Ball State Alumni Association 1997 - 1998 Annual Report
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......................................Executive Message
The Ball State University Alumni Association is a special
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Alumni Programs
Alumni Leaders
Committee
Assignments
Alumni Contacts
Professional and
Constituent Societies
Alumni Awards
Reunions
Alumni Ambassadors
BSUAA Financial
Summary
organization that is complex, but simple, and provides "Everything You
Need." This report of our achieves will verify our claim.
The 1997-98 fiscal year for the Ball State University Alumni
Association was both challenging and exciting. As I reflect upon the
projects, activities, and events undertaken by the volunteers and staff of
the BSUAA, I am pleased to report that all were accomplished with
quality, enthusiasm, and a focus on tradition.
This document, our fifth public annual report, presents a detailed and
graphic summary of our work of the past fiscal year.
Alumni Association activities included our third Alumni College on
campus and expanded regional activities in Washington, D.C.; Detroit,
Michigan; Huntington, West Virginia; New Castle, Huntington, and
Peru, Indiana; Nashville, Tennessee; and San Antonio, Texas. Service
Partnerships were enhanced with First USA, our affinity credit card
program, and American Insurance Administrators (AIA), our GradMed
and Grad Gift Life provider. Our World Wide Web homepage was
enhanced and updated and now includes each issue of the Ball State
Alumnus magazine, an online alumni registry, an alumni locator service, alumni class notes online, an
alumni quiz, a campus photo tour, and the "fight song."
Our strategic planning committee conducted surveys to determine initiatives and recommend direction for
the future. An outgrowth of the committee's work is the expansion of the Ball State Alumnus magazine by
eight pages, beginning with the July, 1998 issue. The pages will regularly include a philanthropy and an
alumni outreach section. Those pages will help to keep our alumni better informed on the ever-expanding
opportunities available at this university. Meanwhile, the magazine reached a milestone in May, as
circulation figures rose to 100,284.
The most visible accomplishment at the university was the completion of the Alumni Center. All
operational activities of the Alumni Association are now housed in the Center. During three weeks of
opening festivities last spring, more than 3,261 alumni visited the new Center.
The rich tradition of our alumni volunteer leaders has been preserved and enhanced during this year.
Excellent leadership was provided by J. Robert Browning, Jr., 1997 Ball State University Alumni
Association President, and Allen L. Williams, 1998 President.
The Ball State University Alumni Association and our programs have benefited from he support and
encouragement of the Ball State University Foundation and University administration, particularly
University President John E. Worthen and Vice President for University Advancement Don L. Park.
Thank you for your continued interest and investment in Ball State University and our Alumni
Association.
Happy Days!
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Edwin D. Shipley '68MA71
Executive Director
Ball State University Alumni Association
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Alumni Center
Late November marked the completion of the Alumni Center and the arrival of its first tennants,
University Foundation. The remaining three offices, University Development, Advancement Services, and
the Alumni Association, moved in subsequently, with the Alumni Association relocating from McKinley
Avenue in January.
The $7.5-million structure was financed entirely by
donations raised by thousands of alumni and friends
of the University. The two-story building's intent is
to keep alumni in contact with the University and
bring them back to their Alma Mater for various
activities such as Homecoming.
The 50,000-square-foot signature building was
designed by Pei, Cobb, Freed & Partners from New
York. Highlights of the building include a 47-foot
glass conservatory and a six-sided assembly hall that
will seat up to 304 banquet guests or 486 theater
style.
During a three-week period from April 17, 1998 to
Commencement on May 9, 1998, more than 3,200
alumni and friends toured the Center for the Grand Opening Celebration. The celebration consisted of
dinners and receptions for various groups.
Alumni Clubs
Alumni clubs serve areas where there are significant numbers of Ball State University alumni. Alumni
club volunteers organize opportunities for alumni and the University to continue an important relationship
that is of mutual benefit. The activities organized by the alumni club board of governors include golf and
dinner outings, continuing professional educational seminars, receptions and dinners for university
representatives, social functions such as picnic and baseball games, casino nights, TGIF's, and pre-athletic
events. Alumni club members also work with the Office of Admissions at annual receptions for
prospective students.
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Alumni clubs continued to improve and refine existing outings and look for new ways to involve alumni
through activities. The Northeastern Indiana and the Greater Indianapolis area alumni clubs developed
picnic and baseball outings which involved the entire family. The Michiana Club organized bus trips to
take advantage of the new casino boats in northwestern Indiana. The Adams Wells Alumni Club continues
to provide an alumni and community golf and bridge outing.
Adams-Wells
Club officers: Julie Bennett, '91MA95,
president; Stan Kunkel, '78, vice president;
Don Rush, '59MA64, alumni council
representative. Board members: Jamie
Bennett, '93; Shelly Eisenmann, '93; Ned
Emshwiller, '67; Barbara Engle, '67; Holly
Mahnensmith, '92MA96; Jerry Penrod,
'65MA71; Pete Schmeckebier, MA74; Bruce
Skiles, '81; and Steve Skiles, '76.
Greater Indianapolis
Club officers: David Amick, '78, president; Julie Bradshaw, '80, vice president and alumni council
representative. Board members: Tom Andrews, '77; Steph Beadle, '91MA92; Bob Browning, '76; Andrea
Deer, '95; Kevin Ervin, '82; Kim Graves, '86; Mark Hess, '80; Dick Isenhour, '75MA82; Tom Nowak, '86;
Dollyne Sherman, '77; and John Waite, '87. New board members include: Julie Griffith, '79; Kara Lippie,
'94 and Deb Petro, '88.
Michiana
Club officers: Steve Schafer, '77, president; Larry Struble, '62, vice president; Robert Woods, '65EdD90,
alumni council representative. Board members: Dick DeCraene, '64; Kristin Farwig, '91; Jim Garrett, '71;
Jim Holtzinger, '67MA69; Hollis Hughes Jr., '65MA73; Philip Panzica, '76BAR77; Stephanie Pfister, '90;
Steve Rathka, '64; Amy Richardson, '96; Jerry Rummel, '72; Stan Rupnow, '63; Mark Siebert, '90; Jane
Simons, '89; Jim Stout, '60; and Kim Stout, '82
Northeastern Indiana
Club officers: Brenda West, '87, president; Russ Crumback, '82, vice president; Mike McMillen, '67,
alumni council representative. Board members: Charles Green, '72MA75EdD82; Michelle Lake, '91;
Calvin Lee, '60; Mike McKay, '87; Matt Momper, 83; Eric Olson, '83; Danielle Shockey, 95; Leigh Smith,
'72; Sue Taylor, '71; Kevin Walbridge, '82; and John Williams, '82MA86.
Alumni College
The third Alumni College Weekend was hosted on June 12-14 on campus. Friday activities included a
reception and tour of the Alumni Center followed by a dinner and presentation by Vice President of
Student Affairs Doug McConkey discussing the new marketing and repositioning efforts of the University.
Saturday's itinerary entailed breakfast in the residence hall; attending classes throughout the day; viewing
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a presentation by Vice President Tom Kinghorn on the "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow of BSU"; and
ending with a picnic and concert on the Quadrangle.
Guest lecturers for the weekend included: Doug McConkey; Dave Stocker, '72; Tom Koontz; Vicki Ostby;
Kim Allen; Jennifer Kulesa; Marla Kurtz, '78MA82; and Tom Kinghorn, '65MA67.
Accommodations and some meals were in the air-conditioned Noyer Complex, Baker Hall. Alumni
College brought 30 alumni and guests back to Ball State's campus to rediscover learning and reminisce
about their college days at BSU.
Alumni Events
Number and Location
17 Out of State
65 in Indiana
139 on Campus
Alumni and Guests
746
3,503
30,386
Alumni Membership Card
It was recommended and passed by the
BSUAA Alumni Council to obtain an ID
system to be used for an alumni
membership card, event nametags, and
other special purposes. The Alumni ID will
function as a membership card,
recreational facilities pass, and library
card. Issuance of the ID will begin fall of
1998.
Alumni Library Privileges
Active members of the Alumni Association are entitled to library usage at the Alexander M. Bracken
Library. Fifty-five interested alumni obtained library cards during the 1997-98 fiscal year.
Alumni License Plates
The Alumni Association, in cooperation with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, annually issues Ball
State University special recognition plates to interested alumni, parents, students, and friends of the
University. Passenger cars, recreational vehicles, and trucks weighing less than 11,000 pounds can be
plated and the plate costs $25 per year in addition to standard registration fees.
Initiated in 1992, the license-plate program has grown in popularity. A total of 2,612 Ball State license
plates were purchased in 1997.
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Alumni Publications
The Alumni Association communications staff produced the bi-monthly Ball State Alumnus magazine in
addition to approximately 200 other projects for the Association's expanding programs during the 1997-98
fiscal year.
