2018 DCCFA Convention Summary

The November 9, 2018 DCCFA General Convention was a success. The minutes for the Convention can be found here: 2018 DCCFA General Convention Minutes. In addition to the reports from the Standing Committees, whose meeting minutes can be found in this earlier post, DCCFA Faculty Council President Shaun Gilligan delivered the 2018 DCCFA State of the Association Address.

The proposed 2018-2019 DCCFA Budget was passed by unanimous consent.

As a result of vigorous, constructive, and respectful debate, the Convention membership approved this list of resolutions related to many of the pressing concerns recently expressed by the membership of the DCCFA.

This year, the Convention, again, ended with a wonderful reception hosted by the El Centro Food and Hospitality Institute, which featured delicious hors d'oeuvres, hot foods, desserts, and drinks.

DCCFA Pre-Convention Update 2

The Faculty Council would like to again extends its invitation to members to attend the DCCFA Convention. Please peruse the previous Pre-Convention Update for information relevant for the Convention, including the proposed 2018-2019 DCCFA Budget. 

Here is a link to the proposed agenda for the Convention. The Faculty Council looks forward to this opportunity for us to meet, and to discuss the issues of greatest concern to faculty.

Please find the invitation to the Convention below:

DCCFA Annual Convention

Friday, November 9, 2018

2:00-4:30 p.m.

All DCCFA Faculty Association Members are invited!

Guest Speakers:

Richard Moore, Executive Director of TCCTA

Beaman Floyd, Higher Education Lobbyist 

Dallas County Commissioners Court

(in the Dallas County Administration Building)

411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202

Parking/Transportation:

Several lots are available close to the building, nominal fee for parking.

DART Rail: West End Station

Reception

4:30-6:30 p.m.

MENU:

Hors d'oeuvres along with delicious hot foods prepared by the famous El Centro Food and Hospitality Institute, plus an assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

WHERE:

El Centro College

 801 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75202

Dining Room, C100

Parking Information:

Several lots are available close to ECC; nominal fee for parking.

DART Rail: West End Station

Sponsors:

Damien Caruso, K.W. Gutshall & Associates

Amine Rizek, AXA Advisors