Marion

**I. OPENING:**

**A. DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS:** Copies of the following were distributed
to all persons attending the meeting: Facts Sheet Martinsburg Police
Department; Facts Sheet Shepherdstown Poilce Department; Broshure OEMP;
Minutes of November 25, FEA Meeting; Minutes of the December 17, Policy
Board meeting and an agenda for the meeting.

**B. PROGRAM:** The meeting was called to order Kathleen Cole President
11:40 a.m., and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting was held at
the Bavarian Inn restaurant, in Shepherdstown, WV. President Cole
presented a brief overview of the Eastern Panhandle Federal Executive
Associations and FEB\'s and the common interest of working together with
local communities and work in areas of common interest. The program
today will focus on two areas. (1) To establish working relationships,
identify mutual concerns to improve efforts in the area of \"Work Place
Violence\" (2) Examine one area of work place violence in detail; Bomb
Threat Management and Bomb Identification/Recognition.

**C. INTRODUCTIONS:**

President Cole ask all visitors introduce themseves to the group. Agency
Managers were ask to iintroduce themselves and share a brief overview of
workplace violence in their agencies. Kathleen began sharing her
concerns and recognized the Chairperson of the Emergency Planning
Committee, Captain Ashforth, USCG, responsible for today\'s program.
Other Managers Continued with their interest and concerns with work
place violence.

**D. Lunch**

**II. SPEAKER**

Tom Perambo, ATF Falls Church Office presented a program on \"Bomb
Threats\" and how to deal with the event. A video presentation on Bomb
threat procedure. A question and answer session followed.

**II. OLD BUSINESS:**

Jerry Rabe moved we accept the Policy Board minutes of December 17, and
General Meeting minutes of November 25, as presented. Bill Stalcup 2nd
and motion passed.

**III. NEW BUSINESS:**

**1. EDUCATION**

Chris Perry reported for Mike Watson; Crisis Management was held
December 12, the class was full. Internet training was held at Shepherd
College on December 15 also full and request are received to offered
again. Customer Service was held on January 22 it was also full.
Retirment Workshop has been requested to be repeated also. Treasurer has
\$5,000+

**2. EMERGENCY PLANNING**

Captain Ashforth will reevaluate committeemembers. The goal is to have
committee members with security expertise and those responsible for
security in their respective agencies.

> **3. MISCELLANEOUS**
>
> Ruth Grubb reported on a major power outage at the VA Medical Center
> They were on emergency generators for 60 hours.
>
> The meeting was declared adjourned by President Cole at 1:25 p.m.
>
> Workshop began at 1:35 p.m.

**EPFEA Monthly Meeting**

February 24, 1997

> Present:
>
> Kathleen Cole,
> SSA\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\....President
>
> Bill Stalculp, Martinsburg Computing Center\...\....Guest Speaker
>
> Joseph Gray, OEMP, VA Medical Center
>
> Ken Starnes, National Park Service, HAFE
>
> William Ashforth, USCG
>
> Michael Watson, National Park Service, MTC
>
> Jan Gauthier, National Park Service, MTC
>
> Chris Perry, National Park Service, MTC
>
> Bill Palmisano, National Biological Service
>
> Laura Burley, USCG
>
> Andy Kardos, National Park Service, HFC

Magaly Green, National Park Service, HFC

Joseph Nagal, National Park Service, JCCCC

Joan Sheldon, VA Medical Center

Judy Gerdeman, VA Medical Center

Ruth Grubb, VA Medical Center

Patti Kinder, VA Medical Center

Pam Underhill, National Park Service, ATPO

Stan Mansfield, VA Medical Center

Ver Walker, USCG

**I. OPENING:**

> **A. DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS:** Copies of the following were
> distributed to all persons attending the meeting: An Awards Folder;
> Minutes of January 27, FEA Meeting and an agenda for the meeting.
>
> **B. PROGRAM:** The meeting was called to order Kathleen Cole
> President 11:40 a.m., and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting
> was held at the Bavarian Inn restaurant, in Shepherdstown, WV.

