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Present

John Norris, Atscott Mfg., Terry Dalbey, Mora/Cambridge Work Force Center, Ted Dimberio, East Central Energy, Noel Harness, Pine Technical College, Dennis Adams, Cambridge Community College, Dick Young, Oak Land Vocational Center, John Schlagel, Joe Hobson, Hobson Landscape/M&J Consulting, Ginger Glenn, Glenn Metalcraft and Randy Zieske, Schlagels, Inc.

Apologies

Aplologies were received on behalf of Ray Hoheisel who is currently in hospital awaiting possible back surgery. For information, Ray had an MRI over the past weekend which showed he had a fragment from a lower disk pressing on a nerve causing severe pain. Ray is currently in the Cambridge Medical Center. Members may obtain further information by calling his wife at 763 689 4893.

Call to Order

Chair John N. called the meeting to order at 7:05 a.m.

Minutes

Minutes of the April 4, 2000 Executive Committee meeting were approved upon motion by Joe H., seconded by Ted D. Motion carried.

Financial Report

Due to Ray’s incapacity, it was agreed to defer financial report until next meeting.

Web-Site Development

Ted D. reported that the site is now up on the network and urged members to check it out. ecmnworkforce.org A discussion ensued on the need to get address to members and to linking with Chambers, CFL, etc.

Allied Health Care

Dennis A. reported that the grant proposal is progressing well and that there is another meeting today. A copy of an article taken from Healthcare Education-Industry Partnership newsletter on Allied Health Care was presented.

Future Partnership/Focus on Training Planning

Chair John N. presented a draft letter requesting a further three-year pledge for members’ consideration. Following discussion it was agreed John would send out letter with minor modifications, together with a pledge form, to all who had previously given, and an amended version to all other members, retail, health and all other school districts. In respect of "Focus on Training", Chair John N. explained that there had been some difficulty in identifying a suitable person to conduct the pilot. After discussion it was agreed that Joe H. would develop an outline business plan for presentation at next meeting.

School-To-Work

An application for funding from Hinckley/Finlayson school district was presented and discussed. The application date and timeline gave some cause for concern, but it was agreed to give the application for $8,000.00 preliminary approval subject to confirmation from Nancy Mach, Coordinator for the area and Ray Hoheisel.

Year III carry-over to Year IV grant &emdash; Due to Ray’s absence it was agreed to defer this item until his return.

K-8 STW Promising Practices Workshop on April 13 at Mora was discussed. Ted D. said it was not a good attendance. John S. commented that despite the poor attendance the presentation was interesting.

Payment for Services of Executive Director

John S. proposed and Ginger Glenn seconded the payment of $2,100 to Executive Director. Motion carried.

Director and Partnership Reports

Chair John N. reported that the Employer Conference was a success. Terry D. said that it was a big increase over last year and that there were 174 present for lunch. Also saying that Marty H. would be presenting a full report.

In respect of board nominations Chair John N. commented that he had nominations of Skip Strandberg and Lance Olson, but said there was the question of student representation and that of Superintendent Russ Johnson’s vacating chair. Following discussion it was agreed that John N. would call both Linda Laitala and Bill King reminding them of their term coming to a close. It was also agreed to leave Russ’s opening until after discussion with Ray.

Agenda for Membership Meeting

The agenda for the partnership meeting was set as follows: 1. STW Report, 2. Allied Health Care, Retail and Web Site Committee Reports, 3. Future of Partnership/Focus on Training Committee Report, 4. Employer Conference-April 28th 5. Executive Committee Board Nominations, 6. July Meeting.

Adjournment and Minutes

John S. moved for adjournment at 8:30 a.m., seconded by Ginger F. Motion carried.

Minutes by Noel H.