**EPFEA Policy Board Meeting (PBM)**

**Collected Minutes - [1995]{.underline}**

**EPFEA Policy Board Monthly Meeting**

January 11, 1995

Present:

Don Campbell, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Ken Starnes, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Dave Wright, Harpers Ferry Center/NPS

Captain Willis, U.S. Coast Guard

President Campbell called the meeting to order at 11:45 a.m. conference
room 1D-176 at the VA Medical Center. The following items were passed
out: Agenda for today\'s meeting; Policy Board minutes for December 12;
NPR \-- Phase 2; Letters to Agency Managers ie. Associate Membership;
and Welcome letter for Dr. Wooten to welcome his participation in the
FEA Training.

Dave moved we accept the minutes as corrected. Ken, 2nd the motion and
motion passed.

The next FEA meeting will be held January 23, Sandy Stoech will speak
pertaining to the \"Community Volunteer Program\".

**A.MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE**

Don received a fax from Nancy Thompson containing a draft letter
(enclosed) to Agency Directors to encourage broader participation of
Associate Members.

Applications for associate membership were received for the following:
Magaly Green, HFC/NPS; Judith Gerdeman, and Paul Smits of the VA Medical
Center. Dave moved we accept the applications for associate membership.
Ken 2nd and motion passed.

**B.AWARDS COMMITTEE**

Information for awards nominations need to be mailed by the end of
month. Don will contact Steven Miller to determine if the information is
prepared.

**C. EDUCATION COMMITTEE**

Kathleen is participating in the \"Train the Trainer\", workshop being
held at Shepherd College. All individuals that expressed an interest
have been contacted. Letters have been sent out and received by Agency
Managers. The next step is to poll persons within module to determine
the courses to be presented.

**E. Combined Federal Campaign**

This year\'s campaign is complete as the last pledges were received from
Shepherdstown Post Office. The LFCC have a final meeting within the next
2 - 3 weeks to resolve all shortfalls.

**F.MISCELLANEOUS:**

Nancy Thompson has an EOD of January 19, 1995, however she will be
present at the January 23 meeting. This will leave a gap in our
organization.

Dave moved we move Kathleen Cole to 1st Vice President. Ken 2nd and
motion passed. The stability of the organization will remain in tact to
leave other positions in place.

Next Policy Board meeting will be held on February 14 because of
Presidents Holiday.

Thank you letter was sent to Major General Skaff.

President declared meeting adjourn at 12:40 p.m.

**EPFEA Policy Board Monthly Meeting**

February 21, 1995

Present:

Don Campbell, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Ken Starnes, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Robert Elliott, EMPO, VA Medical Center

Captain Willis, U.S. Coast Guard

Kathleen Cole, Social Security Administration

**OLD BUSINESS**

President Campbell called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. in the
\"Blue Room\" at the Coast Guard Facility. The following items were
passed out: Agenda for today\'s meeting; Policy Board minutes for
January 11; FEA Minutes of January 23, 1995; Memo from Kathleen Cole 3
new training courses; Trainer the Trainer Participants; Awards committee
report; Letter to Agency Heads with award nomination materials; CFC Time
table & award certificate; Public Service Recognition Week; Letter From
FEA President with copies of letters from President Clinton and Vice
President Gore and Information Express bulletin.

Jim Willis moved we accept the Policy Board Minutes of January 11, 1995.
Robert Elliott 2nd the motion and it passed.

The next FEA meeting will be held February 27, the guest speaker will be
Sandy Stoech. Her topic will be the \"Student Community Volunteer
Program\".

**NEW BUSINESS**

**A.MEMBERSHIP:**

This committee is without a chairperson. Ken has all records to be
passed on to the next chairperson. Ken suggested we contact Joseph Gray
to determine his interest in serving as membership chairperson. It was
discussed and all agreed that the chairperson should be an Agency
Director.

**B. EDUCATION COMMITTEE**

Two Training sessions on using E:MAIL INTERNET will be held at 9 a.m. or
1:30 p.m. on April 7, in the IRS Training Center Computer Room.
Brochures are being printed and will be ready for the meeting next week.
The cost will be \$30 for FEA members and \$35 for non-members. Payment
in advance is not required. Applied Strategic Planning is scheduled for
April 18, 1995, at Mather Employment Development Center. Richard Baily
will be the instructor. Emphasis on developing long range goals. The
class will be limited to 30 persons. Project Management will be offered
in a separate month because of the details of the course. The emphasis
will be on first second phase of project management. The price has not
been determined.

**C.AWARDS COMMITTEE**

The letters containing instructions on awards nominations will be mailed
today, it will also contain the minutes of the committee meeting of
February 7, 1995. Kathleen moved we have the awards luncheon at the
Bavarian Inn. Jim Willis 2nd and the motion passed. Ken moved we approve
the awards committee recommendation for a budget of \$450 for awards.
Robert Elliott 2nd and the motion passed.

