_âuuÉv~ ADVANCING A Development Newsletter for the Wayland Lubbock Campus November 2009 FROM THE DIRECTOR... We continue to be blessed by donations from many organizations and individuals to the cause of Wayland Baptist University’s Lubbock Campus. The annual gala and golf tournament provide much-needed funds for scholarships. Mary Mathis is a great giver to special projects for the Lubbock Campus. Dr. Ron Randall continues to give generously to the pre-nursing scholarship fund. We were also blessed this year with grants from the Betenbough Homes, CH Foundation, Helen Jones Foundation and the South Plains Foundation. Because of these gifts, many students will benefit from lower tuition costs and be able to meet their higher education goals. May God bless you all. Kent Brooks Advancing Lubbock is published periodically by Wayland Baptist University’s Lubbock Campus to update our donors and friends about development efforts. For more information, contact Dr. Kent Brooks, Director of Development, at (806) 535-2827 or kbrooks@wbu.edu Vol. 2 Gala, golf tourney net needed funds The Feburary 13, 2009, Doctors in Concert Gala at the Lakeridge Country Club was a sellout and raised $20,900 for Lubbock Campus scholarships. The following physicians performed for the event: Peter Ho, M.D.; Doctors and Their Guitars, composed of Jeff Paxton, M.D., Richard A. Rosen, M.D., Lowry Schaub, M.D., Brad Snodgrass, M.D., and Thomas R. Windisch, M.D.; Fiona Prabhu, M.D.; Jenny Wiggins-Smith, M.D.; Wayne McNeil, M.D.; Roger Wolcott, M.D. and his wife, De’Lyn; and Hemmo A. Bosscher, M.D. The event included a live and silent auction. Coach Marsha Sharp was the event emcee. The live auction included an invitation to purchase a pre-nursing scholarship plaque in memory of Majorie Randall. Three $1,000 scholarship plaques were purchased. The larger plaque hangs in the Lubbock Campus Hall of Honor. Seven more small plaques are still needed for this fund. Contact Dr. Kent Brooks if you are interested in giving to prenursing scholarships. The following organizations and individuals were sponsors for the Doctors in Concert Gala: Event Sponsors: Aim Bank; Hemmo Bosscher, M.D.; Jent’s House of Music; and Marsha Sharp, emcee. Gold Sponsors: Medical School, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; and Xcel Energy Dr. Peter Ho, left, and Dr. Roger Wolcott, right, performed for the Doctors in Concert Gala held Feb. 13 at Lubbock Country Club. Silver Sponsors: American State Bank; Atmos Energy; Nevan Baldwin, M.D.; Clint Barrett, D.D.S.; J. L. and Jere Lynn Burkhart; Caprock Home Health Services; Covenant Health System; Bupesh Dehenia, M.D.; Direct Health Care; Shirley Garrison; Interim Healthcare Services; Lowe’s Pay and Save; Lubbock Ophthalmology Associates; Lubbock Power and Light and Water; Lubbock Surgical Associates; Northstar Surgical Center; Rebound Rehab; Southwest Event sponsor Dr. Hemmo Bosscher and wife Karen take a photo at the gala. (Photos by LTD Photography) Regional Medical Complex; and Trust Point Hospital. Underwriters: Food Sponsor, United Supermarkets; and Craig Wallace Construction, L.L.C. Contributors: Ginter Eye Care Center; Dr. June Hogue; Dr. Judy Jarratt; Chicken Express; Lubbock Area Foundation; David Long, M.D.; Angela Oliver; Platinum Bank; and Randy Wolcott, M.D. Serving on the Gala Planning Committee were: Barbara Gilley, Chairperson; Brenda Berg; Julie Childs; Diana Dee; Andy Hartman; Gene Hawkins; Sarah Lamar; J. B. Mann; O. Murray McNeely; David Melton; Carl Newsom; Christina Truitt; Chuck Williams; Lisa Zarrata; and WBU staff members Dr. David Bishop, Executive Director and Dean; Rosemary Hendley; and Barbara Pitman. The sixth annual Lubbock Lights Golf Tournament for scholarships netted $25,000 for Lubbock Campus scholarships. continued on page 2 Honoring Loretta Spring gala to raise scholarship funds in Austin’s memory Wayland’s Lubbock Campus will host the next gala for scholarships on April 6, 2010. The purpose of the event is to raise $30,000 for the Loretta Austin Endowed Scholarship fund. Austin, who was a popular financial aid advisor for the Lubbock Campus, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2001, after serving three years on the staff. Soon afterward, an endowed scholarship was set up in her memory. Loretta Glickman Hillson was the first female, African American mayor of a city with a population over 100,000, serving as a two-term mayor of Pasadena, Calif., after serving on the city council. Loretta was also a singer with the New Christy Minstrels, and as an African American, she contributed to breaking racial barriers as the group performed in the South. Prior to her years in public office, she taught high school English and was one of eight dancers for The 5th Dimension. Loretta moved from California to marry Elijah Austin, who was pastor of New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Lubbock. Loretta was a gifted singer and pianist, and served as pianist for the First United Methodist Church, and was a supply pianist for other churches. She led music for the New Jerusalem church for several years as well. Tickets and event information will be available soon, and