Leon reported that Bob Bess (Sacramento) the new Legislative Committee Chair praised the outstanding service of his predecessor, Wilma Krebs. He also warned about the proposed Richmond constitutional amendment. He urged anyone who wishes to get information on legislation to email him at Wilma Krebs added that there is a proposal to make rbess@sbcglobal.net. the retirement age eligibility in CSU 65, with an exception for persons injured on the job. A resolution was passed unanimously honoring Wilma Krebs. Don Dewey concurred, but added that in spite of all the accolades for Wilma Krebs, he predicts that Bob Bess will do a tremendous job. New business was election of officers. Among the results: Don Dewey was elected President and Frieda Stahl member at large of the Executive Committee. It was m/s/p to establish a Webmaster's position to be added to the Executive Committee. The Membership Committee reported current membership at 2920 still short of the longstanding goal of 3000. Don Dewey said that the target might be reached this year due to the hard work of the new Chair of the Committee, Don Cameron. Barbara said that she was really impressed with Elizabeth Hill and that we should keep her in mind when we are looking for speakers. Janet added that Bob Bess talked about legislative information, saying that he wants to get word out about the website in the next ERFA newsletter, so that people can follow developments in the legislature. Prior to adjournment, Demetrius noted that the contact information for those who want to join the Association includes the home address of the Treasurer. He suggested that a home address might be appropriate for an envelope, but not for the web. It was decided that it would be better for the website to direct inquires and applications to the Treasurer at the Emeriti Center. 5.0 Unfinished Business 6.0 New Business 7.0 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:19 a.m.
Leon reported that Bob Bess (Sacramento) the new Legislative Committee Chair praised the outstanding service of his predecessor, Wilma Krebs. He also warned about the proposed Richmond constitutional amendment. He urged anyone who wishes to get information on legislation to email him at rbess@sbcglobal.net. Wilma Krebs added that there is a proposal to make the retirement age eligibility in CSU 65, with an exception for persons injured on the job. A resolution was passed unanimously honoring Wilma Krebs. Don Dewey concurred, but added that in spite of all the accolades for Wilma Krebs, he predicts that Bob Bess will do a tremendous job. New business was election of officers. Among the results: Don Dewey was elected President and Frieda Stahl member at large of the Executive Committee. It was m/s/p to establish a Webmaster's position to be added to the Executive Committee. The Membership Committee reported current membership at 2920 still short of the longstanding goal of 3000. Don Dewey said that the target might be reached this year due to the hard work of the new Chair of the Committee, Don Cameron. Barbara said that she was really impressed with Elizabeth Hill and that we should keep her in mind when we are looking for speakers. Janet added that Bob Bess talked about legislative information, saying that he wants to get word out about the website in the next ERFA newsletter, so that people can follow developments in the legislature. Prior to adjournment, Demetrius noted that the contact information for those who want to join the Association includes the home address of the Treasurer. He suggested that a home address might be appropriate for an envelope, but not for the web. It was decided that it would be better for the website to direct inquires and applications to the Treasurer at the Emeriti Center. 5.0 Unfinished Business 6.0 New Business 7.0 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:19 a.m.
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