UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO RETIREES, INC.
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January 2004 Newsletter
A message from the UIRA President:
Dear Friends,
It is our hope that the beginning of 2004 finds you in good spirits and looking forward to the New Year. We trust that 2004 will be a better year for our flagship University and its image. There is so much that is positive about the UI and its students, faculty, staff and retirees, but reporting such happenings is often set aside in favor of a negative focus on UI problems financial and administrative. It is our hope that there are better days ahead for the University. We are fortunate as UI retirees to have good support and benefits from our work relationships with the University and Idaho. The University of Idaho Retirees Association (UIRA) helps us maintain our positive relationships with one another and with all members of the University community.
You will notice some changes in the UIRA Report again this year. We are trying to contain costs. The UI Alumni Office supports UIRA with staff time for operations and financially for all mailings to members. Recall, the twice a year UIRA Report became an annual publication in 2003. Our expenses for mailings are still expected to run over budget. Thus, further downsizing of the report is necessary. Reports of individual member activities around the state will not be included. Nearly all 2004 UIRA events have been scheduled and you will find the 2004 UIRA calendar of activities, dates and locations in this report. Post card reminders for specific events will be reduced in frequency. Reminders via e-mail will become more important but your e-mail address is needed at: alumni@uidaho.edu with a note that you want to be on the UIRA e-mail roster. The telephone tree will continue to be used for events requiring reservations and in special circumstances such as involving changes in health benefits.
The UIRA Report has provided an important service in noting UI retirees or spouses who have passed away. This will continue, but only limited biographical information for UIRA members will be provided. Nonmember retirees will be included by name and UI affiliation. We may miss some UI retirees who have died in 2003. Please help by letting the UIRA officers or Alumni Office know about such individuals.
There is an insert “Become a Member of the University of Idaho Retirees Association” that is provided with this report. Please review this new brochure and note that it includes the UIRA calendar for 2004 and good information about the association. We can use your help in reaching nonmembers, telling them about the association, and asking them to join. In 2002 there were 115 UI retirees but only 29 joined UIRA. In 2003, to date, there were 36 UI retirees and 10 joined. There is real value in membership. For example, preservation of health benefits for UI retirees in the next few years is likely to be a major issue that will require full retiree support if we hope to maintain what is now available to retirees.
The University of Idaho Alumni Association (UIAA) has asked UIRA to join their national board. UIAA is an active and productive association that supports the University in many ways. They are successful in student recruitment efforts around the country. Their board participated 100% in the 12th man program for Vandal athletics as did our board. They are working to fully fund student athletic scholarships. They also set up a new $1000 award UI Dean’s scholarship for each UI College. The executive committee of UIAA has asked UIRA to join the UIAA National Board of Directors as a full voting member. This is a single director position available to the UIRA board president or their designee. The UIRA board has accepted the invitation and our association looks forward to a closer working relationship with their association.
As in past years, social events sponsored by UIRA were well attended and a big hit. Coming together on occasion to be with friends, sharing a meal and visiting about the trials and joys of life in a relaxed atmosphere has much to offer. The three UIRA sponsored slide shows for members but open to and attended by the public were excellent. We honored Elna Grahn at the spring luncheon as our only living Charter Member and for her pioneer spirit. Bert Cross, Maynard Miller and Elna Grahn were honored as Idaho Treasures at the fall awards dinner. UIRA philanthropy included a $1000 scholarship to Michael Davis, a $500 scholarship to Amanda Pence (from the UIRA endowment), $500 to the Top Scholar program and $250 to the Idaho Repertory Theatre. We are represented in the Employee Benevolent Fund Inc. preparations. The by laws have been finished and tax status approved but the committee is still seeking University and Board approval. The minutes of the UIRA annual meeting held November 13 contain additional details of 2003 activities.
We are most appreciative of the wonderful support given UIRA by members of the Alumni Office, Carmen Savage who is our go to person, Nancy Lyle as second and back up, Hugh Cooke who is key to successful awards efforts and Harold Gibson for leadership and the special gifting to members during the holiday UIRA pre-function of the UI dinner dance. Board member Joyce Presby deserves our deepest gratitude for her 4-year effort in keeping retiree health benefits favorable and a priority with the University benefit committees and administration. I thank the current UIRA board for saying “yes” to the many tasks each member accomplished in 2003, always at a superior level of performance. I treasure the friendships we developed in working together for the well being of the UIRA membership. Those of us leaving the board leave with warm feelings and know that UIRA is in good hands. We wish the new board much success and good will in leading our association in 2004.
