Oregon State University Retirement Association (OSURA)

Minutes of the Board Meeting

Thursday, February 27, 2003

Present:Bill Brennan, Les Dunnington, David Eiseman, Gale Hazel, George Keller, Kathy Meddaugh, Jean Peters, Marilyn Sarff, Bill Wilkins

Absent:Irma Delson

Approval of Board Meeting Minutes: The Minutes from the February 4, 2003 OSURA Board Meeting were approved as written.

Treasurer’s Report:The current balance in the OSURA account is $977.44. Printing and transportation costs associated with the Drug Issues Program have been paid. Bill Wilkins plans to prepare a formal treasurer’s report for distribution at the Annual Meeting.

Current Business:

  • OSURA Career Days: Bill Brennan reported that there were about 13 volunteers that participated in the 2-day Career Days event sponsored by the Careers Services office. Bill plans to send thank you notes to those who participated.
  • Pauling Collection Tour: George Keller announced that he needs greeters and guides for the upcoming tour of the Pauling Collection located in the Valley Library. The following assignments were made:

Morning Tour:

David Eiseman – Library 5th Floor Greeter

George Keller – Library Front Door Greeter

Les Dunnington – South gate at Reser parking lot Greeter

Bill Brennan – 26th/Snell Hall Greeter

Optional Afternoon Tour:

David Eiseman – Library 5th Floor Greeter

George Keller – Library Front Door Greeter

Bill Wilkins – South gate at Reser parking lot Greeter

Les Dunnington – 26th/Snell Hall Greeter

Since Bill Wilkins will be out of the office just before the event, he will give Gale Hazel his computer password so that she can check on tour attendance replies. Gale will also send the OSURA membership list to George Keller so that he may contact those without email addresses by phone. Les Dunnington will make an announcement about the Tour at the AROPE meeting on March 11th

  • Mailing List Management/Communications: Kathy Meddaugh indicated that there are approximately 1000 names already on her retirees list, and she expects to add many more in the next 3 months. Kathy will be talking with Leslie Burns (Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs) about record management issues, and she will report back to the Board if any decisions are made that will affect OSURA.

Les Dunnington distributed a handout that included a list of possible topics and content areas for the OSURA newsletter. The Board concluded that the newsletter should feature an article about Bill Wilkins, Kathy Meddaugh, and the upcoming Annual Meeting. The Board also discussed incorporating the letter of support recently received from President Tim White into the newsletter. A piece about Les Risser was also discussed. Bill Wilkins will contact Veterinary Medicine and the School of Education about potential Fall Term programs; these events can then be announced in the newsletter. The OSURA newsletter will be mailed by May 1st.

  • Updating Website: The Board expressed concern about our ability to keep the OSURA Website up to date. Bill Wilkins will contact Herb Vloedman and see if he can suggest someone to help keep the site current and work on its overall appearance. Kathy Meddaugh will check on who designed the OPA and PFLA Websites.
  • Annual Meeting: The Board reviewed the Annual Meeting Agenda that was prepared by Les Dunnington. Potential nominees to the Board are Kathy Heath, Priscilla Johnson, with John Byrne possibly acting as the Board’s liaison in charge of relationship building between OSURA and the University community. Marilyn Sarff will arrange for refreshments and coordinate plans for door prizes. Gale Hazel will be in charge of the membership table and will provide nametags. Bill Brennan will present the Outstanding Volunteer Award. The Annual Meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. President White is planning to arrive around 4:00 p.m. The date of the OSURA Annual Meeting is Wednesday, May 14. It will be held in the main conference room at the OSU Foundation.
  • OSURA Budget Development-Business Plan: This topic was tabled until the next Board meeting.

Next Meeting: Thursday, March 27, 2003: 10:00 a.m.– noon, OSU Foundation, Christensen Room.

Meeting Adjourned: After no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at11:45 a.m.