Janet Bonkowski

The meeting covered preparations for the October 14th banquet, including the program lineup and attendee count. Discussion included updates on the salon program series, a piano concert scheduled for December 3rd, and the Retiree Association trifold brochure. The Retiree ID card, offering various campus benefits, was also reviewed. Finally, plans for fall planting using a donation were discussed.

The meeting involved discussions on the University's 50th Anniversary, including media release storylines and a review of the first ten years of the University's workshops and conferences. Updates were provided on alumni events and retirement packages. The Retiree Golf Outing, scheduled for August 13, and the Annual Retiree Dinner, scheduled for October 1, were discussed, including details about raffle prizes and the guest speaker. Board positions for the next term were addressed, along with a discussion of the By-Laws and the election process for board members.

This special meeting focused on reviewing the budget timetable and process in response to a proposed \u0024300 million cut to the UW System. Discussion points included the potential impact of a \u00244 million annual cut to UW-Green Bay (representing over 15% of its state appropriation), the resulting reduction in faculty and staff, and the potential negative effects on students and the university's role as a talent magnet. The Retiree Association urged the Governor and Legislature to reduce the cut, supported making the UW System a separate budget authority, and requested adjustments to the budget's CPI adjustment and fringe/cost-to-continue allocation. The Chancellor's planning timetable was also reviewed, outlining three phases: soliciting innovative ideas, refining strategies, and responding to legislative action.

The meeting covered various topics including the Neville Museum Project completion, the ongoing Chancellor search, a capital campaign update, enrollment decline, and the upcoming golf outing. A report on the Neville Museum scanning project highlighted its early completion and the initiation of a similar project for the UWGB Library Archives. Updates were also provided on parking permits, the scholarship endowment, and recruitment efforts for board positions. Discussions included plans for a marketing brochure and the annual golf outing. Finally, a new project to create a searchable database of individuals who worked at UWGB in its first ten years was introduced.

The meeting covered updates on association webpages and a change in posting procedures, with a shift to a universitywide content management system. Discussion included the approval of a gift instrument for the Retiree Association Endowed Scholarship, reviewing funding, application processes, and future growth. Programming discussions focused on upcoming events, including a potential participation in a basketball event and a possible choral concert. The board also discussed co-sponsoring programs on campus and noted that free informational sessions are open to retirees. Finally, the meeting included updates on the university's solicitation of suggestions for a new Mechanical Engineering degree program and a letter of appreciation from a recent scholarship recipient.