February 2014 Board Minutes East Campus Union
Members Present: Agnes Adams, John Comer, Duane Eversoll, John Goebel, Jim Kendrick, Roger Kirby, Delivee Wright, Doug Zatechka.
John Comer, President, called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm.
1. Memory Moments: Lawrence Ehlers, Mechanical Engineering; Charles Gardner, Agronomy, John Gradwohl, Law; Donald Hanway, Sr., Agronomy; Willis Moreland, Curriculum and Instruction; and John Taylor, partner of George Wolf, English.
2. Treasurer's Report. Agnes Adams, Treasurer, reported the current financial status (see attached report) and her report was accepted This report is appended to the minutes online.
3. 2016 Big Ten Retirees Association Annual Meeting/Conference at the University of Nebraska. Jack Goebel, reported that John Bernthal has agreed to Chair the Program Committee, Al Seagren will Chair Fund Raising/Sponsorships; and Jim Griesen will soon be joining the Steering Committee. We are in need of sponsors/donors; secretarial help; and others to serve on committees. He invited participation of anyone with applicable talents.
4. Benefits Committee. Doug Zatechka, Chair, presented a New Mission Statement for the committee, as follows: The Committee advocates for the continuation and enhancement of current benefits and establishment of new ones available through UNL to Emeriti members. The committee also strives to promote the identification and/or creation of additional benefits that may be available to Emeriti through associations and partnerships with UNL and the offices of state and local government. Emeriti who know of such benefits are encouraged to bring them to the attention of the committee. Doug moved, and Jack Goebel seconded the motion to adopt this language. Motion carried. Nancy Kenny is no longer serving on this committee.
A question arose concerning the "Frequently Asked Questions" on the Emeriti Web Site. It was clarified that all full-time retirees of UNL can continue to purchase tickets if they held them ten years continuously prior to retirement. Language will be adjusted to reflect this.
5. Membership Committee. Roger Kirby, Chair, presented a list of possible members who might be able to serve in the role Jim Kendrick has been filling in managing the web site and other computing related needs. John Comer will follow-up with contacts to see if any of these individuals are interested.
6 Web Site. Jim Kendrick has pointed out several areas of the web site to consider revision or elimination, or updating. No specific changes were made at this time.
7. Two groups have requested that we distribute their flyers at our luncheon meeting; one for the UNL United Nations participation, and one for volunteers for the Nebraska Science Olympiad. Approved.
8. Duane Eversoll took minutes at the January Board meeting and will distribute these to the Board for review and then to Jim Kendrick for inclusion on the web site.
9. The President's Retirees Luncheon for the System is scheduled for May 23, 2014, 11:30 am at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Lincoln.
10. The next Coffee Chat will be Valentine's Day, February 14, 2014 at the Cresent Moon Coffee House, below ten Thousand Villages on the SE corner of 8th and P Streets. Treats are welcome; bring a heart if you are curious.
Meeting adjourned at 2:10 pm.
Submitted By: Delivee L. Wright, Secretary
UNL EMERITI ASSOCIATION TREASURER'S REPORT Wednesday, January 1, 2014 to Friday, January 31, 2014
Wisherd Fund
Book Value: $ 55,666.83
Spendable: $ 17,867.96
Market Value: $ 148,895.21
Emeriti Association Fund
Spendable: $ 8,173.00
Wells Fargo Checking Account
Jan 1 Balance: $ 3,758.94
Received: $ 600.00*
Expenditures: $ 387.33**
Feb 1 Balance: $ 3,971.61
*Explanation of receipts
Luncheon: $ 600
**Explanation of Expenditures Bursar, $387.33, Printing and Postal services