A message from the Interim UI President, Gary Michael Message
Dear UIRA members,
Greetings and happy 2004! It seems impossible that seven months have gone by since Gov, Kempthorne asked me to serve as interim president. A lot has happened in that time. Let me update you on what we’ve been about this past semester.
Fall semester was a great success – record enrollment, student achievement, faculty successes. We surpassed the $100 million mark in external grants and contracts, which is a real milestone for the institution. The successful mule cloning research of Gordon Woods and Dirk Vanderwall generated an incredible amount of positive media coverage nationally and internationally over the past six months. And in October, Gov. Kempthorne helped launch construction of the remodel of the University Classroom Center into the Teaching and Learning Center.
These accomplishments have little to do with the administration and everything to do with the quality and dedication of our university students, faculty and staff. It has been great to see that my alma mater continues to provide quality education, even during this transitional time.
Following the marching orders I received from the State Board of Education when I was appointed, we have right-sized the University Place project in Boise. Construction on the UI building that will house the Idaho Water Center is on time and under budget. It is due to be completed this coming August.
I also have been working closely with the administrative team to review and improve the university’s financial controls. As a financial professional myself, I understand the critical importance of putting in place the checks and balances necessary to ensure the institution’s long-term financial health. We are containing a culture that has allowed deficit spending to a point that can no longer be tolerated.
We also have been working on streamlining the upper administration. We’ve lost more than 200 faculty and staff positions over the past two years. And certainly, we cannot ask our academic units to make cuts without making similar cuts in administrative units. We’ve done some – elimination of a dean’s slot and a vice provost’s position. We need to do more. At my request, a special work group has outlined the pros and cons of some specific proposals to streamline administration. I expect to be announcing some decisions about those proposals very soon. Change, restructuring and cutting programs are never easy. But, they are crucial to meeting the executive administration’s budget reduction target and paving the way for the university’s new leadership.
Finally, an update on the search for a new University of Idaho president. The screening committee appointed by the State Board of Education, working with a professional search firm, has narrowed a pool of 70 applicants to a list of nine to present to the board. The board members will identify three or four semi-finalists, who will interview with students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees and others on the Moscow campus and at UI locations throughout the state. I encourage you to attend any or all of those sessions and share your views about who should be the next leader of our great institution.
I want to thank you for your ongoing support and advice these past months. One of the best parts of serving as interim president has been getting to know even more about an institution and a community I have long admired and enjoyed.
Best regards,
Gary Michael, Interim President
UIRA Officers and Board Members for 2004
2004 Officers
President
Dick Bull
Vice President
Bill Belknap
Secretary
Barbara Hisel
Treasurer
Jerry Adams
Past President
Larry O'Keeffe
ex-officio member:
Carmen Savage
UI Alumni Relations
Moscow, ID 83844-3232
208-885-6155
UIRA Board Members
Class of 2006
Jerry Adams
Barbara Hisel
Richard Naskali
Judy Wallins
Class of 2005
Bill Belknap
Bill Biggam
Janice Doyle
Class of 2004
Judy Chavez
Hugh Homan
Dick Bull
Shirley Newcomb
Thanks so much to the retiring Class of 2003 for their hard work on various committees and activities. They are: June Kiilsgaard, Denny Naylor, Larry O'Keeffe (remains on board as past president), and Judy Reisenauer.
UIRA Committees for 2004
Benefits: Judy Wallins
Caring: Shirley Newcomb
Golf Scramble: Bill Belknap and Judy Reisenauer
Idaho Repertory Theatre: Tom Hipple
Membership: Richard Naskali
Scholarship: Bill Biggam
Slide Shows: Hugh Homan
Social: Judy Chavez
Telephone: Janice Doyle
Top Scholar: Shirley Newcomb
UIRA Report: Jerry Adams
University of Idaho Retirees Association Annual Meeting
November 13, 2003
President Larry O’Keeffe called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m. with approximately 70 in attendance. Larry thanked the Alumni Office staff for on-going support of UIRA operations and programs.
