MSU Faculty Emeriti Association
Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
209 Olds Hall
January 24, 2007
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Attendees: Stone, Reid, Gliozzo, Funk, Medick, Kimble, Sommers, Greenbaum, Forsyth, Ishino, Wickert and Shaw
I. Welcome
Chair Stone welcomed the group and noted that the next meeting of the Steering Committee will be on February 21.
He announced that the Office of Faculty and Organizational
Development and the FEA have announced the presentation of a plaque of
appreciation to Dr.
Stone said that a revision of the FEA brochure was needed and that a subcommittee had met and determined how it can be revised. This material is important for advertising the FEA and is used whenever anyone requests information on our group. Professors Greenbaum, Forsyth, Kimball, Gliozzo and Stone volunteered to rewrite the material. Professor Funk will help in the formatting of the document.
Members of the FEA will need to meet with Nancy Allen to discuss the possibility of developing a program or programs on “aging” to be presented later in the year. This is needed because of our decision to separate the Dr. Zacks lecture from the one-half day program on aging that had initially been proposed.
II. The minutes of the December 20, 2006 meeting were approved with changes noted.
III. The current version of the Bylaws was distributed for approval of the changes proposed by the subcommittee. The major changes were:
A. Changed the name of the FEA Guidelines to FEA Bylaws.
B. Changed the number on the Steering Committee from 11 to 12.
C. Change so that the FEA Chair will serve one additional year as Past Chair.
D. Change the Nominations Committee to a standing Committee with a minimum of three members.
E. Change the election procedures so that four new Steering Committee members will be selected each year.
After discussion of the proposed changes, the Committee voted unanimously to approve the changes. It is hoped that at the next meeting the entire Bylaw document can be approved.
IV. Updates:
A. Awards Committee:
Professor Gliozzo reported that letters had been sent out to the Deans, Department Chairs and others to announce the two awards. Letters from Dezure and Stone provided the background and an explanation of the awards. February 22 is the deadline for returning nomination. The Awards Committee will review the nominations and report back to the Steering Committee with recommendations for the awards.
B. MSU Retiree Association
Professor Wickert updated the Committee on The Retiree Association meeting. Stone indicated that a luncheon meeting with Don Jost, President of the MSU Retirees Association will take place on February 8. He asked Professor Gliozzzo to go with him. They will report back at the next meeting. This meeting is an attempt for each organization to keep the other informed as to its activities.
C: Representation on University Committees
Stone reported that some progress had been made on FEA representation on committees. Professor Sticklen had requested that the FEA be informed of the time and place of various Committees so that we could attend. An update will be provided at the next meeting.
D. Lecture/Seminar Committee
Professor Gliozzzo asked for suggestions for speakers after the next lecture by Professor Rose Zacks. Several names were suggested and Professor Gliozzo will contact the individual selected to see if he is available for an April seminar.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.