June 14, 2011

Location

Conference Room D, Penn Tower 21

Present

Drs. Kefalides, Asbury, Bloch, Deran, Goldfine, Hess, MacGregor, Meadows, A. Myers, J. Myers, Saunders, Schleyer, Seltzer, Steinberg, and Rachael Berget and Julian Pugh

Absent

Drs. Warren and Winegrad

The meeting was called to order by Dr Kefalides at 2:15pm. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Peter Bloch from Radiation Oncology was introduced as a new Council member and Julius Deren from Gastroenterology was introduced as a member of the Service Committee.

Naming Opportunity

Dr. Goldfine reported that we have decided to hold an open ASEF meeting in early October where Dr. Gail Morrison and Lisa Katz will present the plans for the new education building and ASEF’s contribution.

Service Committee

Dr. MacGregor reported that he was close to solving some of the problems of notification. He also reported that he and Dr. Goldfine are going to reactive attempts to develop a "speakers' bureau" of ASEF membership.

Luncheon Series

Although 4 speakers have been recruited for the fall, Dr. Kefalides reported that there are several problems: PASEF has also scheduled someone for our November date, and there are no reservations for the Lenape room for the others (Sept 22, Oct 12 or 13, and Dec 9). He has been in touch with Natalka and will clear things up when Dr. Winegrad returns.

Programs

There is an end-of-the year reception this afternoon. Dr Steinberg reviewed the plans for programs for next year. There will be 2 retirement talks with PASEF. Dr. MacGregor suggested that one of them include a talk by an impartial expert in medical benefit options. Leny Bader was suggested. The emeritus event on Nov 2 will include a short review of ASEF activities during the year and abbreviated presentations of the Emeriti followed by a reception. The Council voted to hold a holiday party in December. There was a vote taken regarding the spring talk and it was agreed to contact Becca Levy who had been unable to come last year.

Retirement Community

Dr Saunders reported that a presentation was made this week to the Penn real estate council and they will decide whether or not to move forward. All of the advance preparation was very helpful.

Membership Committee

The Executive Committee of the Council has decided that the past chair and the chair-elect will assume the responsibilities of this Committee. Dr. Goldfine will again prepare certificates for retiring members of the Council and committee chairs. Dr. Kefalides will also prepare a letter to membership with the years progress, future plans and introduction of the emeriti. It was also suggested that several of the retirees from the past 6 years be invited to a meeting to discuss ways of attracting new active members to ASEF. The suggestion was made to recruit individuals who come regularly to the luncheon seminars since they may be able to take the time to become involved in ASEF activities.

Communications and Website

Dr. Alan Myers asked for a vote regarding the retention of the "In Memoriam" section of the site; it was unanimously agreed that this be retained in perpetuity. The site will also be updated with the new luncheon dates and speakers..

PASEF

As this was Dr. Seltzer's last ASEF meeting, she took the opportunity to express her good wishes for the next year when we will welcome Roger Allen as the new president. She was able to learn more about ASEF and found it to be very helpful.

President's Report

Dr. Kefalides reported that there will be biomed library workshops in the summer open to members. At the suggestion of Dr. Saunders, an email announcement will be sent to ASEF members. He also said that this has been a busy and most rewarding year for him and he is looking forward to continuing in that position for one more year. He thanked the members of Council for their efforts.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30pm. Respectfully submitted, Anna T. Meadows, Chair-elect