X-Message-Number: 574 Subject: American Cryonics Society Minutes From: spectrx! (Edgar W. Swank) Date: Mon, 09 Dec 91 09:02:53 PST Minutes of the meeting of the American Cryonics Society Executive Committee November 3, 1991 41 Sunrise Lane Lafayette, CA 94549 A meeting of the ACS Board of Governors had been scheduled for this time. There were only three Governors present, which was not the required minimum for a quorum. The Governors present met as the Executive Committee. The meeting was called to order by Secretary Jim Yount at about 6:30 p.m. Governors Present Governors Absent Members & Guests Carmen Brewer Kent Cullers, Ph.D. Ron Viner Dick Marsh, Ph.D. Avi Ben-Abraham, M.D. Norm Lewis Jim Yount John Day Art Quaife, Ph.D. Dick Marsh, Ph.D. Jerry White Lisa Ng Approval of Agenda The agenda was approved as presented. Resignation of Governor/Appointment of New Governor Margaret Bradshaw had recently resigned as Governor because of time restrains. Dr. Ben-Abraham appointed Carmen Brewer to serve out the remainder of Margaret's term. Meeting attendants expressed thanks to Margaret and welcomed Carmen as a new Governor. Legal Review of Suspension Forms The following motion was made by Jim Yount and seconded by Dick Marsh: Resolved: The American Cryonics Society authorizes attorney Jim Bianchi to review our forms for enrolling a member in the American Cryonics Society's suspension program. It is our understanding that a portion of this legal review will be paid for from the legislative lobbying trust established by Mr. Bianchi as authorized by the last will and testament of Violet Jones and her trustee. Any legal fees for reviewing our forms not paid for by this trust will be shared equally with Trans Time, Inc. As part of this review Mr. Bianchi will prepare recommendations of needed statutory changes to allow the orderly conducting of suspensions with appropriate regulation. The motion passed unanimously. Since this was an Executive Committee meeting and not a Board of Governors meeting this motion is only a committee recommendation. Order of the Garter and Dues A letter suggesting a higher level of support for ACS from members through contributions and a pledge of commitment was distributed. There was discussion on what level of commitment should be asked of people making a pledge. Cat Freezing On October 30, a cat who was a family pet of an ACS member was placed into suspension by a team of volunteers from the American Cryonics Society. The animal is being kept in a dry ice temperature chest until the member can make arrangements for long term storage. Tissue samples were taken of skin and fatty tissue which were frozen with a cryoprotective solution. Publicity There was considerable recent publicly. Carmen Brewer reported on her appearance on French national television on the show Si On Se Disais Tout. The show features guests with unusual vocations or hobbies. Guests are presented in a "really big show" manner with lots of fan-fare to a studio audience. Dick Marsh announced a "why I want to be frozen" essay contest for listeners of Z 93 (WGTZ) in Dayton Ohio. The winner will get a free freezing. Dr. Ben-Abraham appeared, via satellite on Italian national television in a program which is the Italian equivalent of the U.S. network program Nightline. The topic was the 4,000 year old man found by mountain climbers in the Alps. CI Contract A draft contract from the Cryonics Institute was distributed. Committee members agreed to proceed with the contract with minor modifications. Next meetings The Trans Time Board of Directors meets on the same day and place as ACS either before or after our meetings. All members and guests are welcome to the buffet between meetings and to attend Trans Time Board meetings. The next meetings of the American Cryonics Society are: Sunday, December 1, at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 15, at 2:00 p.m. The Home of The Home of John and Pay-Yin Day Paul and Judy Segall 4882 Pebble Glen Drive 1098 Euclid Avenue San Jose, CA 94129 Berkeley, CA 94708 (408) 255-1763 (510) 524-9540 Election meeting: February 2, 1992 The home of Carmen Brewer 15045 Herring Ave. San Jose, CA 95124 Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jim Yount Secretary -- (Edgar W. Swank) SPECTROX SYSTEMS (408)252-1005 Silicon Valley, Ca Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=574