Alpha Chi Proceedings Recorder, Vol. 52, No. 2, Fall 2009

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Alpha Chi Proceedings Recorder, Vol. 52, No. 2, Fall 2009 National Convention Minutes 1. The National Convention of Alpha Chi met 2-4 April 2009 at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis, Indiana, with the theme “Literacy 500.” Dr. Clark Youngblood, president of the National Council, convened the first session of the convention at 7 p.m. in the Regency Ballroom for the opening banquet. Dr. Youngblood delivered the invocation. After the meal was served, Ms. Natalie Cammarata, student representative from Region VII, read the names of the Sponsor Service Pin recipients. The following received their 10-year pin: Prof. Bruce Grant, Widener University, 10 years; Prof. Sheila Greenlee, Christopher Newport University, 10 years; Dr. David Jones, Westminster College, 10 years; Dr. Gretchen Mooningham, Saginaw Valley State University, 10 years; Ms. Ella Moore, Jackson State University, 10 years; Dr. Lynn White, Southern Utah University, 11 years; Prof. Catherine Anthony, Clearwater Christian University, 12 years; Dr. Kate Stewart, University of Arkansas at Monticello, 13 years; Prof. Bill Potter, Hawaii Pacific University, 14 years. The following received their 15-year pin: Dr. Alma Byrd, 15 years; and Prof. Ruby Blair, 18 years, both of Benedict College; Dr. Lin Garner, Lipscomb University, 15 years; Dr. Kenneth LaSota, Robert Morris University, 17 years; Ms. Betty-Jane Meader, Thomas College, 18 years; Dr. Kenneth Rumstay, Valdosta State University, 18 years. The following received their 20-year pin: Dr. Jay S. Paul, Christopher Newport University, 20 years, Dr. Kathy Peterson, Grand View College, 20 years; Dr. William Soeffing, University of Sioux Falls, 20 years; Dr. Floyd Tesmer, Strayer University, 20 years; Dr. Tom Zaniello, Northern Kentucky University, 20 years. One 25-year pin went to Dr. Clark Youngblood, Grand Canyon University. Receiving their 30-year pins were the following: Dr. Ellen Millsaps, Carson-Newman College, 30 years; Dr. Bethany Sinnott, Catawba College, 30 years; Dr. Howard Smolleck, New Mexico State University, 30 years; Dr. Norman Beck, Texas Lutheran University, 34 years. Next Dr. Youngblood informed the convention of the need to elect four faculty members to the National Council for the 2009-2013 term. Those candidates submitted by the National Council were as follows: Judy Cheatham, Juliana Ee, Patricia Graham, David Jones, Patricia Nwosu, Terrell Tebbetts, Patricia Williams, and Clark Youngblood. A call for nominations from the floor was made. A motion was made to close the nominations. Motion carried. Ms. Stacey Alexander, student representative from Region II, then introduced each candidate, who in turn gave a short introductory speech to the convention. It was announced that the elections would be held in the Friday morning business meeting. Ms. Lindsey Woodland, student representative from Region IV, introduced David L. Harrison, who delivered the keynote address for the convention titled “Promoting Literacy: How Each of Us Can Make a Difference.” Following the address, Dr. Patricia Williams, faculty member of the National Council, gave a preview of the chapter workshops to be held on Friday and Saturday mornings. Dr. Ellen Millsaps, vice president of the National Council, informed the convention about the National Service Project: Literacy 500. After a series of general announcements, the convention moved to the Cosmopolitan Ballroom for a “Pit Crew Party” of line dancing, mingling, and lots of fun. 2. Activities for Friday, 3 April, began with a continental breakfast sponsored by the National Council from 7:00-8:15 a.m. At 7:20 a.m. three workshops, Ultimate Money Skills, Secrets to Grad School Admissions, and Chapter Sponsor Enrichment, were held. At 8:30 a.m. President Youngblood reconvened the convention in the Regency Ballroom. Mr. Don Hughes, student representative from Region III, explained the procedure for voting for faculty members on the National Council. Voting by ballot then took place. Dr. Kerry Bruns, sponsor from Southwestern University, then introduced the 2009 Distinguished Alumnus, Dr. Robert W. Sledge. Dr. Sledge presented a talk on the history of Alpha Chi. After his speech, Dr. Youngblood presented Dr. Sledge with the 2009 Distinguished Alumnus Awards. Next Dr. Bill Short, member of the National Council, announced the winners of the Gaston Scholarships and the winners and alternates of the Nolle Scholarships. Dr. Lori Mills, member of the National Council, announced the winners of the Sledge Fellowships and the winners and alternates of the Benedict Fellowship. Dr. Al Clark, member of the National Council, announced the winners and alternates of the Pryor Alumni Fellowship. 4
