Retirees Association Meeting Minutes

                       UMSL Retirees Association Board Meeting

                                     Friday June 6, 2025
                                   Glen Echo Country Club

Present: Sue Baber, Mimi Duncan, Tom Eyssell, Dave Ganz, David Garin, Melissa Hattman,
Connie Jeffries, Debbie Kettler, Kevin Smith, Cindy Vantine

Absent: Clark Hickman, Helene Sherman, Steve Spaner

The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by President Tom Eyssell.

The minutes from the March 19th Board meeting were approved as submitted.

The Treasurer’s Report: was presented by Tom Eyssell on behalf of Treasurer Steve Spaner.
Committee Reports

Membership Committee: Chair Mimi Duncan reported on her recent efforts in sending out
membership materials and her attempt to obtain UMSLRA-logoed note cards.

Planning and Events: Debbie Kettler reported that this year’s luncheon attracted approximately
70 participants, the largest number in several years.

Communications Committee: Chair Sue Baber reported that the UMSLRA newsletter had been
sent to members. Discussion of the dedicated UMSLRA email box indicated that more frequent
communications with members should continue in the future. The next Board will decide how
often to contact members.

Immediate Past President: Melissa Hattman reported that Retiree of the Year nominations
have been sent to the Chancellor and the identities of the winners will be made public shortly.
She also reported the slate of UMSLRA Officer and Board members to be voted on at the
Luncheon and Business meeting.

President: Tom Eyssell reported on his efforts to reach out to prospective members at the latest
meeting of the UMSL Staff Association, as well as on ongoing efforts to add to the frequency of
contact with current members.

Old Business: there was no old business discussed.

New Business: a motion was made and seconded that future UMSLRA Treasurers will not
engage in significant financial transactions without prior notification of, and approval by, the
UMSLRA Board of Directors. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board adjourned to attend the Annual Spring Luncheon and Business Meeting at 11:21 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

President Tom Eyssell, on behalf of Secretary Clark Hickman