August 11, 2001

Executive Director  J.D. Froula reported on the status of the 2001 Alumni Giving Program and presented financial results for 2000-01 and his annual report.

The Council enthusiastically voted a TBP Superior Service Award and a Resolution of Appreciation to retiring advisors of collegiate chapters and heard the preliminary results from a mailing of 22,000 letters to high-school students. The Council received the report of the 2001 Laureate Selection Committee and approved plans to host a reception at the ASEE annual conference on June 17, 2002, in Montreal, Canada. The Council enthusiastically voted a TBP Distinguished Service Award to retiring District 11 Director Christina M. Harrison, TN A '93. Rosalie A. Ragucci, PA Q '99, and Sherry Jennings-King, TN A '93, were appointed as District 3 and 11 Directors, respectively, for terms ending in June 2004. 

The Council approved amendments (for minimal distribution payments) to the TBP Retirement, tax-deferred Annuity, and tax-deferred Custodial Account Plans. 

The Council reviewed the Membership Study Report for 2000-01 indicating that a significant number of engineering students continues to seem uninterested in TBP membership. Various actions are being taken to address this concern. The Council discussed potential revisions to the Chapter Project Award Program to require a minimal performance in initiating members. Council accepted the report on the status of a survey by District Directors of large chapters to evaluate election and initiation procedures.

The Council reviewed three proposals for modifications to Council policy to be sent to the Convention Committee on Image Review: (1) provide image materials provided by Headquarters to chapters at no cost; (2) convene an ad hoc Convention Committee on Image every four years; and (3) communicate with new members directly via email within two weeks of receiving a chapter's Report of Final Action. 

June 8 was chosen as the date of the 2002 National Officials Meeting. Three model agendas for a District Conference were approved and will be presented to District Directors as examples of best practice. The Council revised its policy on fundraising by District Directors to require them to secure approval before attempting to raise funds from any corporate entity or individual donor.

Councillor C.P. Rice provided an update on the activities of the Engineering Futures Planning Committee.

The Council approved the establishment of the Ruth M. and Cleveland L. Campbell [IA A '47] Scholarship Fund, gratefully accepted a $5,000 bequest from the estate of John Benard, MO B '34, allocated it to the Scholarship Fund, and approved new Campbell and Benard Scholarships in 2002.  Council approved a new policy that the Nagel Scholarships be given to the top-ranking scholarship candidates.  President D.M. Green advised that the Scholarship Development Campaign would begin in Chicago, IL. 

The Council reviewed and adopted the revised Conflict of Interest Policy and requested that it be distributed to all national officials so that signed acknowledgements could be reviewed at the next meeting. Next year, officials will be required to complete the process annually in June for review at the following meeting. Council discussed the Mission and Vision brainstorming statements developed by the national officials in June; discussion will continue with the national officials on October 18. 

The Council reviewed the results of an evaluation of the performance of the Executive Director and approved salary adjustments for him and the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer. 

Council previewed a demonstration video and expressed interest in developing a new TBP Chapter Video/CD. Council received the report on the status of the Heritage Society brochure for planned giving and will await the price proposal for completion of the work.

Council received the report on the status of developing a Corporate Sponsorship/Partnership Program and authorized the completion of grant applications to Intel, Merck, and Fluor corporations for funding to support endowed scholarships and/or fellowships. 

Council approved the distribution of up to 9,000 copies of the Winter 2002 issue of THE BENT for distribution to donors who do not subscribe to the publication. 

Councillor J.A. Atkins reported on his effort to encourage the National Association of Engineering Student Councils to sponsor an educational convocation. 

Council reviewed the report of the ad hoc Office-Space Study Committee and a proposal for the addition of voice-mail to the Headquarters office at a cost of $3,000.