However, no great effort was put into finding these people. It was done only if one of the committee members knew of someone and gave him or her the pin. A. Booth will get a list from M. Banks of all the past Forum members and the committee will make a concerted effort to see that pins are distributed to them. It is a focus of this committee to encourage all departments to initiate a recognition program for staff members. K. Jordan will contact HR to see if a list of such present programs exists and then the committee will decide how to proceed.
Many departments have no program due to lack of discretionary funds or support of administration.
J. Heuer indicated that Bill Burston at the Physical Plant would be a good person to use as a resource in setting up such programs. The event was reduced in size and 'perks' last year due mainly to a lack of funding. However, there is also the issue of lack of manpower to do the work. As a means of highlighting the Forum, we will have a booth or sponsor an activity during the event, which is scheduled toward the end of May. J. Kucharski, of this committee as well as a member of UMA, will be our contact person and will work with both groups. This award should be presented in the fall.