**D. Combined Federal Campaign**

President Campbell is working with Jay Steckman to give Gary Matthews an
award for the Tullar head as Campaign Chairperson. President Campbell
will go to the IRS Training Center to present the award because Gary
Matthews will not be able to attend FEA meetings until after tax season.

**E. TREASURER REPORT:**

Cash on hand is approximately \$2,000

**F.MISCELLANEOUS:**

Bob Elliott was to be detailed to National Performance Review, however
currently it\'s on hold.

Public Service Recognition Week is May 1 - 7, 1995. Agencies may want to
participate.

A memo was received via OPM from the President and Vice President
expressing the FEB\'s and FEA\'s as valuable conduits for communication
(Information Express) and Strategic Planning. NPR is publishing a new
data base which will allow the government to work better and cost less.
An example was discussed, HFC is continuing to accomplish same level of
work with approximately 40 less employees. This is accomplished by
reorganizing and shifting work loads to produce a more efficient
operation.

President Campbell will send a letter to all agency Directors requesting
their INTERNET address to enable more efficient communication with other
government agencies.

Harpers Ferry Center is installing fiber optics and tele-conferencing
will available through satellite communication.

Bob Elliott talked to a group of scouts last evening to offer assistance
in obtaining their communication Merit Badge through the local community
Ham operators club.

\"Train the Trainer\" will meet the first week in March to complete the
first phase of training module and will be able to offer training.

Next Policy Board meeting will be held on March 20.

President declared meeting adjourn at 12:40 p.m.

**EPFEA Policy Board Monthly Meeting**

March 21, 1995

Present:

Don Campbell, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Ken Starnes, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Robert Elliott, EMPO, VA Medical Center

David Wright, Harpers Ferry Center, National Park Service

**OLD BUSINESS**

President Campbell called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. in the
\"Blue Room\" at the Coast Guard Facility. The following items were
passed out: Agenda for today\'s meeting; FEA minutes for February 27;
Policy Board minutes of February 21, 1995; Shepherd College Small
Business Development Center leaflet; Letter inviting Congressman Wise as
speaker for awards luncheon; Letter designating the 1995 - 1996 PCFO;
Bill for CFC award; Photo copy of CFC award; Educational Committee
Report; Letter From Gary Matthews with attached memo from OPM on CFC
workshops for the 1995-96 Campaign; Information Express bulletin; and
Awards Committee Report.

Dave Wright moved we accept the Policy Board Minutes of February 21,
1995 as corrected and FEA minutes for February 27, 1995. Robert Elliott
2nd the motion and it passed.

The next FEA meeting will be held March 27, the guest speaker will be
Dr. Fred Baer, Director Small Business Development Center, Shepherd
College. His topic will be the \"Small Business Development\".

**NEW BUSINESS**

**A.SPEAKER:**

Mr. Pete Dougherty, Office of Special Assistance on Homeless, Department
of Veterans Affairs will be our guest speaker for April 24, 1995. He
will speak concerning homeless veterans. A national Standown will be
held in Washington in September \"95\".

**B. Combined Federal Campaign:**

President Campbell presented an award to Gary Matthews for serving as
1994 - 1995 Campaign Chairperson. The award was presented on March 7, at
the IRS Training. Photographs were taken and articles will appear in
future editions of The Journal and The Spirit of Jefferson.

A bill for \$31.50 was received from Olympia Trophy Company for the CFC
Plaque. Dave Wright moved we pay the bill. Ken 2nd and the motion
passed.

Susan Gehart submitted a request on behalf of the United Way of Berkeley
and Morgan Counties to be appointed as Principle Combined Fund
Organization (PCFO). President Campbell sent a letter her as PCFO. Gary
Matthews forwarded an OPM letter encouraging PCFO\'s and LFCC\'s to
participate in the 1995 CFC workshop.

**C.AWARDS:**

A letter was sent to Congressman Wise inviting him to be the guest
speaker for the awards luncheon. He was available May 15 therefore the
luncheon will be held on that date to accommodate his schedule.

See attached FEA Awards Committee Meeting minutes of February 7, 1995
for detailed information.

**D. EDUCATION:**

See attached Educational Committee Report of March 17, 1995 for detailed
information on four training opportunities within the next three months.

**E. TREASURER REPORT:**

Captain Willis was sick and no report was available.

**F. MEMBERSHIP:**

Membership remains the same no loss and no gain from previous month.

**G. NOMINATION:**

A meeting of the nomination Committee has been scheduled by chairperson
Mike Watson for March 23, 1995. The meeting will be held at the Mather
Employment Development Center in Harpers Ferry at 1:30 p.m. A slate of
officers will be prepared for presentation at the March 27 FEA meeting.

**G.MISCELLANEOUS:**

Bob Elliott reported, Phil Wooton has been transferred from the Medical
Center to EMPO.

Annual FEA conventions are held. We will explore attending future
conventions. Communication, Partnerships and working with other agencies
is the wave of the future.

President declared meeting adjourn at 12 noon.