Harold Gibson, director of alumni relations, was introduced and welcomed all to the annual meeting. He spoke about the long-standing interaction with UIRA and voiced appreciation for membership activities. He said significant restructuring is occurring within the University of Idaho and that we all are trying to accomplish what will most benefit the university. He also spoke about the executive committee of the UI Alumni Association extending an offer of a single director position for UIRA representation on the national board with full voting privileges. At the board meeting of November 2003, the board cast a unanimous vote to accept the alumni association invitation.
In response to questions, the Alumni Association national board membership would be a three-year term. Regarding the UI presidential search, plans are to have a list of 10 candidates by January 2004, hired by July 1, but probably not physically be on campus until later.
Rob Spear, interim athletic director was introduced by President O’Keeffe, and expressed pleasure to be in attendance. He talked about the most pressing issue confronting athletics--conference affiliation. He distributed a handout depicting the state of Idaho and UI attributes that would be an asset to any conference. He is cautiously optimistic that UI will be invited to join the WAC (Western Athletic Conference).
Business Meeting
It was MSC (Roger Wallins/Dick Bull) to approved the 2002 annual meeting minutes as distributed.
Denny Naylor reviewed the treasurer’s report and noted that the association had picked up quite a number of new life members.
Expenditures include: $500 to the Top Scholar program and $250 to the Idaho Repertory Theatre. There will be one additional expenditure for 2003, the annual UIRA Christmas reception. He also explained that the scholarship money is generated from CIT investments. Donations to the scholarship fund may be made through UIRA and designated specifically for the fund. It was MSC (Duane LeTourneau/Tom Hipple) to accept the treasurer’s report.
President O’Keeffe read the names of deceased colleagues and asked for a moment of silence. These obituaries will appear in the UIRA annual report.
The current board of directors were introduced:
Joyce Presby, past president who has served the longest on the board and has been a very active member on the Health Insurance Advisory Group.
Class of 2003 and retiring from the board- Denny Naylor, Treasurer; Judy Reisenauer, Secretary; June Kiilsgaard, Caring Chairperson, and Larry O’Keeffe, President and past president (2004).
Class of 2004 - Hugh Homan, Slide Show Chair; Shirley Newcomb, Membership Chair; Judy Chavez, Social and Top Scholar Chair; Richard Bull, Vice President.
Class of 2005 - Janice Doyle, Telephone Tree Chair; Bill Biggam; Tom Hipple; Bill Belknap.
President O’Keeffe summarized UIRA activities of the past year.
With the professional assistance of Jerry Adams and JRAdams Publishing, a UIRA brochure including a membership application came to fruition after several years in the preparation phase. This brochure will be available at the luncheon and a second printing will occur in December to include the new board members, 2004 officers and events calendar.
UIRA membership increased during the past year. There were 30 individuals retiring in 2003 of which 10 joined UIRA. From a total of 115 retirees in 2002, 29 joined. The membership also includes 24 from outside the Moscow area. President O’Keeffe asked all in attendance to contact colleagues they know who have retired and invite them to join UIRA.
There were several wonderful social events bringing the membership together for camaraderie and sharing. The Idaho Treasures for 2003 are Bert Cross, Elna Grahn and Maynard Miller. The UIRA scholarship was awarded to Michael Davis, a Genesee High School graduate.
The board of directors explored the possibility of collecting oral histories for inclusion in the UIRA brochure. If the new board wishes to pursue this activity, the Idaho Historical Society would be willing to provide assistance.
The establishment of an Employee Benevolent Fund is an on-going process. The tax status has been approved and the by-laws are complete. The committee is now awaiting University of Idaho approval.
President O’Keeffe concluded with "there is always hope and a better tomorrow" relative to the issues and restructuring facing the university at this time.
New Business
The nominating committee, Denny Naylor, Joyce Presby, and Bill Biggam, proposed the following individuals for membership on the UIRA board of
directors:
Jerry Adams, Barbara Hisel, Judy Wallins, and Richard Naskali.
There were no additional nominations from the floor. It was MSC (Flip Kleffner/Bill Parish) to accept the nominations.
