Board Members present: Jay L. Allen, Jean Copeland, Joan Dressel, Bill Fisher, Barbara Humphrys, Harold K. Johnson, Bill Miller, Harry Powell, Dorman Stout, Betty Tester, and Charles Votaw. Others present: Bill Pafford, Willene Paxton, and Diana McClay.
Dr. Dorman Stout, President,
called the meeting to order at
The minutes of the May
Dr. Stout recognized Dr. Bill Pafford for a special presentation relative to prescription drugs. Dr. Pafford had drafted a letter to be directed to Senator Bill Frist and Senator Fred Thompson upon approval of the ETSURA Board. He pointed out that prescription medication, much of it manufactured in the United States, is priced far less in Canada and Mexico than in the United States. The average price is about one-half of the cost we pay in our own country.
The letter also pointed out that retail prices of prescription drugs have doubled in the past ten years and that the local pharmacy is not the one that makes a huge profit, it is the pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Pafford said if the ETSURA Board endorsed the letter that it was his hope that every school district in the state would do likewise.
Following a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Dr. Jay Allen that we become involved and the letter be approved as edited by Dr. Pafford. Dr. Bill Fisher seconded the motion which was approved unanimously. Copies of the letter are to be sent to: Washington County Retired Teachers Association; University of Tennessee-Knoxville Retired Teachers Association, Tennessee State Employees Association, East Tennessee Regional Retirees Association, and the Washington County Chapter of AARP.
Dr. Stout recognized Dr. Willene Paxton, Chair, “Tales of the University.” Dr. Paxton pointed out that her committee had looked at different possibilities for printing the publication and recognizing budget constraints and not knowing whether the book would sell, her committee was recommending Kristn Fry’s proposal that a page in each issue of the “Accent” publication be dedicated to the “Tales of the University.”
A motion was made by Dr. Bill Fisher to endorse the statement prepared by the committee and that the “Tales” be printed in the “Accent.” The motion was seconded by Better Tester, and it was unanimously accepted.
President Stout called for committee reports.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Dr. Dorman Stout, Chair
No report.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Dr. Barbara Humphrys, Chair
Dr. Humphrys distributed a list showing there were
Dr. Charles Votaw reported he had written a letter to all medical school retirees and encouraged them to join the Association. He was commended for his effort.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Ms. Betty Tester, Chair
Ms. Tester distributed the Financial Report which showed an Operating Fund of $
PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Ms. Betty Moore, Chair
No report.
COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE: Dr. Harry Powell, Chair
No report.
LIAISON COMMITTEE: Dr. Bill Fisher, Chair
Dr. Fisher shared a handout which showed the proposed Tennessee ORP changes July
Dr. Fisher also distributed copies of the Sixth Annual Tri-Cities Regional
Medicare Workshop program schedule to be presented at Central Baptist Church of
Johnson City on Monday, September
SERVICE COMMITTEE: Dr. A. Keith Turkett
Dr. Turkett was unable to be present; however, he informed Dr. Stout that he had been in touch with Dr. Bach and Dr. Andrews concerning work assignments.
OTHER BUSINESS:
None.
The meeting adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
Harold K. Johnson, Secretary
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