**EPFEA Policy Board Monthly Meeting**

April 17, 1995

Present:

Don Campbell, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Ken Starnes, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Kathleen Cole, Social Security Administration

Captain James Willis, U.S. Coast Guard

**OLD BUSINESS**

President Campbell called the meeting to order at 11:45 a.m. in the
\"Blue Room\" at the Coast Guard Facility. The following items were
passed out: Agenda for today\'s meeting; FEA minutes for March 27;
Policy Board minutes of March 21, 1995; Letter from Susan Gehart PCFO,
to Marie Beirne Executive Director United Way Jefferson County; Awards
Committee Report of February 7 and Chairman\'s up-date 3/24; Letter to
William Doolittle Awards Judge from Stephen Miller Awards Committee
Chairperson; Letter to Congressman Wise from Michael Watson; Bill from
Jay Steckman, ie Olympia Trophy Co.; Press release naming Richard Pell
Jr. Director of the VA Medical Center; Memo from Executive Office of the
President, (RE. President\'s Management Council Federal Field Study) .

Kathleen Cole moved we accept the Policy Board Minutes of March 21 and
FEA minutes for March 27, 1995 as presented. James Willis 2nd the motion
and it passed.

The next FEA meeting will be held April 24, the guest speaker will be
Mr. Pete Dougherty, Office of Special Assistant on Homeless, Department
of Veteran affairs, the topic will be the \"Homeless Veterans\".

**NEW BUSINESS**

**A.SPEAKER:**

Mr. Pete Dougherty, Office of Special Assistance on Homeless, Department
of Veterans Affairs will be our guest speaker for April 24, 1995. He
will speak concerning homeless veterans.

**B. MEMBERSHIP:**

Membership remains the same no loss or gain from previous month. Letters
and applications will be sent to Mr. Richard Pell Jr., Director and Ms.
Joan Sheldon, Associate Director, VA Medical Center, to encourage them
to become active members in the FEA.

**C. EDUCATION:**

Kathleen reported, both sessions of the INTERNET training was well
attended. Everyone gained some knowledge from the session, some more
than others, depending on one\'s level of computer literacy. \"Surfing
the INTERNET\" is an apt phrase, as illustrated by the instructor
showing what\'s out there.

The Strategic Planning was postponed to a later date. Agency managers
will be polled at the April 24 meeting for prospective attendance in the
Project Management Training Scheduled for May. April 24 is the deadline
for cancelling the training.

**D. NOMINATION:**

Ken moved, we accept the Nomination Committee recommendation for the
slate of officers for the 1995 - 96 FEA year. James 2nd the motion. The
motion passed.

James Willis moved, we amend the Constitution and By-laws to reflect the
office of Secretary. Kathleen Cole 2nd the motion. The motion passed.

Kathleen moved, we endorse the recommendations of the nomination
committee to limit the offices of President, 1st Vice - President and
2nd Vice - President, to agency managers. The offices of Treasurer and
Secretary to all full members. James Willis 2nd the motion. The motion
passed.

**E. AWARDS:**

The 2nd meeting is scheduled for this afternoon. The nominations total
is approximately the same as last year except, better distribution due
to the reorganization of categories. The committee evaluated all
nominations independently and after scores were determined, they
reconvened as a group to culminate the scores. The method used was
\"ordinals\" similar to the scoring process in the ice skating
competition in the Olympics. A lot of process and checks and balances
were instituted in the recommendations submitted to the selection judge.

Jim is checking on \"Dinner for Two\" as an award for winners of each
category. All winners will receive an engraved plaque.

We need a person to read the purpose of the award and the action summary
for each winner. Guest speaker Congressman Wise and Award Judge William
Doolittle will present the awards.

**F. TREASURER REPORT:**

Funds in the bank are the same as last report, with an additional
\$23.25 which was received today from the last luncheon.

**G.MISCELLANEOUS:**

CFC, PCFO has not received payment for pledges for this year from ATF
and FAA. Cheryl Roberts, VA Medical Center called Ken and informed him
of the CFC kick-off committee\'s desire to drop the CFC kick-off picnic
in favor of a \"DAY of Sharing\", which would be held on September 19,
1995. The same program was held last year at PENN STATE, with great
success. Employees would complete service projects for the local
communities and senior citizens.

President declared meeting adjourn at 12 noon.

**EPFEA Policy Board Monthly Meeting**

May 9, 1995

Present:

Don Campbell, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Ken Starnes, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Captain James Willis, U.S. Coast Guard

**OLD BUSINESS**

President Campbell called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. in the
\"Blue Room\" at the Coast Guard facility. The following items were
distributed: Agenda for today\'s meeting; FEA minutes for April 27;
Policy Board minutes of April 17, 1995; \"Draft\" 95-96 FEA Officers
Nomination Ballot; \"Draft\" copy of the FEA Awards Ceremony for May 15,
1995; NPR Information Express Vol.1, #6, 4/17 and #7, 5/1; FAX memo from
OPM Director James B. King and another memo from OPM Asst. Director, ie.
\"Leave donation for Oklahoma bombing victims; Memo from Susan Gehart
PCFO to FEA ie. United Way collecting funds for Oklahoma bombing
victims; Memo from United Way of America \"How to help Oklahoma bombing
victims\". FAX from OPM Asst. for Regional Operations, ie. satellite
broadcast on TEAMWORK; Thank you letter to Mr. Kelly Gass for conducting
INTERNET training; Membership (w/revised membership list and LFCC
committee report.

