The Tiger‟s Claw
Winter 2010, Issue 2
The Official News Magazine of the Edward Waters College National Alumni Association
CHAMPIONS REMEMBERED Honoring EWC‟s undefeated 1964 football team for the first time
SPECIAL HOMECOMING 2009 ISSUE
A Guide to Alumni Giving The New Family Medical Center at EWC Polk County Alumni Chapter | Miss Senior 2009-2010 EWC National Alumni Association… Serving Florida’s Oldest Historically Black College or University
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The “Cannonball Run” Legendary EWC and NFL running back is honored at the Sports Hall of Fame Banquet. Alumni Continue “Early” Fall Tradition Annual Spirit Breakfast draws hundreds of alumni to Homecoming 2009. Champions Remembered Members of the undefeated 1964 EWC Football Team take center stage at Homecoming 2009. Homecoming 2009 A look at EWC‟s most celebrated week. Foreclosures Real estate attorney Melva Harris-Rozier, J.D. „93 offers six steps to save your home. The Family Medical Center at EWC Health care hub opens to offer much-needed services to EWC students and the community. A Guide to Alumni Giving Unsure of how to contribute? This guide will help you give.
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Alumni Chapter Spotlight The members of the Polk County Alumni Chapter are “class leaders.” Alumni News and Thoughts Presiding Elder Elizabeth Yates „00 makes history. Tiger Talk Tasha Perry „10, Miss Senior 2009-2010, lets her voice be heard for EWC.
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Edward Waters College National Alumni Association 2009-2011 Executive Council Marguerite Baker Latimer-Warren „65 President marrettanicole@aol.com Juliet Hampton Fields „68 Vice President Linda Sue Holmes „71 Treasurer lindasue7409@yahoo.com Claudette Elps „83 Financial Secretary beuelps@aol.com Jackie Nash „71 Recording Secretary jax.nash@att.net Evangelist Carrie DeJournett „69 Chaplain carrieed@bellsouth.net Levi Bell „66 Parliamentarian lbell651@yahoo.com Eric Johnson „88 Director of Public Relations ericjohnson06@comcast.net Roy Singleton, Jr., Ed.D. „63 “The Tiger‟s Claw,” Editor-in-Chief readlang@comcast.net Malachi Beyah „68 Director of Endowment and Fundraising mandm_maintplus@bellsouth.net Geraldine Orr „56 Director of Event Planning and Logistics Johncie Butler „99 Washington, DC Area Chapter President godsfav75@gamil.com Cecil Higgs „64 Tallahassee Chapter President cfhiggs@gmail.com Lucy Milice „07 Orlando Chapter President l_milice@yahoo.com Charles Moore „75 Jacksonville Chapter President charlesmoore345@comcast.net LeRoy Smith, Sr. „64 Polk County Chapter President sigmaman1962@aol.com Rev. Pat Wallace „04 GATA Chapter President pswministries@comcast.net Leslie Wyche „70 New York Area Chapter President lesliewyche@gmail.com Wanda Willis EWC Alumni Affairs/UNCF Director wanda.willis@ewc.edu
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SUPPORT NOW, PRESERVE THE EWC LEGACY
Committing to Our New Year‟s Resolutions I WOULD LIKE TO APPLAUD YOU for the work you do for Edward Waters College (EWC). Your unwavering support of recent alumni events – the 2009 National Alumni Convention and Homecoming 2009 – is a testimony to your love for this institution. You are vital to our success! As the year draws to a close, let us reflect on the events of 2009 and give special thanks to those who took their commitment to “dear old” EWC to new heights.
If you only do
ONE THING, give to your alma mater in 2010.
“We will start 2010 firmly committed to four goals: stronger organizational structure, increased alumni giving, increased alumni chapter membership, and increased recruitment of students for our beloved Edward Waters College.” The Jacksonville Alumni Chapter, led by Charles Moore „75, continues to host most of our alumni activities, and we commend them for outstanding programming efforts. Let us not forget about the Polk County Alumni Chapter, which we spotlight on page 11 of this issue of “The Tiger‟s Claw.” Polk County alums, led by LeRoy Smith, Sr. „64, have become “class leaders” through their annual sponsorship of our athletic teams, first Christmas concert featuring the EWC Choir, and other successful fundraising efforts for the College. I ask that alumni around the country consider hosting similar events in 2010. Your efforts will only strengthen what we do for EWC. I have several New Year‟s resolutions that I am pondering for the coming year. I have already committed to one of those resolutions: doing all that I can for EWC. Remember our alumni association theme for this biennium: “committed to sustaining the mission of academic excellence through financial support and chapter development.” Remember all that EWC did for each one of us. We have several new programs that will be unveiled spring 2010, including Alumnus of the Year Award. We also have several ongoing alumni initiatives explained in the “Guide to Alumni Giving” featured on page 21 of this issue of “The Tiger‟s Claw.” During the holidays, please consider each of these and commit to giving more of your time, talent and treasury to the development of our alma mater and its students. Let us be reminded of the “reason for the season” and God‟s many blessings. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Marguerite Marguerite Baker Latimer-Warren „65 National Alumni Association President
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EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE PRESIDENT‟S MESSAGE
Exploring Exciting Changes in the New Year AS WE SETTLE INTO THE HOLIDAY SEASON, IT IS MY PLEASURE TO greet you. First, let me congratulate you on the production of this informative and attractive newsletter. It is a welcome addition to the College and our efforts to keep you informed. It was a pleasure to have you all “home” for the recently held homecoming events. I saw many of you when you returned to campus to celebrate, rekindle friendships and support your alma mater. If you missed it, there were campus tours, an alumni spirit breakfast, a sports hall of fame banquet honoring James “Cannonball” Butler and, of course, tailgating at the football game. With almost 850 students on campus, there are always many exciting things happening here. This administration has spent over $2 million on the physical plant in the last 18 months –-- a first in the College‟s history. You may have heard through local media of entrepreneur/philanthropist Ted Baker‟s gift of $500,000 and the opening of the state-of-the-art Baker Suite in the Adams-Jenkins Music/Sports Complex. Thanks to Thompson Hospitality, there is also a new, state-of-the-art cafeteria, remodeled at a cost of almost $500,000. Our students are thrilled with the new facilities and, as some of st them have told me, “We feel as if we are in the 21 century now.” Of special note are changes in the academic program. We are in the process of bringing additional online majors and educational experiences. Among them is our first master‟s level program: a Master of Business Administration (MBA). We also now offer a blended online major through our CLIMB program. In the pipeline, there are a number of science, criminal justice and business-related majors and concentrations. We will release additional information concerning these programs in the very near future. Our concert choir continues to be one of distinction, performing at St. Philip‟s Episcopal Church, St. Stephen AME Church, and in Lakeland, FL as the guests of the Polk County Alumni Chapter. We welcome similar events by any church which would like to recognize and support EWC as we strive to fulfill our mission. There are many new initiatives with which we would like you to become familiar and involved. I invite you keep tuned in to your College by regularly reviewing our website at www.ewc.edu for current and featured events. I am always greatly encouraged by your commitment to our “school.” It is a pleasure to serve here. Thank you for working with us to strengthen and move EWC to new heights of greatness. May God continue to bless you in all your undertakings and your support of EWC. Have a joyous and blessed holiday season.
