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January 15, 2008
Abbreviated Report
The meeting was held at the De Nuccio home in Farmington. Flo Hatcher (invited guest), Nick Welchman, Mort Tenzer, Compton Rees, Ceil Welna, May Giger, Walter Giger and David De Nuccio were in attendance. Following general discussion regarding the national chapter and state chapters, the effect of our legal status preventing political party or group endorsements was emphasized. Further discussion ensued regarding renewed efforts to obtain updated lists of retired faculty and to increase Emeritus Assembly membership.
The upcoming Spring programs (April, May) were discussed in an effort to finalize plans.
President Welchman has offered to take over editing the Newsletter. Mort Tenzer, Chair of the Nominations Committee, gave a brief report regarding the current status of nominations planned for the April meeting and elections to occur at the May meeting. He is hoping to receive nominations for President and Vice President by April 1.
Report submitted by David De Nuccio, Secretary
Emeritus Assembly
Synopsis Of Executive Board Meeting,January 15, 2008
Attendance: Flo Hatcher (invited guest), Nick Welchman, Mort Tenzer, Compton Rees, Ceil Welna, May Giger, Walter Giger, David De Nuccio
The meeting began at 10:10 AM atthe De Nuccio home in Farmington. The minutes of the November 13 meeting were emended to indicate that an estimated 30 members attended the meeting and that Mort Tenzer introduced the panelists.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
President Welchman introduced Flo Hatcher, who commented briefly on the importance of the MUP Emeritus Assembly and the expertise it provides. Ms Hatcher noted that there are 30 active state conferences and Connecticut has active groups at UCONN, CSU campuses, U. of Hartford, Fairfield U., Post and developmental groups at Wesleyan and Vale. She indicted that due to our legal status, the Connecticut Conference cannot lobby as a state conference but as individuals can express personal opinions. Vanguard (the Conference newsletter) can do opinion pieces but cannot promote any group or party. When candidates for office are solicited to speak before an AAUP group fairness must be shown by extending similar invitations to opposing speakers for participation. One should refer to the national AAUP site for rulings regarding electioneering, endorsements, etc.
There was much discussion regarding strategies to increase Emeritus Assembly membership utilizing active campus chapters and university publications, disciplinary field contacts, etc., to obtain lists of past and most importantly new retirees.
Flo Hatcher indicated that National AAUP is still working on list and will forward it upon completion. Also, National AAUP may offer reduced membership fees for retirees.
Flo offered to the members the opportunity to develop a spot piece for inclusion in the hard copy and online issues of Vanguard to publicize the Emeritus Assembly.
UPCOMING SPRING PROGRAMS:
(1). Ceil Welna reported on the present status of the April 15 meeting currently planned for the UHART 1877 Room. The speaker is Dr. Virginia Hale, former Chair of the English Department at UHART. Dr. Hale will speak on The Life of Mrs. Auerbach. It is planned that the attendees will gather at 10:30 AM, the talk will commence at 11 :00 AM, and lunch and the business meeting will follow at noon. Final negotiations with UHART are still under discussion. Publicity for the meeting will be presented in the newsletter.
(2). Tim Killeen is in communication with Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni, State of Connecticut Archeologist. Dr. Ballantoni
is prepared to present a Power Point presentation on any of the following topics: *
1. Forensic Archeology
2. UCONN's Anthropological Collections
3. Connecticut Archeology
4. Underwater Archeology
5. Archeology of Historic Cemeteries
6. The Disinterment and Reburial of Henry O'pukha-ia
A vote was taken: there were 2 in favor of Option 1, 2 in favor of option 3, 2 in favor of a combination of options 5 and 6, and 1 in favor of option 6.
President Welchman will consult Tim Killeen prior to making a final determination.
NEWSLETIER:
President Welchman will edit the newsletter. The edition will be in typescript only and will be distributed by EMAIL and by paper issue this time. The paper issue will indicate that we want to send it by EMAIL to as many of the members as possible in the future and that those members who want it by paper issue should declare their desire ..
Flo Hatcher indicated that we can still count on the $300 contribution from the Conference to help offset publication costs of the newsletter.
NOMINATIONS/ELECTION
Nominations Committee Chaiir Mort Tenzer will present a slate of nominees for President and Vice President (2 year terms) at the Apnl meeting. Currently Tim Killeen has agreed to stand for election to President. Solicitation of other names to be pIaced in nomlination for President and Vice President will be made at the April meeting. Any nomlnations, .especially for Vice Presldent, should be given to Mort by April 1. It is expected that when one offers a name In nomination, one has confirmed pnor approval on the nominee's part.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
Finally, Flo Hatc.her indicated that the .National Spring meeting will discuss the effects on teaching since the incident at Virginia Tech [alert messagmg, etc[. and the upcoming National election.