**C. INTRODUCTIONS:**

> Kathleen asked everyone to introduce themselves. Kathleen also asked
> for reactions to last month's meeting. There were several outstanding
> comments regarding the excellent quality of the program and suggested
> we continue with similar programs.

**II. OLD BUSINESS:**

> Captain Ashforth moved we accept the General Meeting minutes of
> January 27, as presented. Bill Stalcup 2nd and motion passed.

**III. LUNCH**

**IV. SPEAKER**

> Bill Stalcup presented a program concerning various awards programs
> available to government employees and gave a brief overview of the FEA
> awards program scheduled for May 19. John Overton will be the judge
> this year. A guest speaker has not been selected.

**V. NEW BUSINESS:**

> **1. EDUCATION**
>
> Mike Watson reported Preretirement workshop will be held on May 22 and
> 23. Internet training will be repeated because 19 persons requesting
> the pervious courses could not be served due to lack of space.
> Thursday, February 27 a Black History Program will be held at MTC,
> with Dr. McKinny as the guest speaker.

**2. TREASURER**

We have \$4,777.22 with approximately \$2800 in outstanding receipts for
classes completed.

> **3. EMERGENCY PLANNING**
>
> A resource inventory is being conducted by Bruce Young, OEMP. When it
> is complete it will be issued to each agency manager, a contact list
> will accompany the inventory. A contact list will be posted in the
> U.S.C.G. Headquarters.

**4. MISCELLANEOUS**

The meeting was declared adjourned by President Cole at 1:25 p.m.

**EPFEA Monthly Meeting**

March 24, 1997

Present:

Kathleen Cole,
SSA\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\...\....President

Mike Smith, USF&WS Training Center\...\....Guest Speaker

David Melton, SSA Winchester Office...................Guest

Joseph Gray, OEMP, VA Medical Center

Ken Starnes, National Park Service, HAFE

William Ashforth, USCG

Michael Watson, National Park Service, MTC

Donald W. Campbell, National Park Service, HAFE

Andy Kardos, National Park Service, HFC

Jerry Rabe, Martinsburg Computing Center

Bill Stalcup, Martinsburg Computing Center

Debe Gantt, VA Medical Center

Joan Sheldon, VA Medical Center

Judy Gerdeman, VA Medical Center

Ruth Grubb, VA Medical Center

Judy Brumback, VA Medical Center

Stan Mansfield, VA Medical Center

Paul Smits, VA Medical Center

Tom Cushing, OEMP, VA Medical Center

Tom Willis, U.S.C.G.

Pat Williams, U.S.C.G.

Dennis Nelson, U.S.C.G.

Alice Baker, U.S.C.G

**I. OPENING:**

**A. DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS** Copies of the minutes from the general
meeting of February 24^th^, LFCC minutes of March 6^th^, TNT Modules
Brochures and an agenda for the meeting.

**B. PROGRAM:** The meeting was called to order Kathleen Cole President
11:45 a.m., and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting was held at
the Bavarian Inn restaurant, in Shepherdstown, WV.

**II. OLD BUSINESS:**

Joe Gray moved we accept the General Meeting minutes of February 24, as
corrected. Joan Sheldon 2nd and motion passed.

**III. LUNCH**

**IV. SPEAKER**

Mike Smith, Chief of the Education Division, Fish & Wildlife National
Conservation Training Center shared some experiences and offered a few
pointers for dealing with the media. He was the Public Relations Officer
in his previous position with the Fish & Wildlife Service. His
discussion was centered around 5 points, 1) Truth will prevail, 2) News
persons are human, 3) News Persons are intelligent, 4) They are not
always out to get you and 5) a crisis is not always a crisis. A question
and answer session followed.

**V. NEW BUSINESS:**

**1. EDUCATION**

> Mike Watson reported Pre-retirement workshop is scheduled for on May
> 22nd and 23rd. The brochures will be out soon. TNT Module is currently
> available.

