In Denver, CO, the Council enthusiastically voted two TBP Resolutions of Appreciation to retiring advisors of the collegiate chapters. The Council appointed Ellen D. Styles, AL D ’85, as District 6 Director and Matthew Ayer, OH B ’86, as District 7 Director for terms ending in June 2009. Cheryl Cheng and Stephanie M. Deckter were appointed to the TBP Interactive Chapter Exchange Committee to terms ending in June 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Executive Director J.D. Froula reviewed the final program and logistical details of the 2006 Convention. President M.W. Ohland reviewed his President’s Report for 2005-06. The Council reviewed final plans for the meeting of National Officials on October 5, 2006.
Mr. Froula reported on the status of the 2006 Alumnus Giving Program and the status of various information-technology improvements; the report of the auditor was reviewed and given careful consideration.
The Council allocated a special gift of $10,000 from the Vincent A. Stabile Foundation to the Tau Beta Pi Vincent A. Stabile Scholarship Fund. President-elect L.A. Simonson reported on a visit with Secretary Froula to the S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation in San Francisco, CA, on August 14.
Councillor R.W. Pierce reported on the teleconference of the Financial Development Committee on September 19. Sherry D. Jennings-King, TN A ’93, and James W. Johnson Jr., NC A ’77, were re-appointed to the FDC for terms ending in June 2009, and the Council awarded a TBP Resolution of Appreciation to Dr. Daniel D. Reneau, LA G ’63, whose term on the FDC concluded.
The Council accepted the resignation of Michael A. Di Flora, OH M ’72, from the Trust Advisory Committee and awarded a TBP Resolution of Appreciation to him.
Resolutions were adopted that authorize President L.A. Simonson and Vice President S.C. Dao, to countersign checks on the Society’s main and operating accounts. A resolution that authorizes Mr. Froula or Dr. Simonson to have access to the Society’s safety-deposit box was approved.
The Council modified the official travel policy effective January 1, 2007, to allow private automobile reimbursement at the rate determined by the U.S. General Services Administration. The Council disbanded its Character Evaluation Criteria Committee, rescinded its policy on engineering technology, and updated a resolution authorizing any member of the Executive Council and the Secretary-Treasurer to sell or convert securities received as gifts or bequests on behalf of the Association. Salary adjustments for the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer and the Executive Director were approved
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