X-Message-Number: 892 Subject: CRYONICS - March 29 ACS Meeting Rpt From: (Edgar W. Swank) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 92 19:12:27 PDT Report of the Meeting of the American Cryonics Society Board of Governors March 29, 1992 65 Cleary Court #9 San Francisco, CA The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Jim Yount at 1:20 p.m. Mr. Yount welcomed members and guests. After discussion of Agenda items the meeting was adjourned at 3:20 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 Publicity Jerry reported that he had delivered to each of ACS and Trans Time a picture of his mother, recently suspended, stating he would welcome its being prominently displayed. He also commissioned commemorative plaques to help increase what he felt was the already signal senses of solidarity among cryonics personnel and their suspended patients. All members, especially those with relatives in suspension, are urged to provide suitable materials for this growing gallery. Jim discussed methods for preserving such materials indefinitely. Transition of Officers Jerry asked for confirmation from the board that expenses incurred by ACS Governors and Officers will be reimbursed. Several Governors confirmed that such reimbursement was a long time ACS policy. Recent Suspension Several Governors reported on the recent suspension of an ACS member, Carol, who was placed in suspension March 10 at Trans Time after a short critical illness. ACS volunteers established an emergency standby alert at the hospital, maintaining representatives and supplies at readiness. Circumstances seemed to be leading to an autopsy, which was avoided at the last minute. More details appear in the April issue of The Immortalist. A committee consisting of Jim, Jerry, and Kent, and to include any other interested parties, was established to review all aspects of the suspension, including organizations, specific personnel and their duties, interaction with hospital and coroner representatives, equipment, supplies, and procedures, and to submit recommendations. Suggestions were made to train ACS personnel in communicating the e mergency protocol better to doctors and hospital administrators. The factors, including economic, of continuing suspension as whole body or cephalic are still being considered. Jerry reported having purchased an oscillating surgical saw that might be used in neuroconversion. Discussion ranged over economic and personal considerations involved in a suspension, especially when unexpected and requiring unplanned decisions and actions made on the spot. Facility Purchase Report Carmen and Jim reported briefly that although much needs to be settled plans to purchase the building in Sunnyvale are proceeding. Cooperation with Other Cryonics Groups All interested persons are urged to contact ACS or Dave Pizer for more information about a special weekend meeting in Southern California early in June. Upcoming meeting The next meeting of the American Cryonics Society is: 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=892