UCI  EMERITAE/I  ASSOCIATION

MINUTES    MARCH  3,  2003

  

           

Present:  

Julian Feldman, Eldon Foltz, Ann Heiney, Isabelle Hunt, Sam McCulloch, Ron Miller, Bob Montgomery, Lyman Porter, Lorie Reed, Roland Schinzinger, Ann Stephens and John Swett,
Jerry Tobis and Dennis Clark

 

The meeting was called to order by Chair Lyman Porter at 9:17 am.

 

I.

Minutes of February 3rd meeting:  The minutes of the February 3rd  meeting were approved with the addition of further clarification on the issue of a program about the proposed new hospital noted in item III.   It included the accessibility of outpatient health care resources for faculty and students on campus. 

 II.

Treasurer’s Report:  There was no treasurer’s report in the absence of the treasurer, Kivie Moldave.

III.

Newsletter Report:   John Swett reported that articles have been received for the next Newsletter and it is expected to be completed before month’s end.

 IV.

Report of Brochure Committee: Roland Schinzinger thanked those who had submitted suggestions to him.  He purchased an aerial shot of the campus which could be used after some editing.   He anticipates a completion within the next several weeks and will mail it to members.  It was decided to print 500 copies, depending upon the price breaks when it is sent to a printer.  Isabelle Hunt provided a sample showing the photo which was passed around for everyone’s viewing.

V.

Retirees’ Association Report:   Dennis Clark mentioned the possibility of free telephone equipment which is available for disabled persons. 

 VI.

Report of Award Committee:  Jerry Tobis announced a unanimous decision by the committee consisting of Hunt, Porter and himself.  Leon Schwartz was selected for the annual Outstanding Service Award for this year.  This award will honor the work done by Schwartz not only for the UCI Emeritae/i Association, but for his invaluable service to CUCEA as treasurer, as well as his work in the development of possibilities for retirement housing on or near campus. The recommendation of the committee was approved unanimously and with enthusiasm by the members present.  It was decided to present the Award at the program event scheduled for April 17th.   Lorie Reed volunteered to design and prepare this award.

VII.

Program Committee Report:  Ann Stephens reported a program on the plans for the new hospital building at UCIMC will be given by Chancellor Cesario at the University Club's room C on April 17th.  This is to take place beginning with coffee at 10:30 a.m., and the presentation starting at 11:00 a.m.The Development Office may split the cost of the University Club with our organization.

VIII.

Lorie Reed reported that she has received a list of eligible Emeritae/i. and she will coordinate this list with that of our secretary.  She plans to contact those whose name is not on our membership list.

IX.

Porter reported about a meeting with Gail Brooks, Assistant Vice-Chancellor of Human Resources at UCI, at the University Club on February 26.  Clark summarized the major areas of concern:  funding, space, staff and use.  Brooks suggested we put into writing exactly what we desire, and the action we plan to take to achieve this goal.  Porter had asked where Brooks visualized the role of Human Resources in this endeavor.  Brooks indicated that she would put the Retirement Center item into her next three-year plan.  

 X.

Julian Feldman advised of the increase of calls received by the Health Care Facilitator regarding the changes in the Health Care Benefit Program that took effect January 1.

       

 

The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 am

 

The next meeting will take place on April 14th, 2003