X-Message-Number: 754 Subject: CRYONICS ACS Mar Meeting Reports From: (Edgar W. Swank) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 92 19:43:49 PDT Report of the Meeting of the American Cryonics Society Board of Governors March 1, 1992 1735 Spruce Street, Apt. 4 Berkeley, CA The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Jim Yount at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Yount welcomed members and guests. After discussion of agenda items the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Governors Present Governors Absent Carmen Brewer Avi Ben-Abraham, M.D. John Day Kent Cullers, Ph.D. Dick Marsh, Ph.D. Jerry White Jim Yount Transition of Officers Jerry gave report on his getting acquainted with ACS office procedures.. Jim reported working with Carmen on the preparation of minutes and other matters pertinent to the office of Secretary. Draft copies of minutes for last month's meeting were passed out and corrections and proofing invited. Secretary Carmen Brewer has taken over the task of answering the ACS phone, especially in the mornings. Carmen has been mostly responsible for answering our phone during this time period even before assuming the office of Secretary. Carmen reported on several phone inquiries we received as a result of our recent publicity in Seattle Washington. Anatomical Donation A report was given on the cool-down for the brain of Jerry White's mother which is now in suspension at the Trans Time facility. There was a discussion of the techniques which have been devised for temperature control and monitoring for this specimen. A number of people, most notably John Day, have worked to develop proper cool-down and storage procedures. Because of its smaller size the techniques used for a brain differ from those we use with a whole body or a head. Publicity A number of magazine articles on cryonics appeared recently. The Examiner published two separate articles which dealt with cryonics and were loosely based upon recent newspaper articles about the American Cryonics Society and Dr. Ben-Abraham. OMNI featured a short pro-cryonics article written by an Alcor member. Facility Purchase Report Carmen Brewer and Jim Yount reported on their progress to establish a cryonics facility at the property in Sunnyvale the Alavie investment group is buying. Jim said he would like to see ACS receive space rent free in the building and suggested we need at least 500 sq feet. Jerry White agreed with this and pointed out that for several years Jim has been paying the office rent for the ACS office in Cupertino out of his own pocket. John said there might be some benefit to the building owners from ACS presence, he also suggested that ACS should get some ownership in the building. Emergency Notification and Response Service There was a general discussion on ACS providing an emergency notification service and issuing medic alert type bracelets to subscribers. Many ACS members are now subscribing to the Trans Time emergency notification and response service (ER). One of our members reported receiving notification from Trans Time that his service was being terminated. The reason given was that Trans Time could not guarantee a suspension to someone who has AIDS and who wants neuro suspension (head-only). Art Quaife said that problems with protecting suspension personnel when dealing with an AIDS suspension at its present facility, plus the stated refusal or reluctance of some members of the Trans Time suspension team to work on an AIDS-neuro patient, had prompted the termination. Art said this did not mean that Trans Time would not do such a suspension but it would not guarantee that it would and therefor should not take money for ER from this member. One director pointed out that Trans Time could offer part of this service. For example, they could notify ACS personnel if they receive a phone call saying the member is at or near death. Computer Networks There was a discussion of whether or not ACS minutes should be published on computer networks. It was decided to provide a meeting summary, in lieu of minutes for publishing on networks or for publishing in other forms. Upcoming Meeting 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. An upcoming meeting of the American Cryonics Society will be held: Sunday, April 26, at 6:00 p.m. The Trans Time Facility 10208 Pearmain St. Oakland, CA 94603 (510) 639-1955 -- (Edgar W. Swank) SPECTROX SYSTEMS +1.408.252.1005 Silicon Valley, Ca Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=754