The 32-page Alumnus reached a milestone with the May 1998 issue, as circulation topped 100,000. The
Association's ever-expanding efforts also prompted the decision to increase the size of the magazine
beginning with the July 1998 issue. An additional eight pages per issue will include a section on
philanthropy and pages that will highlight other areas of outreach at the university, to include continuing
education, admissions, career services, and others. The increase in the magazine's size also enabled
approval of a new part-time Alumnus assistant position.
Editor and director of communications Charlotte Shepperd was assisted by Alumnus assistant Sherri Beaty
and five student assistants: graduate students Dawn Krause, MA98, and Nicholas Paulenich, MA98; and
undergraduates Andrew Brown, Lori Pfister, and Christopher Trice, '98.
Alumni Association Calendar
A full-color calendar was produced for the tenth consecutive year. Five-thousand copies were printed and
mailed to friends and major donors of the University.
Photographs were taken by Ball State University Photographic Services and reflected activities, people,
landscaping, and architecture that represent Ball State University.
Alumni Recreation Privileges
All active members of the Alumni Association can purchase a BSU recreational pass for their spouses,
children, and themselves (currently $100 per year). The pass provides access to Ball State's exercise
rooms, weight rooms, indoor pools, racquetball courts, and locker and shower facilities. The office of
Recreational Facilities provided 482 passes including: 138 alumni; 197 spouses of alumni; and 247
dependents of alumni.
Alumni Scholarship Programs
The Alumni Council appropriated $54,500 for the academic year for specific support of five scholarship
programs totaling 46 awarded scholarships.
Scholarship programs funded by the Alumni Association and the amounts were: Alumni Recognition,
$5,000; Emens Scholarship, $1,500; Martin Luther King Scholarship, $1,500; Alumni Legacy
Scholarships, $45,000; and Alumni Named Awards, $1,500.
Cardinal Corner Incorporated
Cardinal Corner, Inc., established in June 1982, is the merchandising arm of the Alumni Association. It is
owned by the Alumni Association and is a for-profit corporation. Revenue produced through Cardinal
Corner was used to support Alumni Association programs. At the end of the 16th fiscal year of operation,
the operating balance was $119,533.01. During fiscal 1997-98, the corporation successfully served as a
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vehicle to provide alumni with merchandise incorporating the Ball State logo.
Career Services
During the past year, effort went into developing, expanding, and promoting career services for alumni.
The staff identified several key areas that continued to be the focus of our efforts to provide career-related
services to alumni. Areas included: networking, resume help, interviewing, career change, career
information, job openings, and continuing education.
Development of the website continued to be a top priority. Alumni will be able to access our Career
Alumni Resources (C.A.R.) in the later part of the year. One part of the Career Alumni Resources is the
Career Alumni Network (C.A.N.), which will also be on-line, enabling alumni to network with other Ball
State alumni electronically. hey will be able to search for alumni volunteers by geographical location, job
title, industry, or keyword. Other plans include implementing workshops on career issues, posting junior
level job openings and resumes of alumni on the Internet, and offering continuing education courses for
those in professions where it is required.
The Alumni Association co-sponsored the following programs during the past year:
Career Information Day
Over 180 employers and graduate schools and over 1,000 students participated in this event on September
10, 1997.
Summer Job Fair
68 employers and over 800 students attended the event on March 24, 1998.
Teacher Recruitment Expo
110 employers from 69 school corporations and 400 teacher candidates (students and alumni) attended the
event on May 7, 1998.
Credit Card Program
The BSUAA remained a partner with First USA Bank as its credit card provider. Marketing efforts
continued by First USA in the form of direct mail, telemarketing, and campus-wide promotions.
The total number of current First USA credit card accounts total 6,185. Since the acquisition in January
1997, the total revenue payable to the Alumni Association totals $110,215.82.
Greek Alumni Relations
During the past year, the Ball State University Alumni Association improved and added to the programs
and services for Greek Alumni groups. The following shows the event and Greek groups that participated.
Golf Outings
In the summer of 1997, golf outings were conducted for Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Beta
Theta Pi.
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In the summer of 1998, golf outings were conducted for Sigma Phi Epsilon, Beta Theta Pi, Theta Chi, and
Delta Tau Delta.
Homecoming
The BSUAA hosted seventeen Greek Alumni Reunions during Homecoming 1997, which was held on
Saturday, October 18. The following groups participated in the Homecoming Day's events: Alpha Gamma
Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Beta Theta Pi, Delta Chi. Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Delta, Kappa Delta
Rho, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Sigma Nu, Sigma Phi
Epsilon, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Sigma Tau Gamma, and Theta Chi.
Newsletters
Coordination and mailing of Greek newsletters was completed for Sigma Nu, Beta Theta Pi, Lambda Chi
Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Alpha Gamma Delta, and Sigma Chi.
Undergraduate Alumni Relations Roundtable
In March of 1997, the Ball State University Alumni Association hosted the first Undergraduate Greek
Alumni Relations Chairperson Roundtable. Seventeen Greek groups were represented at the meeting.
Participants learned about the available resources provided by the Alumni Association to Greek
organizations.
Sigma Sigma Sigma
On April 10, 1997, Sigma Sigma Sigma celebrated their Centennial Celebration at the Athletic Club in
Indianapolis, Indiana. The event included a High Tea Celebration, an antique fashion show, and money
was raised to support Riley Children's Hospital. One hundred women were in attendance.
Omega Psi Phi
On March 28, 1997, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity hosted an alumni reunion at the Alumni Center.
World Wide Web
On the Ball State University Alumni Association web site, we established listserv groups for Theta Chi,
Sigma Chi, Sigma Nu, Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, and Alpha Gamma Delta. The
BSUAA developed on-line Greek Alumni Resources, and provided links to local and national web pages
of the fraternities and sororities represented at Ball State.
Greek Alumni Leadership Conference
Plans were finalized for the inaugural Greek Alumni Leadership Conference, which was scheduled for
August of 1998.
Homecoming
Homecoming '97 was highlighted by a week of student events and a weekend full of activities for
returning alumni.
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With the theme "Kickin' It To Motown--Catch The Fun!", the
16-member student steering committee planned traditional activities
that included the Bed Race, Air Jam, and Talent Search. There was
also new events including the Sneak Preview of the Alumni Center,
Village Block Party, and a student concert that featured the Why Store
during the week.
Three Distinguished Alumni and four Benny Award recipients were
honored at the Alumni Awards Dinner. Distinguished Alumni for 1997
were James R. Hatcher, '65MA66, president of Educational and
Institutional Insurance Administrators, Inc. in Chicago; Thomas J.
Kinghorn, '65MA67, vice president for Business Affairs at Ball State;
and Diana J. Weaver, '60, retired senior vice president of Patient
Services at Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut.
Benny Awards were presented to retiring Alumni Council members
Richard A. Isenhour, '75MA82; and Paul H. Linder, '68MAE82; and to
Michael L. Johnston, '77MA81; and Alice B. Prettyman, MA82, for
their outstanding service on behalf of the university and Alumni
Association.
Saturday's parade and pre-game
tent party ultimately led participants
to the stadium for the football game
between Ball State and Central
Michigan, an exciting one that
ended with a Cardinal win, 37-34.
Post-game festivities included
sneak-preview tours of the Alumni
Center and a Saturday night
performance by Peter, Paul, and
Mary in Emens Auditorium.
The steering committee, led by
chairman Kiley Piper, '98, included:
Kristin Baker; Lichelle Beeler, '98;
Tiffany Blakey; Ryan Cassell, '98; Ilan Eframian, '98; Stacee Fischer, '98; Kelli Hahn; Colleen McNabb;
Josh Medvescek; Elizabeth Morgan; Jennifer Oglesby; Bracken Ross; Tracy Skinner; Melissa Slimko; and
Dana Tillison.
Information Technology
The Alumni Association continues to utilize technology to strengthen and expand its programs and
services to its members. Our World Wide Web page was redesigned and currently offers such on-line
services as: The Ball State Alumnus, alumni registry, BSUAA quiz, campus tour, alumni locator service,
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an alumni directory for those registered, BSUAA postcard, several listserv groups, Greek alumni
resources, history of BSUAA, BSUAA affinity credit card, campus photo tour, class notes, and alumni
chat.
Links were created for St.A.R.T (Student Alumni Relations Team), Continuing Education, Greek
organizations represented at BSU, and a special page for each BSUAA alumni event. As of June 1998,
over 650 alumni have registered on-line through our alumni registry.
Insurance Program
During fiscal year 1997-98, the BSUAA announced a partnership with American
Insurance Administrators (AIA). AIA is based in Columbus, OH, and provides
insurance programs to more than 60 alumni associations throughout the country.
The three programs available to alumni and their families include GradMed,
Graduate Gift Life Policy, and Alumni Life Plan.
GradMed is short-term, comprehensive major medical insurance available for
periods of 60-180 days. The rates are based on age, gender, and geographic area.
Information is sent to graduates a few weeks prior to the May, July, and
December graduation dates. Finalized response percentages were: May
1997--5.3%; July 1997--2.49%; and December 1997--5.0%.
