Present

Ted Dimberio, East Central Energy, Ginger Glenn, Glenn Metalcraft, Nick Waldoch, Braham Area Schools, Sharon Prahl, Motek/Team Industries, Inc., John Norris, Atscott Mfg., John Schlagel and Ray Hoheisel, Executive Director, ECMWF Partnership.

Call to Order

Chair John N. called the meeting to order at 7:10 a.m.

Minutes

Minutes of the November 6, 2001 Executive Committee meeting were approved upon motion by Nick W., seconded by Ted D. Motion carried.

Financial Report

A financial statement through November 30, 2001 was distributed. Treasurer, John S. reported a balance of $56,012.14. Interest earned was the lone receipt.

Disbursement for November was for executive director services. School-To-Work funds for Year V including Year IV carry-over were reported as $125,532.28 with expenditures of $11,499.63 and a balance of $114,032.65. Upon motion by Nick W., seconded by John S. the report was accepted and filed. Motion carried.

Organizing for 2001-02

Accepted Resignation &endash; Board Member Joe Hobson submitted his resignation from the Executive Committee. Ray H. read the e-mailed resignation letter. Board members expressed regret and discussed the many contributions Joe had made to the Partnership. John S. moved to accept the resignation, seconded by Nick W. Motion carried. Chair John N. will write a letter thanking Joe for his years of service.

Charitable Organization Reports

Charitable organization reports Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, Minnesota Secretary of State Annual Registration Minnesota Non-Profit Corporation and State of Minnesota Office of the Attorney General Charitable Organization Annual Report were presented for approval. Upon motion by John S., seconded by Nick W. the reports were approved and authorized for signature. Motion carried.

Employability Skills Checklist

John N. read a thank you note from Cambridge Chamber Executive Director, Kathi Schaff for making available the Successful Employee Interviewing and Selection Workshop that was held in Cambridge on November 28, 2001. She stated that the workshop was a success and included a listing of those who attended. It was suggested that this workshop be considered as a breakout session at the Employer Conference.

NetLearning Proposal

The committee briefly discussed the proposal Ted D. had presented at the November executive committee meeting. He was asked and agreed to present the proposal at the December 11th Partnership meeting.

2001 Labor Assessment Report

The Executive Summaries of the 2001 Labor Force Assessment reports for the five counties will be distributed and presented at the December 11th Partnership meeting. Sara Treiber will highlight information from the reports. Other Partnership members who attended the Initiative Foundation sponsored workshop will assist in the presentation. Members were informed that the Partnership would be asked to co-sponsor a regional meeting in February that will explain the contents of the report. It was also suggested that the 2001 Labor Force Assessment information be considered as a breakout session at the Employer Conference.

Payment for Services of Executive Director

Ginger G. moved and Ted D. seconded the payment for services provided by Executive Director for 5 days in November. Motion carried.

January Executive Committee Meeting

Committee members discussed not having the January Executive Committee meeting since the date of the regular meeting was for January 1, 2002. After considerable discussion that included planning for the January Partnership meeting, Ginger G. moved, seconded by Nick W. to cancel the January 1, 2002 Executive Committee meeting and devote the January Partnership meeting to a brain-storming session as to the future direction of the Partnership given the changing workforce climate. The session will be divided into three sections, a 20-minute review of accomplishments, a brief go around on "frustrations, because of what has not been accomplished and the bulk of the time devoted to "where do we go from here." Motion carried.

It was also suggested that because of the completely different employment climate a breakout session Training in a new work climate be put together for the Employer Conference.

School-To-Work

The board reviewed the Guy Kokesh Alternative Learning Program (Onamia), Isle Area Learning Center and East Central Adult Basic Education requests for STW Supplementary Grant Funds. The grant requests were for $1,000.00 and respectively to obtain career assessment instruments and staff training, help in purchasing NovaNet capabilities and appropriate tools and training for career awareness and planning and staff training. Nick W. moved approval, seconded by Ginger G. Motion approved.

A suggestion was made at the November Executive Committee meeting to have a plan in place by January 1, 2002 to redistribute supplementary grant funds not used by ALC/ALP and ABE programs via the implementation grants. School-To-Work coordinators recommended that the funds be made available as implementation grants so these programs could take students to visit technical and community colleges to encourage them to continue their education. John S. moved, seconded by Ted D. to appropriate supplementary grant funds for this purpose. Motion carried.

Agenda for Membership Meeting

The agenda items for December 11th Partnership meeting are Employer Conference, 2001 Labor Assessment Report, NetLearning Proposal, School-to-Work and Executive Committee Report.

Adjournment

John N. adjourned the meeting at 8:00 a.m.

Minutes by Ray H.