**2. TREASURER**

> We have \$6,360.30 with approximately \$1700 in outstanding receipts
> for classes completed.

**3. PUBLIC RELATIONS**

A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow 9:00 a.m. at the VA Medical Center.
Goals and objectives will be accessed and reviewed.

**4. EMERGENCY PLANNING**

The Coast Guard is planning to attend the Berkeley and Morgan County
emergency preparedness meetings. This will be a good opportunity to
establish a good working relationship.

**5. AWARDS**

> A memo went out to all agencies soliciting nominations for the FEA
> awards. The deadline is Monday. A speaker has not been secured for the
> May meeting.

**6. LFCC**

See Attached report.

**7. NOMINATIONS**

A slate of officers has been secured and will be presented at the next
meeting. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.

Joe Gray moved we adjourned. Joan Sheldon 2nd and the motion passed.

**EPFEA Monthly Meeting**

April 28, 1997

Present:

Kathleen Cole, SSA\...President

Barbara W. Hazelett Senior Program Coordinator\.... Guest Speaker

Beth McKinnon, SSA Winchester Office...............\...Guest

Ken Starnes, National Park Service, HAFE

Michael Watson, National Park Service, MTC

Donald W. Campbell, National Park Service, HAFE

Andy Kardos, National Park Service, HFC

Pamela Underhill, National Park Service, ATPO

Jerry Ingram, National Park Service, JCCC

Jerry Rabe, Martinsburg Computing Center

Debe Gantt, VA Medical Center

Judy Gerdeman, VA Medical Center

Marion Korzac, VA Medical Center

Paul Smits, VA Medical Center

Tom Cushing, OEMP, VA Medical Center

Bob Elliott, OEMP, VA Medical Center

Tom Willis, U.S.C.G.

Pat Williams, U.S.C.G.

Laura Burlee, U.S.C.G.

Joan Woody, U.S.C.G

**I. OPENING:**

**A. DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS** Copies of the minutes from the general
meeting of March 24^th;^ Bio-sketch of Barbara Hazelett; NPR memo; Press
release on summer performance of military bands at Harpers Ferry NHP;
FEA Nomination Ballot and an agenda for the meeting.

**B. PROGRAM:** The meeting was called to order by President Cole at
11:40 a.m. and she led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting was held
at the Bavarian Inn restaurant, in Shepherdstown, WV.

**II. OLD BUSINESS:**

Mike Watson moved we accept the general meeting minutes of March 24, as

presented. Tom Cushing 2nd and the motion passed.

> Kathleen explained the \"Welfare to Work\" article that was in the
> last newsletter.

**III. NEW BUSINESS:**

**1. EDUCATION**

> Five courses have been scheduled during the next three months.
>
> May 22nd and 23^rd^ the pre-retirement seminar will be held.
>
> Thirty have been confirmed and we expect to register 40 -- 42.
>
> This course is so popular it will be repeated at a later date.
>
> Other courses scheduled are: Hands on INTERNET, TNT
>
> module, Conflict Resolution and Continuous Quality
>
> Improvement - Process and Tools.

**2. TREASURER**

We have \$8,129.22 with approximately \$600 in outstanding receipts for
classes completed. Most of the outstanding debts have been received.

**3. EXTERNAL AFFAIRS**

A tri-fold brochure is in the development stage; it will explain the

value of the FEA and publicize our organization. Doris Griffith FWS,

is working on an internal survey and also developing a similar

external document.

**4. LFCC**

> The committee met on April 6^th^ and approved the following agencies
> to be included in the "97" CFC: 18 Affiliated Agencies, and 4 Local
> Unaffiliated Agencies. Four other affiliated agencies were approved
> pending submission of proper paper work. One organization was denied
> because the submission was beyond the deadline.

**5. AWARDS**

> We need a very large attendance for the awards luncheon.
>
> Congressman John Overington has selected the winners. Supervisors
>
> and Managers will be notified to arrange attendance for the winners
>
> and their guests. The media has been contacted and press releases

have been prepared. The final meeting is scheduled for next week.

