The meeting, by teleconference, commenced at 2100 EDT. All members were present: Galloway, Stephenson, Voorhees, Schwehm, McNeil, Kehoe, Kovel, Gadd, Golden, Stevens, Wells, and Class Trustee Hatch.

1. The agenda was approved as presented. The minutes of the previous meeting, 2 June 2005, were approved.

2. The Board discussed various gift alternatives in conjunction with the 50^th reunion. Galloway presented an option, a pictorial description of which had been previously sent to Board members via internet. The concept is a small area in the new library’s fifth floor Southwest corner developed and furnished as an "Honor Corner," a supplement to our Honor Plaza (which it overlooks). The expected cast is $650,000 which would include $80,000 for the AOG surcharge and a $70,000 maintenance endowment. In response to questions, he explained that the base expenditure ($500,000 in this case) is considerably greater than that required for the furnishings of the space, the remainder going toward other library enhancements. This is standard practice. Members were reminded that the class gift fund holds more than $300,000 at this time. Use of the fund must be approved by the Class. It was agreed that the seeming disparity between the gift amount and the actual construction cost must be clearly explained. Galloway solicited advice from the Board as to how to present this.

Galloway will take the lead in approaching classmates who are prospective major donors. Those who contributed heavily to the Honor Plaza are known, and Galloway asked that Members identify others as appropriate. Galloway and Stephenson will prepare a "senior donor package" for presentation to prospects

3. Kehoe presented several options for forum guidelines. After discussion the Board approved the following guideline: "The Class Forum is intended to provide classmates with the opportunity to express their opinions on issues of interest to the class.. We expect some Forum discussions will lead to expression of divergent opinions. This is acceptable so long as there are no personal attacks on classmate(s) in these discussions."

4. Schwehm reported that currently 283 classmates and 17 widows and ex-cadets are intending to attend the 50^th Reunion. The total in their parties is 702, and 609 have opted for the dinner cruise. 101 classmates have not responded, to include 24 who attended the 45^th. Our facilitator, Joan Emmer, will soon be negotiating for a second boat, our numbers now exceeding the capacity of the largest craft. Galloway will soon contact the hotel with information on our room requirements. Schwehm will prepare a letter to the 20 classmates who intend to bring large parties and obtain their anticipated room needs.

Kovel reported that about a dozen classmates have committed to serving as class reps for fund raising or 50^th Yearbook duties, or both. He expects to get material out to them on the book in two weeks. Subscriptions have been received for 306 books, $9150 in deposits, and $5510 for patronage purposes

5. Galloway proposed to ask Carlyn Elder to act as representative of the class widows for reunion planning. The Board approved.

6. Galloway noted that we have previously resolved to present a print of the artist’s preliminary watercolor for the mess hall mural to each principal reunion attendee. Discussion ensued as to how many are on hand, who holds them, what agreements have been made regarding reproduction, etc. Stevens will investigate all matters regarding the original and the prints and will be the Board’s sole point of contact. In addition to the immediate concern of ensuring an adequate number of prints for reunion purposes, the longer term issue of reproduction rights and their eventual disposition also exists.

7. The next meeting is TBD. A face-to-face meeting is scheduled for 30 September.

The meeting adjourned at 2220EDT.