The Graduate Gift Life Policy is a $10,000 term life policy that is offered as a
graduation gift from the BSUAA. There is no cost to the graduate and the policy
is effective for six months from graduation day. After the six-month coverage,
the policy can be renewed for low group rates on a monthly basis paid by the
alumnus. Finalized gift acceptance percentages were: May 1997--13.8%; July
1997--8.3%; and December 1997--14.6%.
The third program available is the Alumni Life Plan. All alumni under age 60 are
eligible to apply for the term life insurance for up to $150,000 of life insurance. In March, 71,278 offers
were mailed; 120 applications received; and 58 current policies in effect.
New Graduate Mailer
The BSUAA New Graduate Mailer was designed to familiarize new graduates with the Ball State
University Alumni Association and the programs offered to all alumni upon graduation.
Prior to graduation a mailer is sent to all seniors who have applied to graduate for that particular
graduation date. Included in the mailer is a brochure that briefly describes some of the BSUAA programs
and services, alumni statistics, important BSU phone numbers, and alumni contacts throughout the
country.
Also inserted in the mailer are a license plate application, an alumni file form, a BSUAA decal, and an
address label form. Graduates are encouraged to fill out and mail the alumni file form back and they
receive a free gift in return.
Last year, 3009 mailers were sent and 421 returned which yielded a 14% return rate.
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Prospective Student Receptions
Ball State's Office of Admissions conducted prospective student information receptions at locations in
Indiana, Chicago, and Dayton. Alumni volunteers staffed registration areas and served as ambassadors for
the University. A total of 119 alumni volunteered from the combined geographical areas. A list of last
year's Admissions receptions is included in the past activities section of this report.
Regional Outings
The Ball State University Alumni Association,
with help from alumni club members, alumni
ambassadors, and alumni leaders, hosted regional
outings throughout the United States during the
1997-98 year. The following is representative of
the outings: Football pre-game outings were hosted
in Oxford, OH, on August 30; Bloomington, IN on
September 13; West Lafayette, IN on September
20; and Ypsilanti, MI on October 11. Ball State
was also represented at the MAC football playoff
game in Huntington, WV on December 5 and the
Detroit Ford Motor City Bowl game on December
26.
Basketball pre-game outings were hosted prior to
the MAC basketball tournament in Toledo, OH on March 3.
Regional outings were also conducted in Chicago in December. On December 14 an outing at the Chicago
Blackhawks hockey game and a reception was held for area alumni at the Rock Bottom Brewery in
downtown Chicago on December 15.
An evening at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in New Castle was hosted on September 23. Joining
area alumni were BSU men's basketball coach Ray McCallum, '83, and his family.
On April 20, John E. Worthen, Ed Shipley, '68MA71, and members of the board of trustees joined
Nashville, TN area alumni for dinner and an update on latest news from campus. The dinner was hosted at
the Opryland Hotel and Convention Center.
San Antonio, TX alumni gathered on March 26 at Mama's for dinner and a University update. Suzanne
Salazar, '78, the area alumni ambassador, coordinated the outing. Attending from campus were Ed Shipley
and Ray McCallum.
Area outings at the Zoo were held in Cincinnati and Columbus, OH. he Cincinnati outing was held on June
6 and hosted by alumni ambassador Lucy Atkinson, '78, and the Columbus outing was held on June 7 and
hosted by alumni ambassadors Craig and Becky Stephens, '86.
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Strategic Plan
After reviewing the Partnership 2000 document implemented in1992, the Strategic Planning Committee
found the goals and initiatives were completed and it was time to revise.
A survey was inserted in the September 1997 Alumnus
Magazine for alumni to evaluate the BSUAA's services
and programs. Furthermore, a more extensive survey
was mailed randomly to obtain feedback on how the
BSUAA can better plan for future programming.
Results were calculated and revisions were established.
The following are the modifications of the mission
statement and goals approved by the BSUAA Alumni
Council June 14, 1998:
Mission Statement
The Ball State University Alumni Association, an interdependent organization of the University, exists to
foster and fully realize the ideals and mission of the University. The Alumni Association encourages
loyalty, participation, and support of the University by informing alumni of the achievements and needs of
their Alma Mater. The Alumni Association advances the University throughout the world and unites all
alumni in closer bonds of education, fellowship, tradition, and mutual assistance.
Goals
1) To promote Ball State University through the existence of alumni programs, developed to involve
Alumni throughout the world with the University and in service to the University.
2) To foster, among Ball State University Alumni, a feeling of tradition, heritage, and spirit through
programs, services, and benefits for Alumni.
3) To assist Ball State University in achieving its ideals and mission as established by the Board of
Trustees.
4) To encourage the financial support of Ball State University.
5) To address the causes and concerns of Ball State University Alumni.
6) To facilitate communication between Ball State University and Alumni.
7) To manage, support, and promote all of alumni-related activities, resources, and services within
Ball State University.
8) To further the Alumni Association and its mission through the continued growth and
development of an effective professional staff.
9) To advance the relationship between the Ball State University Alumni Association, faculty, staff,
and students.
10) To foster Ball State University students' awareness and participation in the Alumni Association
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through involvement in its awards, grants, scholarships, student organizations, student outreach
programs, and activities sponsored through the Alumni Association.
11) To recognize special achievements of individuals representing all areas of the University's
constituency.
12) To promote and utilize the Ball State University Alumni Center to its optimum potential.
13) To continue to manage the Organizational Plan of the Alumni Association (adopted February 4,
1989) .
Student Alumni Relations Team (St.A.R.T.)
St.A.R.T. was formed in 1984-85 to cultivate an active relationship between students and alumni of Ball
State University. To date, more than 350 students have been involved in St.A.R.T. This year was a year of
program expansion. St.A.R.T. had 25 members who have enthusiastically planned events which allowed
the student body to interact with the Alumni Association. Members of St.A.R.T. volunteered at various
Homecoming events, reunions, and other events serving as ambassadors of the Alumni Association. Ed
Shipley, '68MA71, and Russ Lawrence, '94, are advisors for the group.
During March and April,
St.A.R.T. hosted several campus
student organizations for tours
and pizza parties at the new
Alumni Center. A video was
produced to educate students
about the BSUAA and other
University Advancement
departments. Sara Skinner was
chairman of the project.
On December 20, 1997 and May
8, 1998, St.A.R.T. hosted its
annual Senior Congratulations
Parties for graduating seniors at
Dill Street Bar and Grill.
Graduates enjoyed free admittance, refreshments, food and music, and more than 50 door prizes, including
gift certificates and merchandise from local merchants. In all, more than 650 seniors and guests attended
the two parties. Sara Glasgow was chairman of the event.
Officers were: Heather Yost, '98, president; David Bond, vice president; Sarah Hiatt, '98, secretary;
Stephanie Humbert, membership coordinator; and Michael Thomas, '98, publicity coordinator. Other
members: Joe Brennan, '98; Erin Brietzke; April Brooks; Justin Fekete; Sara Glasgow; Jeremy Gray; Kelli
Hahn; Erik Kropa; Suzanne Lewis; Josh Medvescek; Elizabeth Morgan; Cathy Neff; Shannon O'Dell;
Raquel Robertson; Kelly Rodger; Bracken Ross; Sara Skinner; David Sprinkle; Jennifer Oglesby; and
Kiley Piper, '98.
