Minutes of the DUDLEY OBSERVATORY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
28 January 2004

Schenectady Museum
Schenectady, NY 12308

Present: Board Members Carroll, J. Comly, L. Comly, D’Andrea, Fladger, Fleischer, A. French, S. French, Hessberg, Ratcliff, Roberge, Schwab, Theisen, Wait, Wulff, and Executive Director Gino.

1. President Sue French called the meeting to order at 7:00.

2. The minutes of 10 June 2003 meeting were corrected and approved.

3.  Colleen Gino delivered the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT.

4. Sue French delivered the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT.
                A proposed amendment to the bylaws had been circulated which would combine the Library         Committee with the Archives and History Committee. 
                Motion:  That we approve the changed committees.  Seconded and approved.

                It was also noted that the bylaws call for the Finance and Physical Plant Committee to     maintain property that we no longer own.
                Motion:  To strike “and the property at Fuller Road”. Seconded and approved.
           
5.  Ellen Fladger delivered the report of the LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, and HISTORY COMMITTEE

6.  Wayne Roberge delivered the Report of the RESEARCH GRANTS COMMITTEE.   

7.  There was no report from the EDUCATION GRANTS COMMITTEE.
            Gino noted that only one campership application had been received, to date.

8.  Tom Carroll delivered the report of the LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE.
 
9.  Jim Comly delivered the report of the FINANCE AND PHYSICAL PLANT COMMITTEE.
                Motion:  That the Finance Committee in conjunction with the Executive Committee is authorized to reallocate our assets among funds, based on the advice of contacts at      Common Fund or Vanguard. Seconded and approved.

10.  Janie Schwab delivered the final report of the SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE.

11.  Sam Wait delivered the report of the NOMINATING COMMITTEE.
            Motion:  To accept the slate as presented.  Seconded and approved.
           
            President:       Wayne G. Roberge
Vice-President: Robert L. Fleischer
Secretary:      Janie Schwab
Treasurer:     James B. Comly

            Motion:  A unanimous vote of appreciation to John Delano for his exemplary service on the board, and of regret that he will not be able to continue. Seconded and approved.

                Motion: A vote of appreciation to Sue French for a job well done.   Seconded and approved.

12. OLD BUSINESS- No discussion

13. NEW BUSINESS- No discussion

1. Wayne Roberge adjourned the meeting at 9:00.