Oswego Emeriti Association
Annual Meeting – 326 Sheldon Hall
August 2, 2010
Board members present:Jim LeFlore, Paul Liebenauer, Laree Pease, Ray Schneider, Robert Schell, Vern Tryon, Herb Van Schaack
Members-at-Large: Ralph Spencer
Guest: Shelley Love
1.The motion was made and passed to approve the agenda for the August 2, 2010
meeting.
2.The motion was made and passed to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2009
Annual Business Meeting.
3.President’s Report – Vern Tryon reported on a summary of actions taken by the board and stated that the organization continues to do service projects for the college. Some of the highlights of the year included: two luncheons were held at Springside; College Hour presentation by Bob Schell was held in October 2009; requested several memorial book purchases for Penfield Library; he and John Fisher attended the inaugural conference of the SUNY Retirees Service Corp.; attended the unveiling of the model of a statue of Dr. Mary E. Walker on behalf of President Stanley and participated in the presentation of alumni and foundation scholarship certificates during Honors Convocation.
4.Treasurer’s Report – Paul Liebenauer reported the balances of the three accounts the Emeriti Association holds with the Foundation as of August 2, 2010. The 21315 Operating account has a balance of $2,320.31 with some outstanding bills yet to be paid. The 315 account, which holds the CD monies along with the Lifetime member monies has a balance of $13,517.89. The scholarship account has a balance of $42,838.29.
5.Emeriti Newsletter – no report.
6.Report of the Nominating Committee – Paul Liebenauer
The Nominating Committee, which consists of Paul Liebenauer, Bob Schell and Don Cox, met and recommend the election of James LeFlore, Raymond Schneider and Vernon Tryon to three year terms. A motion was made and passed to elect the present slate of incumbent directors to three year terms.
7.Revision of Constitution – The Board of Directors recommends to change the Emeriti
Associations start of the fiscal year to begin on July 1 instead of September 1. This
change has the approval of the Director of Finance in the College Foundation. A
motion was made and passed to begin the fiscal year of the Emeriti Association on
July 1.
8.Approve the schedule of proposed activities for next year with estimated costs and set
a suggested financial contribution: The board reviewed the proposed activities and
estimated costs for 2010-2011. The total planned for expenses is $2,940, which
includes the $600 scholarship award with the remainder of the $1,000 to be taken from the Lifetime account, with projected revenue at $1,125. At this time if all activity costs are correct then the Association will have a deficit. The annual contribution amount was discussed during this time. It was recommended that an increase of $20 annual contribution would help alleviate a deficit but not fully cover. A motion was made and passed to approve the proposed 2010-2011 program activities and expenses.
A motion was made and passed to approve an increase to $20 for the present $15 annual contribution.
There was much discussion on how to raise awareness of the organization and how to reach out to more emeriti.
9.Set date for September Board of Directors meeting
The Board of Directors will meet on September 28, 2010 in Sheldon Hall.
10.Other Business -
No report.
11.A motion was made and passed to adjourn the annual business meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Herb Van Schaack
Secretary
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