UCI EMERITAE/I ASSOCIATION MINUTES -- February 7, 2005

Present: Julian Feldman, Dick Franks, Ann Heiney, Judd Hubert, Renée Hubert , Duncan Luce, Julian Margolis, Sam McCulloch, Ron Miller, Kivie Moldave, Bob Montgomery, Lorie Reed, John Swett, Jerry Tobis

Minutes: The December minutes were approved with corrections: The date was December 6, 2004. The Foundation balance in our treasury was $1511.38. The last sentence under "Newsletter Editor" should read "The next newsletter might also note the availability of identification cards for spouses of emeritae/i all of whom are considered members of the UCIEA". Under new business the word "Governor" should be capitalized.

Treasurer's report: The balance is slightly more than $2000, but we have not yet paid for the December social, for which revenues were $740, outlay $890. Jerry Tobis stated it would be helpful when newsletters are sent to emeritae/i to have a way of informing them whether or not their dues have been paid. Lorie Reed recalled this had been discussed in December, and again Ann Heiney and Bob Montgomery are asked to report in March so that the subsequent newsletter could be used to inform Emeritae/i of their dues status.

Kivie Moldave reported dues at UCLA are $12.50, but their annual social is paid for by administration. Both Riverside and UC Berkeley no longer have lifetime dues as they had previously, and both have annual dues of $10. Berkeley does not mail out newsletters to those who fail to pay dues. UC Davis' dues are $25 annually (as are ours) but are voluntary. Dues at UCSF and at UCSD are mandatory, and at UCSF emeriti are dropped from the roles after two years of delinquency.

Program report: John Swett has arranged for Arnold Starr to speak on March 8 at 11:30 a.m. in the President's Conference Room at Berkeley Place. His topic will be "Hearing but not Understanding". Lunch will be catered and the charge is to be $12. The invitations should inform Emeritae/i that they may inform Audrey Wicks at 949-559-5990 or by e-mail to emeriti@UCI.edu (who in turn will inform the UCI Parking Office) one week in advance of the meeting that they wish reduced-rate parking. The cost, but only with a reservation, is $3 for general parking in the Social Studies Parking Structure or $4 in the parking lot surrounding the Berkeley Place building.

John Swett plans to contact Sherrie Kaplan, Sheldon Greenfield, and Pamela Lawrence for a talk on how best to communicate with one's physician for the spring meeting.

Newsletter report: Bob Montgomery stated the next newsletter will have an excerpt (concerning the early days of the UCI campus) from Renée Hubert's book. The following newsletter will have an article by Justin Call. Ron Miller suggested, since our newsletter is distributed electronically as well as by the US Postal Service, that if there is more information to be conveyed than will fit in the printed newsletter (without requiring additional postage) it could be posted on our UCIEA web site and simply noted in the published version to be available on the Web.

Retiree's Association report: None given in the absence of Bobby Brown.

Awards Committee report: The committee will meet immediately following the Executive Committee meeting.

New Business: Julian Feldman reminded us that the Medicare prescription benefits begin in 2006, and employers have the option of discontinuing drug benefits, or continuing them through HMO or other insurance supplementary to Medicare for retirees and emeritae on Medicare. If the University of California elects to continue providing drug benefits at a rate that meets or exceeds Medicare benefits standards, the University would receive a 28% rebate. Related memos of Gina Merriott and of Douglas Haynes are to be circulated to the executive committee. Further information may be available from Tom Rice, Professor at UCLA and from Michelle French in the Office of the President.

Jerry Tobis asked that the list of the 284 Emeritae who were members in 2002-2003 be updated, and Lorie Reed recommended we ask Ann Paden since Benefits probably has the most accurate listing. Audrey Wicks stated condolence cards are sent to spouses of deceased Emeritae/i with a reminder that they remain members of the UCIEA. They receive our newsletter as well. Kivie Moldave asked that those with information to update the list please inform Audrey Wicks. Julian Margolis noted that the ZIP code for University Hills (faculty housing) has changed from 92612 to 92617, and the list needs updating.

Kivie Moldave sent a letter to new Emeritae/i encouraging them to attend meetings of the UCIEA including the Executive Committee meetings. In addition, members of the Executive Committee should invite emeritae/i to attend.

Lyman Porter was unable to attend today, but reported that there have been three applicants for the part-time manager position for the recently approved Retirement Center. Interviews are to be conducted soon.

Kivie Moldave campus welfare committee stated that he, Julian Feldman, and Jerry Tobis would attend the campus welfare committee meeting next week. He stated there has been concern about restricting eligible sources of funding for research, continuing concern about a disparity in salaries of men and women on the faculty (the disparity less for recent hires), and concern about prescription benefits as well.

Minutes submitted by Ronald B. Miller, M.D., Secretary.