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Oswego Emeriti Association
Annual Meeting Minutes – Sheldon Hall
August 7, 2000
Board Members Present: Eleanor Filburn, John Fisher, Bruce Lester, Kent Roseberry, Willard Schum, Herbert VanSchaack
Members-at-Large: Anthony Annunziata, Barbara Gerber, James Hastings, Nancy Osborne, Bob Rock, Vernon Tryon
Guests: Kevin Mahaney, Mark Slayton, Shelley Love
Ellie Filburn introduced Kevin Mahaney and Mark Slayton to the Board. She then introduced Vernon Tryon as a newly retired faculty member.
- A motion was made to accept the minutes from the August 2, 1999 Annual Business Meeting. Motion approved (B. Rock moved, seconded by K. Roseberry).
- A motion was made to accept the agenda for the August 7, 2000 meeting. Motion approved (B. Rock moved, seconded by W. Schum).
- Kent Roseberry thanked Mark Slayton for his assistance with the Treasurer’s Report. Kent reported that the CD’s were closed out and moved into an account located at the Foundation Office. The decision was made to keep the money in the Foundation’s Money Market account. Currently there is $6,744.10 in the Life member account, which earns 4% interest. The General Account has a balance of $1,423.17. There are 10 new life members which makes a total of 37 and 109 who have paid annual dues.
- President Ellie Filburn reported on Emeriti activities. In October, Will Schum chaired the Wreath Laying Ceremony at Sheldon’s grave and then hosted a reception in Sheldon Hall after for the attendees of the ceremony. In March, Emeriti along with the Oswego College Foundation Board, Oswego Alumni Association Board and College Council were invited to Shady Shore to meet the candidate for the new Vice President for Development position. At today’s luncheon, a plaque for Lida Penfield will be presented to Mary Beth Bell. Similar plaques will be done for other buildings on campus. Information was sent to Emeriti regarding becoming a mentor for the incoming freshman.
- John Fisher reported the Fall Newsletter was not forwarded yet because it can’t be worked on until after the Fall Classic. He wanted to remind the board that his term expires the last day of August. He stated that he was willing to serve but needs help with the newsletter. If anyone has an article that they wish to be included in the newsletter, please contact him. John then reported that Nancy Osborne will be writing articles on faculty. The most recent article written is for Lida Penfield.
- James Hastings reported on the activity of the CEAC. The committee was formed three years ago. There is a 15 member committee with representatives from across campus. There have been 4 meetings this year because the committee chair resigned and it took time to find a new chair. Mary DePentu is the new chair of the committee. The plan for the near future is to remove dead trees. They are looking into adding more trees but this is costly.
- Historical Preservation Committee – Ellie is looking for anyone who is interested in joining the committee. The committee would be in charge of the Presidential Portraits along with other responsibilities.
- A motion was made to accept the nominations of Don Cox, Ellie Filburn, Bruce Lester and Kent Roseberry to serve 2-year terms on the Board. Motion approved (H. VanSchaak moved, seconded by J. Readling).
- Memorial Book – Emeriti purchases memorial books for their deceased members. A summary of the books is found on-line. Since 1992, 55 books have been purchased. The Emeriti Association pays $50 and if the book is more, Penfield Library pays the difference.
- Will Schum reported on the Sheldon Wreath laying ceremony. Ruth Sayer and Barbara Shineman handled the first service two years prior which coincided with Founder’s Day. The former caretaker of Riverside Cemetery donates his services to clean the headstone and around the headstone. The last service was on a Friday at which attendance was limited. Will questioned whether the ceremony should be held annually or every 4 years. There was much discussion. A motion was made to hold the ceremony every 2 years on or near Founder’s Day with a reception following. Motion approved (K. Roseberry moved, second by B. Lester).
- Faculty Assembly Representation – The question had been raised on why emeriti weren’t represented on Faculty Assembly. Ellie sent a letter to the Chair of the Faculty Assembly. The response from the Chair was that it would be brought to the table on a retreat day when the by-laws were discussed.
- Resolutions – Barbara Shineman, Nina Hastings, Will Schum and Ellie Filburn met and wrote the following resolutions.
Resolution #1: Be it resolved that the Emeriti Association of the State University of New York at Oswego extends sincere appreciation to Peg Lowery for her many years of dedicated service. Her support has enabled this organization to function and grow to its present membership of over 300 emeriti. Her warmth, charm, strong interpersonal skills, and willingness to help have enabled us to become a viable, supportive organization for our college’s various endeavors. Her successful fund-raising efforts have accrued benefit for the college, its students and its faculty. We, as an appreciative, caring group, offer our sincere thanks and best wishes to Peg as she moves ahead.
Resolution #2: Be it resolved that the Emeriti Association of the State University of New York at Oswego recognizes the efforts of three wives of former faculty, who through their interest in maintaining communication and relationships with retired faculty, initiated the annual August luncheons in the 1980s. These luncheon-get-togethers later became part of and strengthened the Oswego Emeriti Association. We are indeed indebted to Fergie Boyd, Nina Hastings, and Kay Palmer for their interest and perseverance. We offer sincere gratitude to Fergie, Nina, and Kay.John will add the resolution to the Emeriti Newsletter and they will be read at the luncheon to follow this meeting.
- The display case in Penfield has been used for the Campus School Reunion along with displays of Dr. James Perdue. Currently the case is being changed to place information regarding Virginia Radley. Ellie is looking at what we should do with this case. We can have a volunteer to take the task of changing the case periodically; give the case back to Penfield; or allow Penfield to use the case but allow us to use when we want to. Dr. Hastings approved funding for the case and it was his understanding that it was a joint effort and doesn’t believe there was an exclusion agreement. It was decided to keep the case and charge the Historical Preservation committee with the upkeep of the display case.
- The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald Cox
Secretary
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