Dr. Rand Lewis, director of the Martin Institute for Peace Studies, spoke about the "War on Terrorism - Perception and Fact." He said this is a very complex situation to resolve and that the Pacific NW is not isolated from involvement. He continued by sharing his perception of the issues facing the current administration
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Submitted by,
Judy Reisenauer
UIRA Board of Directors
Report on the Fall Festival 2003-
A Regional Meeting of Universities Retirement Associations
The University of Washington Retirees Association and regional retirement association members met in Victoria B. C. last October 7-10 to share ideas and to see if there were activities that might be shared between the retirees associations. Barbara and I had the pleasure of attending this conference in such a beautiful setting in the historical city of Victoria. There was a wonderful exchange of information about each of the associations of the nine universities that were represented. All associations were involved in social activities for their membership. These included luncheons and dinners which were structured as very simple visiting to ones that included entertainment or educational discussions. Many reported on social events that involved travel from fairly simple ones to extensive tours throughout the United States and Canada and one university reported ones that include world travel excursions. Some of these travel events were open to other retiree’s association members. Thus it was suggested that there be a website developed where such sharing might be centralized for the benefit of all retirees from the university system.
A second common theme was the involvement of each association in the retiree’s benefits from health care to campus privileges. Many felt that his was one of the most important activities that their associations provide for their membership. Without a united voice, little can be accomplished to protect the rights and privileges of retirees.
The UWRA has a very impressive program for their 1500 members. They sponsor a retirement community (University House) in Issaquah for their members. They have two full time university staff members to help coordinate their many activities and their activities as numerous and broad in scope. One of the really nice things that they offer is a membership into their UWRA for any university employee who has had a five year employment within a higher education college or university. This is something that our retirees in this area of Seattle might want to take advantage of this member opportunity.
Other ideas that were worth noting was a program started at Oregon State University on learning in retirement called the Academy of Lifelong Learning. They also help new students as they arrive on campus. Many associations are involved in community and university service programs where retirees' talents can help serve the university community in a beneficial way. The universities look upon these retirees as wonderful resources that contribute to their mission without major financial commitment.
There were many other programs presented that have merit, but with limited space I will not attempt to present everything. It was agreed that we would work towards sharing information on a web site where each university could post their newsletters, etc. for others to view.
Richard C. Bull
2004 Calendar of Events
February 12, Valentine’s Luncheon, University Inn Best Western, Social 11:30, Lunch 12:00 Noon
February 19, Slide Show, "Gardens" by Dick Naskali, Good Samaritan Village, 2:00 p.m.
March 18, Slide Show, "Ice Fields in Alaska" by Maynard Miller, Good Samaritan Village, 2:00 p.m.
April 7, Top Scholar, University Inn Best Western, 7:00 p.m.
April 15, Spring Luncheon, University Inn Best Western, Social 11:30, Lunch 12:00 Noon
April 15, Slide Show, "Birding in the Palouse" by Kas Dumroese, Good Samaritan Village, 2:00 p.m.
July 15, Golf Scramble, University of Idaho Golf Course, 9:00 a.m.
July 15, Summer Picnic, Ghormley Park, 5:00 p.m.
November 11, Annual Meeting, University Inn, 9:00 a.m.
December 4, Holiday Reception, St. Augustine’s Center, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Guests welcome!
Idaho Roadrunners, Inc.
2004 Trips Scheduled
March 16-19, Fairmont Hot Springs
March 24 - April 8, California/Oregon Coast--four night cruise out of San Pedro, California
May 7-9, Walla Walla Balloon Festival (proposed)
May 25-29, Blake Island/San Juans Cruise
June 1-2, Copper Creek overnight by jet boat (proposed)
June 4-12, Black Hills/Yellowstone Park
June 15-17, Mariners baseball and sightseeing in Seattle
June 21-23, Lolo Hot Springs/Lewis Clark Trail
June 30 - July 1, Salmon River float trip (overnight in Riggins at Best Western Motel)
July 7-31, Alaska/Ferry/AlCan Highway (proposed)
July 12-19, Calgary Stampede/Glacier Park (proposed)
July 21-23, Leavenworth Summer Theatre (proposed)
August 2-6, Mt. Rainier/Mt. St. Helens/Hood River train
August 17-19, Mariners baseball game
August 20-26, Victoria/Olympia Peninsula/Blake Island
September 15 - October 10, Washington, DC historical trip/East Coast
October 19-22, Fairmont Hot Springs
December 8-10, Leavenworth Christmas lights/sleigh ride (proposed)
In addition, the Roadrunners attend several plays during the year at Coeur d’Alene and Spokane. All travel is by bus (no air); the Club owns two 20-passenger buses.
