Notes from the Council Chair...

Having outlined my philosophy, I must add that reaching these ideals has its problems. As an advisory body, Reps Council often finds out months later what has occurred at Executive through their minutes. To be up-to-date depends on the Chair attending all Executive meetings and reporting back. We also see the words "as required" often enough to feel that the executive determines the Council's work and timelines.

Homage has been paid to recruitment of active members since the inception of NASA yet it still seems to elude us. For example, in 1989 there were 50 reps on Reps Council, now we number 22. Making quorum of 10 reps is a difficult task. In response, there are some exciting projects that address recruitment. Introductory information packages are being put together to introduce new members to the Union. The Collective Agreement allows for NASA board space in every department on campus, available for use by NASA representatives. NASA shirts and pins are being freely distributed. Finally, the Joint Forum on Communications will have its report out in October, advising on how best to reach our members. The Reps Council WEB page is in great shape and the database for Committees and people serving on them is well underway.