## EPFEA Monthly Meeting

## December 7, 1998

Present:

### Mike Watson, NPS, MTC.................................. President

### Ken Starnes, NPS, HAFE

### Don Campbell, NPS, HAFE

Julie Schroyer, NPS, HFC

Gail Kaldes, NPS,HFC

Magaly Green, NPS, HFC

Captain Ashforth, U.S.C.G.

> Tom Dasch, OPM
>
> Kathleen Cole, OPM
>
> Patricia Williams, U.S.C.G.
>
> Shirley Melillo, U.S.C.G.
>
> Joan Woody, U.S.C.G.
>
> Jerry Rabe, MCC
>
> Steven Bock, SSA
>
> Deborah Gantt, VAMC
>
> Patricia Kinder, VAMC
>
> Donald Greenfield, VAMC
>
> Carol Beard, VAMC
>
> Bob Elliott, EMSHG
>
> Bonnie Shires, FWS, NTC

#### I. OPENING

> Mike called the meeting to order at 11:45 a.m. and led the group in
> the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was held in Salon C at the
> Clarion Inn, Shepherdstown,WV.
>
> **II. OLD BUSINESS**
>
> Shirley Melillo moved we accept the minutes of May 18^th^ as
> corrected. Jerry Rabe, 2^nd^ the motion and it passed.

#### III. NEW BUSINESS

Mike explained the situation with the elected officers, movement,
succession and current vacancies. During the August Policy Board meeting
officer resignations resulted in the succession of Mike as President.
Mike did not feel comfortable starting in September. After considerable
thought and reflecting on the past accomplishments of the organization,
he decided to serve as president.

The floor was open for discussions on the frequency of meetings. All
agreed to continue monthly luncheons on the fourth Monday.

Tom related during a previous policy board meeting it was suggested,
each month a different agencies would host the luncheon. A tour would be
available in the after noon. Captain Ashforth suggested we keep the
luncheons separate from the tours, due to the fact many agencies are not
equipped to handle a luncheon. It was recommended we meet in January at
the OPM facility and FWS/NTC in February. All agreed.

The strength of the FEA is in the Committees and their work.

**AWARDS**: The 2^nd^ Vice President is chairperson. We will continue to
host in May.

**EDUCATION**: Kathleen Cole, Chairperson

**ELECTRONIC/COMMUNICATION**: Chairperson vacant. Julie is working to
updating the email list. All communication will be by email, only those
who do not have email will be faxed. Carol has the framework for a home
page. It may be possible to work with HFC to access a home page through
the NPS home page.

**EMERGENCY/SECURITY**: Captain Ashforth, chairperson. Captain Ashforth
reported the charter for emergency committee is listed. There is no
unified federal plan. There are to many differences expressed by
participating agencies. The Captain gave a brief presentation on Y2K. He
expressed concern that FEA should get on board as soon as possible. The
presentation will be on Video tape. If interested call Mike.

**EXTERNAL AFFAIRS**: Chairperson vacant. A brochure as been produced in
past. This committee has lots of potential.

**LFCC**: Ken Starnes, chairperson. The CFC contributions are in excess
of \$110,000 this year. Everyone is to be commended for their generous
contributions and especially the hard work of the key workers.

**MEMBERSHIP**: 1^st^ Vice President, chairperson. Julie Schroyer is
assembling an updated list.

**NOMINATIONS:** Chairperson vacant.

**SPEAKERS:** Chairperson vacant. Jim Thurber, Political Scientist at
the Executive Development Center as a possible future speaker.

If anyone is interested in serving on any to the committees please
contact Mike.

Happy Holidays and communicate by email.

Mike declared the meeting adjourned to attend the special program
"Congressional Update and Post Election Analysis" by Dr. James Thurber,
Director, Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, American
University.