Membership in the Idaho Roadrunners is $10 per year. Present membership is 375; about 90 of these are UIRA members.
Anyone interested should contact Elna or Bart Barton at (208) 882-2038, 1106 Virginia Avenue, Moscow, ID 83843.
Health Insurance
Beginning this fall, the Health Insurance Advisory Group (HIAG) began meeting regularly the third Wednesday of each month. Retirees with comments or recommendations regarding the UI health insurance program are encouraged to contact our new benefits representative, Judy Wallins at 882-3634.
As you are aware, the billing for retirees' medical insurance premiums was transferred from Human Resources to the Accounts Receivable Department. From all indications, this appears to be working well.
Human Resources staff will continue to post benefit updates on their website as well as publish updated information in the UI Register.
University of Idaho administration has advised the Human Resources staff not to pursue a self-funding insurance program at this time due to the temporary University of Idaho administrators. It is anticipated Blue Cross will continue to be our carrier with no major changes. It is expected that there will be a 12 percent increase in medical costs next year due to inflation. Depending on what the legislature does, it is very possible that increases in deductibles and/or premiums will be necessary.
The member booklets have been delayed due to some contract language differences. Retirees will receive their booklet by mail when available.
Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)
There will be no Gain Sharing or 13th check again this year. PERSI did earn 3.7 percent which is the first positive in the last three years. Investments also have done comparably well.
PERSI plans to recommend a COLA of 2.2 percent for all their retirees. The 2.2 percent increase will automatically become effective March 1, 2004, unless the legislature modifies the recommendation by the 45th day of the legislative session.
PERSI is also submitting a proposal to the legislature entitled "Death Benefit Waiver" which will allow the death benefit to be awarded to a beneficiary, when there is no surviving spouse, with less hassle and red tape.
Social Security
Social Security benefits will increase 2.1 percent next year to keep up with the cost of living.
Monthly Medicare premiums will shoot up 13.5 percent to $66.00 per month next year. This is a $7.90 hike in monthly Medicare Part B premiums which is one of the largest in Medicare's history. It will take up to 40 percent of the average Social Security increase.
President Bush signed into law changes to the Medicare system which provides for an interim drug card in 2004 and 2005 and main prescription drug coverage in 2006. What impact this will have on University of Idaho retiree coverage is yet to be determined. At this time no changes are being planned by the HIAG.
In Memoriam. . .
Clara McNeel Linford
Don Albert Amos, a longtime Moscow resident and retired business manager at the University of Idaho, died October 26, 2003 at Aspen Park Healthcare Center in Moscow. He was 74. He graduated from the University of Idaho with a B.S. degree in business. While at UI, Don was active in the ROTC program and upon graduation joined the Air Force. He and Mary Lorraine O’Neill were married in Mountain Home on March l5, 1953. Don began his career at the UI as an accountant in 1963 and later was the chief budget officer. He retired as the business manager in 1991. He was an avid Vandal Booster, holding season tickets for more than 40 years for both football and basketball. Mrs. Amos died in September of last year. Surviving are his four sons and daughters-in-law.
Gilbert L. "Gil" Corey, University of Idaho professor emeritus, died August 6, 2003 at his home. He was 80. He married Betty J. McLean at Aztec, NM on July 2, 1949. They moved to Aberdeen, Idaho is August 1949 where he became assistant irrigationist with the University of Idaho Experiment Station. He conducted research on irrigation of potatoes and beans for five years. He became head of the Department of Agricultural Engineering in 1966. In 1970 they moved to Pakistan to participate in a farmer assistance program under contract to Colorado State University. During the next 20 years he worked in foreign assistance programs in the field of irrigation. In 1985 they moved back to Pakistan to participate in a research program being managed by the University of Idaho with cooperation from Washington State University. In 1990, they returned to Moscow where he retired. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty at their home in Moscow, three daughters, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and four sisters.
Helen Bryson Keith, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on February 27, 2003 at the age of 97. A resident of Moscow for the past 56 years, she moved to the area with her family in 1947 when her husband, the late Dr. Thomas Byron Keith was appointed professor of animal husbandry at the University of Idaho. She valued education highly and took pride in supporting her grandchildren, several of whom went on to earn advanced degrees during their university studies. Her granddaughter shares her love of languages and is now a diplomat with the US Department of State. Mrs. Keith leaves behind her daughter, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, daughter, and five brothers and sisters.