**6. NOMINATIONS**

> Don Campbell presented a slate of officers for the "97 -- 98" FEA year
>
> as selected by the committee members of Tom Fowler and Tom
>
> Cushing. The Tom Cushing moved to accept the slate of officers as
>
> presented. Jerry Rabe
>
> Voting will take place during the next meeting.
>
> **7. MISCELLANEOUS**

Bob Elliott passed out press releases for the summer military band
concerts to be held at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

> Kathleen circulated a folder of materials from the reinvention
> workshop.
>
> Jerry Rabe reported; we have an E.I.N. number, the next step is to
> acquire a 501C, private-nonprofit status.

**IV. LUNCH**

**V. SPEAKER**

> Ms. Barbara Hazlett, Senior Program Coordinator for Cooperative
> Administration
>
> Support Program (CASU). Listed below is a brief summary of the program
> she
>
> presented.
>
> \"During recent years, public and private organizations have begun
> experimenting
>
> with new partnership strategies. Through partnerships, it is possible
> to lower risk,
>
> generate economies of scale, and achieve levels of excellence not
> possible when
>
> resources are fragmented among a large number of separate
> organizations. One
>
> such experiment initiated by the President\'s Council on Management
> Improvement
>
> (PCMI) and sponsored by the U.S. General Services Administration
> (GSA), is the
>
> Cooperative Administrative Support Program. This successful
> interagency venture
>
> involves a national network of local Cooperative Administrative
> Support units
>
> (CASU\'s) that provide services to Federal agency customers in more
> than 40
>
> communities across the country. By bundling requirements and
> consolidating
>
> operating expenses in such areas as: mail management; photocopier
> management;
>
> warehousing; labor needs training; and other office services.
>
> The CASU Program, in the spirit of reinventing government, continues
> to use
>
> reduce the cost of administration and improve the quality of
> administrative support
>
> you are interested in exploring the benefits offered by a CASU for
> your
>
> Support Program Staff at 202-273-466o.
>
> Kathleen declared the meeting adjourned. A field trip of the Ranson
> CASU office
>
> Was attended by several FEA members.

**EPFEA Annual Awards Luncheon**

May 19, 1997

Present:

Kathleen Cole, SSA\...President

Dr. Davis Dunlop, President Shepherd College \..... Guest Speaker

Honorable John Overington, Delegate ................. Guest

Debe Gantt, VA Medical Center ..........................Award Recipient

Ms. April Hamilton ...........................................Award
Recipient

Dr. Hamilton................................................... Guest

Katrina Fritts .................................................. Award
Recipient

Jim Fritts ........................................................
Guest

Eric Vance, Photographer VAMC........................ Guest

Joseph Gray, OEMP, VA Medical Center

Jerry Rabe, Martinsburg Computing Center

Ken Starnes, National Park Service, HAFE

Michael Watson, National Park Service, MTC

Donald W. Campbell, National Park Service, HAFE

Andy Kardos, National Park Service, HFC

Bob Gray, National Park Service, ATPO

Magaly Green, National Park Service, HFC

Jan Gauthier, National Park Service, STMA

Don King, National Park Service, ATLAFO

Captain William Ashforth, U.S.C.G.

Richard Pell, VA Medical Center

Joan Sheldon, VA Medical Center

Judy Gerdeman, VA Medical Center

Mary Shawyer, VA Medical Center

Marion Korzac, VA Medical Center

Ruth Grubb, VA Medical Center

Denise O'Dell, VA Medical Center

Don Greenfield, VA Medical Center

Tom Cushing, OEMP, VA Medical Center

Bill Palmisano, DOI, USGS, NBRS

Bill Stalcup, Martinsburg Computing Center

Gary Kennedy, Martinsburg Computing Center

Walt Brown, Martinsburg Computing Center

**I. OPENING:**

A.  **DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS**

> Copies of the minutes from the general meeting of April 28^th;^
> program for the awards luncheon and ballot for election of 1997-98
> officers.

