Minutes for October 10, 2017

The University Affairs Liaison announced the following legislative initiatives when the legislature convenes in January 2018:  50/50 In-State Resident Model 4-year phase-in plan, current state funding is at 34% and with a goal of 50% state investment. Total request of $77M for FY 2019; $63M for current students and $14M for student growth enrollment.  Restoration of HITF funds sweeps from last year (health care) -- $22M restored. Per a member of the Scholarship Committee, a request was made for a discussion to increase the scholarship from $5,000 to $10,000.   It was noted that the fund is healthy and there is adequate cash reserve to fund the increase. President Meeks presented a motion to increase the scholarship to $10,000 for next year. The motion was unanimously approved. The Luncheons and Special Events Committee chair solicited 13 individuals via e-mail to participate in this committee. She heard back from three who showed interest. Suggestions for speakers and events will be considered. The Seminar Committee chair said everything was on track for the 26 October 2017 Open Enrollment Health Care seminar to be held in the Community Room of the Tempe History Museum from 10:00 - noon. To date there are 113 registrants.  An e-flyer describing upcoming events will soon be released by the Travel Committee. It was announced by the Legislative Liaison, that a Tri-University Retirees Association meeting will be held from 10:00 - noon on October 23 at the ASU Decision Theatre. The special topic for this meeting will be advocacy issues at state and local levels. A proposal was approved unanimously for a Small Group Activities (SGA) section in E-News.  The SGA section will allow members to post requests to gather friends for activities, e.g., golf, reading, quilting, etc.  A color copy of Prime Times will be available to members on the ASURA web site.  Anyone interested in working on Prime Times should contact Jeannette Robson.