Mabel Locke, 95, died at Carmel Valley Manor Medical Unit in Carmel, California on July 11, 2003. Ms. Locke was a physical education professor at the University of Idaho from 1935 until her retirement in 1971. She is survived by her twin sister, Martha Locke, of Carmel, and many nieces and nephews.
Ralph G. McBride, longtime University of Idaho employee, died January 22, 2003 at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow. He was 88. Ralph began working at the University of Idaho in 1946 and retired as the power plant chief operator in 1976 after 30 years. He will be remembered as a strong caring person who maintained his sense of humor. Surviving are his wife of more than 65 years, Marjorie, at their Moscow home, two sons, a foster daughter, two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Edward F. (Ed) Mink, 74, of Payette passed away June 2, 2003 at his home. He married Joann Jacobs June 21, 1953 at Council. Ed graduated from the University of Idaho in the spring of 1956 with a degree in agriculture. He was the vo-ag teacher in Payette for one school year, 1956-57. He then went to work for the University of Idaho Cooperative Extension Service in Owyhee County at Marsing from 1957 to 1966 and then moved to Grangeville doing the same type of work from 1966 until he retired in 1982. He was awarded an associate professorship from the University of Idaho. Ed was a people person and never knew a stranger. Survivors include his wife, Joann, of Payette, three daughters, two sisters, and a brother.
Judith Anne Nielsen, 59, died on December 13, 2002. Her various library jobs included positions at: Miami University, Whitewater State University, Loyola College in Montreal and the University of Idaho. She was employed first in the catalog department, 1971-1979 and then as archives assistant in Special Collections from 1979 until her retirement in 1998. She married Ralph Nielsen in Moscow on December 26, 1978. She is survived by her husband, Ralph, in Moscow, a brother, and several cousins.
Elmer K. Raunio, 84, professor of chemistry and dean of letters and science emeritus at the University of Idaho died September 27, 2003 at Gritman Medical Center of heart and lung problems. He came to the University of Idaho as assistant professor in 1949. He was promoted to full professor and chairman of chemistry after which he worked in administration as assistant and then associate dean. He became dean of letters and science in 1971 and retired in 1981. He was married to Margaret Kelly, and they celebrated their 55th anniversary this past summer. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, two daughters, and five grandchildren.
Gladys Merle Scrivner died at Good Samaritan Village in Moscow March 27, 2003. She was 101. She and Lloyd Scrivner were married in Holyoke on December 27, 1927. In 1948, they moved to Moscow where Mr. Scrivner became the head of the veterinary science department at the University of Idaho. Gladys was a member of the Latah County Historical Society. Mr. Scrivner died in 1985. Surviving are two sons, four grandsons, three great-grandsons, and two great-granddaughters.
William P. Sloan passed away November 29, 2003 at Good Samaritan Village in Moscow of kidney failure. He was 80. He worked as an architect in Chicago before moving to Moscow to take a teaching position at the University of Idaho in 1956. He returned to school and completed his master’s degree in city planning at Yale University in 1961. He returned to Moscow and taught architecture and city planning at the UI until his retirement in 1985. To his family, Bill was a devoted and loving husband and father. His wife, Genevra, two daughters, three grandchildren and his sister survive him.
Richard L. Wallace, 70, of Moscow, a retired professor emeritus of zoology at the University of Idaho, died November 13, 2003 at Gritman Medical Center. Richard came to Moscow in 1967 as an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, where he taught ichthyology, general zoology, herpetology and biological science courses. He enjoyed working with graduate student in biological sciences and fisheries science. He retired in August 1991. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, at their Moscow home, a son and wife, two daughters and their husbands, and four grandchildren.
Donald F. Youtz, 87, of Twin Fall, Idaho passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 29, 2002. Donald worked for the US Bureau of Reclamation at Billings, Montana, Thermopolis, Greyball and Cody, Wyoming. until June 1953. He accepted the position of 4-H Club agent in Twin Falls in August 1953 and retired as County Agricultural Agent for the UI Cooperative Extension Service in 1977. Donald retired from the U.S. Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1963. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Doris E. Helvey, married in Juniata, Nebraska in 1943, three children, five grandchildren, three brothers, and a sister.