**B. CALL to ORDR**

> The meeting was called to order by President Cole at 11:40 a.m. and
> she led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting was held in the
> terrace room at the Bavarian Inn restaurant, in Shepherdstown, WV.

**II. INTRODUCTION BY PRESIDENT COLE**

> Our purpose today is to recognize three Federal Employees in our area
> that represents the best in government. Many have been involved in the
> work for our program today---including two distinguished guests: The
> Honorable John Overington and Dr. David Dunlop. On behalf of the
> Eastern Panhandle Federal Executive Association I want to thank each
> of them for taking time from busy schedules to assist us in selecting
> and recognizing these federal employees.
>
> Our awardees are models for all of us. It is valuable to ask ourselves
> what attitudes, beliefs, values might have led these individuals to
> such a high level of accomplishment? If we can identify these
> qualities each of us can work more efficiently to develop these within
> ourselves as well as in those we supervise and educate.
>
> I would like to offer a theory that each of the awardees values three
> things: a youthful state of mind; learning; and the concept of value
> given for value received. These are ideas I have seen make a critical
> difference between those who really succeed personally/ professionally
> and those who don't.

1.  **Youthful state of mind**: "Youth is not a time of life; it is a
    state of

> mind, it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it
> is a matter of will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the
> emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life. Youth means
> the temperamental predominance of courage over timidity of the
> appetite, for the adventure over the love of ease. Whether six or
> sixty, there is in every human being's heart the lure of wonder, the
> unfailing childlike appetite of what's next, and the joy of the game
> of living.

2.  **LEARNING**

> Awardees know that there is no such thing as "finishing your
> education". They know that unless we become lifelong students our
> skills will become obsolete and we will have very little to offer our
> workplace, our community or our family. Lifelong learning is the only
> way to remain competitive in the job market. You should invest in your
> own growth, development, and self-renewal. Do this the way a company
> invests in research and development, and come up with "new and better
> products or services" you can offer. Your employer may help out with
> this, but ultimately the responsibility is yours. Your future
> "employability" -- your appeal as a job candidate -- depends on you
> having a relentless drive to update credentials, acquire new skills,
> and stay abreast of what's happening in your field.

3.  **CONCEPT OF VALUE GIVEN FOR VALUE RECEIVED:**

> In dollars and sense they contribute more that they cost---both to
> their employer and to the American taxpayer. They are more than
> responsible, loyal, or experienced.... These things are not enough in
> today's changing world. ....."Employees often mislead themselves,
> assuming they should get to keep their jobs if they're responsible and
> do good work. Some of them even have the idea that sticking around for
> a long time makes them worth more to the organization. Sure,
> experience may count for something. But maybe not. It depends on
> whether that experience really makes you worth more to your employer
> today, or whether it has mainly lost all value because the world is
> changing so rapidly. The "loyalty " is a little sticky. We can use
> history to justify our continued employment for only so long. We still
> need to add value now. And we should not confuse longevity with
> loyalty. The mere fact that a person has been on the payroll for years
> says nothing. You don't get points for just "putting in your time".
> It's your contribution that counts. Not the hours ( years) you put in.
> Or how busy you are. We've all seen people who stay busy -- who even
> work hard -- without adding any real value. They make the mistake of
> thinking effort should earn a paycheck. You can respect them for
> trying, but you can't justify the cost of keeping them onboard. Their
> careers are built on make-believe. Prove your worth t the
> organization. Make a difference.

**III. LUNCH**

**IV. PROGRAM**

Jerry Rabe introduced Dr. David Dunlop, President of Shepherd College
our

speaker for today. He will address the topic "Educating for the Future".

