Board members present
Marge Applegate, Ted Cutshall Noel Duerden, Mark Grove, Mary Grove,
Joe Hingtgen,
Giles Hoyt, Carlyn Johnson, Golam Mannan, Shirley Newhouse, Richard
Patterson, Leon Rand, William Voos, Harriet Wilkins
Board member absent
Shelton Siegel
Committee chair present
Walt Linne (Communications)
Call to order
President Bill Voos called the meeting to order at 10:10 A.M..
Approval of minutes
The minutes of the January 8 meeting were approved.
President’s report
President Bill Voos reported that Dottie Swinney’s health
continues to improve, and she has come to the office a couple of
times. In Dottie’s absence, Patricia Hare from Dean Sukhatme’s
office has been helpful in providing secretarial assistance to Senior
Academy. Bill reminded the board of two upcoming events: a presentation
on aging and memory loss on February 17 and the IUPUI vs. Oakland
basketball game on February 21. He commented on the good attendance
at the Senior Academy-sponsored events this year.
Treasurer’s report
Treasurer Shirley Newhouse presented her report. She noted that
there was a turnaround from losses to small increases in interest.
The scholarship funds showed small increases in January. Totals
are: $33,657.24 (Returning Students), $30,290.25 (IPS), and $34,077.79
(Academic). Shirley told the board that we are now paying for scholarships
out of working funds rather than earned interest. Under ordinary
financial circumstances—unlike the ones recently experienced--the
Senior Academy hopes to have enough money in each fund to pay for
scholarships out of the endowment. The Treasurer’s report
was accepted.
Communications Committee report
Chair Walt Linne reported that work continues on the website and
that he has been sending emails to the membership about events.
Noel Duerden prepared and sent the Sentinel to all members. A discussion
followed about whether the Sentinel could be sent by email rather
than hard copy. The advantages would be cost-savings in postage,
using color for a more attractive look, and including more photographs.
Since 90 percent of SA members have email addresses, the board voiced
support for the idea; but before committing to it, asked Richard
Patterson to include this as an item in the upcoming survey of members.
Walt noted that the Sentinel is also posted on the SA website.
Program Committee report
Chair Carlyn Johnson reported that the program on Feb. 17 will be
on aging and memory loss, presented by Dr. Mary Austrom, Professor
of Alzheimer’s Disease Education, IU Medical School Department
of Psychiatry. Carlyn announced that a future presentation will
be given by Gene Tempel of the IU Foundation. Board members suggested
different approaches for his talk, including philanthropy in changing
times and the effects of the nation’s fiscal crisis on university
foundations, endowments, operations, and student scholarships. Suggestions
for future programs included an illustrated presentation of the
campus master plan and a shuttle bus-walking tour of the campus
to introduce SA members on the many changes, new buildings and facilities
on the IUPUI campus. The latter could be jointly sponsored by the
Program and Social Committees.
Carlyn and the board members also talked about inviting other groups,
such as Faculty Club members and Elder-Friendly Communities (EFC),
to SA programs. The consensus was that we should make those decisions
on an ad hoc basis, depending on the topic, the expected SA attendance,
and size of facility to accommodate non- members. Carlyn asked Walt
Linne to send an email invitation to EFC regarding the February
17 presentation and encouraged others to invite friends.
Last Lecture Committee report
Chair Golam Mannan reported that the response to a call for Last
Lecture candidates resulted in 20 possible candidates. The committee
narrowed that down to 5 and asked them for resumes and abstracts
if they wished to be considered. A selection committee made up of
distinguished faculty and a student will select the finalist. The
Last Lecture will be given on April 17 in conjunction with the Chancellor’s
Honors Convocation..
Social Committee report
Giles Hoyt encouraged members to attend the IUPUI-Oakland University
basketball game at 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 21. Dinner will
be available at the Den (Sports Bar) starting at 5:00 P.M. Giles
and Dolores Hoyt are in charge of the event.
Bill Voos, reporting for Jean Gnat, announced that a Scholarship
Recognition reception, sponsored by the IUPUI Foundation and honoring
Art and Patricia Mirsky, will be held on Thursday, April 9. Bill
also reminded the group of the Wildflower video program and guided
walk at Holliday Park at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, April 17. There will
be a $4.00 charge per person to cover the cost of the program.
Membership Survey Committee
Chair Richard Patterson distributed a survey, which his committee
had drafted. Several board members suggested additions and changes.
Richard said he will make the requested changes and email the revised
survey to the board for comments. His committee would like to send
the survey to members on April 1 and ask for responses by April
30.
Nominating Committee report
Chair Harriet Wilkins reported that names of nominees for Board
members for the 2009-2011 term need to be sent to the membership
by March 15. As required in the by-laws, a request for suggestions
was sent to members email and in the Sentinel. She also asked the
board for suggestions of ex-board members, who will comprise the
selection committee, and received several names.
Bepko Medallion report
The Bepko Medallion will not be awarded this year. According to
the by-laws, the medallion must be awarded at least once every three
years. Mark Grove will send a note to the Board in which he will
ask for suggestions for candidates for future years.
Draft Policy
Bill Voos distributed a draft of a policy on General Guidelines
for Cooperating with Other Organizations. He asked Board members
to review the document and be prepared to discuss is at the next
meeting.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary R. Grove, Secretary
Next Board Meeting: March 12, 2009, 10:00 A.M,
at Glendale Library.
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