The meeting adjourned at 12:22 PM.
Respectfully submitted by David De Nuccio, Secretary This report is also in the Spring 2008 newsletter
Emeritus Assembly
Connecticut Conference
Twenty two members of the Assembly met on April 15, 2008 in the 1877 Club at the University of Hartford. Following a gathering for coffee from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, President Welchman called the program portion of the meeting into session.
President Welchman introduced Ceil Welna who, in turn, formally introduced Dr. Virginia Hale, University of Hartford English Department Chair Emeritus. Dr. Hale gave a delightfully informative and interesting presentation on “The Life of Beatrice Fox Auerbach.” A buffet lunch was enjoyed by the gathering following Dr. Hale’s talk.
The business portion of the meeting was called to order at 12:05 PM.
Treasurer Compton Rees presented the Treasurer’s Report. There was discussion about the possibility of depositing $1000 in a CD or money market fund to increase income. Further discussion is planned for after the May meeting. It was noted by Compton Rees that so far 14 individuals have paid for lunch for the May meeting. Tim Killeen stated we need 25 paid attendees to cover expenses. It was pointed out that the May meeting is essential because at that meeting members vote on those nominated for offices at the April meeting. President Welchman indicated that he will place a notice on our web page. Members present were asked to contact and encourage others to attend the May meeting. Acceptance of the Treasurer’s Report was moved, seconded and accepted.
The secretary presented in succession the Minutes of the October 4, 2007 and November 13, 2007 meetings. Acceptance of each set of minutes as written was moved, seconded and accepted. Thanks were given to Richard Wurst for assuming the duties of the secretary for the November meeting due to the unavoidable absence of the regular secretary.
A motion by Mort Tenzer that “Minutes of Assembly meetings not be circulated (publicized) before approval by the Assembly at its next scheduled meeting” was seconded and passed by unanimous vote.
Nominating Committee Chair Mort Tenzer presented the following nominees for President and Vice President: Tim Killeen for President; Eli Dabora for Vice President
A motion to close nominations was seconded and passed.
Mort Tenzer reminded the membership about the upcoming (May 8, 2008) Annual Spring Meeting of the Connecticut State Conference-AAUP... (A promotional flyer was distributed.) Emeritus Assembly members pay half price ($15.00). The topic of the conference is “A Big Chill?-The ‘War on Terror’ and the University.”
In response to a question on membership, President Welchman confirmed that membership in the Emeritus Assembly is open also to retirees from other colleges who have not been AAUP members.
Presidemt Welchman extended the sincere thanks of the Assembly to Ceil Welna for organizing the April meeting and obtaining the speaker.
Respectfully submitted,
David De Nuccio, Secretary Approved 5/6/2006
The Executive Committee of The AAUP Emeritus Assembly of CT met at Angellino's Restaurant in Mansfield on Thurs 7/24/08 at noon. There were nine members present. The meeting schedule for 2008-2009 was discussed and tentavely set.
1- The Enduring Impact of Title 9 on University Sports - October 14, 16, or 7, 2008. Tim Killeen will try to arrange this meeting at ECSU with possibly the ECSU Athletic Director at the speqker..
2- The Spiraling cost of obtaining a higher education and what the State (government) can do about it - November 18, 20, or 13, 2008. Fred Cazel will contact Denise Merrill as a possible speaker. To be held at the LOB in Hartford.
3- The Wadsworth Atheneum - April 2009.Nick Welchman will try to arrange this program.
4- The Rose Garden at Elizabeth Park in Harttford - June 2009. Fred Cazel has again volunteered to do this program.
Tim Killeen
July 25, 2008
Emeritus Assembly
Connecticut Conference
Twenty two members of the Assembly met on May 6, 2008 at the Connecticut Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archeological Center on the Storrs campus of the University of Connecticut. Following a gathering for coffee from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, President Welchman called the program portion of the meeting into session.
Vice President Killeen introduced Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni, State Archeologist, to the members. Dr. Bellantoni described the official duties of the State Archeologist and gave an intriguing presentation on some of “The Historical Burial Practices in New England.” The talk, which was very well received, was followed by a buffet luncheon.
The business portion of the meeting was called to order at 12:57 PM. And the Secretary’s Minutes of the April 15, 2008 meeting were distributed along with the Treasurer’s Report.
Acceptance of the Minutes was moved, seconded and approved as written. The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Compton Rees and its acceptance was moved, seconded and approved as written.
