Board members present
Marge Applegate, Mark Grove, Mary Grove, Joe Hingtgen, Giles Hoyt,
Carlyn Johnson, Golam Mannan, Shirley Newhouse, Richard Patterson,
Leon Rand, William Voos, Harriet Wilkins
Board members absent
Ted Cutshall, Noel Duerden, Sheldon Siegel
Committee chairs present
Walt Linne (Communications), Jean Gnat (Social)
Call to order
President Bill Voos called the meeting to order at 10:10 A.M.
Approval of minutes
The minutes of the April 9 meeting were approved.
President’s remarks
President Bill Voos reviewed the large number of events in which
Senior Academy has been involved since the April 9 meeting: the
Last Lecture by Dr. Einterz, a wildflower program and walk in Holliday
Park, a scholarship reception honoring Art and Pat Mirsky, the annual
luncheon for newly retired faculty, and a tour of the Kokomo Opalescent
Glass Factory. All events were well attended and successful.
Treasurer’s report
Shirley Newhouse reported that in the past month, Senior Academy
accounts were in the plus range. As of April 30, 2009, the balances
are: $32,152 (Returning Students Scholarships), $28,657 (IPS Students
Scholarships), and $32,836 (Academic Scholarships). In addition,
SA had $5,207 in its Foundation fund and $4,609 in its checking
account. The Treasurer’s report was approved.
Communications Committee report
Chair Walt Linne said that since the majority (78%) of Senior Academy
members have email accounts, the Communications Committee would
like to send The Sentinel electronically. The electronic mail method
would save printing and postage costs, and allow for the use of
color and additional pages.
Mark Grove suggested that there should be a transition period to
assure that members who want to receive a paper copy will be able
to receive it. Harriet Wilkins suggested that SA should use the
listserv to ask members to respond whether they want to get the
publication electronically or in paper.
Walt asked board members to actively support Noel Duerden, who has
been the editor of the Sentinel for several years, by writing articles
and asking colleagues to do so. Bill Voos suggested that we send
a request to members, asking them to submit articles. Bill also
suggested asking Journalism Dean Jim Brown, a new retiree, if he
would be interested in assisting in producing the Sentinel.
Social Committee
Longtime Social Chair Jean Gnat agreed to accept one more year as
chair. She announced that several events have already been planned
for the 2009-10 academic year, including a shuttle bus campus tour
and presentation on IUPUI’s long-range plan, a docent-led
tour of a special collection of Spanish Art at the Indianapolis
Museum of Art, and the traditional Holiday Dinner. Jean complimented
this year’s committee’s members for arranging enjoyable
and educational events.
Programs and Membership Committees
Carlyn Johnson proposed that SA could invite non-SA members and
members of other organizations to attend SA programs and social
activities. Dick Patterson proposed that SA ask retired adjunct
faculty to become members, perhaps as a special category, since
adjuncts are not specified in the by-laws and do not appear on the
Human Resources retiree list. A subcommittee, consisting of Marge
Applegate, Golam Mannan, Shirley Newhouse, and Harriet Wilkins will
investigate the issue of inviting adjunct faculty to become SA members.
Last Lecture feedback
Golam Mannan reported that the process for choosing the Last Lecturer
was effective. The small committee worked methodically. Confidentiality
was observed concerning those who nominated and were nominated.
Working with the other partners was helpful. The costs of the reception,
printing, honorarium, and other amenities were provided by External
Affairs, the IUPUI 40th Anniversary Committee, and the Foundation.
A discussion followed about whether future Last Lectures must be
combined with an honorarium and/or other awards and whether Last
Lecture should be coordinated with the Chancellor’s Honors
Convocation. After discussion, the consensus was that the Last Lecture
could be a stand-alone event, not necessarily involving financial
and other honors. The board generally agreed that it need not be
combined with the Chancellor Honors Convocation, since the Honors
event already draws a packed audience.
Membership Survey report
Richard Patterson thanked Mark Grove for collecting data and analyzing
the responses. Mark distributed the analysis of the membership survey,
which included the following high points:
Preferred programs and social events: Planned group outings, financial-related
presentations, health related topics, meals at restaurants, outdoor
activities, and picnics.
Communications: The majority of respondents wished to receive the
Sentinel by email.
Volunteering: Six members expressed interest in mentoring IUPUI
students. The survey also yielded a good number of people who wish
to serve on committees.
Specific Ideas: Many respondents suggested social activities and
program topics, and many members volunteered to do presentations
on their expertise, travel, and hobbies.
By-Laws Changes
Harriet Wilkins offered several minor changes to update the by-laws.
She also proposed an additional section in the by-laws describing
the Last Lecture. The proposed changes were approved unanimously.
Annual meeting
Bill Voos announced that the annual meeting will be held at 4:00
-5:30 P.M. on Wednesday, June 24, a time that will accommodate the
busy schedules of Chancellor Bantz and Dean Sukhatme. The meeting
will be held in the Campus Center. Bill asked committee chairs to
prepare a report of no more than 5 minutes, to be given at the meeting.
The Scholarships winners will be invited and introduced.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 A.M.
Next board meeting: June 11, 2009 at 10:00 A.M., Glendale Library
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