“Remember, we are reinventing EWC to become a model 21st century higher education institution. You are part of a rich legacy of this very special place; and we want you to help enrich the lives of this and generations yet unborn as they are nurtured and prepared to become productive citizens here and abroad. ”
Sincerely,
Claudette Williams Claudette Williams, Ed.D. President
Look for INNOVATIVE NEW PROGRAMS at Edward Waters College.
Edward Waters College is… “Sustaining the Principles of Ethics and Excellence through Unity of Purpose, Integrity and Effectiveness Practices.” The Tiger‟s Claw | Winter 2010 4
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES‟ MESSAGE
A Wish for Holiday Hope and Joy MAY THE HOPE AND JOY OF ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS BE FULLY YOURS NOW AND ALWAYS! Please accept our words of thanks and appreciation for your contributions and support of our beloved Edward Waters College. God is smiling on EWC.
“Edward Waters College, in its 143rd year, remains under the capable and dynamic leadership of Dr. Claudette H. Williams. During this quadrennium, we will continue to build on a solid foundation of support, energetic recruitment, and sustained financial and resource development.”
We urge and encourage your continued prayers for our President, Dr. Claudette Williams, and the administration, faculty, staff and student body. In this Holy Season of giving, please continue to share your gifts as we endeavor to make EWC one of the best colleges in the nation. Peace and blessings,
McKinley Young McKinley Young Chair, Board of Trustees
11th Episcopal AME District 101 East Union Street, Suite 301, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Phone (904) 355-8262 | Fax (904) 355-1617 bishopyoung@bellsouth.net
Your 2010 plan Access this excerpt from the “Bishop‟s Greeting” at www.11thdistrictame.org.
SHOULD INCLUDE Edward Waters College.
Our vision is… “Edward Waters College will become a national model for a dynamic, globally-diverse learning-centered community that champions academic excellence through innovative teaching and learning strategies undergirded by a spirit of servant leadership.” The Tiger‟s Claw | Winter 2010 5
FEATURE | HOMECOMING 2009 AS JAMES “CANNONBALL” BUTLER „65
Director of EWC Athletics Johnny Rembert (left) presents James “Cannonball” Butler „65 (2nd from left) with his retired football jersey. Also pictured are Butler‟s daughter (2nd from right) and son (right).
“For those of us connected with professional football, it was Cannonball Butler that put Edward Waters College on the map. In his senior year, 1964, he played on an undefeated team, scoring 28 touchdowns. Against one opponent, Friendship [Junior] College, he scored every time he carried the ball, for a total of six.
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Waters won that game 142-0.” Excerpt taken from the text, Ruanaidh: The Story of Art Rooney and His Clan, written by Art Rooney, Jr.
traveled from Atlanta to Jacksonville for Homecoming 2009 activities, he knew the Edward Waters College (EWC) Alumni Association would be honoring him for his stellar athletic achievements. “I knew I was being recognized, but I didn‟t realize how important this trip would be,” said Butler. The alumni association, in conjunction with the EWC Athletic Department, hosted the first Sports Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, October 1, 2009 and inducted James “Cannonball” Butler and all the members of the 1964 EWC Football Team into the College‟s Sports Hall of Fame. In addition to the awards and induction ceremony, a highlight of the evening was the retiring of Butler‟s EWC football jersey (#24). Butler, a star football player and hero from 1961 – 1964 at EWC, was given the name “Cannonball” because of his ability to run, burst through defensive lines with speed and agility, and escape the wrath and obstacles of his foes. In 1964, during Butler‟s senior year, the team enjoyed an undefeated season. According to fellow players Nathaniel “Nat” Glover „66, Charles “Fox” Lee „65, Freddie Jones ‟65 and Bobby Grover „64, Butler was also known as an “inexhaustible and rugged running back with a lot of courage and tenacity.” Drafted into the NFL by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1965, Butler became the first gridiron hero from EWC drafted into the professional football league. During his career, he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Atlanta Falcons, and the St. Louis Cardinals. While playing with the Falcons, Butler was a fullback from 1968 – 1971, ranking ninth in the team‟s history with 2250 rushing yards. Butler made the Pro Bowl in 1969, which was his best season, as he rushed for career highs in yards (655) and touchdowns (three), adding 17 receptions for 297 yards and two more scores out of the backfield. ■ Pictured far left are members of the starting lineup of EWC‟s undefeated 1964 football team including James “Cannonball” Butler (far right, standing). On the right is a photo of “Cannonball” from his 1971 National Football League (NFL) season with the Atlanta Falcons. During that year, Butler was a fullback who rushed for 594 yards and scored two touchdowns.
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FEATURE | HOMECOMING 2009
Annual Homecoming Spirit Breakfast Alumni continue fall tradition Excerpts taken from the October 8-14, 2009 issue of the Jacksonville Free Press.