> What will the employee look like in the year 2000? They must be; self
> starter, ability to learn, problem solver, good communicator, and
> computer literate. College should not be the those to define the
> employee of the future. We need to find out what business needs and
> provide the product. Shepherd College ranks 2^nd^ as the least
> expensive schools in a list of the top 160 liberal arts colleges. Our
> students are as good as any college graduates. One half of our
> students will go directly in to the work force. The student of today
> demands a different type of education. Forty percent are
> nontraditional students, they are over 25 years old, either full or
> part time. They are being prepared for a specific type of job. Every
> student should have the benefit of an education. The demographics of
> the campus change dramatically with that philosophy.
>
> Ninety nine percent of two-year colleges offer some type of remedial
> course work. Thirty percent of freshmen are enrolled in one or more
> remedial courses. Nineteen percent of the colleges work with business
> and industry to provide specific training. Many have established
> partnerships.
>
> Education of the future maybe worldwide with telecommuting campus via
> INTERNET. It is an exciting time to be in education. Everyone needs to
> find their own inch. The most important problem facing education, as
> well society is; ' what happens to children from birth to age three.
> They need proper nutrition, love care and education.
>
> Jerry Rabe introduced Delegate John Overington, who explained the
> awards selection process. The awards are selected on five areas.
> performance in support of agency goals; performance in job
> accomplishments; performance in off duty organizations; performance in
> fostering cooperation across agencies; and performance in developing
> leadership skills.
>
> The award winners are as follows: Clerical/Mechanical/Trade Category
> Katrina Fritts, NPS, STMA; Professional/Technical Category, April
> Hamilton, VA Medical Center; Manager Category, Debora Gantt, VA
> Medical Center.
>
> We would like to thank the committee members for a job well done. Bill
> Stalcup, plaques; Carol Beard, public affairs and Debe Gantt, program

V**. OLD BUSINESS:**

Tom Cushing moved we accept the general meeting minutes of April 28, as

presented. Captain Ashforth, 2nd and the motion passed.

**VI. NEW BUSINESS:**

Andy Kardos moved we accept by acclimation, the slate of officers for
97-98

as presented by the nomination committee. Bill Stalcup, 2^nd^ and the
motion

passed.

President Cole declared the meeting adjourned.

**FEA Monthly Meeting**

September 22, 1997

Present:

Michael Watson, National Park Service, MTC ...Acting President

Ken Starnes, National Park Service, HAFE

Andy Kardos, National Park Service, HFC

Captain William Ashforth, U.S.C.G.

Joan Sheldon, VA Medical Center

Mary Shawyer, VA Medical Center

Judy Gerdeman, VA Medical Center

Marion Korzac, VA Medical Center

Ruth Grubb, VA Medical Center

Carol Beard, VA Medical Center

Bill Palmisano, DOI, USGS, NBRS

Bill Stalcup, Martinsburg Computing Center

Marie Nicol, Martinsburg Computing Center

Glenn Kinser, National Training Center, FWS

> **I. PRESIDENT REPORT**

B.  **DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS**

> Copies of the minutes from the policy board meeting of September
> 16^th^ and ^FEA^ Brochure for 1997-98.
>
> **C. CALL to ORDER**
>
> The meeting was called to order by Mike Watson at 11:40 a.m. and he
> led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting was at the Bavarian Inn
> restaurant, in Shepherdstown, WV.
>
> Mike ask everyone to introduce themselves, share their favorite hobby
> and tell where they grew up. He reported on the status of the meeting
> and gave us a brief agenda outline. He discussed the FEA Brochure.

**II. LUNCH**

**III. OLD BUSINESS:**

Captain Ashforth moved we accept the general meeting minutes of May
19^th^, as presented. Joan Sheldon, 2nd and the motion passed.

> Joan Sheldon moved we accept the policy board minutes of September
> 16th, as presented. Joan Sheldon, 2nd and the motion passed.

**IV. NEW BUSINESS:**

1.  **EDUCATION**: Mike Watson has done an excellent job as chairperson
    for the past two years. Bonnie Shires, FWS and Marie Nicol, IRS will
    co-chair the committee this year. The majority of the money
    generated by the FEA is in the form of receipts for training. The
    committee plans to continue an aggressive training schedule. Courses
    planned before the end of the year are: Media and personal liability
    for Agency Managers, Managing Conflicts, Introduction to INTERNET
    and two Retirement Workshops. Managing Conflict: Design Alternative
    Dispute Resolution (ADR) Initiatives to Resolve Workplace Disputes
    training to be held on October 20^th^ immediately after the noon
    luncheon will be \$10 for participating agencies and \$60 for
    non-participating agencies. Christine Sickles Merchant will conduct
    the training.

