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However, we're not likely to have a shortage of suspensions in the near future, and our membership growth should eventually make up the difference. Carlos also reported that all of the suggestions of the Patient Care Trust Fund Advisory Committee had been implemented. Eric Klien, a member of that committee, reported at the meeting that by following the suggestions of the committee, our money worked harder for us to the tune of $1,120 in the month of June.

As the result of an earlier suggestion by board member Brenda Peters, Carlos prepared two potential "mission statements" for the Directors to consider for Alcor. The intention here is that Directors and members can use a well-chosen statement of standards and goals to guide us in making decisions. The two proposed mission statements are: The Alcor Life Extension Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, charitable foundation primarily engaged in research aimed at the development of reversible suspended animation. Alcor provides cryonic suspension for its members who have arranged anatomical donations for this purpose. Alcor is committed to maintaining the best possible levels of suspension patient transport, cryoprotective perfusion, and long-term care available anywhere in the world. The Alcor Foundation also provides public education in all areas of life extension technology.

The Alcor Life Extension Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization engaged in research directed toward the development of reversible suspended animation, providing cryonic suspension services including stabilization, transport, cryoprotective perfusion, and long-term storage and care to its members and also providing public education in all areas of life extension technology.

By the next meeting, Brenda will have received any suggestions for changes to the proposed statements. The final form will be voted on at that time.

Since the minimum funding level for the potential new facility in Scottsdale, Arizona was not reached by the deadline, that potential move has fallen through. However, our need for a new facility has not really lessened, despite a favorable ruling in the Health Department suit earlier this week. (See Mitchell v. Roe Decision, elsewhere in this issue.) We still fear that the California State Health Department will appeal this case to the California Supreme Court, which they have clearly stated is their intention. (Although perhaps now that the Mitchell of the suit's name is no longer employed by the Health Department, the decision will stand.)

There was some heated discussion of the manner in which this last potential move was handled, as it's been clear that many people were dismayed by the apparent suddenness of the decision to pursue this building in Scottsdale. One thing came across very prominently during the discussion, at least from my perspective: you might pay extra if you choose to take the time to really feel out the membership about a big decision, but it's money well spent.

It was decided that a more formal search should be mounted, with more input from interested members. If you have an interest in being directly involved in the search for a new facility for Alcor, contact someone on the staff directly. (See Facility Search Committee in the Up Front portion of this issue.)

There was a lengthy discussion of recent Alcor politics that mostly