FALL BROUGHT COOLER TEMPERATURES, football and tradition to the campus of Edward Waters College (EWC). As the sun rose the Saturday of Homecoming 2009, hundreds of graduates gathered to celebrate at the annual Alumni Spirit Breakfast. The event is a time-honored custom, as alumni dress in school colors and enjoy a morning of the arts, athletics, food and fellowship. “We begin to arrive about 6:30am to enjoy a southern-style breakfast, but food is the least important part,” said Charles Moore „75, Jacksonville Alumni Chapter president. Broadway star Roslyn Burrough and awardwinning poet Roy Singleton, Jr. „63 served as MCs and led the audience through performances by EWC‟s cheerleaders and internationally renowned choir. “We incite great school spirit by reminding alums of the opportunities EWC provided for us,” said Singleton. For many attendees, the Spirit Breakfast is the reason they return to EWC‟s campus during Homecoming weekend each year. “I enjoy the football game and parties,” said event chair Geraldine Orr „56. “But we see friends from the „50s, „60s, „70s and „80s at the breakfast. We also recognize alumni who may
National Alumni president and event co-chair Marguerite Warren „65, EWC President Claudette Williams, and Spirit Breakfast honorees Charles “Fox” Lee „65 and Alfred “Al” Benefield. Lee was a quarterback for the 1964 championship team and voted “most valuable player.” Benefield produced history-making college athletes and football teams.
have been overlooked or forgotten.” Spirit Breakfast honorees included EWC‟s championship 1964 football team and other Tiger sportsmen. For example, Stanley Cromartie „90, a former star basketball player, received the “Spirit Award,” which is given to alumni who have made outstanding contributions to the College. Cromartie donated $10,000 to EWC‟s football program this year. Other 2009 honorees were Alfred “Al” Benefield, Gene Burrough, James “Cannonball” Butler „65, Cornell Dunlap „46, Charles “Fox” Lee „65, and Freddie Stephens „67. Dunlap, who was quarterback during EWC‟s championship 1945 season, received the “Legacy Award” and remains one of the oldest living football players. ■
Cornell Dunlap „46 (right), recipient of the “Legacy Award,” is pictured with a fellow alumnus and member of the undefeated 1945 EWC football team.
Juanita Franklin-Banton „94 and Doretta ClemonsCromartie „92 congratulate “Spirit Award” recipient Stanley Cromartie „90. Cromartie, a college basketball coach, is a former star basketball player.
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FEATURE | HOMECOMING 2009 THE STARS OF HOMECOMING 2009 COMPRISE EWC‟S PHENOMENAL 1964 FOOTBALL TEAM. With a 10-0 record and stats that include a 142-0 win, only one other team in the school‟s history – the undefeated 1945 Tigers (coached by the legendary Charles “Chappie” James) – comes close to the 1964 championship team‟s achievements on the gridiron. Despite the team‟s almost mythical reputation and important place in college sports‟ history and in The Guinness Book of World Records, its members remained largely unrecognized until Homecoming 2009. Here is how that changed. Honor One: The coaching staff and members of the 1964 championship team became the first alumni inducted into EWC‟s Sports Hall of Fame. The inaugural Hall of Fame Banquet was held in their honor on Thursday of Homecoming Week 2009. Honor Two: The coaching staff and members of the 1964 championship team were the honorees at EWC‟s annual alumni Homecoming event, the Spirit Breakfast, held on Saturday of Homecoming Week 2009. Each year, on the morning of the Homecoming Game, alumni and friends gather for breakfast to recognize outstanding alumni for their achievements on and off the court, track, and field. Continued on page 9.
Former player and 1964 championship team coach Charles “Bobby” Grover „64 is joined by former halfback and member of the 1964 starting lineup Freddie Jones „65.
Champions Remembered Honoring EWC‟s undefeated, record-breaking 1964 football team for the first time “Being a part of a championship team was the experience of a lifetime. We were taught discipline, teamwork, and the importance of having a good work ethic. EWC provided us with a foundation and prepared us to be successful, productive members of society. I later became a high school coach and administrator and led teams to five state championships,” said former halfback Eddie Rhodes „67.
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FEATURE | HOMECOMING 2009
Former halfback Eddie Rhodes „67 proceeds to center stage to receive his award at the inaugural Sports Hall of Fame Banquet.
Former guard and Homecoming 2009 chairperson Malachi Beyah „68 recognizes former tight end Willie Bythewood „68 with the Sports Hall of Fame Award.
Former linebacker John Carter „67, former team trainer Pete Williams, and former defensive tackle Albert Jones „68 reconnect. Jones is the Mayor of Dania, FL.
Now, roll the clock back 45 years to 1964. Lyndon Johnson was President of the United States; The Supremes had a number one hit called “Baby Love”; and the Civil Rights Act became law, extending voting rights and outlawing racial segregation in schools, the workplace, and all public facilities. On the campus of Edward Waters College, Dr. William Stewart was president and Clifford Paul, who later coached brilliantly at Texas Southern University, was the dynamic and determined head coach for the Tigers. Paul was assisted by coaching greats that included Charles “Bobby” Grover and Alfred “Al” Benefield. The 1964 championship football team roster was as follows. Charles “Fox” Lee, Samuel Kendrick, and Osborne Longworth were the Quarterbacks; the Halfbacks were Freddie Jones, Alvin C. Miller, John Chandler, James “Cannonball” Butler, Eddie Rhodes, and Curtis Thompson. Linwood Simmons and Melvin Tillman were Fullbacks. The Ends were Sylvester Pinkney, Willie Bythewood, George Ingram, Douglas Thompson, Charlie Wright, Kenneth Lawson, and Ivory Black. Freddie Stephens and Donald “The Bear” Davis played Center. At the Guard positions were George Tatume, John Carter, Lewis Carter, Robert Taylor, and Malachi Beyah. Marvin Grant, John McClain, Willie Nelson, Albert Jones, Charles Holmes, Nathaniel Glover, and Willie Preston were the feared Tackles. Leading the undefeated Tigers to a record-breaking, award-winning season was the following starting lineup: Ivory Black * James “Cannonball” Butler John Carter * Nathaniel “Nat” Glover Marvin Grant * Charles Holmes Freddie Jones * Charles “Fox” Lee Linwood Simmons * Robert Taylor Douglas Thompson Roll the clock forward to 2009. The members of the 1964 football team have become “champions remembered” and finally received their long overdue accolades at this year‟s Homecoming celebrations. ■
Former running back Sylvester Pickney, Sr. „68 with his son Sylvester Pickney, Jr.
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HOMECOMING 2009 Special thanks to Homecoming chairs Malachi Beyah ‘68 and Thomas Tarver ‘74
Homecoming 2009 was a fun and festive time, beginning with the Pre-Homecoming Concert featuring the H. Alvin Green Memorial Alumni Chorale. Chaired by Malachi Beyah „68 and Thomas Tarver „74, the celebratory week included alumni bowling, the Sports Hall of Fame Banquet, the Alumni Spirit Breakfast, and the Old School Party.