Mort Tenzer as Chair of the Nominating Committee proposed nominated candidates Timothy J. Killeen for President and Eli K. Dabora for Vice President to serve the Assembly for the 2008 – 2010 term of office. Acceptance of the candidates was approved by acclamation.
Following the voting, President Welchman extended the Assembly’s thanks to President-elect Killeen for making all the arrangements for the May 15, 2008 meeting.
Mort Tenzer made a motion that the treasurer give from the Assembly “$100 to the Winston Cone Fund at the Southern Connecticut State University Foundation in honor of Winston Cone’s years of service as President of the Assembly in the 1990s and for his work as one of the founders of the Emeritus Assembly.” The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
President-elect Killeen indicated a desire to schedule a planning meeting in July with the executive board and other interested members. Members were asked to contact Tim to arrange a date, time and place for the meeting.
A proposal was suggested that we consider having an annual open air meeting at Elizabeth Park.
Mort Tenzer reminded the Assembly of the Connecticut State Conference – AAUP Annual Spring Meeting to be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008.
After a brief discussion, it was determined that to deposit $1000 in an interest bearing bank account was not in the best interest of the Assembly due to the expected low interest rates, the requirement to file an income tax return, and the possible loss of our tax exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:22 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
David J. De Nuccio, Secretary Approved 11/18/2008
Emeritus Assembly
Connecticut Conference
Eleven members of the Emeritus Assembly met on November 18, 2008 at 10:00 AM in room B of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. As the group was assembling a fire alarm was sounded and the building was evacuated for approximately one-half hour. After the building was cleared for occupancy the Assembly members gathered anew for an abbreviated discussion on “The Spiraling Cost of Higher Education in Connecticut” by State Representative Denise Merrill of Mansfield. According to Representative Merrill, the State is currently facing a $2.5 billion deficit out of an $18 billion budget. Health care is the greatest cost in the budget and has been increasing 15% per year. Higher education is considered a budget balancer and will most likely take a hit. Merrill opined that there will be a downsizing of higher education. More funding for community colleges is where there is some emphasis along with more articulation between community colleges and the state universities and UCONN. There is also some talk of ‘give backs’ or layoffs at universities.
Minutes of the November 18, 2008 Meeting
The business portion of the meeting was called to order by President Killeen at 10:55 AM. The Minutes of the May 6, 2008 meeting and the Treasurer’s Report were distributed.
Acceptance of the Minutes of the May 6, 2008 meeting was moved, seconded and approved without change. The Treasurer’s Report was presented by President Killeen in the unavoidable absence of Treasurer Compton Rees. Acceptance of the report was moved, seconded and approved as written.
OLD BUSINESS
Atheneum Meeting in March
The next meeting of the Assembly will be at The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art on Sunday, March 29, 2009. The program “What Lies Beneath: Revealing Painters’ Secrets” is being arranged by Nicholas Welchman. The exhibition will showcase recent hidden discoveries of images beneath the surfaces of famous paintings revealed by the conservators utilizing x-radiography and infrared reflectography.
A Sunday brunch at the Atheneum at an expected cost of $8.00 is available.
The cost of the program for emeritus faculty is $7.00. A motion to cover the cost of the meeting space ($50.00) from the Assembly’s treasury and not from the attendees was seconded and unanimously approved.
Rose Garden Meeting in June
Fred Cazel is pursuing arrangements for a tour of the Elizabeth Park Garden and a luncheon at the Pond House. Definitive arrangements cannot be made until after March.
Necessity for two meetings in the Spring
A short discussion occurred dealing with the need for two meetings in the S pring. In the past, a duly scheduled Spring meeting was held in which nominations for officer positions were presented by the Nominations Committee and additional nominations were sought from those present at that meeting. The actual election of officers from the approved slate of nominees occurred at the next duly scheduled Spring meeting.
Newsletter
President Killeen will arrange contacts with the State universities and colleges for lists of retired faculty.
President Killen will talk with Mary Rogers for some help in getting out the Newsletter. President Killeen will put it together rather than sending it out to AAUP. A March issuance date for the Newsletter is planned. The Newsletter will be expanded and include the list of officers. President Killen has the list of members and will send out the Newsletter by both hard copy and EMAIL.
There was no report for the previous meeting (October 27, 2008) since there were not enough members present to conduct business (only 6 members present). Mort Tenzer commented that both fall meetings had poor attendance. Zoe Leibowitz expressed the idea of a questionnaire to the Assembly requesting “What kind of meeting would you come to?”
The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
David De Nuccio, Secretary Approved 3/29/2009
