Minutes for May 11, 2016

The Scholarship Committee reported that Marcene Hoover-Bennett has been selected as the 2016-2017 scholarship recipient.  Marcene is a Native American working toward a BS in Communication.  The Scholarship Committee asked the Board to consider a one-time appeal for donations to the Scholarship Fund with all proceeds of the appeal being applied to the Scholarship Expense Account rather than the endowment fund.  The Video History Committee continues uploading files to the ASU Library Archives; 2 new interviews are scheduled and the Committee is working on scheduling others for the next AY.   The Luncheon and Special Events Committee reported that the Spring Luncheon and Annual Meetings were great successes with $84 income generated from the luncheon.  The Travel Committee will be meeting over the summer to plan future travel events.  A travel survey will be forthcoming to the membership in the next few weeks.  The Government Liaisons for ASRS and the Legislature are co-authoring an article for the next Prime Times.  No significant legislation affecting the Universities passed this legislative session.  There are several bills that will be followed next session.  A state budget favorable to education has passed and been signed by the Governor.  A new ASRS Health Insurance liaison was appointed.  A call was put out for articles to be included in the next issue of E-News.  Membership growth is fairly flat, but the notice for membership renewals will be going out in mid-May.  The Board discussed current methods used by ASURA in reaching new retirees and ways that communication can be enhanced.  The Prime Times deadline for article submission for the Summer 2016 issue is May 30.  A location for the next Annual Meeting is being researched.  The new Vice President was introduced.  Planning for the Fall Meet and Greet luncheon is underway.  ASURA summer office hours were announced to the Board.