sponsorships will be sought as well. For information, contact Kent Brooks. Continued from page 1 The event was held on Sept. 28, 2009, at the Hillcrest Country Club, with 32 teams participating. Morning round team winners were as follows: first place, Visit Lubbock; second place, Craig Wallace Construction; third place, Mears Mazda (1); closest to pin, Russell Hall; longest drive (men), Lane Petty and longest drive (women), Amy Arms; and putting contest, Trent Phillips. Afternoon round winners were as follows: first place, Xcel Energy; second place, J. Bailey Communication/AT&T; third place, Daniel Rey Social Security Services; closest to the pin, Mikel Martinson; longest drive (men), Johnny Bailey and longest drive (women), Natalie Johnstone; and putting contest, Brett Boles. Major sponsors included the following: Event Sponsors: C&B Construction and Xcel Energy; Corporate Sponsor: Affinity Medical Supply, Inc.; Food Sponsors: Chick fil-A of South Plains Crossing and United Supermarkets Team Sponsors were Aim Bank; AmeriPride Linen and Apparel Services; G. Randall Andrews Investments; George McMahon/Bacon Crest Subdivision; Benchmark Business Solutions; Caprock Home Health Services; Chicken Express; Citibus; Craig Wallace Construction; Sally Cruz and Friends; Daniel Rey Social Security Services; Earl’s Plumbing, Heating and Air, Inc.; Lubbock County District Attorney’s Office; Lujan’s Restaurant; Dick Milam and Friends; Northwest Texas Small Business Development Center; Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP; Sam’s Club Foundation; South Plains College; South Plains Mall; Southwest Regional Specialty Hospital; and Suddenlink Communications; Matt Powell, Lubbock County District Attorney’s Office Hole Sponsors: A-1 Service Electric; American Bank of Commerce; Ashmore and Associates Insurance Agency; Lubbock Avalanche-Journal; Arbor Inn and Suites; B&G Transportation; Baker Office Products; Beck Steel; David Bloodworth; Calvert Home Health Care; Carpet Solutions; Compass Bank; Computer Transitions Services, Inc.; WBU Lubbock student Natalie Johnstone (right) was the winner of the drawing sponsored by First Bank & Trust, providing a registration for the tournament. Natalie golfed on a team with (from left) Rick Gilbert, Joel Mowery, WBU faculty member Dr. Bill Ballard. At right, student committee member Jamie Rendon of AT&T follows the ball during the tournament. Winning teams at the Lubbock Lights Golf Tournament were (top) Visit Lubbock and (bottom) Xcel Energy. Dan Wilson Homes; Dement Lighting; Fish and Gwin; Café Venture Company/Fuddruckers; Glasheen, Valles, Inderman & Dehoyos; Hickman Roofing; Tommy Hines Electric; Hurst Farm Supply, Inc.; Tom Walters, Inc./King’s Highway Charters and Tours; Lisa Alexander Realtors; Lowe’s Pay and Save; Mandry Technology Solutions; Caraway, McMahon & Company; Meineke Car Care Center; Overhead Door Company of Lubbock, Inc.; Taco Villa/Patch Management; Hugo Reed and Associates, Inc.; Randy Rogers Auto Sales; RWW Enterprises/Sonic Drive Inns; Shield Construction; Snelling Staffing Services; South Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Texas Battery Company, Inc.; Texas Electronic Supply Corporation; Teinert Metals; Tom’s Tree Place; Wagner Supply Company; WesTex Federal Credit Union; Western Title Company; Xstream Autoclean; and Yates Flooring Center. Hole-in-one Sponsors: Mears Mazda; Woody Tire Company; Golf Headquarters; and Gibson Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning. Contributors: Dr. Bill Ballard; Wes Garner; Pat Garrett Realtors; Alan Henry Insurance Agency, Inc.; First Bank and Trust; Joel Mowery; Tracy R. Henson-McBee, D.D.S., P.A.; Southwestern Refrigeration; Underwood Law Firm; V-tech Environmental Services; Wagner Supply; and Dr. Alice V. White. Golf Planning Group included Julie Childs, Chairperson; Steve Deaton; Diana Dee; J. B. Mann; Murray McNeely; Jaime Rendon; Christina Truitt and Lubbock Campus staff members Dr. David Bishop, Rosemary Hendley and Barbara Pitman. A special thanks to the Lubbock Campus staff members who assisted during the tournament! Centennial alumni event celebrates history The second Alumni Homecoming Gathering was held Saturday, August 14, 2009, with 50 in attendance. Danny Andrews, Director of Alumni WBU historian Dr. Estelle Owens speaks at the centennial alumni gathering, focusing on history. At right, pre-nursing scholarship donor Ron Randall enjoys the alumni event. Development, was the emcee for the event, and Dr. Estelle Owens, Wayland Historian and Dean of the School of Social Sciences, was the speaker. Dr. Owens gave an overview of the 100-year history of Wayland. The event was planned and conducted by the Alumni Planning Group, which was formed to assist the Lubbock Campus with development activities. The planning group included: Michelle Hunter, Chairperson, City of Lubbock; Fulton Berry, Associate Director, Lubbock Housing Authority; Trudy Brown, Attorney; Allen Carson, President, Aim Bank; Rhea Cooper, former Lubbock Fire Chief; Roger Ellis, Assistant Lubbock Police Chief; Gene Hawkins, Member of the Wayland Board of Trustees; Nita Key, Key Animal Clinic; Lisa Stane, Key Animal