Let‟s not forget the
members of the fabulous EWC Choir, directed by the phenomenal Barbara McNeely-Bouie, who kept us engaged and entertained.
Hundreds flocked to Kings Road for the
annual Homecoming Parade. The student body also selected both Miss Edward Waters College 2009-2010 and the 2009 Homecoming Queen. While the EWC Tigers prepared to do battle with rival North Greenville on the football field, tailgaters crowded the parking lots surrounding Earl Kitchings Stadium and cooked everything from fried fish to southernstyle barbeque. And Greek letter organizations later “showed off” their stepping skills. The next two pages offer a visual glimpse of the fun had by all during Homecoming 2009. ■
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HOMECOMING 2009 Special thanks to Homecoming chairs Malachi Beyah ‘68 and Thomas Tarver ‘74
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DEPT | ALUMNI CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Class Leaders The members of the Polk County Alumni Chapter are “class leaders” for their school spirit, commitment to EWC, and their effective and innovative programming efforts.
Officers LeRoy Smith, Sr. „64, President Yvonne McShay „67, Vice Pres. Marshalle Smith*, Secretary Willis I. Simmons „65, Treasurer Doris M. Simmons „63, Chaplain
Membership Roster Alma Jean McRae Brown „70 Dorothy Jean Johnson* Henry N. Lewis „67 Pearl Lewis* Michelle Smith McGriff „92 William L. Robinson „64 Michael Smith „91 Esther Snowden „65 Otto Strickland „65** Naomi Strickland „67** Ella Wilcox* Lavone D. Wilcox „63 Brenda McRae Wright „74
Leading by Example The Polk County Alumni Chapter makes a commitment to leadership and service Pictured (l-r) at the 2009 Alumni Spirit Breakfast are George Barnes „64 (Jacksonville Alumni Chapter) and members of the Polk County Alumni Chapter: Brenda McRae Wright „74, Chapter president LeRoy Smith, Sr. „64, and Alma McRae Brown „70. Willie Davis (far right) is an EWC supporter and friend of Polk County alums.
FOUNDED IN DECEMBER 2006, THE POLK COUNTY ALUMNI CHAPTER is a model of efficiency and philanthropy. According to chapter president LeRoy Smith, Sr. „64, the reasons for success are simple: great leadership and a strong commitment to serving. “We have assembled a wonderful team of alums with great skills and who truly care about EWC,” said Smith. Included in this group is EWC Board of Trustees member Esther Snowden „65. Based in Lakeland, FL, the Chapter is comprised of alumni who live in cities that include Winter Haven and Bartow. Over the years, alumni in the area would meet to support EWC‟s athletic teams when they would play in southwestern Florida. “The basketball, baseball, and track teams compete [here] at different times of the year. Forming an alumni chapter gave us an organized way of supporting them,” said Smith. In less than three years, the Polk County Alumni Chapter has raised more than $10,000 in both cash and in-kind donations for EWC. “We recently hosted our first Christmas concert with the talented EWC Choir. We‟ve also sponsored a cruise, contributed more than $2,000 to the 1866 Society, and host the football team when it plays in this area,” said Smith. The Polk County Alumni Chapter now plans to provide travel bags for the ladies‟ basketball team. “The Lady Tigers will nd play in Lakeland on January 2 . We look forward to seeing them represent our alma mater and will present them with a gift that will make travel easier during basketball season,” said Smith. For more information on Polk County Alumni Chapter projects, please contact LeRoy Smith, Sr. at sigmaman1962@aol.com. ■
*Denotes Associate Member. **Denotes Life Member.
“Alumni must make and maintain a commitment to our alma mater,” said LeRoy Smith, Sr. „64, Polk County Alumni Chapter president. The Tiger‟s Claw | Winter 2010 12
DEPT | ALUMNI NEWS AND THOUGHTS
Alumni Accomplishments
Rev. Elizabeth Yates „00 Named Presiding Elder in the 11th Episcopal District of the AME Church REV. ELIZABETH YATES „00 MADE HISTORY
At St. Stephen AME Church in October 2009, Presiding Elder Elizabeth Yates „00 (left at podium) meets with other AME pastors at the 134th Session of the East Annual Conference of the 11th Episcopal AME District.
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in November 2009 by becoming the first female alumnus of EWC to be appointed Presiding Elder of the Alachua-Central th District of the East Conference of the AME Church‟s 11 Episcopal District. A mother of two daughters and grandmother of two grandsons, Yates brings both love and leadership experience to her new post. A former banking industry manager, Yates was called to ministry more than a decade ago. Since that time, she has been pastor of New Bethel AME of White Springs, FL; Great Tanner AME of Quincy, FL; and, most recently, New Bethel AME located near the campus of EWC. According to GATA Alumni Chapter president and fellow AME pastor Rev. Patricia Wallace „04, Yates‟ appointment came as no surprise. “Elder Yates is a gifted, outstanding leader,” said Wallace. Yates holds a Master‟s Degree in Divinity from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She is a member of EWC‟s Jacksonville Alumni Chapter and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. As Presiding Elder of the Alachua-Central District, Yates supervises 27 churches in cities that include Jacksonville, Gainesville, Lake City, High Springs, and Alachua. ■
Isiah “Ike” Jesse Williams, III „51 passed away on November 25, 2009. He is perhaps best remembered as the founding publisher of both The Jacksonville Advocate and The Northeast Florida Advocate newspapers three decades ago. During his distinguished career, he served as a civil rights attorney, most notably representing the Black Panther Party during the Civil Rights Era. He was also a noted community activist and historian, helping to organize the Joseph E. Lee Library Museum and the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History. He was a founding member of the National Business League, a life member of NAACP, active with the Masons and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and one of the original members of the Jacksonville Historic Landmarks Commission. Williams is an alumnus of Edward Waters College, Florida Memorial University, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University and Brooklyn Law School, earning: an associate‟s, bachelor‟s, master‟s and juris doctorate. He also studied at the New School for Social Research and Xavier Institute of Labor Relations.
Edith Rose Cameron King recently passed away. Her funeral was held at Greater Payne AME Church, where she was a stewardess and member of Class #4. King was a longtime educator who enriched the lives of children for more than three decades in Duval County Public Schools. She taught at George W. Carver and Henry F. Kite Elementary Schools, giving youth a solid foundation. Many of her former students describe her as “encouraging, loving, patience and dedicated to educating youth.”
