This council exists to advise the current Board of Directors on matters where past precedent, rationale and decisions provide important considerations for current issues.
Vision
As an organization rooted in tradition and legacy, it is important to leverage the resources available to us (here, in the form of past leadership and governing expertise) when envisioning our future. It is vital that we understand our past decisions, challenges, and successes in order to create the environment for continued health and longevity.
Mission
The Council will primarily provide guidance where intent of previous actions and lessons learned from past events are important considerations in the decision making process for current issues.
Key Tasks
The Council will convene at least once a year, or at the request of the current Board of Directors. The most recent Chair Emeritus will serve as Chair of the Council.
Council Members (past and present)
2021-2022
2019-2020
2017-2018
2015-2017
2013-2015
2011-2013
2009-2010
2007-2008
2005-2006
2003-2004
2001-2002
1999-2000
1997-1998
1995-1996
1993-1994
1991-1992
1989-1990
1987-1988
1985-1986
1983-1984
1981-1982
1979-1980
1977-1978
1975-1976
1973-1974
1971-1972
1969-1970
1967-1968
Council Composition
The committee consists of past Board of Directors Chairs / Presidents. At the conclusion of a Board Chair’s term, and on assuming the role of Chair Emeritus he/she shall chair the Council for a 2 year term or until such time as the subsequent Board Chair assumes the role of Chair Emeritus. Council members, having been a former President/Chair of the Society, are eligible to participate on the Council for as long as they hold membership status within the Society.