2012
Annual Report
Northeast Development Foundation
Johnny L. Allen, Ed.D.
NEMCC President
This report includes many impressive statistics on the Foundation’s growth, as
well as analysis of how these activities have occurred. More important, the
following pages illustrate the growing need for Northeast Mississippi Community
College and how donors, alums, and businesses are working with us to meet that
need. While the information told here accounts for only a small portion of
Northeast’s large impact in providing higher educational opportunities in
Northeast Mississippi; all can take great pride in the achievements highlighted in
this report.
Mission Statement
D. Patrick Eaton, MBA, CFRE
Executive Director
The Northeast Mississippi Community College Development Foundation, Inc., a
non-profit corporation, has worked and will continue working to strengthen the
college through its private fund raising efforts. The Foundation solicits and
receives gifts to support students, faculty and administration for Northeast
Mississippi Community College.
Fiscal Year 2012
$889,000
CATERPILLAR CONTINUES SUPPORT
FOR NEMCC
Caterpillar, Inc., continued its support of Northeast Mississippi Community
College recently as Mississippi Remanufacturing Operations Manager Roberto
Ortega presented college officials with a $10,000 contribution through the
corporation’s foundation. Caterpillar’s 2012 gift plus previous giving to the college
brings the organization’s total giving almost a half a million dollars. Northeast
Mississippi Community College Development Foundation Executive Director
Patrick Eaton said, “We are
extremely fortunate to have
Caterpillar as one of our
most outstanding corporate
citizens.” Joining Eaton (left)
and Ortega (second from
left)
were
Northeast
Mississippi
Community
College president Dr. Johnny
L. Allen, Ed.D., and Corinth
WIA Director Jason Mattox.
“The foundation
of every state is
the education of
its youth.”
Diogenes Laertius
NEMCC Employees Receive Foundation Grant
Northeast Mississippi Community
College Development Foundation Board
of Directors allocated $15,000 for
Employee Enhancement grants during
2012. These funds are fully funded
through the contributions of the
Northeast employees. Pictured is (l-r)
Foundation executive director Patrick
Eaton, Ritchie Williams (committee
member) Robbie Coleman (committee
member), Angie Mason (committee
chairman), Jeannie Tice (committee
member), and Foundation Board President Rick Willis.
Not pictured are committees members Dr. Ray Harris and Amy Marolt-Alred.
2012 T.I.P./ T.O.P. Award Winners
Patrick Eaton, executive director of the Northeast Development Foundation, and the Foundation Board of
Directors awarded the 2012 T.I.P/T.O.P. Awards. Because of the continued dedication and commitment to
Northeast, the Northeast Development Foundation created the T.I.P/T.O.P. (“Tremendous Individual
Performance” and “Teaching Outstanding Performance”) Awards. The T.I.P. Awards program is designed
to recognize “Tremendous Individual Performance” for non-administrative staff members of Northeast
Mississippi Community College. The T.O.P. award is given to one outstanding faculty member from each of
the academic divisions who show innovative teaching methods.
Pictured L-R:
Foundation
Executive Director
Patrick Eaton,
Mark Nichols,
Jimmy Whitehead,
Janis Patterson,
Rosalyn Singleton,
Shannon Goolsby,
Dawn Hilliard,
Kathy Anderson and
Northeast President
Dr. Johnny Allen.
2012 T.I.P. awardees are:
Georgie Carroll
Raina Michael
Pictured Above L-R: Foundation Executive
Director Patrick Eaton, Georgie Carroll,
Raina Michael and Northeast President
Dr. Johnny Allen
2012 T.O.P. awardees are:
Kathy Anderson, Division of Fine Arts
Dawn Hilliard, Division of Math & Sciences
Mark Nichols, Division of Business & Business Technology
Janis Patterson, Division of Humanities & Social Sciences
Rosalyn Singleton & Shannon Goolsby, Division of Health Sciences
Jimmy Whitehead, Division of Engineering Technology & Occupational Education
Dodge’s Store Gives Annually
Each year, Dodge’s Chicken Store of Booneville provides Northeast Mississippi Community
College students, faculty and staff with over $20,000 for Dodge store merchandise. Accepting
the donation for the 2012-13 academic year were (from left) Northeast president Dr. Johnny
L. Allen, Ed.D., Melissa Nichols with the marketing and merchandising division for Dodge’s
Chicken Store headquarters in Tupelo and Northeast Development Foundation Executive
Director Patrick Eaton.