Thoughts for Inspiration and Spiritual Guidance Evangelist Carrie DeJournett ‘69, National Alumni Chaplain Hope from God‟s Word… “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; but the word of God shall stand forever.” Isaiah 40:8 (The Holy Bible: The King James Version)
I urge you to read and memorize God‟s Word. You may find it hard at first; but as you repeat a verse or group of verses over and over to yourself, you will find that these words begin to take root in your soul and mind. The Psalmist declared: “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee” (Psalms 119:11). Is God‟s Word stored in your heart and soul for the future? ■
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FEATURE | NATIONAL FORECLOSURE CRISIS
FORECLOSURE: DON‟T LET IT HAPPEN TO YOU
How Foreclosures Work Foreclosure procedures vary from state to state. The proceedings are established by state statutes, case law, and local practice. Judicial Foreclosures In about half of the states, foreclosures are judicial proceedings. First, the creditor files a suit in a court located near the property. If the homeowner does not file an answer successfully contesting the foreclosure, a judgment is entered for the creditor. The home is then sold under court supervision. Non-judicial Foreclosures Other states have "nonjudicial foreclosures." Creditors foreclose by advertising the home for sale, using a legal notice in a newspaper. If homeowners want to contest this type of foreclosure, they must file a lawsuit and ask the court to stop the sale. In other situations, if homeowners want the court to stop the foreclosure, homeowners must file a bond to protect the creditor. Unless homeowners initiate a court proceeding, there is no judicial involvement in such a foreclosure. Some states allow both types of foreclosure, judicial and non-judicial. Practicality and local custom usually dictate a creditor's choice of one type over the other.
Real estate attorney and EWC alumnus Melva Harris-Rozier „93 offers six steps to save your home FORECLOSURE
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have increased nationally by more than 200% since 1980 and show no signs of slowing down. Florida, Arizona, and Nevada lead the nation in foreclosures. Older homeowners have fallen behind on their mortgages for many reasons: decreases in income due to the loss of a spouse; increases in medical costs, fuel, groceries and utilities. Additionally, many seniors have fallen prey to unscrupulous second mortgage scams which require more than their limited resources can maintain. Also, homeowners have fallen victim to specialty mortgage products that were never designed for wageworkers, products such as interest-only mortgages, adjustablerate mortgages and pick-a-pay mortgages. Novices, speculative investors and real estate experts alike have suffered tremendous losses because of overinflated appraisals, unverified mortgage applications and a depressed market. While you can certainly try to address these issues on your own, the complexity and underlying issues resulting from the mortgage meltdown are best left to those who are skilled advocates.
SIX STEPS TO SAVE YOUR HOME: 1.
GET
LEGAL
ADVICE.
Foreclosure is a very complex process, and your home is at stake. Seek help immediately. Most attorneys offer a free initial consultation. If not, you can speak to a real estate attorney for roughly $150 - $250 per hour. It is a wonderful investment. A competent attorney can assess whether there are legal defenses to your foreclosure. Take a copy of any documentation that you have received from your lender and the court. You can also seek free or affordable assistance through neighborhood legal aid/service offices, local bar associations, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Consumer Credit Counseling Services, Inc. and the HOPE Program. In addition, agencies like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Administration have begun putting pressure on lenders to offer more options to borrowers in trouble. There is more help than ever for borrowers to work out a way to stay in their homes. Continued on page 15.
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FEATURE | NATIONAL FORECLOSURE CRISIS 2. CALL YOUR LENDER IMMEDIATELY. One of the biggest mistakes borrowers make when they fall behind on their mortgage is not contacting their lender. As soon as you realize you have a problem, you've got to make that call. Even if you receive a default notice, you should contact your lender. The foreclosure process for most lenders has a set schedule, so the longer you wait, the fewer options you'll have. See if your monthly statement contains the phone number to the lender's loss mitigation department. If not, call the customer service number and ask for that department.
3. ASK TO SPEAK WITH THE LOSS MITIGATION DEPT. The loss mitigation department helps borrowers determine their workout option. Keep in mind, though, that some lenders have their collections departments advise borrowers on workout options, so don't be alarmed if you're are transferred to the collections department.
4. BE PREPARED TO REVIEW YOUR SITUATION IN DETAIL WITH YOUR LENDER. Your lender will ask a series of questions to assess your financial situation. Most lenders have specialists with both the training and technology to pre-qualify a caller for a workout option right over the phone. If you have the right financial documents in front of you when you make the call, you might be able to get a resolution within minutes. So, organize your bills, statements, and anything else that will help give an accurate picture of your current financial status. Most lenders will have the documents you need on their website or you can call in advance to find out what is needed.
Be prepared. If you can afford to consult with an attorney, it is prudent to see one before you submit your financials to your lender. The financial picture that you present will determine whether you can save your home and what your future mortgage payment will. There is a specific formula --- with which most lawyers are familiar --- that banks use to determine eligibility. Be honest. Some homeowners indicate that their financial picture is better than it really is; consequently, they get a workout agreement that they cannot afford. Other homeowners may make their financials seem worse than they really are. Your lender may then determine that you can‟t afford your payments and that liquidation is your only option.
5. RESEARCH THE OPTIONS YOUR LENDER HAS TO HELP YOU AVOID FORECLOSURE. Read information on your lenders‟ website along with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Depending on how serious your situation is, your lender can offer you retention options (ways to keep your house) or liquidation options (ways to give up your house without going into foreclosure). Specifics for each vary from lender to lender, but here is a general list of what to expect: Retention options: A 2004 Freddie Mac study showed that retention options could lower the probability of foreclosure by 80% among all borrowers and by 68% among subprime borrowers. Retention options include: 1. Forbearance: Lets you pay less than the full amount of your mortgage
payment for a temporary period. 2. Repayment plan: A form of forbearance where you pay the outstanding amount in installments divided over a period of time 3. Reinstatement: You pay your lender the total outstanding amount in one lump sum by a specific date. 4. Loan modification: Your interest rate and/or term of loan are/is altered (the mortgage note itself is changed.) Liquidation options: If you simply can't afford to stay in your home and haven't been able to sell it, you may qualify for one of the following liquidation options: 1. Short sale: When you get an offer that is less than the amount you owe, your lender could consider it as a settlement. You should seek legal advice regarding tax consequences. 2. Deed in lieu of foreclosure: This allows you to transfer your property voluntarily to your lender. 3. Assumption: Permits a qualified buyer to take over your mortgage debt and make the payments. If you have an FHA loan, you may have additional options available to you. For example, HUD provides interest-free loans to repay past-due interest and escrow amounts (called a partial-claim). Check with your lender for details.
