The Board of Governors met on Nov. 17-18, 2017, at SEANC Headquarters in Raleigh to discuss business important to state employees and retirees. Here are the highlights from the meeting. Highlights New Executive Director Selected The Executive Director Search Committee completed its work by submitting a list of candidates to the Executive Committee for the position. The Executive Committee then recommended its selection to the BOG, which made a final selection. A public announcement of the selection of the new director will be made once contract negotiations are completed.
American Red Cross Requests Volunteers Tracy Kohuf of the American Red Cross made a presentation to the board asking districts and members to consider volunteering. The organization consists of 94 percent volunteers, and 91 cents on every dollar goes to help people in need. Volunteer whatever you can – one hour, five hours, whatever. Informational fliers were provided for those interested.
Reports Executive Director’s Report Executive Director Mitch Leonard began by addressing the tragedy at Pasquotank Correctional in October, where inmates trying to escape murdered four state employees. Already this year, assaults on correctional officers are 50 percent higher than five years ago, even with 3,000 less inmates. Leonard attended the funeral for former SEANC president Bobby Reardon last week, and reported that his family members all wore SEANC pins as a tribute to his dedication to the organization. SEANC has signed an agreement to move forward with next phase of IT study, which will include hands-on audits over the course of the next three months. Two staff members have left since convention. Payroll Specialist Mary O’Neill has moved to Arizona, and Executive Assistant to the Executive Director Alicia Miller’s 1