Board members present
Marge Applegate, Ted Cutshall, Noel Duerden, Mary Grove, Joe Hingtgen,
Giles Hoyt, Carlyn Johnson,
Leon Rand, Bill Voos, Sheldon Siegel, Harriet Wilkins
Members absent
Mark Grove, Golam Mannan, Shirley Newhouse, Dick Patterson,
Committee Chair present
Walt Linne
Call to order
President Harriet Wilkins called the meeting to order at 10:10 A.M.
Approval of minutes
The minutes of the August 13, 2009 board meeting were approved.
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President’s report
President Harriet Wilkins reported that she had met with Chris Maraldo
to discuss the University College STAR program. STAR is a one-on-one
mentoring program for students who have been on probation or are
near probation status. The program is seeking volunteer mentors
who will meet with, advise, and motivate students. It is not a tutoring
program. Chris would like to come to a future Senior Academy meeting
to talk about the program. Noel Duerden suggested that an article
in the Sentinel may attract some volunteers.
Harriet said that the United Way Campaign mailing had gone out
to Senior Academy members and, in the past, members had responded
generously.
President Harriet Wilkins and Vice President Giles Hoyt reported
that they had met with Dean Uday Sukhatme to discuss the relationship
of the Senior Academy to the University. The Dean was particularly
pleased by the success of the Last Lecture program last spring and
will support this program again this academic year. They also talked
about ways in which the Academy may be able to contribute to the
new RISE (Research-International-Service -Experiential Learning)
program
Leon Rand mentioned that there were many new University units and
programs like RISE. He asked whether the Senior Academy Program
Committee might consider offering a program to acquaint members
with activities that have been created since most of us retired.
Carlyn Johnson suggested that such a program could be presented
next spring, after the currently scheduled programs have been completed.
Giles Hoyt pointed out that the Faculty Club offers many interesting
programs and that Senior
Academy members receive special membership advantages, including
a lower dues rate.
He suggested that information about Faculty Club membership should
be shared with SA members.
Treasurer’s report
President Wilkins distributed the report prepared by Treasurer Shirley
Newhouse. As of August 31, 2009, balances were as follows: Senior
Academy Fund: $6,056.97; Returning Student Scholarship account:
$37,705.17;
IPS Scholarship account: $33,351.42: Academic Scholarship account:
$ 36,079.81.
Membership Committee Report
Chair Joe Hingtgen reported for the committee (Joe Hingtgen, Marge
Applegate, and Ted Cutchall). There are 278 members, of which 135
are life members, 113 are annual members, and 30 are unpaid. There
are 67 members who received free memberships for 2008-9 and
2009-10. Renewal letters have been sent. And the committee plans
to send a letter to life members, reminding them of the benefits
of Senior Academy.
A discussion followed regarding whether the Senior Academy should
acknowledge the death of a member by sending a sympathy card to
relatives. After discussion, it was decided that whenever the Senior
Academy is made aware of a member’s death (which is not always
possible), a sympathy card will be sent to the family. Bill Voos
reminded the board of a protocol approved in the past year for deceased
members who had undertaken leadership roles and made significant
contributions to the Senior Academy.
Joe also noted that the Membership Committee members had discussed
the idea of sending letter to “lapsed” members, but
decided that, based on prior experience, the efficacy was doubtful
with only a few responses to hundreds of letters sent.
Program Committee
Chairperson Carlyn Johnson reported on the programs for September
and October. On September 29 at 10:15 A.M., Dr. David Orenthlicher
will discuss the current national debate about health care reform.
On October 20 at 10:15 A.M., four financial experts will discuss
“Managing Your Retirement Account.” The speakers are
consultants from Fidelity Investments and TIAA-CREF and the director
of retirement programs from IUPUI Human Resources. January’s
program will feature Professor Tom DeCoster.
Social Committee
Mary Grove reported that 43 Senior Academy members registered for
the September 11 campus bus tour followed by a presentation of IUPUI’s
Master Plan for the Future by Professor of Business Administration
and Chancellor’s Office Chief of Staff. The bus transportation,
tour guides, parking fees, and meeting room were donated to Senior
Academy.
Last Lecture Committee
Harriet Wilkins reported for Golam Mannan. The first Lecture was
clearly a success. In addition, the Last Lecture Committee learned
some lessons and, as a result, the schedule will be modified.
Invitations for nominations will go out in December, with a February
1 deadline for submissions. During the first week of February, the
screening committee will select candidates, and last year’s
finalists will be invited to apply. Nominees will be asked for a
dossier and summary of their proposed lecture. During the first
week of March, the screening committee will send candidates to the
selection committee, consisting of three active faculty, three retired
faculty, and one student. No members of the selection committee
will be from the candidates’ schools. The selection committee
will notify the chosen speaker on March 6. The Last Lecture will
be held on April 16, 2010.
The board had a brief discussion about awarding a medal or plaque
to the Last Lecturer.
Other Business
Walt Linne and the board members complimented Noel Duerden on the
excellent Senior Sentinel. Walt reported that Judy Silence is updating
the Website. Walt is talking with Jim Brown, retired Dean of Journalism,
about lending his talents to improve Senior Academy communications.
Harriet Wilkins announced that a budget committee had been appointed,
chaired by Giles Hoyt, with members Shirley Newhouse, Leon Rand
and Walt Linne.
Bill Voos moved and Giles Hoyt seconded adjournment. The meeting
was adjourned at ll:20 A.M.
Respectfully submitted
Mary Grove, Secretary
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