Minutes for May 9, 2017

The Scholarship Committee has selected returning student Stephani Renay Watson as the next scholarship recipient.  Several new members to the Video History Project will soon be trained to assist with the video editing process.  The seminar Committee will be meeting shortly to set the slate of seminars for the 2017-2018 fiscal year.  The Travel Committee reported the September trip to the British Isles has been finalized; advertising has begun for the March, 2018, trip to Argentina and Chile; several local trips are in the planning stage.  The Legislative Representatives reported that the 53rd Legislature has adjourned.  They reported on the status of several House and Senate Bills that were of interest to ASURA.  Articles were solicited for both E-News and Prime Times publications.  A survey soliciting member input regarding travel and seminars will be included with the E-News publication.  Membership numbers appear to have increased but these numbers do include all introductory memberships.  The Website and Database Committee reported that the new "Retiree Benefits and Discounts" web page has been completed.  It was also noted that the annual membership renewal drive is about to begin.