James Willis moved we accept the Policy Board Minutes of April 17 and
FEA minutes for April 27, 1995 as presented. Ken seconded the motion.
The motion passed.

The next FEA meeting will be held May 15, the guest speaker will be
Honorable Congressman Robert E. Wise Jr. The items of business will be
the election of officers for the 1995-1996 year and the annual FEA
awards will be presented to outstanding government employees.

**NEW BUSINESS**

**A.AWARDS:**

President Campbell discussed the order of the awards ceremony and it was
agreed that Steven Miller, Chair of the Awards Committee will be the
reader of the awards to be presented.

Ken is to contact the office of Congressman Wise for a current Bio.
sketch and three concentrated work areas.

Steven Miller is arranging for the plaques and printing of the programs.
James Willis contacted the Bavarian Inn for the gift certificates for
two. The cost for dinner for two would be \$50. Ken moved we use \$200
from the treasure to purchase gift certificates for the four award
winners. James Willis seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Due to the lack of time, James Willis moved we postpone the recognition
of officers until the first meeting after the summer recess (4th Monday
in September). Ken seconded the motion. The motion passed.

**B. MEMBERSHIP:**

See the attached report.

**C. LFCC:**

See attached report.

President declared meeting adjourn at 12 noon.

**EPFEA Policy Board Monthly Meeting**

June 19, 1995

Present:

Kathleen Cole, Social Security Administration

Ken Starnes, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Captain James Willis, U.S. Coast Guard

Mike Watson, Mather Employment Development Center, NPS

**OLD BUSINESS**

President Cole called the meeting to order at 11:20 a.m. in the \"Blue
Room\" at the Coast Guard facility. The following items were
distributed: Agenda for today\'s meeting; FEA minutes for May 15; Policy
Board minutes of May 9, 1995.

The transition of the Treasurer\'s records is in progress. Several
checks have been received for the last training session, therefore an
exact balance is not available. Signatures for the 1st Vice-President
and Treasurer are needed, ( two signatures are necessary). We need to
reimburse Steve Miller \$150 for the award plaques which he paid with
personal funds.

Mike moved we accept the FEA minutes of May 15 and Policy Board of May
9, 1995. Captain Willis 2nd and the motion passed.

**NEW BUSINESS**

**A.EDUCATION:**

The committee met on June 13. Attached are the minutes of the meeting.

**B. LFCC:**

The committee did not meet due to conflicts in personal schedules. Three
items were on the agenda; 1) Campaign goals established, 2) select dates
for the kickoff, and 3) discuss advertising. (A copy of the 1994-95
campaign results is attached.)

**C. OTHER COMMITTEES:**

There was a question concerning the Newsletter Committee. Last year, Don
duplicated all information the FEA received from OPM, Information
Express, etc. and passed out at each meeting.

Kathleen has been able to receive e:mail via the VA Medical Center.
Agency Managers need provide their INTERNET address to enable more
efficient communication.

President Cole will call Joseph Gray and ask him to serve as Membership
Committee Chairman. Ken has all the membership committee records.

Jim Willis moved, Dave Wright, Richard Pell and Joan Sheldon be invited
to serve as Policy Board members for the 1995-96 year. Mike 2nd and the
motion passed.

Bob Stanton was recommended as a guest speaker for the first meeting in
October. He will discuss NPS reorganization.

Ken moved we adjourn. Jim 2nd and motion passed.

**EPFEA Policy Board Monthly Meeting**

July 17, 1995

Present:

Kathleen Cole, Social Security Administration

Ken Starnes, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Captain James Willis, U.S. Coast Guard

Richard Pell, VA Medical Center

**OLD BUSINESS**

President Cole called the meeting to order at 11:15 a.m. in the \"Blue
Room\" at the Coast Guard facility. The following items were
distributed: Agenda for today\'s meeting; Policy Board minutes for June
19, 1995, committee reports for the Education and LFCC committees.

Richard Pell moved we accept the Policy Board minutes of June 19, 1995
as corrected. Captain Willis 2nd and the motion passed. (\*note
Education Committee met on June 13, not Membership Committee)

**NEW BUSINESS**

**A. MEMBERSHIP:**

Joseph Gray has accepted the Chairmanship of the committee. Richard Pell
inquired about membership eligibility. A discussion resulted in
identifying prospective members as all agency managers and immediate
assistants as full members. Associate members would be Division Chiefs,
Service Chiefs, Department Head, etc.