2.  **LFCC**: Agency representatives received CFC training on September
    15, at Mather Training Center. The kick-off program continued at the
    Curtis Freewill Baptist Church located on the old Storer College
    campus. CFC Chair Mike Watson gave a brief history of Storer College
    and a touching personal account of services provided by service
    agencies. Ms. Louise Rogers, a sister of Storer College alumni,
    provided an inspiring vocal and piano music program. The kick-off
    was symbolized by punting an autographed football, provided by
    Shepherd College, which was caught by Larry Cooper, IRS CFC
    Co-Ordinator. He also won an autographed football card of Gus
    Frerotte of the Washington Redskins in a lottery drawing. The goal
    for this year's campaign is \$82,000. Appalachian Fruit Research
    Station and Martins of Charles Town provided refreshments.

3.  **EMERGENCY PLANNING**: A letter has been sent to agencies informing
    them of the plan to reorganize to committee. The meeting sites will
    be rotated among the member agencies to become familiar with the
    facilities and personnel. An inventory of resources has been
    completed. A presentation of the agreement with Berkeley County
    Emergency Services will be presented at a future meeting.

4.  **MEMBERSHIP**: Joan reported there are 17 full members, 16
    associate members and 4 pending approval.

5.  **SPEAKERS**: Glenn reported the remainder of the year beginning in
    January is open. Please route any suggestions to him for possible
    speakers. Due to the today's absence of Pete Smith, he will be
    contacted for a future meeting.

6.  **NEWSLETTER**: Mike will provide an article on the status of the
    CFC. Other newsworthy items are due prior to the end of the month.

7.  **AWARDS**: Jerry Rabe has several ideas for improvement to the
    program. He will emphasize the executive award category since there
    have been no submissions for the past two years.

8.  **MISCELLANEOUS**: The dedication of the Fish and Wildlife National
    Training Center will be held on October 18,1997 at the Shepherdstown
    facility. If any one is interested in attending, please see Glenn
    and he will insure an invitation.

> Mike suggested the meetings be held beginning in October through June
> due to the historically low attendance in September. The consensus of
> the group attending today's meeting agreed. Everyone agreed the
> meeting set up for today was far superior to anything we have
> experienced in the past.
>
> Ken announced the Military Band Concerts were scheduled for the second
> Saturday of each month beginning in June through September.
>
> He also mentioned the WVU Band would be performing at Martinsburg High
> School on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. The WVU band was selected as the "Most
> Outstanding Band in the USA". They received the Sudler Trophy, which
> is the Heisman Trophy of Bands. The selection was by the Sudler
> Foundation and all major college and universities representatives.
>
> **9. PROGRAM**: A video program "Lighten Up" was presented

Acting President Watson declared the meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m.

**EPFEA Monthly Meeting**

October 20, 1997

Present:

Kathleen Cole, Social Security Administration............. President

Ms. Christina Sickles Merchant....................................
Speaker

Joe Gray, OEMP, VA Medical Center

Don Campbell, National Park Service, HAFE

Ken Starnes, National Park Service, HAFE

Mike Watson, National Park Service, MTC

Peggy Sandretzky, National Park Service, MTC

Joe Nagel, National Park Service, JCCC

Captain William Ashforth, U.S.C.G.

Tom Dausch, OPM

Mike Vojtasko, OEMP, VA Medical Center

Judy Gerdeman, VA Medical Center

Marion Korzac, VA Medical Center

Ruth Grubb, VA Medical Center

Carol Beard, OEMP, VA Medical Center

Bill Palmisano, DOI, USGS, NBRS

Jerry Rabe, Martinsburg Computing Center

Bill Stalcup, Martinsburg Computing Center

Glenn Kinser, National Training Center, FWS

Mona Womack, National Training Center, FWS

Joan Woody, U.S.C.G.