A trio of incoming Northeast Mississippi
Community College freshmen benefit from
scholarships award by the Dodge’s Chicken Store
of Booneville each year. Booneville’s Lee McCoy,
Jacob Presley and Brandi Morrow all received the Dodge’s Chicken Store scholarships
to Northeast for the 2012 fall semester. On hand to award the scholarships at the
beginning of the 2012 fall semester at Northeast were (from left) Northeast president
Dr. Johnny L. Allen, Ed.D., Lee McCoy, Jacob Presley, Melissa Nichols with the
marketing and merchandising division for Dodge’s Chicken Store headquarters in
Tupelo and Northeast Development Foundation Executive Director Patrick Eaton..
Tiger Paw Members
BancorpSouth
Boone’s Camp Antique Mall
Brawner, Vanstory, & Company
Beverly Burcham
Kenny & Melissa Carson
W. Thurston Davis
Ruth Dawson
Talmadge Finch
Dr. David Greenhaw
R.E. “Gene” Jourdan
Ed Kendall
Joseph & Tracie Langston
Harold Lomenick
Morgan Moving & Storage
United Funeral Services
Glen Murry
David Pounds
Sam Tull
William Ward
Earline Woods
Camille Beals
Nadara Cole
Phyllis Colson
Patrick & Pam Eaton
Kent Farris
Twila Goolsby
Donna Hill
Tiffany Johnson
Debra Hazel-Lambert
Amber Nelms
Wilda Pounds
David Robbins
Susan Scott
Paula Stennett
Danielle Willcoxon
Crystal White
Joey Williford
THANK YOU TO OUR
2012 FOOTBALL
GAME SPONSORS
NE Development Foundation Honors
V.I.P. Donors To Northeast Athletics
Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Development Foundation thanks those that helped make
Northeast athletics one of the most successful in the area.
During the Tiger and Lady Tigers’ final home basketball games, Northeast Development Foundation
Executive Director Patrick Eaton honored individual donors, athletic Tiger Paw members and corporate
sponsors during halftime of the Tigers game with Mississippi Delta Community College on Thursday,
February 21
Between the generosities of these groups, the Northeast Development Foundation was able to raise over
$102,000 for Tiger athletic program needs and enhancements over the past year.
In addition to Eaton, Northeast president Dr.
Johnny L. Allen, Ed.D. (far left), along with
Northeast
president Dr. Johnny L. Allen,
Ed.D., athletic director David Robbins, football coach Ricky Smither, men and women’s
tennis coach Ben Shappley, men’s basketball
coach David Robbins, women’s basketball
coach Brian Alexander, baseball coach Kent
Farris, golf coach Nick Coln, cheerleading
coach Karri Davis and softball coach Jody
Long were on hand to thank each donor for
their generosity to Northeast athletics.
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Mission Statement
Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Alumni Association serves as a link between the college and its
alumni, faculty and friends. Former students, faculty, staff, and friends are eligible for membership in the
Association.
NORTHEAST HONORS
NINE ‘TIGER AWARD’ WINNERS
Nine prestigious ‘Tiger Awards’ were presented at Northeast
Mississippi Community College’s annual all sports awards
ceremony on Monday, April 30 in the Claude Wright Room on the
second floor of the Haney Union on the Northeast Booneville
campus. Northeast athletic director and dean of students Ricky
Ford awarded the ‘Tiger Award’ – which is given each year to the
student-athlete in each varsity sport that displays character,
sportsmanship, leadership, dedication, sacrifice and conduct
before, during and after games. Athletes that received the 2011-12 Tiger Awards from Northeast include
(front l-r) Casey Davis of Booneville, cheerleading; Nicki Whitten of Booneville, softball; Anna Brooke Page of
Belmont, women’s basketball, Emily Burke of Holly Springs, women’s tennis along with (back row l-r) Blake
Littlejohn of Pontotoc, baseball; Easton Cartwright of Booneville, golf; Brandon Gardner of Corinth, men’s
tennis and Deion Belue of Deshler, Ala., football. Not picture is Cedric Janes of Dyersburg, Tenn., men’s
basketball Tiger Award recipient.
HEARTLAND SIDING DONATES
$4,500 TO NE FOUNDATION
Heartland Siding located in Booneville making a contribution
to the NE Foundation, which includes a Heartland Siding
Scholarship and the Foundation’s STAR Annual giving
program.
Pictures back row l-r is Foundation Board of Directors, Lucas
Ferguson, Vance Witt, Bill Morgan, John Cunningham, Lamar
Hines, Mike Staten, Bobby Martin, Angie Mason, Nelson
Wall, and Kenneth Williams. Front row l-r is, executive
director of the foundation Patrick Eaton, Rick Willis,
scholarship awardee Joshua Young, Stephen Tabor, Heartland Vice President and Business Unit Manager,
Jack Ramsey, and Troy Holliday.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Northeast’s Alumni Association awards a $250 scholarship for the
fall semester to a student who attends high school in one of each of
its five supporting counties (Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo
and Union) and Lee County. The recipients must be high school
seniors entering Northeast for the fall term. Awards are based on
academic achievement, leadership ability, outstanding character,
personal qualities and financial need.
