1.   Another clause says the board must consider the repurchase of shares or conversion to an open-end fund.

2.   Anything that the union board considers will probably be controversial within the board, which has a history of internal division, and with its membership.

3.   At the meeting, angry shareholders demanded that Spindler resign and the board consider buyout offers.

4.   BankAmerica spokesman Peter S. Magnani declined to comment whether the board was considering Newman.

5.   Because of the complexities of the position, the board had considered appointing co-chairmen, a notion Crawford rejected.

6.   Because the building has grown so dog-dense, the board is considering formalizing the dog policy, Boak said.

7.   Board Chairman Jack Christie, R-Houston, said the board will consider the proposal at its March meeting.

8.   Board member Genethia Hayes said the board carefully considered whether to file suit and will do the same in deciding whether to appeal.

9.   Boards might also consider using standardized purchase applications, said Ms. Corcoran.

10.   Bradlees board considered the merger proposal but decided against.