X-Message-Number: 651 Subject: CRYONICS - ACS Minutes From: (Edgar W. Swank) Date: Wed, 12 Feb 92 14:09:32 PST Minutes of the Meeting of the American Cryonics Society Board of Governors December 1, 1991 4882 Pebble Glen Drive San Jose, CA 94129 The meeting was called to order by Vice President Jerry White at 1:55 p.m. Mr. White welcomed members and guests. Governors Present Governors Absent Members & Guests Carmen Brewer Avi Ben-Abraham, M.D. Peter Christiansen John Day Kent Cullers, Ph.D. David Crockett Dick Marsh, Ph.D. Pay-Yin Day Jerry White Norm Lewis Jim Yount Jack Zinn Approval of Agenda The agenda was approved as presented. Treasurer's Report Treasurer John Day did not have a treasurer's report ready by meeting time. Improving Accounting Carmen Brewer and John Day reported on a meeting with Gary Brewer to discuss possible ACS use of an accounting package developed by IBM. It was felt that this system did not lend itself well to our accounting requirements since its primary application was for profit making companies. There was discussion on our use of the Peachtree accounting system for ACS. It was generally felt that Peachtree had the same short-comings as the IBM system. Jim Yount reported sending for a demonstration program for not-for-profit fund accounting prepared by Executive Data Systems Inc. The demonstration will allow evaluation of the program before purchase. Legal Review of Suspension Forms The ACS attorney Jim Bianchi will undertake a legal review the California Short Forms and a modified version of these forms intended for use outside California. Suspension of a Member A member of the American Cryonics Society was placed into cryonic suspension recently at the Trans Time facility in Oakland. There was a brief critique of the suspension. Because of the physical condition of the patient, including marked dehydration, complete perfusion was not possible. A physician who assisted with the suspension has suggested we have our own physicians review the medical condition of members in critical condition to determine any special circumstances or problems which might complicate suspension. A suspension review committee consisting of John Day, Jerry White, Jim Yount, and David Crockett, was formed to make recommendations to the Board and to Trans Time on ways for improving suspension procedures. Publicity Jean-Pax Mefret cryonics story appeared in the French magazine "Figuero", September 28, 1991. A picture of a group of ACS members was featured. Carmen Brewer recently flew to France where she was a guest on the network television show Si On Se Disais Tout. Dick Marsh announced a contest for the popular Dayton, Ohio radio station Z93 (WGTZ). Listeners were to compose short essays on why they wish to be suspended. The winner is to receive a free suspension. On October 9, 1991, Dr. Avi Ben-Abraham was a guest on Radio Television Italian (RAI). The interview was conducted by remote satellite hook-up. ACS Election There was a general discussion of the upcoming ACS election for Governors. The Executive Committee had discussed the possibility of recommending a suggested by-law change to be submitted to ACS members to extend the term of governor from one to two years. Neither the Executive Committee nor the full Board could agree on a procedure for allowing members to call special elections during this two year term. The matter was deferred until next year. Facility Design/Financing Carmen Brewer reported finding a large building in Sunnyvale which might be appropriate facilities. The three story structure has about 10,000 feet of warehouse and 27,000 feet of office/R & D space. It is located on 2.2 acres in an industrial park near NASA Ames. A tour was scheduled for Governors, members, and guests later in the evening. Ways to finance purchase of the building were discussed. It was suggested that, in addition to direct investments, members might wish to ear-mark some of their suspension funds for such an investment. Roe v. Mitchell Report Jack Zinn presented an update on the Roe v. Mitchell litigation. He stated that ICF and CI were presenting a friend of the court brief where arguments in favor of the legality of cryonic suspension are presented based upon on provisions of the U.S. and California constitutions. Jack said that California citizens have greater guarantees of liberty than do citizens of most, if not all, other states. One possible outcome of this suit may be a requirement that any state produced document which lists options for disposition of human remains must give cryonic suspension as an option. Cryonic Photo Documentation Dick Marsh called the board's attention to David Crockett's efforts to document through photographs the neighborhood and favorite locations of his parents. Such photographs might be used to stimulate memory after revival. Dick suggested this to our members in general for both themselves and loved ones who may be suspended. There was discussion of archiving such records. Jim Yount said that a system for record maintenance and archiving had been worked out and was available to ACS members. No fee schedule has yet been established for storage of records and memorabilia. 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: Annual Meeting followed by Board Meeting ACS Governors Meeting Sunday, February 2, at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at 6:00 p.m. The Home of The Home of Carmen Brewer David Crockett 15045 Herring Ave. 1021 Toyon Drive San Jose, CA 95124 Burlingame, CA 94010 (408) 559-3596 (415) 348-3703 Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at approximately 5:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jim Yount Secretary -- (Edgar W. Swank) SPECTROX SYSTEMS +1.408.252.1005 Silicon Valley, Ca Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=651