2009 Minutes
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS
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
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
As noted in the previous minutes, Jane Knox has been duly elected as the new EA secretary. We
thank David De Nuccio for having served as secretary from 2007 to 2009. Great job!!! And,
congratulations and best wishes to Jane. Knox, who will no doubt uphold the fine tradition of
wonderful secretaries including Barbara McKillop, the first secretary, Cecilia Welna, and David De
Nuccio.
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 havenâ
€™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
thank David De Nuccio for having served as secretary from 2007 to 2009. Great job!!! And,
congratulations and best wishes to Jane. Knox, who will no doubt uphold the fine tradition of
wonderful secretaries including Barbara McKillop, the first secretary, Cecilia Welna, and David De
Nuccio.
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 havenâ
€™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