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Alumni
Association Staff
Professional Staff
Edwin D. Shipley, '68MA71
Executive Director
Melisa Beeson, '91
Assistant Director, Constituent Relations
Troy Burk, '94
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Assistant Director, Technology
Ernie Krug, '68MA73MA82
Director, Alumni Activities
Russ Lawrence, '94
Assistant Director, Outreach
Debbie Linegar, '92
Assistant Director, Services
Charlotte Shepperd, '68MA75
Director, Alumni Communications
Support Staff
Sherri Beaty,'93, Alumnus Assistant
Holly Blair, '97, Alumnus Assitant
Maggie Study, MA70, Alumnus Assitant
Michelle Vore, '93, Information Coordinator
Erin Rose, Executive/Financial Assistant
Pamela Sorrell, Program Assistant
Diane Williams, Communications Assistant
Graduate Assistants
Dawn Krause
Nick Paulenich, MA98
Shiva Renukaradhya
Tina Thien, '95
Student Assistants
Krista Beron
April Brooks
Andy Brown
Jennifer Connolly
Chenell McCaleb
Lori Pfister
Anne Runden
Chris Trice
1998 Alumni Council
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Allen Williams, '73, President
Mary A. Link, MA69EdD76, President Elect
J. Robert Browning, '76, Past President
Anthony L. Schneider, '80, Vice President
Bruce R. Skiles, '81, Vice President
Lori K. Wean-Wietbrock, '85, Vice President
Robert C. Woods, '65EdD90, Vice President
Edwin D. Shipley, '68MA71, Executive Director
Other Council Members
Susan G. Akers, '82BS90
James A. Andrew, '71
Thomas L. Andrews, '77
Christopher J. Bishop, '85
Cathey A. Boggs, '71
John H. Bowles, '67
Julie C. Bradshaw, '80
Samuel W. Clemmons, '79
Richard P. DeCraene, '64
Thomas L. DeWeese, '68MBA69
Mark A. Ervin, '81MA85
R. Wayne Estopinal, '79
Thomas L. Farris, '67
Charles E. Green, '72MAE75EdD82
Ann E. Heintzelman, '83MA88
Hollis E. Hughes, Jr., '65MA73
Janel E. Johnson, '92
Jacqueline J. Johnston, '64MA67
JoAnn Johnston, '85MA88
Dawn L. Kavanaugh Krabbe, '89
Robert D. Kuzman, '89
David E. Land, '69MA74EdS82
Michael M. McMillen, '67
Richard M. Reece, '78MPA94
Donald E. Rush, '59MA64
Mark C. Smith, MBA92
Craig Stephens, '86
Sally J. Tinkel, '64
Timothy J. Underhill, '84
Ball State University Foundation Representative
Anthony L. Schneider, '80
Ball State University Board of Trustees Representatives
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Thomas L. DeWeese, '68MBA69
Hollis E. Hughes, Jr., '65MA73
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Ball State University Alumni Association
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............................Committee Assignments
Alumni Communications Advisory Board
Holly Miller, Chair
Tom Cochrun
Tony Edmonds
Jean Hermerding
Ric Reece
Phil Schermerhorn
Bill Spurgeon
Kay Stickle
Allen Williams
Don Park, Liaison
Charlotte Shepperd, Liaison
Ed Shipley, Liaison
Alumni Scholarship
Bob Kuzman, Chair
Chris Bishop
Charles Green
Ann Heintzelman
Ric Reece
Don Rush
Bruce Skiles
Sally Tinkel
Bob Woods
Russ Lawrence, Liaison
Benny Award
Tom Andrews, Chair
Jom Andrew
Dick DeCraene
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Janel Johnson
Dawn Kavanaugh Krabbe
Mark Smith
Craig Stephens
Ernie Krug, Liaison
Corporate Sponsorship
Tom Farris, Chair
Jim Andrew
Dick DeCraene
Jackie Johnston
Dave Land
Mark Smith
Allen Williams
Ed Shipley
Troy Burk, Liaison
Distinguished Alumni Award
Cathey Boggs, (1 year) Chair
Julie Bradshaw (1 year)
Wayne Estopinal (2 years)
Janel Johnson (2 years)
Jackie Johnston (2 years)
Dave Land (1 year)
Mike McMillen (2 years)
Sally Tinkel (1 year)
Russ Lawrence, Liaison
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Executive and Finance
Allen Williams, Chair
Bob Browning
Mary Link
Tony Schneider
Ed Shipley
Bruce Skiles
Lori Wean-Wietbrock
Bob Woods
Strategic Planning Committee
Tony Schneider, Chair
John Bowles
Bob Browning
Mark Ervin
Wayne Estopinal
Tom Farris
Mary Link
Ed Shipley
Bob Woods
Debbie Linegar, Liaison
Nominating
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Mary Link, Chair
Cathey Boggs
Bob Browning
Mark Ervin
Charles Green
Ann Heintzelman
Allen Williams
Ed Shipley, Liaison
Oliver Bumb Scholarship
Lori Wean-Wietbrock, Chair
Kara Wells, Cardinal Corps. President
Kay Bales, Cardinal Corps. Fac. Advsr.
Heather Yost, St.A.R.T. President
Oliver Bumb
Don Park
Ed Shipley, Liaison
Robert E. Linson Scholarship
Julie Bradshaw, Chair
Allen Williams
Robert Linson
Ed Shipley
Heather Yost, St.A.R.T. President
Russ Lawrence, Liaison
Services
JoAnn Johnston, Chair
Chris Bishop
Cathey Boggs
Sam Clemmons
Dawn Kavanaugh Krabbe
Bob Kuzman
Bruce Skiles
Debbie Linegar, Liaison
Technology
Tom Andrews, Chair
Susan Akers
John Bowles
Sam Clemmons
JoAnn Johnston
Mike McMillen
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Tim Underhill
Lori Wean-Wietbrock
Troy Burk, Liaison
Michelle Vore, Liaison
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............................Alumni Contacts
Board of Trustees
2701 S. Parkway Drive
Thomas L. DeWeese, Muncie, IN 47304
765-284-2317
'68MA69
(W) 765-289-6151
Alumni Council
1600 East 8th Street
Allen Williams, '73 Michigan City, IN 46360
219-874-6321
(W) 219-879-7341
2300 W. Wiltshire Road
Ball State University
Muncie
Foundation
IN 47304-3351
Dick Marshall
765-288-3843
(W) 765-289-6151
Adams-Wells
216 Ridgeview Place
Bluffton, IN 46714-1014
Alumni Board
219-824-2917
Julie Bennett, '91
(W) 219-431-2701
925 Forest Boulevard N.
Indianapolis Area
Dr.
Alumni Board
Indianapolis, IN 46240
David Amick, 78
317-259-1286
(W) 317-974-0504
Michiana Alumni
1413 Longfellow Ave.
South Bend, IN 46615
Board
219-234-1549
Steve Schafer, '77
(W) 317-232-7179
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Northeastern
Indiana Alumni
Board
Brenda West, '87
Black Alumni
Constituent Board
Fred Cox, Jr., '74
College of
Architecture and
Planning Alumni
Board
Deb Schmucker, '87
College of Business
Alumni Board
Daniel Prickel,
'76MBA80
2016 Crescent Avenue
Fort Wayne, IN
46805-4144
219-424-7202
(W) 219-525-7457
5454 Woodside Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-253-1770
(W) 317-269-3721
4403 Trailgate Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317-875-6846
(W) 317-299-7500
7227 Creekside Lane
Indianapolis, IN
46250-2825
317-578-0356
2115 Dakota Drive
College of Fine Arts
Noblesville, IN
Alumni Board
46060-9075
Tricia Theisen, '78
317-773-4484
(W) 317-469-4343
Family and
212 West Colonial Drive
Consumer Sciences New Castle, IN 47362
Alumni Board
765-521-4216
Christina Means, '94 (W) 765-521-7230
1717 N. Anthony Blvd.
Journalism Alumni
Fort Wayne, IN
Board
46805-5105
Tracy Warner, '80
219-422-9383
(W) 219-461-8428
Natural Resources 9742 Paddock Road
and Environmental Camby, IN 46113
Management
317-834-1241
Alumni Board
(W) 317-838-2550
David Hoffman, '72
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Nursing Alumni
Board
Kathy Hutson,
'80MA82AS92
9635 W. River Valley Road
Yorktown, IN 47396
765-759-5104
(W) 765-338-2121
Teachers College
Alumni Board
Eugene White,
EdS81EdD82
9307 Oak Run Circle
Indianapolis, IN 46260
317-875-7842
(W) 317-845-9400
5306 Litchfield Rd.
Telecommunications
Fort Wayne, IN
Alumni Board
46835-8806
Frank Hawkins, '73
219-486-6244
(W) 219-471-5555
Alumni
3430 Berkeley Road
Communications
Anderson, IN 46011
765-642-7660
Advisory Board
Holly Miller, MA77 (W) 765-642-7660
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..........Professional and Constituent Societies
Black Alumni
The Black Alumni Society experienced a successful year of board meetings and reunion planning. Plans
were finalized for the 1998 reunion to be hosted July 17-19, 1998 in the new Alumni Center. This is to be
the tenth reunion hosted by the Black Alumni Constituent Society. Reunion chairmen are Jenell Joiner,
'65; and Constance Winfrey, '65.
Officers were: Fred Cox, Jr., '74, President; Foster Stephens, Jr., '73MAE78, Vice President; Sam
Clemmons, '79, Vice President and Alumni Council Representative; and Russ Lawrence, '94, BSUAA
Liaison and Secretary. Other members: Michael Chisley, '73; Dave Coleman; John Hall, '72; Homer
Jackson, '67MAE73EdD82; Jenell Joiner, '65; Sandra Parker, '73; Benjamin Robinson, '70; Ed Shipley,
'68MA71; Gregory Williams, '66; and Constance Winfrey, '65; Ex-Officio: Charles Green,
'72MA75EdD82; Hollis Hughes, Jr., '65MA73; Allen Williams, '73; Linda Wilson, '72MA74; Wayne
Roberts, '87, Long Distance Liaison.
College of Architecture and Planning
The college and board activities included the annual alumni reunion honoring the classes of 1975,1978,
1983, 1993, and 1999. The reunion concluded with an alumni banquet conducted at the new Alumni
Center. The alumni society awarded its first awards at the banquet. Mark Chidister, '77 and Sheila Snider,
BAR74, received the Award of Outstanding Achievement and Craig Hartman, BAR73, received the
Distinguished Alumnus Award. The alumni society board is developing guidelines for an alumni
mentoring program.