Olivia Brown, U.S.C.G.

Alice Baker, U.S.C.G.

Denise Butler-Burton, U.S.C.G.

> **I. PRESIDENT REPORT**
>
> Kathleen is planning a social meeting for December, possible location
> National Training Center. Mr. Dausch, OPM will be our speaker in
> January. The SSA slipped from the top ten in Business Week. A FAX was
> received from Mr. Smith inviting the FEA to an open house at the
> TeleCenter, Thursday October 23.

C.  **DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS**

> Copies of the minutes from the policy board meeting of October 7^th,^
> ^general^ meeting of September 22, 1997, Seattle model of "Interagency
> Alternative Dispute Resolution", news release from Jefferson County
> Telecenter, FEDNEWS for October, Education committee minutes for
> September, current membership list and an agenda for today's meeting.
>
> **B. CALL to ORDER**

The meeting was called to order by Kathleen Cole at 11:40 a.m. and she
led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting was at the Bavarian Inn
restaurant, in Shepherdstown, WV.

Everyone was ask to introduce him or herself, and share something about
him or herself.

**II. LUNCH**

**III. OLD BUSINESS:**

Joe Gray moved we accept the September general minutes as presented.
Captain Ashforth 2^nd^ and the motion passed

> Joan Sheldon moved we accept the policy board minutes of September
> 16th, as presented. Joan Sheldon, 2nd and the motion passed.
>
> Ken ask Agency managers to remind their CFC key workers the campaign
> is officially over at the end of the month. We may have to extend the
> campaign because we have attained approximately 49% of our goal. A
> lengthy discussion ensued comparing where we are as compared to this
> time last year.

**IV. NEW BUSINESS:**

Committee reports were omitted due to the speaker and afternoon program.
Ms. Christina Sickles Merchant, was the guest speaker. The program was a
brief overview of the topics and concepts to be covered in the training
this afternoon.

President Cole declared the meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

**EPFEA Monthly Meeting**

§

November 24, 1997

Present:

Joseph Gray, EMSHG, VA Center............................. President

Garry Kennedy, Martinsburg Computing Center............ Speaker

Don Campbell, National Park Service, HAFE

Ken Starnes, National Park Service, HAFE

Mike Watson, National Park Service, MTC

Captain William Ashforth, U.S.C.G.

Tom Cushing, OEMP, VA Medical Center

Robert Elliott, OEMP, VA Medical Center

Denise Burton, VA Medical Center

Chris Perry, NPS MTC

Bonnie Shires, National Training Center, FWS

Joan Woody, U.S.C.G.

Marie Nichole, IRS

Gail Kaldes, IRS

.

> **I. PRESIDENT REPORT**
>
> Joseph Gray called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m. and ask Ken to
> lead us in the pledge of allegiance. Joe reported the Internet class
> had all 40 slots filled. The December meeting will be held at the Fish
> & Wildlife National Training Center. This will be a social luncheon
> with the following meetings to be held at 2:15 p.m., Policy Board,
> Education Committee, and Membership.
>
> Copies of the minutes from the general meeting of October 20, 1997.
> Training needs sheet to be completed by end of meeting and given to
> Chris Perry.

**II. LUNCH**

**III. OLD BUSINESS:**

Joe Gray introduced our guest speaker, Garry Kennedy, Chief of Human
Resources, IRS, who spoke to us concerning the "Perils of
Pre-selection".

Captain Ashforth moved we accept the October 20 general minutes as
presented. Tom Cushing 2^nd^ and the motion passed.

> Joseph Gray presented three applications for membership; Gail Kaldes,
> IRS, Margaret Sandretzky, NPS and Ed Kidrick, VAMC. Tom Cushing moved,
> we accept these employees as members. Don Campbell, 2nd and the motion
> passed.

**IV. NEW BUSINESS:**

We currently have \$8622.98 in the treasury.

President Gray declared the meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m.