Jim Willis moved we accept Gail Balis, Deputy Director MISS as a new
member. Ken 2nd and the motion passed.

**B: EDUCATION:**

Mike was sick and unable to attend the meeting, however he provided a
copy of the minutes of the committee meeting via cc:mail.

The FEA Education Committee held its July 10, 1995, meeting at the
Harpers Ferry Center (NPS) in Harpers Ferry, WV. In attendance were:

Tom Fowler (VA-NCIS)

Magaly Green (NPS-HFC)

Mike Watson (NPS-STMA)

Phil Wooten (VA-EMPO)

(1)[Agency Training Needs]{.underline}\--A short discussion continued
about agency training needs. Green said that the Harpers Ferry Center is
interested in more Myers-Briggs training. Fowler & Wooten felt the list
generated at last month\'s meeting represented what the VA is interested
in.

All agreed that the agency heads should be polled on this matter at the
first meeting of the new year in September.

(2)[Setting Up An FEA Education Network]{.underline}\--Watson handed out
a list of Federal agencies in the West Virginia Panhandle and Committee
members volunteered to contact assigned agencies to recruit a dedicated
individual who would make sure that FEA training announcements are
distributed throughout his/her agency in a timely manner. The agencies
and Committee members responsible for making contact and explaining what
is expected of each contact are attached.

This network will also be used to inform one another about last-minute
training opportunities in the Panhandle. Tom Fowler will look at ways we
can communicate electronically with one another through a local
communication network. This FEA Education Network, once in place, may
generate its own training needs.

**As Committee members obtain information, they are to FAX names,
addresses, phone & FAX numbers to Mike Watson immediately at his FAX:
535-6148. An announcement for August is ready to be distributed.**

(3)[FEA Education Agenda for FY96]{.underline}\--It was agreed that the
FEA Education Committee will aim at sponsoring at least one monthly
training opportunity 10 months out of the year. It will attempt to
schedule by quarters at least two quarters in advance.

The Committee feels that fees need to be kept as low as possible. It
asks the FEA Policy Board to provide guidance for a general amount of
funds it would like the program to generate. It agreed that first-time
offerings by the Training Network Team (TNT) would be free to
participants\--later TNT offerings will probably have fees attached from
both TNT and FEA.

The Education Committee also agreed that members would rotate management
of its various offerings and that one or two members would not do all
the coordination.

The Committee\'s calendar for the Fall Quarter of FY95 is as follows:

Tuesday, August 1, 1:00pm-3:00pm; \"Listening Skills;\" VA Medical
Center, Martinsburg; taught by the TNT (Phil Wooten & Sharon Teabo).
(Confirmed)

Tuesday, October 17, 8:30am-4:30pm; \"Applied Strategic Planning;\"
Stephen T. Mather Training Center, Harpers Ferry; taught by Richard
Baily of RLB Associates, Columbia, MD. (Confirmed) (Note: this is a
reschedule of a previously planned opportunity.)

Wednesday, November 15, 9:00am-11:30am; \"Speaking Objectively;\"
Stephen T. Mather Training Center, Harpers Ferry; taught by the TNT
(Peter Checkovich & Christina Lundberg). (Confirmed)

December, 1995\--the Committee requests Member Bonnie Schires of USF&WS
to explore offering a Pre-Retirement Workshop in December and report its
feasibility at the next meeting.

February, 1996\--the Committee requests Member Magaly Green to explore
offering a Facilitation Skills Workshop in February and to report its
feasibility by October.

Other topics to explore for the future include:

\(1\) An FEA Managers Distance Learning Program. Tom Fowler will
explore.

\(2\) A workshop on Predicting Dangerousness and Crisis Intervention
Techniques.

(4)[Shepherd College Russian Education Program]{.underline}\--Watson
talked with Clinton Davis\' Student Affairs Office at Shepherd College
about the Russian Education Program. He learned that no Russians are
there this summer. Pam Golden of that office thinks that Russian tax and
energy managers will be there sometime in September. Watson will
continue to explore possible ways FEA might interact with the Russians
including holding a public forum with the Russians, and hosting Russians
in FEA homes for a weekend.

(5)[New Members for FEA Education Committee]{.underline}\--The Committee
agreed that Watson should recruit 2 more members to the Committee,
hopefully from the Coast Guard and Appalachian Fruit Research Station.