6. KNOW WHERE TO TURN IF YOU ARE NOT GETTING THE HELP YOU NEED FROM YOUR LENDER. There are other places to go for help if you find that your lender isn't being helpful. It's important not to give up and to take further action. The Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPR) is a HUD-certified, nonprofit organization that offers advice and resources to homeowners with financial challenges. You should avoid foreclosure at all costs. Call HPR at 1-888-995-HOPE and be persistent. ■
About the Author: Melva Harris-Rozier, J.D. „93 is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of EWC. An award-winning attorney and community activist, Harris-Rozier is the founding partner of the law firm Rozier, Mildenberger & Associates, P.A. of Riviera Beach, FL and a volunteer child's advocate with the 15th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem Program. To contact her about legal topics, please email melvarozier@aol.com.
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DEPT | TIGER TALK
Miss Senior 2009-2010 Lets Her Voice be Heard for EWC Tiger Talk chats with one of EWC‟s most gifted singers about everything from the choir to grades to plans for the future I also brought “Sankofa” to campus. It‟s a cultural enrichment program. We‟ve had Langston Hughes readings, recitals with African drums, theatrical performances and more. We expose students to the arts and culture. Quite a few students told me I helped them to appreciate history and the arts. That‟s pretty powerful.
Tasha Perry „10, Miss Senior 2009-2010, speaks with Student Activities Advisory Council (AAC) president Melvin Cotton, III „10. Perry is also a member of AAC, an organization which plans events and programming for the EWC student body.
MEET THE MULTITALENTED TASHA PERRY „10, SELECTED MISS SENIOR 2009-2010. Blessed with the voice of an angel, this Washington, DC native and Vocal Performance major came to EWC with a list of goals she wanted to accomplish (and has). The list reads something like this: 1. Spend four years performing with the phenomenal EWC choir. Check. 2. Pledge a sorority (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., thank you very much). Check. 3. Take a leadership role on campus. Check. 4. Make a 4.0 GPA. Check. 5. Use her voice to bring positive change to the lives of other students. Check. While Perry prepares to graduate in the spring, the gifted songstress looks back on her years as an undergraduate at EWC and shares her plans for the future.
Q. That‟s impressive, bringing meaningful opportunities to others. Have you had any lifechanging experiences since you have been a college student? A. Yes, I took an African-American History course. It helped me to develop a greater understanding of myself, my heritage. Q. Have you had any professors or mentors at EWC that influenced you? A. Yes, I have: Dr. Shingles, Dr. Parker-Graham and Ronnie Smith. They encouraged me to pursue my educational goals, to be a lady, and to love learning. Consequently, I plan to obtain a doctorate. Q. Any other plans for the future? A. Look for me at a DC high school and, eventually, working at the college level. I will be teaching music and directing the choir. I just want to share my love of music and help develop youth. Q. Any message for EWC alumni and friends of the College? A. Don‟t give up on us. We would love to see more of you at Chapel and at campus events. We need your presence. However, I‟m continuing to use my voice for this institution. The faculty, staff and students are working hard for EWC. ■
Q. You come from a large city. What made you decide to come to EWC? A. I wanted to attend a small HBCU. When I visited EWC, it felt like a “home away from home.” I felt like I was a part of a large family. Q. And, of course, there was the opportunity to become a part of EWC‟s renowned choir. A. Yes, music brought me here too. The choir was my first “family” at EWC. It has been one of the best experiences of my life. I have also become a part of other “families” too --- like my sorority, Delta Sigma Theta (DST). Q. I hear you are a respected campus leader and honor student. What are some of the things you are doing at EWC (besides the choir)? A. Well, the choir is timeconsuming because of practice and travel. However, I am DST‟s historian and an active member of the Student Activities Advisory Council.
Tasha Perry „10 (far right, front row) performs with the other members of the EWC Choir at the Unity in the Community Christmas Concert.
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FEATURE | FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER AT EWC OPENS
The Family Medical Center at EWC Health care hub opens to offer accessibility, low cost and high quality to students and the community Family Medical Center at EWC Facts:
Pictured (l-r) at the November 2009 opening of the Family Medical Center at EWC are: (back row) EWC students Michael Martin „11 and Howard Duncan „11, and Karen Buckman; (middle row), medical assistant Mary Edwards, Jacksonville City Councilman Warren Jones, and practice administrator Doug Edwards; (front row) EWC President Claudette Williams, medical center physician Dr. Patrick Kamish, and a member of EWC‟s faculty.
THE FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER AT EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE (EWC) opened to much fanfare in November 2009. A joint effort between EWC and National Managed Health Care, the facility is the first student infirmary on campus in more than a decade. According to practice administrator and health care management expert Doug Edwards, the Family Medical Center will provide much-needed services to more than just EWC‟s student body. It will function as a health care hub for the entire community surrounding the campus of EWC. “A huge health care disparity exists between members of the population because of economics, age and race. There are few physicians‟ offices in this area, and there are no urgent care centers other than SHANDS Hospital,” said Edwards.
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Student medical records provide evidence of this. In 2008 alone, there were nearly 100 student visits to hospital emergency rooms for non-emergencies. “The costs for this are great. Students don‟t feel well, but don‟t have access to a doctor. So, they take the only (and most expensive) health care option available to them and visit an emergency room for treatment instead of scheduling an appointment with a doctor or visiting an urgent care center,” said Edwards. Another important student health care fact was also discovered. Each semester, approximately 300400 students don‟t have a medical home. “There are a surprising number of students who are not commuters, who live in the dorms, and don‟t have direct access to their primary care physicians,” said Edwards. “Students often need to see a doctor immediately. Our primary goal is to provide low cost,
high quality, accessible medical care to students and to underserved segments of the population, particularly the elderly,” said Edwards. Planning for the Family Medical Center began approximately six years ago. Edwards was then volunteering at the Schell-Sweet Community Center. The Center has offered services like exercise classes, workshops, and health care testing. “While at the Schell-Sweet Center, I learned that there was limited access to medical care in this community,” shared Edwards. Edwards began to work with EWC administrators including former Student Services director Karen Buckman. “Every day we address student issues and concerns. We concluded that a campus-based health care facility was needed. We also felt this project could a part of EWC‟s on-going efforts to embrace Continued on page 18.
