1. Lecture Series. This series was created by CAPE beginning with four lectures in Fall 1997. The seasonal schedule has continued with a series in the Fall and in the Spring. Lectures, announced in CAPE newsletters, the Cornell Chronicle CALENDAR and by E-mail to members, are usually held in the Auditorium of the Boyce Thompson Institute where there is parking available and a conveniently located bus stop. Emeriti as well as others have served as lecturers. Lectures are free and open to the public. A parking permit for the series is mailed along with the lecture schedule and is also available from our office.

2. Retirement issues. Some CAPE members have been involved in a series of CU committees that have examined various issues related to retirement. Provost Nesheim's policy statement incorporated many of the issues. The recommendations related to Emeriti were supported by active faculty in the Faculty Senate.

3. Retirement planning. CAPE has a member on the University Benefits Committee; the committee's charge covers a wide range of benefits for active and retired faculty and employees. Our member, appointed by CAPE, is particularly concerned with issues affecting retirees or those considering retirement. An important issue has been related to timely information needed in making the retirement decision. Of immediate interest is the change in benefits upon retirement. CAPE has worked with the Benefits Office (statutory/endowed) to assemble information for faculty considering retirement as well as other information of interest to Emeriti. A series of fact sheets and brochures are available in the CAPE office.

4. E-mail lists. CAPE also maintains an e-mail list of Emeriti, which is updated as we receive new information. This is a non-interactive E-mail list of Emeriti that is used by our office staff as a quick method of informing Emeriti of meetings, lectures, and other events. Emeriti can help by notifying us of e-mail addresses and/or changes that occur.

5. Newsletter and News Notes, "CONNECTING". These two CAPE publications are each issued once in the fall and the spring. News Notes announces our lecture series and is sent to Emeriti living in and near Ithaca. The Newsletter updates Emeriti about the organization and topics of general interest. It also announces the fall and spring meetings and is mailed to all members.

6. Computer Workshops. Because some Emeriti hadn't started using computers before retirement, CAPE members initially organized and taught workshops to meet this need. The Mann Library Staff has generously cooperated in organizing a series of courses for us using the Public Computing rooms in Mann Library. Two to three workshops are offered each semester.

7. Cornell Tradition Students. Each year Cornell Tradition Students, as part of their community service responsibilities, work with CAPE to identify Emeriti in need of assistance. In the past, computer-literate students have provided individual on problems with a computer system at home. CT Students also provide seasonal help with garden and yard maintenance.

8. Faculty Senate Liaison. A member of CAPE serves as liaison with the Faculty Senate and attends Senate Meetings.

9. Roster of Emeriti Activities. We accepted the responsibility from the Provost to prepare a Roster of Emeriti listing professional specialties, current and past post-retirement activities in the University, Ithaca and community, etc. A survey was mailed to Emeriti in Spring 2000. While individual responses are confidential, the list has been prepared in such a way that aggregate information can be efficiently accessed through a database.

10. CAPE Roundtable. CAPE has initiated a series of informal luncheons at which members, families and guests can meet old friends, make new ones, and socialize as appropriate. These are no formal presentations, just an opportunity for a good meal, good conversation, and good fellowship. We meet the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Ramada Inn on Triphammer Road. Reservations are not needed; you simply pay individually for your lunch.

11. Information Outposts. For over ten years, CAPE has recruited Emeritus Professors to man the information outposts on the day that incoming freshmen and their parents arrive on campus. The outposts help keep everything running smoothly and the program is much appreciated by University staff as well as incoming students and their families.

12. Cornell Jack Lewis Visitors Program. -Retired Cornell faculty and staff are participating in a program providing friendly visits to residents in area nursing homes. Volunteers spend an hour or so a week visiting residents and time may be spent reading, playing a board game, or just visiting. More volunteers are needed so we can visit more residents. Please contact, Jeanette Miller, the Visitors Program coordinator, at (607) 257-7258, if you are interested in becoming a visitor.

13. Health Careers Evaluation Committee. This committee is a group of faculty and senior staff that assists students who are applying to medical schools. Committee members conduct informed interviews with the students during the spring semester. Subsequent to the interview, a letter of evaluation for each student is provided to the HCEC chairman. The medical school admissions committees rely heavily on the insights provided by this evaluation.