Officers were: Deb Schmucker, BLA '87, President; Ron Menze, BAR79, Vice President; Wayne
Estopinal, BAR79, Alumni Council Representative; Eric Kelly, Dean; Jeff Hall, Associate Dean; Francis
Parker, Faculty Representative; Pat Quinn, Administrative Assistant; and Ernie Krug, '68MAE73MAE82,
BSUAA Liaison. Board members:Gina Bobber, BUPB '93; Chris Brandt, BAR76; Marsh Davis, MSHP
'90; Ron Fisher, BAR79; Hal Kovert, BAR76; Dawn Kroh, MLA '88; Shelia Snider, BAR74; Mark
Sexton, BLA '81; Susan Throckmorton BAR84.
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College of Business
The College of Business Alumni Association conducted its regular
board meetings, as well as sponsored the Business Dialogue Day and
Sports and Spaghetti Day.
Dialogue Day was hosted in conjunction with Homecoming 1997,
with Christopher P. LaMothe, '78, president and chief executive
officer of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, as the keynote speaker.
The program brought more than 700 students, faculty, and business
associates to Pruis Hall on Friday, October 17, 1997.
A special outing planned by the Association included the sixth annual
Sports and Spaghetti Day, which featured an Italian lunch buffet at
the new Alumni Center on Saturday, December 6, 1997. Alumni and
guests then attended a men's basketball game highlighted by a Ball
State victory over the University of Wisconsin.
The board began assisting the college in recruiting top high school
students across the state of Indiana through a letter-writing campaign. In addition, a partnership with the
Ball State Office of Career Services was implemented to assist alumni and students in the marketplace.
The College of Business newsletter, Network, continued to publish activities
of the college, its alumni, and faculty on a semi-annual basis.
Several College of Business alumni were recognized for their outstanding
business achievements. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in November, 1997,
was James R. Schrecongost, '68MA72. At the College of Business
Commencement May 9, 1998, five alumni were honored. Receiving the Award
of Distinction were John C. Gaylor, '76, and James C. Lintzenich, '75. Award
of Achievement recipients were Ronald K. Fauquher, MA78, Steven R. Imler,
'69, and Michael L. Johnston, '77MA81.
Alumni and students gathered at the Alumni Center for the Insurance and
Actuarial Science annual dinner on Saturday, April 4. Fifty-four people
enjoyed a reception hour, dinner, and listened to the each student club
president speak about the past year's activities.
Officers were: Dan Prickel, '76MA80, President; Suzette Brown, '72, Vice
President; Russ Lawrence, '94, BSUAA Liaison and Secretary/Treasurer; Mark Smith, MBA92; John
Fitzgerald, Associate Dean of the College of Business; and Neil Palomba, Dean of the College of
Business. Other members: Steve Avila, MA86, Faculty Representative; Randy Boarden, '80; Craig Dunn,
'75; Tom Ertel, '77; Ray Ferguson, '70; John Harris, '67; Dave Heeter, '83; Steven Imler, '69; Leisa Julian,
'80MBA83; Julie Kern, MBA83; Stephen Lee, '71; Larry Metzing, '71; Wally Miller, MA63; Marc
Ransford, '90, Communications Manager for University Relations; Ed Shipley, '68MA71; and Deena J.
Whitaker, '83.
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College of Fine Arts
The College of Fine Arts Alumni Constituent
Society spent 1997-98 implementing their strategic
plan.The board mailed over 7,000 brochures and
lapel pins, donated by Hilltop Press and
Promotional Concepts, both of Indianapolis,
announcing the Society's formation to its alumni
body. The brochure and pin were both designed by
Ball State art student Ryan Salway. The pins will be
given to each new Fine Arts graduate at
commencement by the Society's president.
A new event for the Society was Jazz and Java '98,
April 8. Sixty Alumni and faculty gathered in the new Alumni Center Conservatory for fine coffees and
desserts before attending a special jazz performance in Pruis Hall featuring trumpeter Bobby Shew and the
acclaimed Ball State Jazz Ensembles led by Larry McWilliams.
The CFA Alumni Board hosted a commencement luncheon on May 9, 1998 for 103 people including
graduating seniors and their families. The graduates and guests met with board members and faculty at the
L.A. Pittenger Student Center Forum Room prior to the College of Fine Arts Commencement. A buffet
luncheon was served and entertainment was provided by students of the college.
The CFA Alumni Society hosted its second annual picnic in conjunction with the Muncie Symphony
Orchestra's Symphony on the Green evening, Saturday, June 13, 1998. Alumni and faculty gathered on the
Arts Terrace for an evening of fine food, music, and conversation.
Officers were: Patricia Theisen, '78, President; Charlie Russell, Jr., '71, Vice President; Ann Heintzelman,
'83MA88, Alumni Council Representative; Russ Lawrence, '94, BSUAA Liaison and Secretary/Treasurer.
Other members: Mitchell Andrews; Jacqueline Brown, '74MA77; Amy Christie, '93; Dan Conder, '72;
Fred Ehnes, '66DA82; Lee Grantham,'81; Margaret Merrion; Brent Marty, '92; Erwin Mueller, '53DA77;
Myles Ogea, '91MA94; Michael Wilson, '95; Christine Paul; Pamela Spillman, '86; and Beth Turcotte.
Family and Consumer Sciences
The Family and Consumers Science Alumni Association sponsored a reception October 18, 1997 in
conjunction with Homecoming. The Association also sponsored refreshments at the annual Family and
Consumer Sciences High School Day for prospective students, providing funding for scholarships to five
students to attend the High School Day activities.
A new event for FCS alumni was a picnic hosted in conjunction with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra's
Symphony on the Green evening, Saturday, June 13, 1998. Alumni and faculty gathered on the Arts
Terrace to enjoy great food, music, and company.
Plans are underway for the Association to co-sponsor a Career Day for current college students in the Fall
of 1998.
Officers were: Christina Means, '94, President; Sharon Stephen, '73MA70, Vice President; Pat Barnes,
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'69MA72, Secretary; Jackie Johnston, '64MA67, Alumni Council Representative; Russ Lawrence, '94,
BSUAA Liaison; Marla Kurtz, Faculty Representative; and Sue Whitaker, Department Chairman. Other
members: Corine Carr, '80BS82MA84; Bonnie Johnston, '72MA77; Jeanine Lemaster, '92; Jama
Montgomery, '50MA60; Joy Robbins, '69MA72; Katina Roberts, '87; Linda Wallace,' 62; and Sandra
Wimmer, '62MA67.
Journalism
Journalism graduates experienced an exciting 1997-98 year. The Department of Journalism officially
became part of the university's seventh college, the College of Communication, Information, and Media
(CCIM), with Earl Conn, MA57, former chairman for the journalism department, serving as the college
dean. The college is the fourth largest of its kind in the nation. Marilyn Weaver, '65MA70EdS81, acting
chairman of the department, was named chair.
The Journalism Alumni Association was involved in award and scholarship selection, networking
activities, and social gatherings. The group initiated a new awards process for honoring its graduates.
Alumni honored during the annual awards luncheon in April were: Mark Haab, '77MA82, Warren Central
High School publications director and newspaper advisor, the Indiana Scholastic Journalism Award;
Julie-Allyson Ieron, MA88, product manager for Moody Press, the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award;
and Douglas Toney, '75, editor and publisher of the New Braunfels (TX) Herald-Zeitung, the Journalism
Alumnus Award. Beverley Pitts, MA71EdD81, and Betsy Ross, '72, were inducted into the Journalism
Hall of Fame. Pitts is associate provost at Ball State and Ross is sports anchor for ESPNews.
In addition to taking part in the Homecoming pre-game tent party, alumni attended a fall outing in
Indianapolis along with other alumni from the CCIM.
Three new members were added to the board, bringing board membership to its full capacity. Tracy
Warner, '80, served as president. Other members were:Amy Ahlersmeyer, '80; Susan Akers, '90; Ray
Begovich, MA88EdD93; Myra Borshoff, '69; Marlene Carey, '77; Larry Costello, MA88; Timothy
Fought, '87; James Grim, '80; Robert Heintzelman, '59MA63; Vicki Hermansen, '83; Christopher Jensen,
MA88; Guy Johnson, '66; Mark Kornmann, '83MA84; Adele Lash, '72; Emmett Smelser, MA70; and
Kirby Sprouls, '74. Weaver serves on the board in her capacity as chair of the department. Charlotte
Shepperd, '68MA75, was Alumni Association liaison.
Lettermen's Alumni "B" Club Alumni
Four former lettermen and Ball State's athletic director were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame on
Saturday, September, 27, 1997. They included: John Diettrich, '89; Kelly Dawson Setser, '88; Wes Lyon,
'77MA81; Gene Orlando, '88; and Andrea Seger.
While at Ball State, Dawson-Setser lettered in field hockey from 1984-1987; Diettrich played football
from 1983-1986; Lyon was a four-year letterwinner in volleyball; Orlando lettered in tennis from
1983-1987; and Seger was named BSU's first female athletics director in January 1995 after the men's and
women's athletic departments were combined.
