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Attendance & Introductions. There were thirteen members in attendance, including seven members of the Chapter Council, insufficient for a quorum. There were also two guests.

President’s report. President Terry reported on recent developments.

Governor Scott visited USFSP on October 20. Senator Notaro reported on Scott’s visit.
Reports.

• Treasury. We are solvent.
• Communications. We are tweaking Biweekly.
• Membership. We are recruiting. Discussion of receipts.
• Grievances. Discussion of grievances and of patterns among grievances, especially with regard to tenure, academic freedom, and gender.
• Bargaining. Discussion of the status of the current contract.

Good of the order. Discussion of the PAC form.

These minutes respectfully resubmitted by G. McColm on 22 October 2011.

Attendance & Introductions. There were thirteen members in attendance, including nine members of the Chapter Council, insufficient for a quorum. There were also two guests.

Minutes. 23 September 2011 minutes approved.

Students for a Democratic Society. Dustin Ander of the SDS made a presentation, and there was a discussion of common concerns.
Reports.

• Treasury. We are solvent.
• Communications. Discussion of bookkeeping an scale of the Biweekly.
• Membership. Adrian Berraducci nominated to the Services Committee and supported unanimously; subsequently approved by the Chapter Council.
• Grievances. There are a lot of grievances, especially in certain units.
• Bargaining. Faculty and administrators often do not read the contract.

USF Poly. UFF is conducting a survey of faculty views.

These minutes respectfully resubmitted by G. McColm on 9 October 2011.