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Faculty and Librarian Retirees' Association, University of Windsor Sep/Oct 1994 Issue 9
A REMINDER CONCERNING THE PAYMENT OF DUES FOR 1994-1995
Members are reminded that the annual fee of the Association is $10. This becomes payable for the academic year 1994-1995, at the Fall General Meeting, October 27th. Fees remain payable at any time between the Fall Meeting and the end of December, 1994.
TO DATE, SIX 1994 RETIREES HAVE JOINED THE ASSOCIATION
At publication time, six of the current year's retirees had indicated their desire to become members of theRetirees' Association. They are: Mansell Blair, Soc & Anth., Alan Brown, Econ., Bob Chandler, Soc. Wk., John Manzig, Law, Ed Rosenbaum, Bus Ad., and Don Stewart, Soc & Anth.
What is Uni-Com?
Its new head explains...
Most members of the Retirees' Assoc'n have heard of UNI-COM (short for University-Community) but many of us are still a bit unsure of what it is. In a recent note to The Newsletter, Stuart Nease, UNI-COM' s president and a member of the Retirees' Association, did much to fill the gap. What follows is a synopsis of what he said.
UNI-COM is an independent body, with its own letters-patent and by-laws. Its prime purpose is to develop research projects and other activities within the University setting.
UNI-COM enjoys the support of the University. Its finances are administered by the University under the direction of the UNI-COM treasurer. It has an office located in Assumption University. Members are chiefly retirees from the University and from the community at large.
Stuart described some of the ongoing researh projects. "This past spring the Department of National Health and Welfare approved $54,500. under the Seniors Independence Program for Project C.A.R.E. Community Alzheimer Resident's Education. The CJAM Radio Evaluation project has been completed. The Barbara Perry Cancer Kit for Children is under way with the assistance of the U's School of Music.
"A beginning has been made on the Renaissance of the Family Unit. Two years ago, UNI-COM was asked by the Museum Committee of City Council to conduct a survey of senior secondary-school students to ascertain what they would like to see in a community museum. All secondary schools in Windsor and the county were canvassed. It is expected that a third exit poll will be conducted by UNI-COM at the 1994 Senior Independence Day exposition.
"This summer, UNI-COM sponsored the first Elderhostel program held in Windsor..."
Five meetings are held each year: on the second Wednesday of Sept., Nov., Feb., Apr., and June. Some of the meetings are of the Wine and Cheese type; agendas include reports of on-going activities and often guest speakers from the community.
If you would like to join UNI-COM, or to get furher info, call Bill McRae, the Secretary, at 253-4232, ext. 3430. (Use the answer machine if Bill's not there). Or call Stuart Nease at 948-2678.