The Thousander, December 2014

The Thousander
Newsletter of the International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
Update Your Data!
In Memoriam
The end of the year is a
perfect time to be sure that
your entry in the ISPE
database is correct.
Remembering the Texas
Word-Slinger, Paul J.
Anderson
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Dues Issue 2014
Officer Nominations
Reminder
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Time for Dues!
This issue of The Thousander is being issued simultaneously with Dues Invoices
for the 2015 calendar year, which have just been mailed by First Class post (Air
Mail to non-USA addresses). Please note that dues should be paid by January
31st to avoid any interruption to your ISPE publications and services.
Some of the ISPE membership has already paid dues, ahead of the mailing of
invoices. Thank you! As always, payment may be made online, or by check or
money order mailed to the ISPE office. Please return your invoice with check
payments to ensure proper crediting of your account. When paying online,
please include your Member Number (on your invoice and your membership
card):
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Senior Dues
Members are reminded that Senior Dues status is not automatic.
The
requirements for Senior Dues status are spelled out in the Charter. To qualify,
one must
• Be 65 or older.
• Be occupationally retired.
• Formally request Senior Dues status.
Database Updates
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online:
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Statement and attached Membership Card. This number should be included on
any database updates.
Thanks to all for a great year in 2014, and best wishes for 2015!
The President’s
Corner
Happy 40th Anniversary! ISPE was
founded in December 1974, and I
am pleased to see us entering our
fifth decade with so many great
and creative minds.
I am grateful to all the officers and
volunteers who keep ISPE running.
Also, thank you to all who have
submitted material for publication
in Telicom or The Thousander in
2014, and kudos to Scott Harrigan
for his continuing and fine service
in the role of Editor. Please keep
those great ides coming!
Most sincerely,
Patrick O’Shea, DMA, DSPE
President
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update their member data. This is particularly important for changes of address, e-mail, and
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way to update member data is the online Data Update Form:
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In Memoriam: Paul J. Anderson
Paul J. Anderson, 81, of Leander, Texas, passed from this
life on December 25, 2014.
He was born on March 20, 1933 in Fort Worth, Texas to
Samuel Lee Anderson and Gladys Nell (Elder) Anderson.
After graduating from Polytechnic High School, he attended
Texas A&M University and later Texas Christian University. It
was during this time that he met M. Jeannette Curry. They
were married at the Little Chapel-in-the-Woods on the
campus of Texas Women's College in Denton, Texas on July
24, 1953. After 52 years of marriage, Jeannette predeceased
him on May 2, 2006.
Paul's college career was interrupted by the draft service. After his active service and
commitment in the Army Reserve, he returned to college at Arlington State (now known as UT
Arlington) and started a career in electrical engineering, specifically with theatrical lighting.
Later he would also acquire a license to sell life insurance.
In addition to his family, he filled his life with many activities including semi-professional
photography, flying as a licensed pilot and certified flight instructor, life-long Mensa member,
International Society for Philosophical Enquiry, a brother of the local Norton Moses Masonic
Lodge, dancing clubs and fantasy poker clubs. Through these activities he made many friends
and meaningful relationships.
Whether you knew him as Paul or Jack, he was also known as husband, brother, father,
granddad, the "High-Flyer", the "Night Owl", or the "Word-Slinger". He always had something to
contribute, enlighten or entertain for those around him and he will be missed very much by
many.
Survivors include three children: son, Paul Eric Anderson and wife Tri of Jakarta, Indonesia;
daughter Jane Marie Hurst and husband Steve of Marble Falls; and daughter Kristi Jeannell Smith
and husband Daniel of Round Rock; eight grandchildren: Kristoffer Anderson, April Beatty and
husband Cody, William Hurst, Daniel Hurst, Tory Hurst, Erien Anderson, Elleanore Anderson, and
Patrick Anderson; three step-grandchildren: Andrew Smith, Aaron Smith and Annabel Smith; one
great grandson, Cuyler Beatty; and one great step-grandson, Nathaniel Smith.
Paul's was buried on December 30th next to Jeannette at the Liberty Hill Cemetery on Highway
29 in Liberty Hill, Texas.
Officer Nominations Reminder
A reminder that nominations for President, Vice
President and Treasurer are due by January 15th, and
may be directed to Dr. Vernon Neppe, Elections Officer:
[email protected]
Please be sure to include “ISPE Officer Nominations” in
the subject line to avoid having your message shunted to
a Spam folder.
Pursuant to the requirements of the current Charter,
after these nominations are ratified, an election of
Voting Members of the ISPE will be called and the winner
will require a simple majority of those eligible members
who vote in that special election for that purpose.
International Society for
Philosophical Enquiry
700 Terrace Heights #60
Winona, MN 55987
U.S.A.
A global, scientific and
philosophical society
founded in 1974,
dedicated to advanced
enquiry, original
research and creative
contributions.