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CHILDCARE CENTER PROPOSED New Campus Security System Leaves BCC Less Of Target BY SUSAN USHER Ben DeBlois wants would-bc burglars to know that gaining entry to buildings on the Brunswick Community College will be more difficult, start ing this week. A new computerized card access security sys tem went into operation this week in all campus buildings, to be supplemented soon by the hiring or a part-time evening coordinator. Trustees learned at their June meeting last Wednesday that not all employees were to be is sued cards. The cards, with personalized comput er codes that identify their holders, are required to enter campus buildings during ccrtain hours. DeBlois, vice president for administrative ser vices, said the system is linked to a monitoring station that, when appropriate, automatically sig nals whether a break-in or fire is occurring in a building. Once hired the evening coordinator will work with faculty who tcach evening class, as well as handling some limited escort duties and assisting with campus security. The person is required to have a bachelor's degree and will be paid S8 an hour for 20 hours of work each week. "It's a vast improvement over what we have had," DeBlois said of the new system, which was funded by the county budget. Child Care Center Proposed If grant money can be obtained, BCC plans to transform its old campus at Supply into a child care center for the campus. If renovations can begin in January the center could open for spring quarter 1992. The annex now houses offices of the Brunswick County Literacy Council and the state bus driver education specialist. Results of a campus survey completed in spring quarter by Donna Denker, child care con sultant, show a need by students for the scrvice. Also, President Reaves said BCC wants to sur vey the community to see how many other peo ple might enroll if childcare were available. Right now BCC uses a daycare grant to pay lo cal providers to tend children of qualified stu dents. Under the new plan, the center could serve as many as 50 children a day, with another 15 spaces available for aftcrschool care. The center would be partially supported by the Perkins grant funds, but users would be charged a sliding scale fee based on family income. With its location near the campus, Ms. Dcnkcr said the center could generate enough income to cover staff expenses and supplies. BCC is preparing a grant proposal seeking funds for renovations and equipment that will be submitted to the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. Reaves Evaluated Board members met for 1 1/2 hours in execu tive session, devoting most of that time to their annual performance evaluation of President Michael Reaves. This year trustees asked Reaves to do a self evaluation, rating his own strengths and weak nesses and review his responsibilities and related accomplishments during the past year. "I think 1 did a good job," said Reaves, adding that there arc some areas in which he would like to show improvement. Board Vice Chairman Lewis Stanley, who presided at the meeting, said the board took no action. "It was just discussion," he said. Policies Adopted Trustees adopted, with only member Shirley Babson opposing, a package that includes new policies governing sexual harassment and em ployee grievances, an updated affirmative action policy and a completely revamped personnel pol icy. Among other concerns, Mrs. Babson ques tioned a state/BCC nepotism policy that prohibits hiring of immediate family members. She also wanted the personnel policy to specify that BCC would give county residents preference in hiring "all things being equal." However, board member A1 Wooten said no two candidates are ever entirely equal. And Stanley noted, "Some things you can't write on paper or you would get into trouble, though it's generally understood we would al ways favor someone from the county." Other Business In other business, the board: ?Adopted a continuing budget resolution that al lows payment of routine bills such as salaries un til an actual budget for the 1991-92 fiscal year can be adopted. The resolution was required be cause BCC can't adopt a budget until it learns ? sometime after the fiscal year begins July 1 ? how much money it will receive from the state. ?Approved a policy that, if approved by the state community college board, will allow BCC to vary ihe fee charged for community service classes, which is now set at S20 regardless of the type or length of the class. The community ser vice budget, which will be cut about $137,000 next year, includes arts and crafts classes as well as special events such as performances by the North Carolina Symphony. Funds generated by the program stay on campus to cover administra tive costs. ?Heard excerpts taken from the president's re port for the 1990-91 year and progress reports from Reaves on plans to begin a recreational grounds management technology program in the fall and efforts to obtain a federal grant for a co operative aquaculture program. ?Adopted a policy governing operation of the college bookstore, which is supposed to be self supporting, but not profit-making. It provides for a 20 percent mark-up for textbooks, subject to annual review. DeBlois said the figure should cover operating expenses such as salary and ship ping. Any excess would be used for direct benefit of students, such as student aid or scholarships. ?Heard from Reaves that the 1990-91 audit was the most in-depth BCC and other community colleges have had, with BCC receiving its first management letter. Reaves said none of the defi ciencies noted "of a serious nature" in his opin ion and are being corrected. ?Approved revisions in the 1990-91 budget to bring it into balance. It reflects receipt of 528,213 in new industry money relating to the Exide Electronics project and return to the state of 515,301 in funds to benefit disadvantaged stu dents and 55,570 for avocational/community ser vice classes and programs. ?Learned of plans to allow the burning of a wooden building on the Southport campus as a training exercise at the Sept. 21-22 fire college sponsored by BCC and the Brunswick County Fire and Rescue Association. This will "provide an educational experience to fire-rescue person nel as well as ridding Brunswick County of an eyesore," wrote Perry Hall, continuing education director. ?Learned from Ken Phelps, architect, that he ex pects revised specifications and drawings for the Odell Williamson auditorium project to gain state approval this week, with a possibility of bids be ing let in July and construction beginning in August. The long-awaited project is expected to take 13 months to build. STAFF mOTO BY SUSAN USH?? CORA GREEN (right), who retires this month after 12 years as a BCC trustee, chats with Malcolm Grissett, recently