NON UIRA MEMBERS
Gail Bolingbroke, of Moscow, died April 10, 2003 at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane, She was 68. She was employed by the University of Idaho in the Department of Bacteriology and Chemistry retiring after more than 15 years.
Harry Davey, retired Navy captain, died March 11, 2002. He served the UI as dean of men, director of financial aid for students, and foreign student advisor during the 1970s and 1980s.
Theodore Dockter, of Moscow, died August 29, 2003 at Latah Health Services. He was 87. He worked as a machinist at the University of Idaho in the maintenance department.
Campbell Moore Gilmour, UI emeritus professor and former department head, died November 12, 2003 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. He was 87.
Richard G. Hannaford passed away at the age of 62 on June 20, 2003 after an eight-year battle with melanoma. Dick was a professor of English at the University of Idaho for 33 years.
Jack I Hagen, University of Idaho professor emeritus of electrical engineering, passed away January 8, 2003, at Good Samaritan Village. He was 88.
Louise Hecht, of Moscow, died February 16, 2003 at Gritman Medical Center. She was 81. She worked as a secretary at the University of Idaho College of Education and then English department.
Melvin Hirschi, 84, passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on December 11, 2003. He retired from the Navy and joined the University of Idaho faculty in 1965 as associate professor in the ROTC program until 1968.
Bradley D. Lockeman, 61, a retired associate professor at the University of Idaho business school in Moscow, Idaho, died May 31, 2003 at his home in Moscow.
Leo H. McGarvey, 89 and a Moscow resident, died at his home December 31, 2002. He worked in the University of Idaho financial aid department.
Nancy W. (Aunt Peg) Phillips died November 27, 2003 at Latah Health Services in Moscow. She was 93. She had worked at the UI plant science department until her retirement.
Galen Rowe, University of Idaho professor emeritus and former dean of the College of Letters and Science, passed away May 8, 2003.
Conrad Dean Swan, 70, of Deary, died July 30, 2003 at the home of his brother in Pullman from complications of cancer. In 1959, he went to work at the University of Idaho as an electrician, and following 38 years of dedicated service, he retired in 1998.
David Ansel Talbott died from cancer at his home on June 7, 2003. He received both B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Idaho. He taught mathematics and science in Washington and Idaho. He was employed by the University of Idaho and worked as custodian, building manager, and maintenance mechanic. He retired in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Karen Davis, a stepdaughter and her son, his mother and a sister.
Mary Dennen Hartung Williams, 82, passed away in Tualatin, Oregon on May 8, 2003. She married Ernest W. Hartung in 1944. In 1965 she moved to Moscow, Idaho, where Ernest Hartung became president of the University of Idaho.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
* Mary Jane and Dwight Kindschy celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on April 26, 2003 at the University Inn Best Western in Moscow.
Mary Jane and Dwight married April 25, 1943 in Butte, Montana. They moved to Moscow in 1947 when Dwight accepted a position as associate professor at the University of Idaho in the agricultural education department. In 1968 he was appointed department head, a position he held until his retirement in 1977. In 1992 they moved to Spokane to be near their daughters and three of their eight grandchildren.
* Ed and Joyce Steele celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August 2003.
Ed Steele married Joyce Hadley on August 23, 1953 in Glen Elder, Kansas at the home of Joyce‘s parents. They moved to Moscow in 1965. Ed worked at the University of Idaho Department of Animal Sciences, retiring after 30 years. Joyce is a homemaker. They have five children, 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Application for UIRA Scholarship
This scholarship program is sponsored by the University of Idaho Retirees Association, Inc., (UIRA), which is an organization of former faculty and staff members (and their spouses) who have been retired from the University of Idaho.
Members and/or associate members of the UIRA must nominate candidates for the UIRA Scholarship, but do not need to be related to them.
The primary criterion for award of the UIRA Scholarship is outstanding achievement in such areas as academics, fine arts, performing arts, athletics, school activities, and community service. A minimum current grade point average of 3.0 is required. Scholarship funds will be presented over two semesters. UIRA Scholarships will be awarded to students attending the University of Idaho at any level (freshman through graduate) with emphasis given to entering or transferring students.
