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Oswego Emeriti Association
Annual Meeting Minutes – Sheldon Hall
August 5, 2002
Board Members Present: Eleanor Filburn, John Fisher, Kent Roseberry, Connie Ryan, Willard Schum, Barbara Shineman, Vern Tryon, Herbert VanSchaack
Members-at-Large: Ram Chaudhari, John Readling, Bob Rock, Stephen Torok
Guests: Deborah Armstrong, Kevin Mahaney, Barbara Manwaring, Shelley Love
- A motion was made to accept the agenda for the August 5, 2002 meeting. Motion approved (Barbara Shineman moved, seconded by Bob Rock).
- A motion was made to accept the minutes from the August 6, 2001 Annual Business Meeting. Motion approved (John Readling moved, seconded by Barbara Shineman).
- Treasurer’s Report – Kent Roseberry no new activity with the accounts.
- President’s Report – President Ellie Filburn summarized the activities of the Emeriti Association. On September 26, 2001 a reception was held at Shady Shore for all emeriti. The Sheldon Wreath Laying Ceremony was held on October 25, 2001 at the Chapel at Riverside Cemetery followed by a reception at King Alumni Hall. The wreath was later placed on Sheldon’s statue outside Sheldon Hall. A suggestion was made that the ceremony in October 2003 be held on campus at Sheldon’s statue. In February 2002 Kevin Mahaney asked the Emeriti Association if they would like to be involved with the College’s Annual Fund phoning. With Board approval a small group of Emeriti took part. In April 2002 President Stanley reported on the findings of the Feasibility Study with a recommendation to move forward with a major fundraising campaign. In June 2002 Kevin Mahaney announced the appointment of Deborah Armstrong ’87 as Director of Development. Ellie then reported that the Emeriti Association continues to purchase memorial books for Penfield Library. From this point on the Emeriti Association will pay $50 for each book purchased instead of paying the amount if less than $50 and only $50 if the book is more with Penfield Library paying the difference. The plaque for Mahar Hall will be presented at the annual luncheon. Thanks goes to Lois Jackim for starting and continuing this project. Thank you to John and Joanne Fisher for the presidential portrait of Foster Brown, which will be presented at the annual luncheon. The plan for the new three-year terms for board members is ready for implementation and will begin in the 02-03 fiscal year.
- Nominating Committee – Barbara Shineman reported that she along with Herb and Vern met to discuss the four positions needing to be filled. The four individuals whom terms have ended are Don Cox, Barbara Shineman, Kent Roseberry and Ellie Filburn. Ellie stated that she would renew for a two-year term with Kent renewing for a three-year term. Don and Barbara chose not to renew their terms on the board. The nominating committee recommends Sherry Dunham and Lou Iorizzo for nomination to the Emeriti Board. A motion was made to accept Sherry Dunham and Lou Iorizzo to the board on a three-year term. Motion approved (Will Schum moved, second by Kent Roseberry).
- Development Office Update – Kevin Mahaney introduced Deborah Armstrong ’87 as Director of Development. Deborah is located in King Alumni Hall and is in charge of managing Annual Fund, Major Gifts, Gift Records, Prospect Management, Scholarships and Fall Classic. At the conclusion of the 2002 fiscal year $2.5 million was raised. This amount includes all gifts and commitments. This is the first time in history that the fund has raised over $2 million. In FY ’02 we received the partial estate of Dr. Ghobrial, the total of this estate will be an estimated $1 million. Emeriti and former employee giving totals $24, 490.00 for the fiscal year. Kevin stated that the Sheldon Legacy Society will be recognized with a charter membership list. This list will contain anyone who has made provisions in their will for Oswego or with a trust or annuity. Kevin then stated that the college is embarking to raise $17M over the next five years for a variety of purposes including the Campus Center, School of Business and endowments. All gifts, including pledges will count towards the $17M beginning July 1, 2002.
- Scholarship Incentive – Ellie stated that at the last annual business meeting the idea of a scholarship was brought up and at that time the board felt that it should go back into the hands of the Executive Committee to discuss further. After much discussion it was decided to move forward with a scholarship. A $10,000 endowed scholarship for children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren of emeriti or faculty will be established. Vern, Connie and Ellie met with Barbara Manwaring to discuss the details of the agreement and a draft agreement was passed around for viewing by the board. Barbara Manwaring stated that the scholarship, once endowed, would be listed in the scholarship booklet and that the admissions office would administer the scholarship through their office. This is possible by placing a question on the application as to whether the incoming freshman or transfer student is a decedent of an emeriti or faculty and the emeriti or faculty name would also need to be supplied. After the admissions office chooses a winner the individual would receive a contract to be signed asking if they would like the monies to go towards the bookstore, tuition or both. John asked if more than just great children would qualify, such as great great grandchildren. The answer was no that it would be for just three generations. John Readling questioned why it was for just undergraduate and not graduate. It was explained that it would be easier to pick an award recipient at this time and if it is found that another scholarship could be established it could be designated for a graduate student. Any scholarship can be changed once established if the donors wish it to be. Vern suggested that the word undergraduate should be placed in front of transfer student in the second line of the Purpose section. Questions were raised as to how the scholarship would be funded? Ellie stated that money could be designated through annual fund gifts. An article will be placed in the newsletter and a letter would be sent to faculty letting them know of the existence of this new scholarship. A motion was made to approve the Emeriti Association of SUNY Oswego scholarship. Motion approved (Vern Tryon moved, second by John Fisher). A motion was made to transfer $500 from the Lifetime Emeriti Account to start the scholarship. Motion approved (Vern Tryon moved, second by Kent Roseberry).
- Other – Ellie stated that she has not heard any further news regarding Emeriti representation on Faculty Assembly. The committee is still working on the by-laws. Barbara Shineman inquired of Ellie if anything further has happened regarding her meeting with President Stanley about reinstating the retirees luncheon which was a motion at the last annual meeting. Ellie stated that she met with President Stanley and gave her three options to consider. The options were: President to pay for the luncheon, the president and emeriti association pay for the luncheon jointly or a reception for new retirees. At this time there was been no response.
- A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 a.m. Motion approved (John Readling moved, seconded by all).
Respectfully submitted,
Herb VanSchaack
Secretary
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