KOON REIGNS AS NEMCC
2012 HOMECOMING QUEEN
Northeast Mississippi Community
College sophomore Molly Koon
(second from left) presides over
the 2012 Homecoming Court on
Saturday, October 8. Joining Koon
after the conclusion of the
crowning of the court were
Northeast president Dr. Johnny L.
Allen, HC Queen Molly Koon,
Student Government President
Lucas Ferguson, and Alumni Hall of
Fame Inductees
Major General Augustus Leon
Collins and William J. McCoy.
2012 Alumni Scholarship
Recipients
Logan Lyles—Alcorn County
Angel Marshall—Prentiss County
Tyler Heavener—Tippah County
Breanna South—Tishomingo County
Summer Sanderson—Union County
Katelyn Wood—Lee County
NORTHEAST INDUCTS TWO INTO INAUGURAL CLASS OF ALUMNI HALL OF FAME
Northeast Mississippi Community College honored two of its most distinguished alumni during 2012
homecoming festivities as the college inducted Major General Augustus L. “Leon” Collins and former
Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives, the honorable William J. “Billy Joe” McCoy (second
and third from left respectively) into the college’s inaugural class of the newly created Alumni Hall of
Fame class. Collins attended Northeast from 1975-1977 and was recently named as the Adjutant General
of the Mississippi National Guard achieving the rank of Major General. McCoy was an agricultural education student at Northeast from 1960-1962 and served
in the Mississippi House of Representatives for 32
years. During his time in the state House of Representatives, McCoy served as Speaker of the House of Representatives for eight years and as the Chairman for
the Education Committee as well as the Chairman of
the Ways and Means Committee. Congratulating
Collins and McCoy on their induction into the Hall of
Fame were (from left) Northeast President Dr. Johnny
L. Allen, Ed.D. and Northeast Development Foundation
executive director Patrick Eaton.
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Development Foundation and Alumni Association
Alumni Hall of Fame
Purpose:
To recognize the achievement of an outstanding Northeast alumnus who has excelled personally and professionally, making a continued and significant difference in their community on a local, state, national, or international level.
Criteria:
1. Individual must be an alumnus of Northeast Mississippi Junior/Community College. An alumnus is any person that has a
verifiable academic transcript with the college.
2. Award is presented to the alumnus who has demonstrated outstanding traits of leadership and character to such an
extent that it has brought great credit to the recipient and to the alma mater.
3. Nominee is distinguished in his/her chosen profession.
4. The accomplishments to be recognized may be achieved through the nominee's career, service, or volunteer efforts.
5. Nominee has demonstrated a high level of integrity in his/her personal life and has gained the recognition of various
other persons around him/her.
Additional considerations include:
6. Preference will be given to nominees who have demonstrated continuing interest in and support of Northeast through
contribution of time, talent, or resources.
Nomination Process:
1. Nominations can be initiated by anyone including the nominee. All nominations must be received in an electronic (email)
written format and include the following:
A. Completed nomination form
B. A written nomination letter explaining why the nominee should be considered for the award and summarizing the
nominee’s collegiate, professional accomplishments, and community involvement. (community service, awards,
organizations, etc.)
C. At least two letters of support
D. Electronic headshot of the nominee
Selection and Award Process:
The Northeast Alumni Relations Council members will review and select from the nomination documents. A maximum of
five individuals will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame each year.
Awardee will receive the following:
1. Award recognition at the annual homecoming Alumni & Sports Hall of Fame Recognition Luncheon.
2. ‘Grand Marshall’ during homecoming court ceremony during half time of homecoming game.
To obtain an application form, please email the Northeast Development Foundation & Alumni Association
at tjohnson@northeast.ms
Deadline: August 31st
NEMCC SOFTBALL TO HONOR ‘FAMILY’ AT ANNUAL
STRIKEOUT CANCER EVENT
Patrick Eaton was awarded the
2012 Administrator of the Year by
the North Mississippi Association of
Educational Office Professionals
(NMAEOP). Pictured are Patrick
and Pam Eaton accepting the award
at a Spring NMAEOP luncheon.
Northeast Mississippi Community College head softball coach Jody Long
believes in taking care of ‘family.’ Whether it is immediate family, his team
or even the opposition, when a player and/or coach steps on the softball
diamond, they become his ‘family.’
That is why Long has decided to donate all proceeds from Lady Tigers thirdannual Strikeout Cancer Day.