(6)[Next Meeting]{.underline}\--The next meeting will be held
**Wednesday, August 23 @ 1:00pm in the Harpers Ferry Center Conference
Room.**

(Submitted by Mike Watson, 07/14/95)

Attachments:

(1)Current FEA Committee Membership List

(2)FEA Training Network

Contact List w/Assignments

FEA EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP LIST

(Current as of 7/14/95)

(1)**Tom Fowler**

VA World BBS

National Center for Information Security (006)

VA Medical Center

Martinsburg, WV 25401

304/263-0811 (x4037)

FAX: 304/264-4495

(2)**Magaly Green**

National Park Service

Harpers Ferry Center

P.O. Box 50

Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

304/535-6089

FAX: 304/535-6080

(3)**Marie Nicol**

IRS\--Martinsburg Computing Center

P.O. Box 1208

NIFTC, Stop 212

Martinsburg, WV 25401

304/264-5560

FAX: 304/264-5675

(4)**Bonnie Schires**

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

National Education Training Center

Route 3, Box 49

Kearneysville, WV 25430

304/725-8461 (x240)

FAX: 304/725-0664

(5)**Mike Watson** (Committee Chair)

National Park Service

Stephen T. Mather Training Center

P.O. Box 77

Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

304/535-6215

FAX: 304/535-6148

(6)**Phil Wooten**

VA Medical Center

EMPO (183)

Martinsburg, WV 25401

304/263-0811 (x4837)

FAX: 304/264-4499

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Individuals (to receive Committee information):

(1)**Kathleen Cole** (FEA President)

Social Security Administration

217 West King Street, Room 410

Martinsburg, WV 25401

304/263-0353

FAX: 304/263-1293

(2)**Ken Starnes** (FEA Secretary) (Note: send by NPS cc:Mail)

National Park Service

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

P.O. Box 65

Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

304/535-6039

FAX: 304/535-6256

(3)**Don Tolleson**

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

National Education Training Center

Route 3, Box 49

Kearneysville, WV 25430

304/725-8461 (x658)

FAX: 304/728-6774

Draft: MDWatson, 7/10/95 Code: Agencies.FEA

FEDERAL AGENCIES IN THE WEST VIRGINIA PANHANDLE

Training Network Contacts

Army National Guard **(Wooten)**

Bureau Alcohol, Firearms, & Tobacco **(Fowler)**

Farmers Home Administration **(Green)**

Federal Aviation Administration **(Watson)**

Federal Housing Administration **(Fowler)**

General Services Administration **(Green)**

Internal Revenue Service (Martinsburg Computing Center) **(Nicol)**

National Biological Service **(Schires)**

National Park Service

(Antietam National Battlefield) **(Watson)**

Appalachian Trail Project Office **(Green)**

Appalachian Trail Lands Acquisition Office **(Watson)**

(Chesapeake & Ohio National Historical Park) **(Watson)**

Harpers Ferry Center **(Green)**

Harpers Ferry Job Corps **(Green)**

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park **(Watson)**

(Monocacy National Battlefield) **(Watson)**

Stephen T. Mather Training Center **(Watson)**

Williamsport Preservation Training Center **(Watson)**

Social Security Administration **(Watson)**

U.S. Coast Guard **(Watson)**

U.S. Department of Agriculture (Appalachian Fruit Research Station)
**(Watson)**

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service **(Schires)**

U.S. Probation Officer (Department of Justice??) **(Fowler)**

U.S. Soil Conservation Service **(Schires)**

VA Medical Center **(Fowler & Wooten)**

Emergency Medical Preparedness Office (EMPO)

Hospital Operation System Technology (HOST)

Medical Information Security Service (MISS)

National Center for Information Security (NCIS)

**C. LFCC:**

The committee conducted business via telephone. All agreed that pending
business could wait until the FEA selects a Combined Federal
Chairperson. All members agreed, the FEA should support the \"The Day of
Caring\", with the same procedure that private business and corporations
have adopted. Those procedures are to encourage the employees to
voluntary participate in the \"Day of Caring\", liberal leave policy
will be granted to those who wish to participate on September 19, 1995,
(which is on Tuesday), but complete most of the work on off duty hours
such as evenings and weekends. Tuesday, September 19, will be a day of
finishing minor details, awards, celebration and publicity. See attached
letters.

All policy board members present agreed, liberal leave for the \"Day of
Caring\" would be at the discretion of each agency manager. Some
agencies have union representatives to negotiate changes employee
schedules.

**B. NEWSLETTER:**

Captain Willis needs the logo for the newsletter and for the meeting
notices. He will try to acquire in time to mail notices for the
September 25th meeting. Kim Hildebrandt, NPS/HFC has on computer. Jim
will see if it is a compatible file.

**E. TREASURERS REPORT:**

Captain Willis reported he has all paperwork ready to transfer to Mike
Watson and will complete the signature cards. We currently have
\$5,459.51 in the account.

**F. MISCELLANEOUS**:

Items for the September meeting:

Electronic addresses for all agencies

Membership applications

Committee members

Committee Chairpersons for 1995-96:

Awards\...\...\...Stephen Miller

Kevin Gallagher, Judy German

Education\...\...Mike Watson

Tom Fowler, Magaly Green, Marie Nicol, Bonnie Shires,

Don Tolleson and Phil Wooten.

LFCC\...\...\.....Ken Starnes

Peter Daly, Barbara Hess, and Tim Castle

Membership\.....Joseph Gray

Newsletter\.....James Willis

Speakers\...\....Joan Sheldon

Jim Willis will complete a draft newsletter for August 21st meeting.
Richard Pell will have a photographer present at the September 25th, FEA
meeting for new officer pictures.

