AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS
Emeritus Assembly
Connecticut Conference
Twenty-six attendees, which included Emeritus Assembly members and their guests, met at noontime at Bertucci’s Restaurant in Newington, CT for lunch on March 29, 2009. Following a period of socialization luncheon orders (pizzas) were placed with the wait staff. Prior to arrival of the food a brief business meeting was held.
After lunch the members and their guests departed the restaurant and met at The Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford at 2: PM for a docent conducted tour and presentation of the “What Lies Beneath? Revealing Painter’s Secrets” exhibit. The luncheon and museum visit were pre-arranged by Nicholas Welchman.
Minutes of the March 29, 2009 Meeting
The business portion of the meeting was called to order by President Killeen at 12:33 PM. President Killeen introduced the other Assembly officers in attendance.
Acceptance of the Minutes of the November 18, 2009 meeting was moved, seconded and unanimously approved as presented. The Treasurer’s Report distributed by President Killeen due to the unavoidable absence of Treasurer Compton Rees was moved, seconded and unanimously approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS
Fred Cazel is in the process of completing arrangements for the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden meeting in June. Information regarding the finalized arrangements will be forthcoming in the next Newsletter by President Killeen.
NEW BUSINESS
Morton Tenzer, Chair, Nominating Committee, presented the Report of the Nominating Committee and reminded attendees that nominations made for the Treasurer position and the Secretary position at the March meeting will be voted upon at the June meeting.
The Nominating Committee recommended for election by the Emeritus Assembly
for the years 2009-2011:
Secretary------ Jane Knox, Storrs, CT (emeritus, UCONN)
Treasurer------ Richard Wurst, Vernon, CT (emeritus, CCSU)
The slate of nominees was moved, seconded and unanimously approved.
Sincere appreciation was expressed to Mort Tenzer for his continued meritorious service to the Assembly.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:39 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
David De Nuccio, Secretary Approved 6/24/2009
Emeritus Assembly
Connecticut Conference
Twenty-four attendees which included Emeritus Assembly members and their guests convened at noontime at the Pergola in the center of the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden. Those present were met there by Marci Martin, rosarian and leader of the Friends of Elizabeth Park. Following an historical review of the origin, naming and maintenance of the rose garden, Ms. Martin led a brief tour of some of the rose beds while interjecting interesting and useful horticultural information along the way. Arrangements for the Garden tour were made by Fred Cazel. Following the Garden tour emeritus members and their guests met again at Angelo’s on Main in West Hartford for a delightful luncheon.
Minutes of the June 24, 2009 Meeting
A brief business meeting was convened at 2:35 PM by President Killeen.
Acceptance of the minutes of the March 29,2009 meeting was moved, seconded and unanimously approved as presented. The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Treasurer Compton Rees with the oral addendum to the report of a $50.00 disbursement to the Friends of Elizabeth Park. Acceptance of the report with the addendum was moved, seconded and unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS
President Killeen expressed the thanks of the Emeritus Assembly to Vice President Eli Dabora, Treasurer Compton Rees and Secretary David De Nuccio for their past service. (The current offices of President and Vice President are not due for election until Spring, 2010).
NEW BUSINESS
The previously approved slate of nominees forwarded by the Nominating Committee at the March 29,2009 meeting was considered for election. Since no additional names were placed in nomination the proposed slate was elected by acclamation. The new officers are:
Secretary-----Jane Knox, Storrs, CT (Emeritus, UCONN)
Treasurer-----Richard Wurst, Vernon, CT (Emeritus, CCSU)
President Killeen scheduled an Executive Board meeting at Angelino’s Restaurant in Mansfield, Thursday, July 16 at noon. The purpose of the meeting is to schedule dates and agendas of meetings for the coming year. President Killeen will make reservations. Those planning to attend should inform President Killeen.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
David De Nuccio Approved November 10, 2009
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS
Emeritus Assembly
Connecticut Conference
Eighteen members and their guests met at noon on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in the Johnson Room of the J. Eugene Smith Library at Eastern Connecticut State University. Following a luncheon, President Timothy Killeen introduced Dr. Elsa Nunez, President of ECSU, who gave a presentation entitled “How the State Universities are Dealing with the Current Fiscal Crisis.
The business meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. Acceptance of the minutes of the June 24, 2009 meeting was moved, seconded and unanimously approved as presented. Treasurer Richard Wurst presented the Treasurer’s Report. The report was moved, seconded and unanimously accepted as presented. Treasurer Wurst and previous Treasurer Compton Rees discussed the problem of keeping track of whether members pay dues in the fall or the spring. Some fall-paying members lose track and pay twice while others have to be reminded in the spring that they haven’t yet paid. This leads to a lot of confusion for the treasurer. It was proposed, and accepted by acclamation, that the dues follow the academic year and be payable in the fall for everyone. Those who join in the spring will pay upon joining and then again in the fall for the following academic year.
President Killeen discussed the plans for the spring meetings. He asked for help putting together a previously suggested program at the Connecticut College Arboretum in New London. Morton Tenzer suggested combining this with a visit to the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London. Tim asked for help planning this and another spring program, and also for help with the newsletter. He scheduled an Executive Board meeting for January 13, 2010 at his home in Windham. Interested members are encouraged to attend.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Knox, Secretary Approved 4/5/2010