Board Report Fall 2019
Beta Club Board Report Fall 2019
Beta Club Board Report Fall 2019
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MINUTES OF THE NATIONAL BETA CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING<br />
JUNE 19, <strong>2019</strong><br />
• Roll Call<br />
Mr. Clarke Scott called the roll and asked each <strong>Board</strong> member to respond. 18 <strong>Board</strong> members were present. Role was taken<br />
by acknowledgment of a headcount.<br />
Alabama Mr. Zel Thomas ____X___<br />
Arkansas Mr. Jerry Newton __Absent_<br />
Florida Mrs. Gwen Young ____X___<br />
Georgia Dr. Rita Carter ____X___<br />
Illinois Mr. Troy Hickey ____X___<br />
Indiana Dr. Mark Baker ____X___<br />
Kentucky Ms. Donna Wear ____X___<br />
Louisiana Dr. Keith Leger ____X___<br />
Mississippi Mr. Stan Long ____X___<br />
Missouri Dr. Tim Hager ____X___<br />
Missouri Dr. Kyle Dare ____X___<br />
North Carolina Mr. Glenn Barger ____X___<br />
Oklahoma Mr. Dennis Campbell ____X___<br />
South Carolina Dr. H. Kenneth Dinkins ____X___<br />
Tennessee Mr. Mitchell Parham ____X___<br />
Texas Mr. Mark Conley ____X___<br />
Virginia Mr. Clarke Scott ____X___<br />
West Virginia Dr. Sabrina Runyon ____X___<br />
• Alumni Event - Overview of this event was given by Dr. Leger and Mr. Conley. Both enjoyed the event and the<br />
varying age groups that were represented. The also enjoyed the venue as well.<br />
• Parental Leave Policy- Bobby stated that he has spoken with the attorney, Allan Smith, concerning this policy<br />
and Mr. Smith said that the policy was good as written. Bobby further asked the <strong>Board</strong>, “Do we want to set different terms<br />
for Paternal vs. Maternal time limits?” Clarke Scott was concerned about providing a differentiation. Bobby stated that in the<br />
past there has been no mention in the current policy about paternity leave.<br />
Discussion- There was further discussion as to whether there should be varying amounts of time that cover adoption and/<br />
or giving birth. Did the policy as written cover those issues? A discussion was held concerning parameters for paid parental<br />
leave. The initial conversation was the 6 weeks would be given. However, if you did not give birth you would get 4 weeks.<br />
Bobby liked the idea of a birth and nonbirth policy because it seemed to be more consistent with other business and makes<br />
us more competitive in the job market and could be a factor moving forward.<br />
Dr. Rita Carter stated that she liked the 6 weeks for the maternity, but was unsure about paternity as to how much time<br />
should be allowed. Dr. TIm Hager liked the idea of offering some sort of paternity leave as well.<br />
Motion: That they be given 6 weeks for maternity- live birth- but all others be given 2 weeks for paternity and<br />
adoption ( everything else).<br />
Made by: Ken Dinkins, Seconded: Jerry Newton<br />
Additional Discussion-Gwen Young felt that it would need to be 3 weeks. Glenn Barger wanted to know what were the court<br />
cases. Bobby stated that the attorney said we did not have to offer anything. However, the attorney did like the consistency<br />
and distinction of giving birth vs. non- birth, and you also reduced the risk of discrimination, this information was provided by<br />
Bobby Hart.<br />
Mark Conley made an amendment to the original motion.<br />
Amended Motion- To strike the words 2 weeks and add the word 3 weeks for adoption and paternity leave.<br />
Made by Mark Conley, Seconded by Mitchell Parham.<br />
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