University of Illinois Chapter State Universities Annuitants Association

Fall 2011 Chapter Meeting. Sunday, October 16
I-Hotel & Convention Center, Champaign, IL
UIUC Fall Chapter Meeting to feature UI President Hogan
Begins at 1:30 pm

Spring 2011 Chapter Meeting. Sunday, May 1
Hawthorn Suites and Conference Center
101 Trade Center Dr., Champaign, IL
1:30 pm Social time, refreshments & conversations with friends
2:00 pm Presentation by Governor James R. Edgar with questions & answers following;
3:00 pm Brief business meeting, election of Executive Committee members & vote on proposed By-Laws

Presentation by Governor James R. Edgar

Fall 2010 Chapter Meeting. Sunday, October 17
I-Hotel & Convention Center, Champaign, IL
(Corner of First Street and St. Mary’s Road)
1:30 pm Social
2:00 pm Business Meeting
2:15-3:30 pm Presentation

The featured speaker is Mr. William E. Mabe, who began his tenure as Executive Director of SURS on June 21, 2010.
Mr. Mabe arrives at SURS at a point when assuring the system’s fiscal health and the structure and support for critical benefit programs for both retired and current employees has never been more crucial, nor under greater stress. Join us to hear the new Executive Director’s reactions to his first few months on the job and to get his perspectives on the array of issues which confront all public pension programs in Illinois.

An update on e-mail for retirees through the University will also be presented.

Summary of Meeting link

Spring 2010 General Meeting. Sunday, April 25
Location: I-Hotel & Convention Center
Champaign, Illinois (corner of First Street and St. Mary's Road)
1:30 pm  Social time, refreshments and conversations with friends
2:00 pm  Brief business meeting and election of Board members
2:15-3:15 pm  Presentation with questions and answers following.

These are troubled times for the University of Illinois. One can not recite all the issues that are of concern. We are encouraged, in the midst of this difficulty, to have Stan Ikenberry agree to serve in an interim capacity to help deal with the myriad of problems until new permanent leadership is selected by a newly constituted Board of Trustees. The University is most fortunate to have someone with President Ikenberry's integrity and expertise to help accommodate the troubled times it faces.

Dr. Ikenberry will share his feelings about the historic occurrences that have taken place over the past year and his view of the state of the University and the challenges ahead. He will be available to hear your comments and answer your questions. We are delighted to secure President Ikenberry as our spring speaker, given his extraordinary schedule. It is sure to be a very timely program.

Fall 2009 General Meeting. Sunday, October 25
Location: I-Hotel & Convention Center
Champaign, Illinois (corner of First Street and St. Mary's Road)
1:30 pm Social time, refreshments & conversations with friends
2:00 pm Brief business meeting
2:15-3:30 pm Presentation with questions and answers following

Panel discussion among newly elected members of The Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS)
Dorinda K. Miller, Urbana; J. Fred Giertz, Champaign; John Engstrom, Sycamore

We are delighted to secure three of the new Trustees to meet with us and share their feelings about the historic changes that have taken place. Please join us. It is sure to be an informative program.

Spring 2009 General Meeting. Sunday, April 19
Location: I-Hotel & Convention Center
Champaign, Illinois (corner of First Street and St. Mary's Road)

Topic: Coping Skills for Retirees during a Recession
Presentation Outline (.pdf)
Presentation Outline (.pptm)
Speakers:Stephen D'Arcy, Professor Emeritus of Finance, University of Illinois