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Natural Resources and Environmental Management
The Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM) Alumni Society experienced another
great year as an organized group. The board met several times throughout the year, and implemented plans
it made during the 1996-97 year.
More than 30 alumni and family members gathered
at Eagle Creek State Park in Indianapolis for the
NREM alumni family picnic June 28, 1997. A
guided nature hike, games, and picnic lunch
highlighted the day's activities.
This year the board created two awards to honor
outstanding alumni and friends of the department.
At the June 28 picnic, James B. Parham, '79, was
honored with the Award of Achievement and
Clyde Hibbs, former department chairman, was
recognized with the Award of Distinction. Shortly
after receiving this honor, Hibbs passed away. In
honor of his efforts on behalf of the Department of
Natural Resources and Environmental
Management, the Society and Department teamed-up to create the Clyde Hibbs Memorial Scholarship
Fund. Scholarships will be awarded to an outstanding junior student majoring in natural resources each
spring.
In November, the Society co-sponsored a Career Information Day in West Quad. More than 100 students
visited with 13 alumni representing various natural resources occupations.
Officers were: David Hoffman, '72, President; Dean Smith, MA79, Vice President; Chris Bishop, '85,
Alumni Council Representative; Russ Lawrence, '94, BSUAA Liaison; Hugh Brown, Faculty
Representative; and Charles Mortensen, Department Chairman. Other members: John Bergman, '71; Terry
Coleman, '84; Emily Kress, '69MAE72; Stan Lengrich, '86; Eric Martin, '83; Scott Mynsberge, '77; Ed
Shipley, '68MA71; and Amanda Smith, Student Representative.
Nursing
The Nursing Alumni Board planned and coordinated the annual fall and spring candlelight pinning
ceremonies held at Prius Hall. The board awarded over $5,000 in student scholarships for the 1997-98
academic year. The board again hosted the Nursing alumni banquet, hosted for the first time in the new
Alumni Center. Outstanding alumni award recipients recognized at the banquet were Patricia J. (Parks)
McCallister, '54BS79MA81 and Jackie S. (Radpour) Rowles, '82. The banquet afforded the opportunity to
recognize the Nursing Classes of 1948, 1958 and 1968. Kathy Hutson, president of the Nursing Alumni
Association, recognized the nursing scholarship recipients and the graduating seniors.
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Officers were: Kathy Hutson, '80MA82AS92, President; JoAnn Johnston, '85MA88,
Vice President and Alumni Council Representative; Janet Noel, '68, Secretary; Pam
Cole, '80MA89, Past President; Phyllis Irvine, Director, School of Nursing; Rita Holl,
Faculty Representative; Diane Williams BSUAA, and Ernie Krug, '68,MAE73MAE82,
BSUAA Liaison. Board Members: Sheri Frankenfield, '71MA86; Doreen Johnson,
'79MA86; Nancy Lee, '94; Dan Minnick, '95; Ruth Ann Tolle, '76; and Sherrill White,
AS95.
Teachers College
The Teachers College Alumni Association awarded Innovative Education Grants to Anita Jones, '79MA88
and Nancy Nieman, '62MA71. The board continued to support receptions at the annual Indiana School
Superintendents State Convention, Indiana School Administrators State Convention, and the American
Association of School Administrators. Over $10,000 in scholarships were awarded by the board for the
academic year. The board honored the scholarship recipients with a dinner in September.
Officers were: Eugene White, EdS81EdD82, President; Kari Halderman, '90MA96, Vice President; Nancy
Melser, MA87EdD93, Secretary and Faculty Representative; Janel Johnson, '92, Alumni Council
Representative; Roy Weaver, '68MA71, Dean; and Ernie Krug, '68MAE73MAE82, BSUAA Liaison.
Board members: Terri Austin, '77MA81; Sharon Barnes, '75EdD88; Sharon Gunyon, '58MA62; Mary
Link, MA69EdD76; Phil Metcalf, '70; Cathy Palmer, '66MA72EdD75; Cindy Whalen, '75.
Telecommunications
Telecommunications Alumni Society board members formed four committees to work on various projects.
The Telecommunications annual awards banquet was April 16, 1998 in the new Alumni Center. Phil
Lengyel, '71, was honored as the 1998 Outstanding TCOM Alumnus.
Officers were: Tonia Lotz, '93, President; Greg Kiley, '82, Vice President; Marc Lotter, '91, Vice
President; Chris Fedele, '91, Vice President; Tim Underhill, '84, Alumni Council Representative; Russ
Lawrence, '94, Secretary/Treasurer and BSUAA Liaison; Joseph Misiewicz, Department Chairman; and
Nancy Carlson, MBA84, Faculty Representative. Other members: Ralph Alvarez, '86; Sherry Boyle, '75;
Thomas Cochrun, '68; LaShawn Davis, '88; Kelly Burke, '93; Melissa Harrison-Watson, '88; James Hester,
Jr., '77; Terry Lingner, '77; Timothy Medland, '70; Paul Montgomery, '83; Ronald Pearson, '70; Ed
Shipley, '68MA71; Robert Sperka, '87; Richard Such, '91; Brian Vetor, '85; Vince Welch, '86; and Brian
Wikle,'84.
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......................................Alumni Awards
These awards honor those individuals who
personify the University's tradition of excellence,
thereby bringing distinction to themselves and Ball
State through their outstanding achievements.
Distinguished Alumni
The Distinguished Alumnus Award was established
in 1959 and is the highest honor given by the Ball
State Alumni Association. To be considered, an
alumnus must have demonstrated loyalty to Ball
State University and the Alumni Association and
have made significant contributions to his or her
profession, community, or to society.
Those receiving the 1997 awards at the annual
Homecoming Alumni Awards Dinner October 17, 1997 were: Thomas J. Kinghorn, '65MA67, vice
president for business affairs and treasurer, Ball State University; Diana Avery Weaver, '60, retired senior
vice president of patient services at Yale-New Haven Hospital; and James R. Hatcher, '65MA66, president
of Educational and Institutional Insurance Administrators in Chicago.
Benny
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The Benny Award is the Alumni Association's top
award for service to Ball State University or the Ball
State university Alumni Association. The award gets
its name from the statue of Beneficence, the
University's long-standing symbol of unselfish
contribution of one's talents, energy and time.
Eligible candidates are Ball State alumni, university
employees, community individuals, corporations or
businesses that contribute outstanding service in
support of the University or the Alumni Association.
Recipients are selected and recommended by a
committee of the Alumni Council on behalf of the
Alumni Association. All awards are merit-based and
no individual, corporation, organization, or business
may receive the award more that once.
Benny awards were presented October, 17, 1997
during the annual Alumni Association Awards
Dinner. Recipients included: Richard A. Isenhour,
'75MA82; Michael L. Johnston, '77MA81; Paul H. Linder, '68MAE71EdS82; and Alice B. Prettyman,
MA82.
Coach Of The Year
The 1997-98 Ball State University Alumnus Coach of the Year Award was received by 19 alumni.
This program was designed to recognize a successful Ball State undergraduate alumnus head Coach in
each of the 20 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA)-sanctioned sports.
The winners were selected by a popular vote of their coaching peers, Ball State alumni head coaches at
other Indiana high schools, and Ball State coaching staff in each sport.
The recipients were: Chuck Koeppen, '68MA'74, boy's cross country and girl's cross country coach at
Carmel High School; Dave Shondell, '81MA'88, girl's volleyball coach at Muncie Central High School;
Jim Garrett, '71, girl's golf coach at Penn High School in Mishawaka; and Mitzi Owens, '81, girl's soccer
coach at Avon High School in Plainfield; Dan Johnson, '87, boy's swimming coach at Hamilton
Southeastern High School in Fishers; Joe Bradburn, '89, boy's basketball coach at Yorktown High School;
Rick Myers, '69, girl's basketball coach at Jeffersonville High School; Vicki Wright, '82, gymnastics coach
at North Central High School in Indianapolis; Lisa Bottorff, '89, girl's swimming coach at Penn High
School in Mishawaka; and Trent McCormick, '91, wrestling coach at Yorktown High School.
Legacy
The Alumni Association awards its Legacy Scholarship to recognize children or grandchildren of Ball
State alumni who have chosen Ball State University as their higher education institution. Incoming
freshmen and currently enrolled undergraduate students are eligible for the one-time stipend and since it
was first awarded in 1983, 309 scholarships have been given. For the 1997-98 school year, the Alumni
Association awarded 30 scholarships at $1,200 each.
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Legacy Scholarship recipients and their parents attended a luncheon in their honor September 6, 1997.
Alumni Council members joined scholarship winners for the luncheon prior to the Ball State football
game.
