OSU EMERITI ASSOCIATION COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 24, 2017
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Anne Matoy, Sharon Nivens, Ron Elliott, Dennis Bertholf, Tana Rutan.
COMMITTEE CHAIRS/REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT: Doug Aichele, Clem Ward, Kay Keys, Jack Dillwith, Althea Wright, Charles Leider, and Bob Wettemann.
Agenda: Agenda approved.
Request by Keri Kytola, Psychology, M. S. Class of May 2018. Keri explained her project: “Examine the Cognition of People Age 60 and Older.” Her research will involve over 100 volunteers participating in a one on one study. She would like to recruit volunteers from the Emeriti Association Members. Anne suggested Keri place an explanation of her study with a signup sheet on the tables at the May Dinner meeting. She will stay after the meeting to answer any questions about the research project.
Council Minutes: Minutes stand approved as last distributed.
Treasurer’s Report: Approved by: Ron Elliott, Treasurer
This report shows funds of $7,900.00 out of the Money Market account and $100.00 out of the checking account being moved into the “non-permanent” Foundation General Fund. Total Spendable Assets of $32,889.84. Clem made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report and Anne seconded and passed.
Reports and Updates
Vice-President Activities
Dennis Bertholf
“Making the Most of Retirement” email was sent out with the list of classes coming up. The next one is on May 17. Pamela Murphy: “Social Services Available to Stillwater’s Seniors” – Room 119, SPL.
On the 3rd Tuesday in June a group will travel to Ponca City to the Marlin Home, the Marlin Mansion, and the Pioneer Women Museum.
May Dinner Meeting with OLLI
The invitations are expected to be sent this week for the May 8 Dinner Meeting. We will meet with the OLLI group at Meditations. The menu is set and OLLI is arranging the entertainment. The April Dinner Meeting was a huge success with an attendance of about 107 members and quests. Clem received positive feedback on the surveys for the quality of the meal. Carol Headrick gave a wonderful book review on “The Life of Shirley Temple Black 1928-2014.”
Travel Update
Jack needs 30 days to arrange for travel if it requires use of a bus. Jack did not get a great amount of feedback on his Travel Survey from the April Dinner Meeting.
President-Elect
Sharon Nivens
Membership-Directory
Sharon Nivens
Due to a miscommunication the new Membership Directories with the Newsletter were mailed out 3rd class rather than 1st class so they may take 2 weeks to arrive. Some of us have received them this week. Membership: One new couple and one individual joined this past month. Sharon mentioned we are missing connecting with recent retirees due to the new Banner system. She does see a list of new retirees in the NewsPress from time to time.
President
Anne Matoy
Anne will try to get a list of Retirees from Whitehurst dating back Banner installation.
Anne mentioned the water leak in our meeting room has been repaired and the Lighting seems somewhat improved.
Communications – Update
Items in the next Update will include: upcoming Ponca City trip, recent Pawhuska trip, “Making the most of Retirement,” remind people to invite current retirees, and the June Dinner meeting “The Airport with Gary Johnson” Mojos will be the caterer.
Ambassadors (Commencement Update)
Since Russ was out of town Dennis reported several volunteers signed up to help out at Commencement. Most of them volunteered at the April Dinner Meeting!
University/Faculty Standing Committee Reports
Bob Wettemann; representing the “Retirement and Fringe Benefits Committee” gave a brief report on the Cigna Dental card. The first ones sent out had 80% coverage and the replacement cards had 100% coverage on them for basic yearly care.
Anne mentioned if we have any updates for the Ad Hoc Constitution/Bylaws/Policies & Procedures Committee to get them to Andrea Arquitt, Jack Dillwith, Clem Ward, or Sharon Nivens soon.
Adjournment
At 2:15 p.m. Anne asked for a motion to adjourn and Jack made the motion to adjourn.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tana Rutan