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FEATURE | FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER AT EWC OPENS the community-at-large,” said Buckman. According to Edwards, the Family Medical Center at EWC was established to achieve certain goals. “This facility is based on a highly effective health care model and is designed to reach very specific targets,” said Edwards. “First, we are not-for-profit. Second, we are utilizing technology to create electronic medical records (EMRs). EMRs allow physicians and health care facilities to get a comprehensive look at patient medical history and provide more effective, efficient care. Third, we hope to eliminate health care disparities in the African American community. Fourth, we want to provide better access to specialists. Most specialists, like cardiologists or gastroenterologists, require referrals from primary care physicians. Fifth, we want to focus on geriatrics. A large number of seniors live in this community. Six, we are establishing an efficient waiting room model, where we hope to include services like text messages to students, notifying them of delays or other pertinent information,” explained Edwards. Using a global approach, the administrators and physicians have other goals for the future. “We want to be intermediaries for patients. Not only will we operate as a full-service medical facility, but we plan on offering access to durable medical equipment, physical therapy, home health care, benefits coordination, and after-hours care for patients,” asserted Edwards. Eventually, the Family Medical Center may be the site of health care majors at EWC. “With tremendous growth in the health care industry, health majors such as nursing and physical therapy are in great demand. We have big plans for the future and hope the Family Medical Center will also serve as a center of learning, where degrees can be earned and internships provided,” concluded Edwards. Currently, The Family Medical Center is staffed by two physicians, Dr. Patrick Kamish and Dr. Edward Williams, with more than fifty years of combined patient-care experience. They are supported by a fullservice staff that includes nurses, medical assistants, and a benefits‟ coordinator. “This facility will provide us with limitless opportunities for doing great work. Dr. Williams and I look forward to providing quality medical care and addressing the needs of EWC‟s students and its community,” declared Dr. Kamish. ■
According to a Center for Disease Control (CDC) report “Health, United States, 2008,”** the following health statistics were reported for college-age (18 29 years of age) people across the nation:
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of all young adults use technology to receive health information. As young adults attend colleges or universities, enter the workplace full-time, and obtain physical and legal independence, they are more likely to lack health insurance than any other age group.
17% of young adults reported that they needed, but did not obtain medical care, eyeglasses, and/or prescription medications because they could not afford them. The primary reasons for emergency room visits in young adults are abdominal and stomach pain, chest pain, headache, and cough. Young adults have the highest rate of injury-related emergency room department visits of all age groups.
84% of all young women visited a doctor annually, compared to 57% of young men. **Access this document and supporting information at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/hus08.pdf#highlights.
The waiting room of the Family Medical Center at EWC.
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DEPT | IN THE TIGER‟S DEN
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Visited campus lately? Check out the latest improvements “in the Tiger‟s den.”
FROM THE $500,000 STATE-OFTHE-ART BAKER MUSIC SUITE IN
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1.) Renovated cafeteria 2.) Music professor Yu-Hsuan Liao instructs Maria Adams „11, Reginald Milton „11, and Pierre Laguerre „11 in a music classroom in the Baker Suite of the Adams-Jenkins Music/Sports Complex 3.) Vice for Business Affairs James Washburn stands in front of the historic Susie E. Tolbert House (currently in Phase I of its building reconstruction).
4.) Repaved and painted tennis courts 5.) Sandra Stephens „12 relaxes in the updated common room of Salter Hall.
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DEPT | DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Unity in the Community Benefit Concert Raises More Than $20,000
Held at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church on December 11, 2009, the Unity in the Community Benefit Concert, featuring the EWC Choir, raised more than $20,000 for EWC. Organized by EWC Board of Trustees Chairman and AME 11th Episcopal District Presiding Prelate Bishop McKinley Young, the event was the community-based effort of religious leaders across the First Coast. The event‟s steering committee included: Rev. Landon Williams, pastor of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church; Rev. Gary L. Williams, Sr., pastor of First Baptist Church of Mandarin; Rev. H.B. Charles, pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church; Rev. Mark Griffith, pastor of Wayman Chapel AME Church; Rev. Tony Hansberry, pastor of Greater Grant Memorial AME Church; and AME Presiding Elder Elizabeth Yates, to name a few. Pictured (l-r) are Bishop McKinley Young presenting $20,000 to EWC President Claudette Williams; led by choir director Barbara McNeely-Bouie, the phenomenal EWC Choir takes a bow after performing a medley of Christmas classics.
UNCF Governor‟s Luncheon Raises $121,000 Held October 28, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel, the 4th Annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Governor‟s Luncheon raised $121,000 for UNCF schools including EWC. Featuring keynote speaker John Peyton, Mayor of Jacksonville, FL, the event focused on education as a way of improving the community. Major sponsors included AT&T, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and Darden Restaurants. Pictured (l-r) are Daisy Hicks „70, EWC Alumni Affairs/UNCF director Wanda Willis, National Alumni parliamentarian Levi Bell „66, National Alumni chaplain Carrie DeJournett „69, “The Tiger‟s Claw” editor-in-chief Roy Singleton, Jr. „63, National Alumni hospitality chair Gloria Mendez „64, Mayor John Peyton, National Alumni event planning logistics and logistics director Geraldine Orr „56, EWC President Claudette Williams, National Alumni treasurer Linda Sue Holmes „71, and National Alumni president Marguerite Warren „65.
St. Philip‟s Episcopal Church Hosts 2nd Annual Concert, Raising $25,000 to Date On October 18, 2009, St. Philip‟s Episcopal Church hosted its 2nd annual concert, featuring the EWC Choir and the H. Alvin Green Memorial Alumni Chorale. Chaired by Carlottra Guyton and Roy Singleton, Jr., the event showcased the talents of Barbara McNeely-Bouie, director of the EWC Choir, and of Pat Black, a former EWC student and founder/director of the H. Alvin Green Memorial Alumni Chorale. Proceeds total $25,000 to date. Pictured (l-r) are “The Tiger‟s Claw” editor-in-chief Roy Singleton, Jr. „63, Michael Phelts, National Alumni president Marguerite Warren „65, Carlottra Guyton, EWC Choir director Barbara McNeely-Bouie, EWC President Claudette Williams, EWC Board of Trustees vice chair Dr. Orrin Mitchell, Pam Pierce, Deacon Joe Mazza, St. Philip‟s Church rector Rev. Hugh Chapman, Metro Griffith, and H. Alvin Green Memorial Alumni Chorale director Pat Black.
