HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.b. Semi-Annual update on participation in Talksics Toastmasters Club Page 1 of 1 Item 8.b. CENTRAL SAN February 19, 2019 TO: ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE FROM: RUSSELL LEAVITT, ENGINEERING ASSISTANT III REVIEWED BY: KATIE YOUNG, SECRETARYOF THE DISTRICT ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER SUBJECT: SEMI-ANNUAL UPDATE ON PARTICIPATION IN TALKSICS TOASTMASTERS CLUB The Board adopted Board Policy No. BP 032 - Reimbursement of Toastmasters Dues in August 2017, which removed the time limit that previously had been placed on dues reimbursement for participants in Talksics Toastmasters (Club). This was meant to encourage more Central San employee participation in Toastmasters to improve public speaking and leadership skills. When the Administration Committee recommended Board adoption of the policy, it also requested that staff provide semiannual updates to the Committee on Toastmaster membership levels. This is the third update. Since the last report on August 8, 2018, Talksics Toastmasters has had a decrease of one member. A Central San employee retired and did not renew her membership. We now have four Central San employee members and six outside members for a total of 10. The minimum number of members is eight. The Club has had several visitors (both Central San employees and outsiders) at regular Club meetings. Their contact information have been added to the Club mailing list to be kept informed of future meeting dates. On October 24, 2018, the Club held an Open House event, "Propositions and Pizza. Twenty-three guests attended; 11 were Central San employees and 12 were outsiders. No new guests have resulted from the event. During this period, Central San employee members attended an average of 50 percent of the time, compared to 27 percent for outside members. The reasons most given for Central San employee member absences were work conflicts associated with budget and construction seasons. Strategic Plan Tie-In GOAL FOUR: Develop and retain a highly trained and innovative workforce Strategy 1 - Ensure adequate staffing and training to meet current and future operational levels February 19, 2019 Regular ADMIN Committee Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 97 of 97