Ken will check with the Bavarian Inn to verify our meeting location.

Richard moved we adjourn. Jim 2nd and motion passed.

**EPFEA Policy Board Monthly Meeting**

August 18, 1995

Present:

Kathleen Cole, Social Security Administration

Ken Starnes, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Captain James Willis, U.S. Coast Guard

Joseph Gray, VA Medical Center (EMPO)

Joan Sheldon, VA Medical Center

**OLD BUSINESS**

President Cole called the meeting to order at 11:15 a.m. in the \"Blue
Room\" at the Coast Guard facility. The following items were
distributed: Agenda for today\'s meeting; Policy Board minutes for July
17, 1995; committee reports for the Education and LFCC committees;
Letter nominating Kathleen Cole to \"Leadership Berkeley\"; Washington
Post article of 8/11/95 on possible prolonged closure of government; OPM
Satellite Broadcast on downsizing; Letter from President Clinton and a
memo from Vice-President Gore with information of customer service,
G-Mart Super Stores

Captain Willis moved we accept the Policy Board minutes of July 17, 1995
as corrected. Joseph Gray 2nd and the motion passed.

**NEW BUSINESS**

**A.MEMBERSHIP:**

Joseph Gray relate the membership applications are prepared for the
first meeting. A letter is being prepared to be sent to each member
within the next two weeks. membership packets will be available for all
members for the first meeting.

The units located at the VA Medical Center are as follows: Emergency
Medical Preparedness Office (EMPO), Hybrid Open System Technology
(HOST), Medical Information Security Service (MISS), National Center for
Information Security (NCIS), (CMOP) Centralized Mail Out Pharmacy and
(VANT) Veterans Affairs National Telecommunications Systems.

**B. NEWSLETTER**

A draft copy of the newsletter is ready, except for the logo. The logo
is not as sharp as the original. Captain Willis will contact Kim
Hildebrandt (NPS/HFC) for a better copy. Several items were discussed as
news-worthy articles for the newsletter, such as access property,
special events, etc. The target date for publication is the week before
the first meeting. Copies will also be sent to Senators Byrd and
Rockefeller, and Congressman Wise. The title will be \"FED NEWS\". It
will be one page and published monthly.

**C. EDUCATION**

Everything is on schedule for the Strategic Planning Course to be held
October 17 and \"Speaking Objectively\" on November 17, both sessions
will be held at MTC.

**D.SPEAKERS**

Bob Stanton has been confirmed as our guest speaker for the second
meeting on October 23. Joan is trying to secure Congressman Wise to
speak at our meeting on September 25. Possible topic for November,
G-MART, speakers can be obtained from Baltimore FEB. Other topics: What
is the liaison with Jefferson, Berekely and Morgan county leaders.
Joseph Gray, suggested speaker topics on FEA Constitution and By-Laws,
by persons who have been or are currently involved with the National
Performance Review.

**E.LFCC**

The committee met and decided on campaign incentive prizes for the
\"95-96\" Campaign. See attached committee report.

**F.Treasurer Report**

All transfers are complete. Mike\'s name was added to authorization
card. There are currently four persons authorized to sign checks. Don
Campbell, Kathleen Cole, Jim Willis and Mike Watson.

**G.AWARDS**

Stephen Miller will serve as Chairperson and Kevin Gallagher agreed to
assist and will chair the committee next year.

**H. MISCELLANEOUS**

Ken moved we hold the Policy Board meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each
month, beginning October 10. Joan 2nd and the motion passed.

To enhance our community involvement it was suggested that we provide
tuition for Kathleen Cole to attend \"Leadership Berekley\" if she is
selected and SSA will not provide funds.

Items for the September Policy Board meeting are: Publicity for
September meeting, press release, CFC donations, Officer Training
activity Number for Federal Employees and guest speakers.

Peter Groen was compiling an agency facts list. Only four agencies have
currently submitted information. Joseph Gray will have Robert Elliott to
finish the project.

Joseph Gray moved we adjourn. Joan Sheldon, 2nd and motion passed.

**EPFEA Policy Board Monthly Meeting**

September 18, 1995

Present:

Kathleen Cole, Social Security Administration

Ken Starnes, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Captain James Willis, U.S. Coast Guard

Joseph Gray, VA Medical Center (EMPO)

Richard Pell, VA Medical Center

Joan Sheldon, VA Medical Center

David Wright, Harpers Ferry Center, NPS

**OLD BUSINESS**

President Cole called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. in the \"Blue
Room\" at the Coast Guard facility. Minutes of Policy Board meeting on
August 18, 1995 and LFCC committee report were distributed.

David Wright moved we accept the Policy Board minutes of August 18,
1995. Captain Willis 2nd and the motion passed.