The recipients of the $3500 Robert W. Sledge Fellowship for full-time graduate or professional study during the 2009-2010 academic year were Olivia Denise Ellis of Carson-Newman College and Christopher Robert Middaugh of Lyon College. The recipients of the $2500 H.Y. Benedict Fellowship for full-time graduate or professional study during the 2009-2010 academic year were (alphabetically): Aaron Baldridge, Lyon College; Abbie Bergdale, Waldorf College; William Timothy Braun, Huntington University; Ashley L. Brooks, Chowan University; Andrew Colbert, Geneva College; Margot Conover, Christopher Newport University; Brittany Renee Helton, Cascade College; Tamami Norizuki, University of Texas at San Antonio; Madison Saniuk, Abilene Christian University; Laura Ashley Swatzyna, Roanoke College; Steven Allen Wease, Northern Kentucky University. [Abbie Bergdale subsequently declined and made the first alternate, Andrew Abordonado, a recipient. Also William Braun declined and made the second alternate, Amanda Sorensen, a recipient.] Alternates for the Benedict Fellowship were (in order): (1) Andrew Abordonado, Hawaii Pacific University; (2) Amanda Sorensen, John Brown University; (3) Kyle N. Brooks, Azusa Pacific University; (4) Jessica Matlack, Texas Lutheran University; (5) Alexandra Krueger, Marymount Manhattan College. The recipients of the $2500 Edwin W. Gaston Scholarship for full-time undergraduate study during the 2009-2010 academic year were Lauren Therese DeJoy, SUNY College; Nicholas Thomason Michael, Harding University. The recipients of the $1500 Alfred H. Nolle Scholarship for full-time undergraduate study during the 2009-2010 academic year were (alphabetically): Rebecca Bennie, Lipscomb University; Bethany Boyenton, Carson-Newman College; Natalie Anne de Regnier, Grand View University; Sarah Nicole Fischer, Gardner- Webb University; Abigail Eileen Forester, Methodist University; Larisa Greve, Wartburg College; Ngaire Noelle Honey, Wartburg College; Cyle Andrew Petersen, Catawba College; Irving Paul Ray, Sam Houston State University; Nicholas Zehner, Anderson University. Alternates for the Nolle Scholarship were (in order): (1) Marisa Smith, Harding University; (2) Debra Oliveras, Dominican College; (3) Heike Baird, Anderson University; (4) Matthew D. Falter, Lander University. The recipient of the Joseph E. Pryor Graduate Fellowship for full-time graduate study during the 2009-2010 academic year were, Doctoral Winner, $5000: Barbra N. Lukunka, Missouri Southern State University; the alternate was Barbara L. Strother, Azusa Pacific University; the Master’s Winner, $3000: Renae Marie Nemmers, Waldorf College; the alternate was Elaine M. Slayton, Lyon College. [Ms. Nemmers subsequently declined, and the award was given to the alternate, Elaine Slayton.] Following a series of general announcements, Dr. Youngblood then recessed the business session, and at 9:45 a.m. the first round of student presentations (fifteen concurrent sessions of four papers each) began. Another round, likewise of fifteen concurrent sessions of three papers each, ran from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. Simultaneously on both Friday and Saturday mornings, student artwork and poster presentations were on display in the Network Room. Brown’s Graduations Supplies and Awards Company, official Alpha Chi supplier, displayed Alpha Chi items and convention memorabilia during registration and regular convention hours. 3. At noon the regions met in separate rooms to conduct necessary business. Upon the conclusion of these meetings, delegates were free to have lunch and enjoy Indianapolis. From 2 to 3 p.m., selected students, sponsors and members of the National Council participated in a book delivery and reading at Riley Hospital for Children as a culmination of this year’s service project. From 5 to 6 p.m., the National Council and regional presidents and vice presidents, met to discuss plans for the combined regional convention in 2010. From 6:00 to 11:48 p.m., members of the National Council assembled for a meal and continuation of the National Council meeting which had begun at 8:05 a.m. on Thursday. As part of an effort to increase communication between regions and the national organization, the regional presidents and vice presidents were guest of the National Council at the dinner. 4. Saturday, 4 April 2009, began with a continental breakfast sponsored by the National Council from 7 to 8:15 a.m. From 7:20 to 8:15 a.m., delegates could visit poster displays by ten chapters on their local activities and could also participate in their choice of eight chapter life workshops. From 8:30 to 9:15 a.m., the first round of student presentations (thirteen concurrent sessions of three papers each) began. Another round, likewise of thirteen concurrent sessions of three papers each, ran from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. 5
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