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Present: Ken Bernander, Joe Dykstra, Jackie Holloway, Ed Krieg, Charlie Kuykendall, Tom Lemons, Pete Lotts, Dave Reichle, Gary Riser, Mary Helen Rose, Joe Setaro, Troy Trotter, Bob Wesley, Don Wood

1. Opening Remarks. Charlie Kuykendall thanked Mary Helen Rose, who provided refreshments (baked cookies and drinks), with reimbursement for expenses by CORRE. He highlighted an announcement by Linton Brooks of a reorganization of NNSA (National Nuclear Security Administration). There was discussion of the appointment of Gerald Boyd as manager of DOE-ORO and how all the changes might affect CORRE’s activities.
2. Secretary & Treasurer’s Report. Mary Helen Rose highlighted her Treasurer’s report, copies of which had been distributed to board members. Balance on hand November 30, 2002, was $34,878.38, with a total of about 1,600 Active Members.
3. Communications. Bob Wesley stated that he has sent to BWXT Y-12 Retiree News a write-up, which consists mainly of excerpts of Kuykendall’s talk at an earlier meeting of Human Resource contractor managers and DOE HR managers. The talk outlines what retirees expect from Human Resource personnel. For next month, Bob may use excerpts from the letter that was sent by Mary Helen Rose to city and county officials in Anderson and Knox Counties.
4. CORRE Charter and Bylaws. Don Wood stated that he is still working on our Application for Tax-Exempt Status, with assistance from Ben Johnson. He thinks we will pay only a $150 user fee, based on our average annual income.
5. Legislative Report. John Jones was absent, but had sent word that he has not heard from Linda Ponce of Wamp’s office. Kuykendall stated that Wamp’s office has sent our material to ORO. Pete Lotts said we need them to be a little more proactive with what we want. What we need legislative offices to do at this stage is to say, "we agree with CORRE’s proposal." Lotts did get a copy of DOE’s response to Sen. Thompson’s letter, copies of which he distributed to board members. The wording of the letter was confusing and was discussed at length. Lotts thought we should prepare a reply and send copies to Sen. Thompson’s office, as well as to the new senator-elect. Lotts and Reichle will draft the reply, with some data input from Tom Lemons. Kuykendall stated that Carl Scarbrough has been doing a remarkable job of pushing our proposal. Lotts and Jones will set up a meeting with Wamp’s office, and involve Kuykendall if needed.
6. Data Review and Calculations. Tom Lemons stated that he has corrected his earlier table on "Past Pension Adjustments for Oak Ridge Retirees," which was off by one column, and has added some footnotes. He asked for suggestions as to better wording for the footnotes. He also distributed copies of "Pension Increases Needed to Recover 75% of Inflation Losses." These tables contain information for use by the board and will not be given out to outside contacts.
7. 2002 Position Paper – Reports/Activities. Kuykendall stated that he and Bob Worrell had a meeting with Chris Hill, Benefit Plans Manager, at ORO. It is not clear whether there will be a Benefit Plans Office at ORO with the upcoming reorganization. DOE is operating under a 

continuing resolution, with no budget. Kuykendall said DOE seems sympathetic (as does management of both of the plants) with the idea that there needs to be a minimum pension established ($600/$400) for retirees and surviving spouses with more than 20 years CSC who took normal or early retirement.

Kuykendall stated that he thinks we should have a long-term goal of achieving equitable treatment for all DOE/NNSA contractor retirees throughout the DOE complex.

8. Web Site – Plans and Updates. Pete Lotts reported that he has our Web site up to date. John Roy Gray, whom Lotts thought was going to help out, had knee surgery and has been unable to sit at a computer for some time and may not be able to help until recovery.
9. CORRE Membership Review Committee. Kuykendall stated that Dave Reichle will head a committee to look into the possibility of CORRE’s representing other retiree groups such as Bechtel. Reichle stated that he has discussed the matter with some people, and there are advantages but potential traps out there. Reichle hopes to work with Bob Worrell, Gary Riser, Dave Mason, and Jackie Holloway and be able to give an initial report at our next board meeting.
10. Nominations Committee Appointment for Fall Election. Action was deferred until our next board meeting. Kuykendall asked for suggestions for people who might serve on the Committee.
11. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m., followed by more visiting, refreshments, and individual committee discussions.

Mary Helen Rose, Board Secretary