1. Applicant Name:
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3. Telephone:
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4. Nominated by:
(UIRA member or associate member)
5. Applicant year at University of Idaho:
________ entering freshman ________ junior
________ entering transfer ________ senior
________ sophomore ________ graduate student
6. Major field of study:
7. Cumulative grade point average (at the time of application): ________(high school)
________(college)
8. Please provide, in as much detail as possible, the following information supporting the outstanding achievements of this candidate:
a. Two references in writing (one academic and one non-academic) from someone familiar with the achievements of the candidate. These references will be in addition to the statement from the nominator.
b. A chronological listing of the outstanding achievements of this candidate with newspaper or other media accounts supporting those achievements where possible.’
c. Nominator’s statement describing the candidate’s achievements.
d. An essay, no more than two typed pages in length, from the nominee identifying a significant experience from their life, describing that experience, and discussing how it has influenced their life.
____________________________________________________ ___________________
(signature of UIRA member/nominator) (date)
____________________________________________________ ___________________
(signature of student applicant) (date)
Please return all materials on or before March 1 to Carmen Savage, % UIRA Scholarship, Box 443232, UI Alumni Office, Moscow, ID 83844-3232. Telephone: 208-885-6154; Fax 208-885-6975.
Idaho Treasures Award
PURPOSE: Recognizes retired University of Idaho faculty, staff and/or family members who, in their retirement years, have made significant achievements in service or leadership to the university.
Established: 1995
Criteria: Consideration will be given:
1. Volunteer service to the UI; including colleges, departments, alumni groups, student organizations or campus service groups.
2. Candidate must have been retired from full-time UI employment for a period of five years or more to be eligible for nomination.
Couples nominated should include the individual service record of each person.
Procedure
Application Deadline: Nomination form must be returned to UI Alumni Office prior to April 1. Nomination form must be complete and thorough. This information is the basis for the evaluation of the candidate.
(Note: Nominations may not be submitted for persons currently holding or running for state or national political office.)
Review Body: members of the UI Retirees Association Awards Committee shall review all complete award nominations. The Awards Committee shall recommend candidates to the UI Retirees Association Board of Directors. The UI Retirees Association Board of Directors shall review and approve, or disapprove, recommended candidates. The UI Alumni Association does not review or screen Idaho Treasure Award nominations, but supports the process to recognize deserving candidates.
Nominee Review and Consideration: Candidates with completed nomination forms on file shall be eligible for review and consideration for an additional two years following initial submission. Nominators are encouraged to update application materials.
Presentation:
This year’s recipients were Bert Cross, Elna Grahn, and Maynard Miller. They were honored by many friends and family at a dinner in October.
2003 Honored Idaho Treasure Award Recipients
Bert Cross
Bert is a retired University of Idaho professor of journalism and taught a variety of classes from 1962 until his retirement in 1985. He was president of the University of Idaho Retirees Association in 1991 and was active in developing the University of Idaho's system of faculty governance in the 1960s, serving on Faculty Council and in leadership of various campus committees. He has been active in numerous Latah County community service organizations and groups.
Elna Grahn
Elna is a former mathematics professor, and is active in Moscow activities including League of Women Voters, and is an Honorary Life Member of American Association of University Women. Elna was a founding member of the University of Idaho Retirees Association and a member of the initial Board of Directors in 1979. For more than two decades she taught math at the high school, junior college and university level, including designing and offering the first University of Idaho math classes offered on closed-circuit TV. Elna was active in the formation of the local service group Volunteers in Moscow.
Maynard Miller
Maynard served as the Dean of the University of Idaho College of Mines and Earth Resources from 1975-87, and remains active in leadership of the Juneau Icefield Research Project, which he founded over fifty years ago. Maynard has served as Science Director of the Army Research Office's National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. Miller has been active with worldwide glaciological research efforts, publishing over 200 articles. Maynard was a participant in the 1963 American climbing expedition on Mt. Everest, the first successful group to put an American on the summit of Mt. Everest.
Past Idaho Treasures Award Winners
1997
Jim Lyle
Carol and Malcolm Renfrew
Gene Slade
1998
Fred and Jinny Johnson
Duane and Phyllis LeTourneau
1999
Alfred Dunn
Betty Gibb
Erling and Amy Johannesen
2000
Carl and June Kiilsgaard
Shirley Newcomb
Bill and Magee Parish
2001
Dick and Barbara Bull
Maynard and Margaret Fosberg
2002
Bart and Elna Barton
Laura Miller
2003
Bert Cross
Elna Grahn
Maynard Miller
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