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OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT ASSOCATION (OSURA)
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
April 1, 2004
Present: Bill Brennan, Norma Barnhisel, Les Dunnington, David Eiseman, Gale Hazel,
Kathy Heath, Ron Lovell, Kathy Meddaugh, Bill Wilkins
Absent: Jean Peters
Guests: Glenn Klein, Marilyn Sarff
The meeting was called to order by President-elect Brennan at 10 a.m. He introduced
Sarff, who has agreed to serve as special events coordinator, and Klein, who is interesting
in assisting OSURA with volunteers and, possibly, in joining the board.
There were no additions to the minutes and they were approved after a motion by
Dunnington, seconded by Lovell.
Treasurer’s Report: Wilkins reported the totals in the two OSURA accounts:
Provost’s account--$1416.00
(Another $3000 will be added on July 1; any funds remaining can be carried
forward)
OSU Foundation account--$1849.27
Wilkins will go over the accounting procedure with the new treasurer after the annual
meeting.
Old Business:
Career Fair—Heath reported that many good volunteers participated. She thinks it will
be a popular volunteer activity. The one problem arose because people were told to
arrive too early, then had nothing to do. She said we must make sure volunteers are
assigned at peak times next year.
Hilton Garden Tour—27 people participated and had a good time.
Emeritus Directory—Hazel and Brennan met with the representative of the outside
publisher via phone and learned that a separate emeritus directory can be pulled from the
current campus directory if Student Publications agrees. Brennan will contact Frank
Ragulsky for permission. Meddaugh and Hazel discussed the various ways to get the
data needed for the directory and the procedure to obtain individual permissions to
include a person’s listing.
Golf Tourney and Party—Brennan reviewed plans for the September 8th event. A
subcommittee will meet next week to continue the planning process. The board wants
OSURA members to get the first chance to register to attend because of space limitations
at Trysting Tree. After that, members of ALL and AROPE are welcome to attend.
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Institutionalizing OSURA—Brennan distributed a draft document outlining the approach
to central administration about making OSURA an official part of the university. Wilkins
suggested that a portfolio be prepared before any submission of this request. This would
be a tabbed document outlining the goals and achievements of OSURA during its two
year existence. Hazel will contact Gigi Bruce of the President’s Office to ask about
format.
Committee Members/Chairs Update—Brennan reported that Irma Delson had declined to
become program chair. George Keller has agreed to chair the committee to investigate
OSURA’s hosting of a future state or regional conference. In his absence, Brennan,
Dunnington and Peters will attending a planning meeting for this year’s event at Portland
State University on either June 7, 8, 9.
Nominating Committee—Dunnington reported that Eiseman has agreed to run as
president-elect, Heath as treasurer, and Lovell as secretary.
Annual Meeting—Brennan reviewed plans for the May 12th event. He, Wilkins, Lovell,
Heath and Barnhisel agreed to arrive at 2 p.m. to assist with setting up the room.
Eiseman reported on his conversations with Charlotte Headrick of the University Theatre.
She will introduce a group of students to perform selections from the Spring production
of “Three Penny Opera,” beginning at 3:30. President Ray will be asked to speak at 4.
Sarff will handle refreshments and door prizes. Lovell will publicize the event via the
OSURA newsletter and stories to be sent to OSU This Week and the Gazette-Times.
Hazel will send the same release via e-mail to the list serve names. A brief board
meeting will be held after the annual meeting to welcome new board members.
New Business:
Future Programs—Brennan distributed a list of possibilities. The board reviewed it and
decided to proceed with a tour of Weatherford Hall, possibly this Spring. Dunnington
will follow up on arrangements. Wilkins suggested that OSURA approach the coach of
the OSU Women’s Softball team and ask that a home game be designated “OSURA Day”
in honor of OSU retirees. In return, OSURA would feature the team on its web site and
include an announcement in the newsletter. The board agreed and he will follow up.
Newsletter—Lovell said he planned to feature the annual meeting in the next issue as
well as a follow-up on the successful retirement and change workshop. He will include
shorter items on the golf event and the Weatherford tour and softball game if dates are set
by the deadline, April 16. At this point, there is a question about including the
registration form for the golf event because all details have not been worked out.
Next Board Meeting: Monday, May 3, 2004, 10 a.m., Christensen Room of the OSU
Foundation Building
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Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.