appointed to the board by Gov. Jim Martin to replace Kelly Holden, who resigned several months before his term was to end. Before her appointment as a trustee, Mrs. Green served on the steering committee that worked to found BCC. " I just want the college to continue," she said. Sartelle Will Leave Behind A BY SUSAN USHER Susanne Saitelle leaves the South Brunswick Islands Chamber of Commerce this week to accept a similar position with the Greater Jacksonville-Onslow County Chamber of Commerce. She'll be leaving a legacy of growth, in terms of membership and program development. It's a pattern she expects will continue as the chamber matures and as a reflection of its service area. "This area is booming and it's not finished," she said. "Without controlled growth we could have a real mess on our hands. I think the chamber is committed to working with the county to assure that what happens will be best for the county." "I think the chamber will become bigger and stronger," she said. Over the past three years membership has grown from 286 to about 430. The staff has increased from one full-time and two part-time employees to one part time and three full-time part-time employees. Excluding Travel Pack funds, its budget has grown from just over $130,000 to $286,000 for the next fiscal year, including several special projects. Next year's $286,000 budget reflects accommoda tions tax revenues being fun ne led from local beach towns into a tourism promotion project that will pass through the chamber's budget as well as the King Classic Fishing Tournament. The chamber, previously a co-sponsor, will take over the tourney this year and hopes it will be a money maker, she said. At least a portion of any profits would be used to fund a scholarship to Brunswick Community College. "She's brought us a long, long way." ? Annette Odom, President SBI Chamber of Commerce During her tenure the chambcr saw 23 new successful projects or programs completed or created. Mrs. Sartelle said the chamber's achievements "haven't been just me," but reflect the strong volunteer leadership the group has had on its board and will have in the coming year, as well as the staff organization. Along with its efforts to promote tourism, those achievements range from a complete rewriting on the chamber's organizational bylaws to strengthening of support for retailers through programs such as the Hometown Holidays shopping promotion, a restaurant guide and the offering of educational, recognition pro grams in cooperation with the Small Business Center at Brunswick Community College and revival of "Busi ness After Hours". One of the chamber's biggest projects, the N.C. Oyster Festival, has grown with time, drawing more visitors to the area during the fall shoulder season. Last fall the festival saw its most financially successful year ever ? largely because of the volunteer effort that brings it about each year. 'This chamber has a strong coalition behind it," said Mrs. Sartelle. "Without them a staff our size couldn't do what this chamber does." Many of the changes camc about in responses to needs expressed by chamber members. "One of the biggest things I needed to do when I first came here was listen to what the people I worked for thought the chamber should be doing," she said. "1 found out the restaurants wanted something more and that small businesses didn't think the chamber was going its fair share for them." Most efforts had positive results, from a weekly col umn in The Brunswick Beacon to an annual "thank you" project in which volunteers visited all chamber members to show appreciation for their participation. One project, the Small Business Expo, was held two years but dropped this year because the businesses didn't think it worthwhile. This past year the chamber also expanded its efforts in education to include the public schools. Two Educa tion Committee members served as in-school consul tants for a new Junior Achievement program and the chambcr funded it even though the project was not bud geted. Mrs. Sartcllc said she views her three years here as an "investment" in the community and the chamber, that she would like to see continuing returns from as the chamber continues its work. Given the chamber's size and the scope of its pro gram of work, she hopes the chamber finds a director with a different set of strengths and assets from her own, but also someone with a background in chamber work. Networking ranks high among Mrs. Sartelle's strengths, reflected in the good relationships established with the county and with most towns in the South Brunswick Islands area, as well as with organizations statewide. Part of that networking has come about through her participation in a six-year work/study program, an Institute for Organization Management for chamber ex ecutives. During a week-long program each year at the University of Georgia she has had an opportunity to trade ideas and experiences with other chamber profes sionals and faculty members. On her return, she's tried to implement at least two new program ideas acquired at the institute. In previous years she's brought back many member ship-related ideas. This year, though, Mrs. Sartelle said she returned mainly with ideas relating to her own pro fessional development in areas such as protocol, leader ship and personal relationships. "I was pleased though," she said. "I found out I was a doing a lot of things right." One person with no doubts that Mrs. Sartelle has been doing a lot of things well is Annette Odom, presi dent of the chamber. "She's obviously been a fabulous chamber execu tive. She's brought us a long, long way. She's good at everything." "She's established connections for us with the other chambers in the state and Coast Hosts," said Mrs. Odom. "We're very visible now and we've earned the respect of other chambers." "She's very energetic and ambitious and we're proud of her getting the job she's going to. It's a real opportunity for her. "Obviously, we're going to miss her here," conclud ed Mrs. Odom. A lifelong resident of Conway, S.C., Mrs. Sartelle said "it was a challenge to move here and put down roots and make a home in a new place." But the toughest decision she and her family have had to make was the move to Onslow County, because they had established themselves here and she was not looking for a job when the career opportunity arose. Growing, Maturing Chamber ina ? ytzSvjzst cSfiojj Sugar-Free Candy Ice Cream Yogurt TOWNE SQUARE CENTER Next to Wings, Calabash r DUNKIN* DONUTS Are Here! Call 842-6030 to reserve your personal selection at... H* Cockle Shell Holden Beach Causeway Open 7 Days A Week ? ? Pre-4th Sale thru Sat., June 29 Sweatshirts, shrubbery, rose bushes & hanging baskets 1/2 Price! Other Pre-fourth specials throughout the store! 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