UCI  EMERITAE/I  ASSOCIATION

MINUTES  OF  APRIL 14,  2003

  

 

                        Present             David Easton, Ron Miller, Kivie Moldave,

                                                Lyman Porter, Lorie Reed, Roland Schinzinger,

                                                Ann Stephens, John Swett and Jerry Tobis

 

The meeting was called to order by Chair Lyman Porter at 9:15 am.


 I. 

Minutes of March 3rd meeting:  The minutes were approved with one correction.  Lorie Reed will not be contacting eligible Emeritae/i whose names are not listed on our membership roster.

 
II.

Treasurer’s Report:  Kivie Moldave reported a balance of $3,792.23. A discussion ensued regarding the advisability of establishing a reserve fund (separate from the operational fund).  A decision was tabled to a later date, pending further information on future allocations from the EVC’s office.

 
III.
Program Committee:    Ann Stephens reported reservations have been received from 36 individuals who plan to attend the April 17th event at the University Club, featuring a talk about the new hospital at the UCI Medical Center in Orange.  At this event, the annual Emeritae/I Outstanding Contributions Award will be presented to the family of Leon Schwartz.  A final social event of the year is to be scheduled in June at the University Club.  Stephens also announced she will be stepping down from her position as Chair of the Program Committee next year.

IV.

Newsletter Editor:   John Swett reported that the last issue of this academic year's Newsletter has been published and distributed.

 
 V.

Retiree's Association:  There was no report on the Retiree's Association in the absence of its chair, Dennis Clark.

 
VI.

UCIEA Brochure:  Roland Schinzinger provided a completed brochure along with an aerial photograph of the campus and surrounding area which he had purchased for use on the cover of the  brochure.     Lorie Reed was asked to edit the final text of the brochure.  Schinzinger reported he had found a printer who would charge $840 for 500 copies and $960 for 1500 copies.  It was decided to order 1500 copies.   Porter thanked Schinzinger for his efforts in designing this brochure.

 
VII.

Award Committee:   Jerry Tobis suggested two non-monetary awards be established to honor an active faculty member and a graduating student.  Swett suggested that a department might be considered as well as individuals.  After discussion, a committee consisting of Tobis, Schinzinger and Miller was chosen to develop this proposal and report back at a future meeting.

 
VIII.
There being no new business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 am

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