This year's recipients, their hometowns, and their alumni parents or grandparents were: Joshua Robert
Arthur, Parker City, Barbara, '81MAE87; Ryan Daniel Auer, Fort Wayne, Daniel, '73, Nita, '73; Emily
Diane Carter, New Castle, Elgan, '75MAE78; Lisa Clark, Indianapolis, Steven, '78, Diane, '77; Michelle
Lynn Clemons, Kouts, Terri, '70; Micah J. Cox, Seymour, Kathryn, '71MAE78; Margaret Ann Demaree,
Muncie, Gary, '75, Sarah, '74; Sarah Elisabeth Dragoo, Muncie, Pamela, '79; Sarah Marie Earnhart,
Mishawaka, Russ, '69MAE71, Myrna, '66MAE69; Lisa Nan Eszenyi, Lowell, Linda, '71MAE73;
Elizabeth Anne Galloway, Carmel, Margaret, MA75; Clinton McClain Garrison, Daleville, Robert,
'75MAE78; Elizabeth Anne Grau, Carmel, Thomas, '72; Samuel Elias Green, Columbus, Kimberly, '78;
Nicole Diane Horney, Sheridan, Richard Jolliffe, '51MA58, Marsha Jolliffe, '52MA58; Dawn Marie
Huffman, Pendleton, Donald Small, '48MA50; Nicholas A. Kirk, Kokomo, Jane, AA'77; Vicki Kay Leiter,
Kokomo, Donna, '67MA70; Brian James Lewis, Parker City, James, '69MAE74, Katharine, '70MAE75;
Casey Anne May, Farmland, Roxanne, '89MA95; Amie Diane Montgomery, Westfield, Jama, '50MA60;
Ann Marie Mullen, Brownsburg, Marcia, '66MM67; Jeffrey Arnold Nelson, Indianapolis, Bryon Willis,
'35, Virginia Willis, '36; Darren Andrew Parker, Silver Lake, Jon, '75; Erik Douglas Porter, Decatur,
Grant, '77, Joyce, '77; Jennifer Nicole Shaw, Springfield, Gene, MA71, Juliana, '72; Kristin Denise
Swackhamer, Muncie, Dennis, '68MA70, Christina, '68MAE78; Jill Suzanne Unger, Muncie, Jane,
'73MAE77; Jessica Anne Urbin, Kewanna, Cynthia, '73MAE78; Wendy Elizabeth Whittern, Muncie,
Elizabeth, '77MA80.
Robert E. Linson
Robert E. Linson, '47MA48, served Ball State University as a dedicated employee for 32 years, including
25 years as executive director of the Ball State University Alumni Association. Currently emeritus vice
president for University Relations, Dr. Linson continues to maintain strong support for, and interest in,
many areas of the University. The Robert E. Linson Scholarship recognizes student involvement in alumni
activities. The award provides recognition and a financial award to Ball State students who contribute their
time and energy to the student and alumni-related programs at Ball State University. The students are
honored with $1,500 scholarships. The 1997 co-recipients were Ryan Hoover, '97, and Heather Yost, '98.
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Yost, a public relations major, was a
member and 1997-98 president of
St.A.R.T. She served as a staff reporter,
chief reporter, sports editor, and chief
editor of the Ball State Daily News. She
was a member of the Society of
Professional Journalists, Public
Relations Society of America, Alpha
Lambda Delta, Order of Omega, and
Golden Key. Yost is also a member of
Kappa Delta Sorority where she served
as vice president of public relations,
assistant public relations chairman,
alumnae relations chairman, and
organizer chairman.
Hoover, an elementary education major,
was also a member of St.A.R.T. and
served a president during the 1996-97
academic year. He volunteered for the Adopt-a-School program, was a Burris camp counselor, an a Red
Squad leader. A member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Hoover served as vice president, pledge trainer,
Inter-fraternity Council representative, executive committee chairman, and judicial board chairman. He
also served as a justice on the Judicial Board.
Ray Ashley
The Ray Ashley Memorial Scholarship was
established in memory of Raymond W. Ashley,
'41MA52, who devoted 17 years to the promotion
of Homecoming activities. The scholarship is given
to help promote student involvement in
Homecoming and provide recognition, as well as
financial assistance, to Ball State students who
contribute outstanding service to Homecoming.
Kiley Piper, '98, Indianapolis, IN, was the 1996
Recipient and Dana Tillison, Shelbyville, IN, was
the 1997 award winner each receiving a $1,500
stipend.
Piper majored in marketing and served as Business Manager on the 1996 Homecoming Steering
Committee and General Chairman of Ball State's 1997 Homecoming Steering Committee. Her campus
memberships and involvements included Student Alumni Relations Team (StART), American Marketing
Association, and National Residence Hall Honorary.
Tillison, a chemistry major, served as Air Jam Chairman on the 1997 Homecoming Steering Committee
and was selected as vice chairman of Ball State's 1998 Homecoming. Her campus involvements included
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Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and Student Association of the American Chemical Society.
Oliver C. Bumb
Oliver Bumb served Ball State University as a dedicated employee in many capacities for nearly 30 years.
After retiring from the position of Vice President for Public Affairs and University Development in 1976,
Dr. Bumb has continued to maintain strong support for and interest in many areas of the University and
served as Ball State's National Annual Fund Chairman in 1985. Because Bumb was instrumental in the
founding of Cardinal Corps, Ball State's official organization of student hosts, and insofar as Bumb has
maintained a keen interest in the organization and the members of the organization, the Oliver Bumb
Award was established by the Ball State University Alumni Council to promote student involvement in
Cardinal Corps.
Co-recipients of the 1997 stipend were Sarah Hiatt, '98, and Christi Jutte, '98. The $1,500 stipend was used
for both award winner's senior years.
Hiatt majored in Public Relations and served on Cardinal Corps for two years. Other extracurricular
activities included Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA),
Student Alumni Relations Team, Cardinal Belles, Golden Key National Honor Society, and the Student
Government Association. Jutte majored in Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish and also served
two years on Cardinal Corps. As a student, Jutte was also involved in Sigma Alpha Service Sorority,
Student Development Leadership Board (SLDB), Mortar Board, Blue Key, and served her hall as floor
council president.
G.O.L.D. Award
The G.O.L.D. (Graduate of the Last Decade) Award was established and approved by the BSUAA Alumni
Council February 1998. The BSUAA is currently accepting nominations and the first awards will be
presented at the Homecoming Alumni Awards Dinner in 1999.
The purpose of the G.O.L.D. Award is to annually recognize the outstanding accomplishments of recent
graduates and is designed to include both traditional and non-traditional graduates. These alumni have
demonstrated their promise and potential for outstanding endeavors by becoming involved in different
aspects of life after college.
A maximum of eight alumni will be honored with the award each year. Each award recipient must have
received his or her initial degree from Ball State from within ten years of January 1 of the year of
recognition. In addition, the nominee should demonstrate success in his or her professional field and be
active in public service to community, non-profit organizations, educational organizations, professional
organizations, the BSUAA, or Ball State University.
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..............................................Reunions
1930's
Members of the class of 1930-1939 gathered at the new Alumni Center for a one-day reunion Friday, June
5, 1998. Ball State vice president of business affairs, Thomas J. Kinghorn, '65MA67, was a special guest
for lunch and spoke to class members about the history of Ball State. Participants also viewed a
memorabilia display, took a tour of campus, and posed for a group photograph.
Class of 1948
The Class of 1948 celebrated its 50-year reunion June 25-26, 1998. Participants attended a kick-off
luncheon, listened to special speakers, enjoyed a Golden Anniversary Dinner, and had a tour of campus
among other activities.
Reunion Social Committee members were: Sara Garner Anderson, Betty Hensley Arthur, Jane Fettig
Babcock, Rose Mary Scott Collins, Cleon Ginn, Rosella Martin Lamb, Nancy Hughes Linson, Richard
Longenecker, Nancy Merz Renner, Wilma Purtlebaugh, Martha Burns Scheidler, Donald E. Small and C.
Robert Tyner.
The Class of 1948 Reunion Gift Committee included: Sara Garner Anderson, Joanne Nixon Bauer, Rose
Mary Scott Collins, Jeanne Hower Gilbert, Cleon Ginn, Robert Hoffer, Nancy Hughes Linson, Bill
McCarthy, Wilma Stipp Purtlebaugh, Jack Renner, Nancy Merz Renner, Martha Burns Scheidler, Mary
Dice Shreve, Kenneth Sieber, Donald Small, Beverly Robinson Stassen, Robert Stassen, Esther Bennett
Towns, John Wearly.
The Class of 1948 will also be honored at Homecoming 1998 festivities, October 2-3, 1998.
Class of 1957
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A 40-year reunion was hosted in conjunction with
Homecoming 1997 festivities for the Class of 1957.
Members were guests of the Alumni Association at
the Homecoming Awards Dinner. Class members
gathered Saturday morning at the L.A. Pittenger
Student Center for a buffet breakfast and reminisced
with friends from Ball State. Following breakfast,
participants watched the parade, had lunch at the
all-alumni pre-game tent party, cheered the
Cardinals on to victory, and celebrated at the
post-game party in the new Alumni Center.