Former Northeast softball coach and athletic director David Carnell and
current Mississippi Delta Community College head softball coach Vanessa
Farrell will throw out the ceremonial ‘first pitches’ of the Lady Tigers game.
Northeast Development Foundation executive director Patrick Eaton was
also on hand to give an
update on the David
Carnell
Scholarship
Fund,
which
had
reached its $15,000
mark.
“When we started this,
it was about honoring
Coach Carnell,” Long
said. “This is one way
that we can give back
to him.”
Alumni Reception 2012
Several former faculty, staff and students attend this year’s Alumni Reception
during Homecoming 2012.
Northeast Development Foundation and Alumni Association
Friends of the Tiger
GOLF CLASSIC 2012
FIRST PLACE TEAM
SECOND PLACE TEAM
L-R: Mac McClellan, Ron Whitehead, and Coach Bill Ward
L-R: Damon Cooke, Steven Cobb, Quitman Cobb,
and Phil Nanney
THIRD PLACE TEAM
L-R: Mark McCreary, Adrian Smith,
and Patrick Eaton
WENDY’S DONATES $6,500 TO NORTHEAST DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
TO HELP SUPPORT NEW INITIATIVES
The gift received from Wendy’s is in support of the Foundation’s STAR annual giving program. Lead
supporters are given the opportunity to display their name and logo on the basketball scoring tables
and the football scoreboard.
Wendy’s also supported a new initiative this year, which was named the
“Bleacher Kreatchers.” This program focused on children getting a one of kind
t-shirt, free food from Wendy’s, and leading the Northeast Football team onto
the field at all home games.
Pictured are (from left): vice-president of operation
for WenDelta Greg James, district manager for
north Mississippi Jimmy Godwin, general manager
for Booneville and Corinth Wendy's facilities Chip
Farris, marketing manager for Carlisle Corporation
Kristin Crane-Budzak, Northeast president Dr.
Johnny L. Allen, Ed.D and Northeast Development
Foundation executive director Patrick Eaton.
APPLE NAMES NEMCC WEBMASTER
AN APPLE DISTINGUISHED
EDUCATOR
As one of northeast Mississippi's go-to experts when it
comes to Apple products, Northeast Mississippi
Community College’s Jeffrey Powell has quickly become
one of the trusted names when instructors have
questions about technology in the classrooms.
Now, Powell can add a prestigious title to his resume –
Apple Distinguished Educator.
Under Apple’s program, distinguished educators are part
of a community of educators and leaders that do cuttingedge advancements with Apple products inside and
outside the classroom. With the title, Apple Distinguished Educators collaborate with Apple to find new, unique
ways to teach and learn.
Apple’s Distinguished Educator (ADE) Program began in 1994, when Apple recognized K-12 and higher education
pioneers who are using a variety of Apple products to transform teaching and learning in powerful ways. Today, it
has grown into a worldwide community of over 2,000 educators and innovative leaders who do things with
technology in and out of the classroom.
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Development Foundation, Inc.
Board of Directors
The Northeast Development Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, which establishes policy for all its
functions – fund raising, public relations, administration, accounting and investments. The Board of Directors of the
Northeast Development Foundation is composed of twenty members, which are made up from the five county areas
the college serves. Firms, corporations, and individuals may become members of the Northeast Development
Foundation subject to approval by the entire board.
Angie Mason, Prentiss County (Secretary)
Bill Gray, Union County (Treasurer)
Bill Morgan, Prentiss County
Bobby Martin, Tippah County
Danny Dilworth, Alcorn County
David Pounds, Alumni Chairman
Jack Ramsey, Tishomingo County
John O. Cunningham, Prentiss County
Kenneth Williams, Alcorn County
Kenny Hill, Tippah County
Lamar Hines, Union County
Lucas Ferguson (SGA President)
Mark Segars, Tishomingo County
Mike Staten, Union County (Vice President)
Nelson Wall, Alcorn County
Rick Willis, Prentiss County (President)
Stephen Tybor, Prentiss County
Troy Holliday, Tippah County
Vance Witt, Union County
Tonya Farris, Alcorn County
Ronald D. Michael, Prentiss County (Board Attorney)
EX-OFFICIO
Dr. Johnny L. Allen, (NEMCC President)
Rick Willis
Foundation Board President
Northeast Development Foundation
and Alumni Association Staff
D. Patrick Eaton
Executive Director
Tiffany Johnson
Foundation Associate
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Development Foundation and
Alumni Association
101 Cunningham Boulevard
Booneville, MS 38829
Phone: (662) 720-7165
Fax: (662) 720-7569
Web: www.northeast.ms
This report was designed by Brad Holley and printed
in-house by the Northeast Nzone Print Shop.