Clinic; and Chuck Williams, Pastor, Live Oak Community Church. This group will assist in planning the next gala to be held on April 8, 2010. Foundations add scholarship funds, new chairs Two recent grants will mean positive changes for students. A $15,000 grant from the Helen Jones Foundation will provide much needed funds for Lubbock Campus scholarships. Students may apply for this fund from January through December 2010. Seven $535 scholarships will be awarded each term. A special thanks to James C. Arnold, Executive Director of the foundation, for this grant. The late Helen DeVitt Jones, who had an intense desire to promote better education, established the foundation. She was a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with honors. Helen and her sister, Christine DeVitt, who established the CH Foundation, were involved with the Mallet Ranch. Students should notice a difference in seating in many of the classrooms. The CH Foundation has provided $8,000 to purchase 200 new chairs. Chairs more than 10 years old will be replaced. The CH Foundation provided a $10,000 grant in 2007 to purchase projection systems for the University. A special thanks to Don Graf, Executive Director of the CH Foundation, and Kay Sanford, Grants Administrator, for these grants. The CH Foundation has given more than $51 million to various causes. Betenbough Homes honored for longtime generosity Betenbough Homes continues to provide generous gifts to many faith-based organizations in Lubbock and beyond. Holly, Rick, and Ron Betenbough have acknowledged on many occasions how they enjoy being a partner with Wayland in “kingdom building.” A recent grant of $20,000 was awarded to Wayland’s Lubbock Campus for religion student scholarships. The grants that have been provided to Wayland by Betenbough Homes during the past six years totals $300,000. More than 20 scholarships will be awarded in 2009-10 to Wayland students who are majoring in religion. Approximately 60 students who have received scholarships from the Betenbough fund have graduated and now serve in various church leadership roles. Holly Betenbough presents a check for $20,000 for religion scholarships at a reception held in October. Downtown Bible Class adds to scholarship endowment On Nov. 22, 2009, the Downtown Bible Class of Lubbock provided $25,000 for Wayland scholarships during its annual giving of blessings program. The class also provided donations to 20 other Lubbock area organizations. The class of about 100 men and women meets each Sunday at 9:30 a. m. in the YWCA Legacy facility. Don Apple is president of the class. Rev. John Ballard is the preacher, J. B. Mann is the song leader, and Ann Apple plays the piano and organ. The Downtown Bible class was formed in 1928 in a downtown Lubbock theatre for the purpose of ministering to businessmen who came to Lubbock for extended periods of time. NEWS IN BRIEF f The South Plains Foundation awarded $10,000 to Wayland’s Lubbock Campus for the purchase of science equipment. The Lubbock Campus has two state-ofthe-art science laboratories, which have maximum enrollment of pre-nursing/allied health students and students in the teacher education program. The grant will be used to purchase equipment to allow two anatomy and physiology classes to run simultaneously in the labs. Science faculty member Dr. Christopher Truitt is the project director. Dr. Robert Anderson is administrator of the South Plains Foundation. This is the third grant received from the South Plains Foundation for science laboratory equipment. A grant of $14,900 was provided in 2008, and a grant of $14,500 was provided in 2007. A previous grant for $5,000 was received to purchase a defibrillator for the University. Thanks to the South Plains Foundation! f Mary Mathis, a long-time benefactor of the Lubbock Campus, provided $70,000 for special projects during the past year. Linda and Ken Wigner, friends of Mary, were instrumental in acquiring these funds. Mary’s gifts have included funds for the courtyard/prayer garden, outside fencing, instructional technology, and a $25,000 gift for the Mary and Martha Mathis Endowed Scholarship. Mary has contributed more than $250,000 to the Lubbock Campus during the past 20 years. Mary has farming interests in Lubbock, Smyer, and Lamesa. f The Covenant Health System made a commitment in 2006 to sponsor the WBULubbock Campus sign for five years. The fourth payment for $10,000 was received in 2009. Covenant is recognized by a sign at the base of the large Wayland sign. f Dr. Ron Randall provides $1,000 each term for pre-nursing/allied health scholarships. This fund assists two or more students each 11- week term. Ron and his late wife, Majorie, have given $9,000 over three years. Thank you, Ron, for faithful giving! f You can still purchase a brick for the brick walkway in the Lubbock Campus courtyard for $150. All proceeds go to the Lubbock Campus general scholarship fund. Bricks can honor a graduate or be in memory of a family member or friend. Contact Dr. Kent Brooks at (806) 535-2827 for more information. f Other donors include Dr.and Mrs. Kent Brooks; Dr. and Mrs. Stan Blevins; Lisa Stane; and the Lubbock Mustang Club.