Class of 1972
A 25-year celebration was conducted for the Class
of 1972 in conjunction with Homecoming, 1997.
Special tables were reserved at the pre-game tent party.
Class of 1987
The Class of 1987 celebrated its 10-year reunion at Homecoming, 1997. Members enjoyed a picnic lunch
and reminisced about their days at Ball State before attending the football game.
Basketball Lettermen
A reunion was held on Saturday, November 22, 1997 for 48 people including lettermen and their guests.
The former players had lunch in University Arena and attended a Ball State vs. Butler men's basketball
game prior to a post-game party at Malibu Grill. President John E. Worthen was a special guest.
Football Lettermen
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Members of the 1967 Rice Bowl
team met for a 30-year reunion at
Malibu Grill September 27, 1997.
The pre-game luncheon was
attended by 34 team members and
guests plus their former coach Ray
Louthen. The group then attended
the Ball State football game vs.
Marshall.
All football lettermen were invited
to a post-game celebration at
Malibu Grill. Special guest was
Ball State President John E.
Worthen.
Cheerleader
Ball State Cheerleaders from 1983-1986
gathered in Muncie on November 22,
1997. The former teammates attended a
BSU vs. Butler men's basketball game
in University Arena and met with the
current BSU Cheerleading squad during
halftime. The group and their guests
attended a post-game party at Malibu
Grill then had a special dinner at the
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center in
Muncie.. Lynne Byerly Cheslyn, '85,
was honored with the Outstanding
Cheerleading Alumnus Award. Reunion
chairman was Jed Speakman, '86.
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.............................Alumni Ambassadors
Alaska
North Pole, Alaska Area
Ms. Melissa L. Gordon, '85MA87EdS87
3333 Spruce Branch Avenue
North Pole, Alaska 99705-6453
Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona Area
Mr. John M. Rotz, III, '68
5614 North 47th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301-6225
California
Los Angeles, California Area
Mr. Benjamin Ramirez, '67MA68
1621 North Santa Anita Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006-1848
San Francisco, California Area
Mrs. Kelli Burrill, '75
41 Rico Way
San Francisco, CA 94123-1218
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Florida
Fort Myers/Naples, Florida Area
Mr. James M. Jackson, '72
2324 Southwest 43rd Street
Cape Coral, FL 33914
Orlando, Florida Area
Ms. Beverly J. Brizendine, '74
2430 Peacock Court
Saint Cloud, FL 34771
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
Mrs. Melissa A. Ransdell, '88
14521 Nettle Creek Road
Tampa, FL 33624-2640
Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia Area
Mrs. Diane L. Ulrich, '78MAE83
3600 Bramblewood Way
Marietta, GA 30062-1287
Indiana
Bartholomew County
Mr. Nolan G. Bingham, '76
1935 Franklin Street
Columbus, IN 47201-5176
Blackford County
Mr. Ted A. Leas, '73
409 Meadow Lane
Hartford City, IN 47348
Boone County
Mr. Steve C. Bullington, '85
923 Eagle Court
Zionsville, IN 46077-9406
Cass County
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Mrs. Laura L. Cain, '86
P.O. Box 189
Walton, IN 46994-0189
Grant County
Mr. Todd H. Levy, '74MBA80
1200 North Quarry Road #C-1204
Marion, IN 46952-2060
Hamilton County
Mr. James L. Sparks, '68MA71
9635 Ruth Drive
Noblesville, IN 46060-1535
Hancock County
Ms. Karyn L. Hamant, '87
927 North Apple Street
Greenfield, IN 46140
Hendricks County
Mr. Thomas L. Andrews, '77
7052 Bluffwood Court
Brownsburg, IN 46112-9445
Howard County
Dr. Marilyn S. Skinner, '58MA61
PO Box 6158
Kokomo, IN 46904-6158
Kentuckiana Area
Mr. Glen R. Snow, '71
2427 East Elm Street
New Albany, IN 47150
Kosciusko County
Mr. Jon R. Parker, '75
8943 South Southhill Drive
Silver Lake, IN 46982-9542
Lake County
Mr. Foster B. Stephens, Jr., '73MA78
6441 Birch Avenue
Gary, IN 46403
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Marshall County
Dr. David L. Pruis, EdD86
12861 Walnut Hill Drive
Lakeville, IN 46536-9611
Miami County
Mr. Douglas G. Kuepper, '81
RR 4 Box 297A
Peru, IN 46970
Montgomery County
Mr. Charles G. Streetman, Jr., '69MA72
710 South 200 West
Crawfordsville, IN 47933-8911
Shelby County
Ms. Mary E. Elsbury, '77
7626 North 325 West
Fairland, IN 46126-9761
Steuben County
Dr. Rex W. Bolinger, '73EdS90
606 Bluffview Drive
Angola, IN 46703-2204
Vanderburgh County
Mrs. Elizabeth N. Henry, '87MA88EdS89
445 Key West Drive
Evansville, IN 47712
Wabash County
Mrs. Kelli J. Halderman, '91
1090 Mitten Drive
Wabash, IN 46992-1030
Wayne County
Ms. Amy A. Kienitz, '88
180 South 45th Street
Richmond, IN 47374-6004
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Kansas
Kansas City, Kansas Area
Mr. John B. Yount, Jr., '68MA73
4113 West 123rd Street
Leawood, Kansas 66209-2221
Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts Area
Ms. Traci L. Knoblauch, '92
223 West Newton Street #3
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Nebraska
Omaha/Lincoln, Nebraska Area
Mrs. Susan K. Staab, '88MA89
5400 Madalyn Road
Lincoln, Nebraska 68516-5344
Nevada
Reno, Nevada Area
Mrs. Fran Torrez, '83
13450 Evening Song Lane
Reno, Nevada 89511-6605
North Carolina
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
Mr. Patrick J. McMillen, '91
Apartment 101
4360 Furman Hall
Raleigh, NC 27612-4177
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Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio Area
Mrs. Lucy H. Atkinson, '78
7836 Chantilly Drive
West Chester, OH 45069-1744
Columbus, Ohio Area
Mr. Craig W. Stephens, '86
7621 Forest Knoll Drive
Dublin, OH 43017
Oregon
Portland, Oregon Area
Mr. Brent Kirk, '84
11610 Southwest 31st Court
Portland, Oregon 97219
Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee Area
Ms. Dana Wilkinson, '89
231 Mew Shackle Island Rd.
Hendersonville, TN 37.75-2347
Texas
Dallas, Texas Area
Mr. Scott A. Ford, '83
2743 Scarborough Drive
Grand Prairie, Texas 75051
Fort Worth, Texas Area
Mrs. Sandra L. Durbin, '61MA66
5709 Acapulco
Fort Worth, TX 76180-6113
Houston, Texas Area
Mr. Steven C. Moniaci, '79
3326 Elmridge Street
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Houston, TX 77025-4314
San Antonio, Texas Area
Ms. Suzanne A. Salazar, '78
1100 Curlew Drive
San Antonio, TX 78213
Virginia
Northern Virginia Area
Mr. Ted M. Bechtel, '72
778 Flower Drive
McFaheysville, VA 22840
Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C. Area
Ms. Robin L. LaMott, '89
1320 Northwest 21st Street #301
Washington, D.C. 20036-1520
Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin Area
Mr. J. David Fountain, Jr., '67MA72
4007 53rd Avenue
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144
Wyoming
Wyoming Area
Mrs. Gwen S. Finger-Oldfield, '74
PO Box 2887
Jackson Hole, Wyoming 83001-2887
Liaisons
Mr. Ernie Krug, '68MA73MA82
Ball State University Alumni Association
Alumni Programs
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Muncie, IN 47306-0075
Mr. Edwin D. Shipley, '68MA71
Ball State University Alumni Association
Alumni Programs
Muncie, IN 47306-0075
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Ball State University Alumni Association
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.............................Financial Summary
Revenue (1997-1998)
Alumni Association (Net)
Ball State University Foundation
University*
Total Revenue
$220,918
229,000
791,444
$1,241,362
Expenditures (1997-1998)
Administrative Salaries
Support Salaries
Fringe Benefits
Student/Graduate Assistant Salaries
Ball State Alumnus (printing/postage)
Other Publications (printing)
General Operations
Other University Department Support
Travel
UBI Taxes
Alumni Clubs/Regional Alumni
Outings
Awards Program
Constituent Societies
Homecoming
Reunions
New Graduate Promotions
Scholarships
Student Programs
Total Expenditures
Retained to Current Assets
Current Assets (July 1, 1998)
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$319,855
105,863
119,201
35,010
309,241
10,585
144,277
16,688
9,100
1,105
53,556
1,674
5,971
23,518
5,908
6,094
54,500
4,089
$1,226,235
$15,127
$180,517
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Endowed Scholarships (July 1, 1998)
Investment Assets (July 1, 1998)
Total Assets (July 1, 1998)
100,178
951,152
$1,231,847
*The university provides office space (rent, utilities, maintenance) and computer services in addition to the
revenue shown.
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