October 17, 2001

The Council enthusiastically voted a TBP Superior Service Award and three Resolutions of Appreciation to retiring advisors of the collegiate chapters and took note of the re-activation of the Detroit and San Francisco Alumnus Chapters.  The Council reviewed and conditionally approved the inspection report of the visit to a petitioning group at Virginia Commonwealth University.  That petition will be presented to the 2002 Convention.

Dr. Teresa J. Cutright, OH K ‘92, and Ellie R. Phelps, OH Z ‘01, were appointed as Directors of District 7 and 14, respectively, for three-year terms.  Yue ‘Cathy’ Chang, PA G ‘00, Cheryl Cheng, MI G ‘00, Steven P. DeCabooter, MI A ‘93, and Felipe A. Leon, FL Q ‘99, were appointed as Engineering Futures Facilitators for three-year terms.  Councillor C.P. Rice reviewed the status of the EF Program, including potential new courses. 

Vice President E.J. D’Avignon reviewed final plans for the meeting of National Officials on October 18. Executive Director J.D. Froula reviewed final program and logistical details of the 2001 Convention.  President D.M. Green reviewed his President’s Report for 2000-01.  The Council discussed and proposed a new TBP Vision statement to be reviewed by the National Officials on October 18.  Chicago was chosen as the site of the June 8, 2002, meeting of National Officials. 

Mr. Froula reported on the status of the 2001 Alumni Giving Program.  The annual report of the auditor was reviewed and given careful consideration; the report shows a generally strong condition for TBP with only two chapters experiencing financial management difficulties.  Lattimore, Black, Morgan & Cain, P.C., was appointed as 2001-02 auditor.

The Council approved a TBP-Spirit of Apollo Fellowship, as proposed by an alumnus donor, to be awarded whenever sufficient funds become available.  The Council approved a new Executive Council Award to be given initially at the 2002 Convention to chapters for outstanding membership work. 

The Council reviewed signed Conflict of Interest documents from Headquarters-staff members and National Officials and requested additional information. 

The Council revised the Editorial Policy of THE BENT by adopting three primary objectives:  a) To maintain a continuing contact between alumni and the Association, b) To build pride in and respect for the profession of engineering through the highlighting of engineering achievements, and c) To encourage excellence in engineering practice through timely evaluation and analysis of current issues and trends affecting the profession.  The Council thanked the Editorial Board for its efforts to date.

Director of Communications and Development P.B. McDaniel reported on the status of a project to update the TBP Chapter Video/CD.  She reviewed corporate attendance and sponsorship at the Convention, the status of selected chapter surveys on membership election/initiation performance, and the status of the Heritage Society brochure for planned giving. 

Councillor J.A. Atkins reported on his presentations at the annual meeting of the National Association of Engineering Student Councils and efforts to encourage that group to co-sponsor a possible convocation of engineering students.