**NEW BUSINESS**

**A. NEWSLETTER**

The newsletter has been sent to all agencies. Agencies are to be
responsible for duplicating and distributing to their staff. A draft
copy of the newsletter will be presented at each Policy Board meeting,
news-worthy articles must be sent to Captain Willis by the first of each
month. The approved copy will be mailed during the week after the Policy
Board meeting. The Policy Board requested copies of the newsletter to be
sent to Senators Byrd and Rockefeller, and Congressman Wise.

**B. LFCC**

Several decisions have transpired via telephone, since the last board
meeting. Brochures have been ordered, the pledge cards have been
received and the prize list has been finalized. Friday (9/15) the PCFO
received a football with all players signatures from West Virginia
University. The football will be kicked into the crowd by campaign
chairperson Richard Pell on September 29. The National Anthem will be
played by a Hedgesville High School Band member. This will begin the
1995-96 Combined Federal Campaign. A keyworker training session will
follow the kickoff. A continental breakfast will be served and all
materials will be available for distribution.

Dave Ranck has agreed to become a member of the LFCC. The Community
Leader Letters are ready to be mailed on September 29, 1995.

Prizes are: \$500 and over \....Golf Umbrella w/CFC logo; \$499 - \$250
\....Writing Pen w/gold cap; \$249 - \$104 \....Metal Pen (Black);
\$103 - \$1 \.... CFC Logo Pencil.

Captain Willis moved to set this years\'s goal at \$72,000. Joan Sheldon
2nd and the motion passed. (Last years goal was \$65,000, \$92,000 was
collected.)

**C. SPEAKERS**

Sondra Moore Lucht, Program Director for the Institute for International
Training, Trade, and Development will be our speaker for the September
meeting. Her topic will include the Russian Exchange Program. A
representative from Congressman Wise\'s office may be present if
scheduling permits, to discuss the pending government closure. Judy
Flemming, Office Manager for the State Unemployment Compensation Office
in Martinsburg. She will be available for a question and answer session
on unemployment compensation for furlough government employees.

Robert Stanton, Field Director, National Capitol Area, National Park
Service will be our speaker in October. The November speaker will be
from the Baltimore Federal Executive Board G-Mart Store.

**D.MEMBERSHIP:**

Membership letters and applications are to be mailed this week. The
estimated membership this year is 42.

**E.EDUCATION**

Letters and training brochures have been sent to all contact persons in
each agency. They are to be distributed to employees interested in
attending the Applied Strategic Planning course to be held at Mather
Training Center on October 17, 1995. Mike will report on other future
training courses to be offered. Policy Board members are requested to
attend this session if possible. The FEA will be a model for this
session.

**F.Treasurer Report**

Note from last meeting, \$5,582 is currently in the account.

**G.MISCELLANEOUS**

Past President\'s name should be added to the Policy Board Members on
the new stationary.

Luncheons will be held at the Bavarian Inn again this year. Ken will
select a variety of entree\'s for each meeting.

INTERNET addresses are needed from all agencies.

The Coast Guard sent out a RFP on the INTERNET. The contract will be for
\$50 million. INTERNET communication is the wave of the future.

Joan Sheldon moved we adjourn. Richard Pell, 2nd and motion passed.

**EPFEA Policy Board Monthly Meeting**

October 10, 1995

Present:

Kathleen Cole, Social Security Administration

Mike Watson, National Park Service

Captain James Willis, U.S. Coast Guard

Joseph Gray, VA Medical Center (EMPO)

Richard Pell, VA Medical Center

**OLD BUSINESS**

Meeting was called to order at 11:00 a.m. Minutes form the last Policy
Board meeting were not available since Ken Starnes is on vacation.

**NEW BUSINESS COMMITTEE REPORTS**

**A. SPEAKER**

Joan was not present. Everything appears to be on track for speaker for
the October 23 meeting. President Cole gave information to Richard Pell
regarding availability of Mike Causey as Luncheon speaker.

**B. EDUCATION**

Mike Watson reported, the Strategic Planning program scheduled for 10/17
has been delayed due to the trainer\'s health. It will be rescheduled.
Those who have signed up are being notified. Investment program design
for Federal employees may be offered in December.

If there is sufficient interest in a one week facilitation program to
merit it, such a program could be offered in February/March for between
\$300 and \$400 per person. Also the committee in investigating the
possibility of a high profile speaker for the spring. Discussion
followed of several options. Mike will get information to Jim for the
newsletter.

**C. MEMBERSHIP**

Joe Gray reported, some applications have been received. Follow up
letters will be sent.

**D.TREASURER**

Mike Watson reported that Treasury is at \$5,585. He will not be at the
next general meeting. Captain Willis agreed to assist with the
collection.

**F.MISCELLANEOUS**

Discussion followed on several issues. Joe Gray inquired regarding
effects of budget cuts on Agencies. Also discussed were:

The telecommunication network locally.

Downlink sites together with the possibility of making those programs
available to the membership.

Status of Rt. 9 construction. This was identified as a possible topic
for general meeting speaker.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at noon.