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FEATURE | A GUIDE TO ALUMNI GIVING
A Guide to Alumni Giving Unsure of how to give? This guide will show you how. Listed below are a variety of ways alumni and friends of the College can contribute to EWC.
1866 Society 3600 Club
William B. Stewart
YOU
Local Member
Life Member
Auto Tag
Brick/ Stone Life Members (l-r) are Delaney Williams, Malachi Beyah „68, Otto Strickland „65, Naomi Strickland „67, and John Kirby „65.
1866 Society: Created in 2007 by EWC President Claudette Williams, this initiative encourages EWC faculty, staff, students, alumni, etc. to make annual financial gifts based on the year (1866) EWC was founded. Cost is $1,866 for alumni, $186 for EWC staff, and $18.66 for EWC students. 3600 Club: Created in 2008 to attract 3600 consistent contributors to EWC. Each member of the “club” will contribute $150 annually ($50 in January, $50 in May, and $50 in December). This can provide the College with more than $500,000 annually. Auto Tag: The EWC auto tag is available through the Department of Motor Vehicles. EWC receives $25 for each tag. Brick/Stone Campaign: Purchase a commemorative brick or stone engraved with your name and year of graduation to be placed permanently on EWC grounds. Cost is $250 for a brick and $500 for a stone. Life Member: Purchase a life membership for $450. Payment may be made in installments or via a one-time payment. Once the life membership fee is paid, life members pay only local alumni membership dues (no national alumni dues). Local Member: Local membership dues are $75 annually, beginning with the 2010-2011 fiscal year. $15 of the $75 assessment goes toward national alumni dues. Local membership dues may also be paid every two years ($150 payment). Associate members (alumni chapter members who are not EWC alumni) pay the same assessment. The William B. Stewart Endowment: In 2007, the National Alumni Association created the William Stewart B. Endowment, named for former EWC President, Dr. William B. Stewart. Interest earned from endowment funds is used to make on-going contributions to the College for scholarships and other worthy endeavors. Interested in giving or need more information? Please contact Malachi Beyah „68, National Alumni endowment and fundraising director, at mandm_maintplus@bellsouth.net or Geraldine Orr „56, National Alumni event planning and logistics director, at 904-448-0630. ■
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FEATURE | FOR YOUR INFORMATION
NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FINANCE TEAM UPDATES Claudette Elps „83 National Alumni Financial Secretary
Linda Sue Holmes „71 National Alumni Treasurer Fiscal year runs July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010.
Important Alumni Membership Information
Dues paid after April 1, 2010 will be applied to the next fiscal year. The next fiscal year runs July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011. Dues are currently $50 per member/associate. Dues for the 2010-2011 fiscal year will increase to $75 and must be paid by June 30, 2010. To be considered financial and in good standing, a member must complete his/her dues payment. You must be financial to vote, hold office, or chair a committee. All financial members should complete a membership form provided by the EWC National Alumni Association.
Don’t Forget! Local dues will
increase from $50 to $75 for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. These dues must be paid by June 30, 2010 for members to be considered financial and in good standing.
Each local alumni chapter must submit a current list of officers each time new officers are elected. This should include the contact information, year of graduation and mailing address for all officers. The $15 national alumni per capita tax for each member should be paid to the EWC National Alumni Association within thirty days of receipt by a local alumni association chapter. All local chapters are 501(c)4. The chartering fee for a new local alumni chapter is $50. Please send all national alumni dues payments (chartering fees, per capita taxes, etc.) and updated chapter/membership information to the EWC National Alumni Association, P.O. Box 40792, Jacksonville, FL 32203. ■ The Tiger‟s Claw | Winter 2010 22
FEATURE | FOR YOUR INFORMATION WHAT: UNCF Evening of Stars: Tribute to
Lionel Richie
SAVE THE DATE!
WHEN: January 23, 2010 at 6pm WHERE: The Ritz Theatre, 829 North
Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL WHY: Join EWC in preserving the mission
of UNCF WHO: You, of course COST: $40 per person
For more info, contact Wanda Willis at 470-8251 or wanda.willis@ewc.edu.
Hyped for Hoops? Check the EWC Tigers‟ 2010 Basketball Schedule for a game near you. Men‟s Jan. 15 Jan. 16 Jan. 19 Jan. 22 Jan. 23 Jan. 30 Feb. 2 Feb. 5 Feb. 6 Feb. 9 Feb. 12 Feb. 13 Feb. 15 Feb. 17 Feb. 20 Feb. 23 Feb. 26 & 27 TBA
Northwood University Johnson & Wales University Webber International University St. Thomas University Florida Memorial College Warner Southern College Ave Maria University Northwood University Johnson & Wales University Embry-Riddle University St. Thomas University Florida Memorial College Morris College Webber International University Warner Southern College Florida Sun Conference Tourney Florida Sun Conference Tourney NAIA Tournament
West Palm Beach, FL Miami, FL Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville, FL Lake Wales, FL Ave Maria, FL Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami, FL Miami, FL Jacksonville, FL Babson Park, FL Jacksonville, FL TBA TBA Point Lookout, MO
7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM TBA TBA TBA
WHAT: Black History Month Brick Campaign Event WHEN: February 26, 2010 WHERE: Adams-Jenkins Sports/Music Complex
SAVE THE DATE!
WHY: To honor supporters of the Brick Campaign COST & TIME: TBA
For more info, contact Malachi Beyah „68 at mandm_maintplus@bellsouth.net. The Tiger‟s Claw | Winter 2010 23
FROM THE EDITOR‟S PEN Dear Fellow Tigers:
THE EDITORS AND STAFF OF OUR NEWSLETTER, THE TIGER’S CLAW,
hope that you enjoyed reading our inaugural issue and that you have shared its content with other alums who did not receive one. To ensure that our readership is as extensive as possible, this issue can be accessed by simply visiting www.ewcroundup.com or www.ewc.edu. Furthermore, if you are currently on the roll as an alumnus who has paid dues for this fiscal year or if you are a life member, your copy of the newsletter will be mailed to you or delivered to you personally by a staff member. I, moreover, will personally secure a copy for any alumnus who desires one. Publishing this issue has been a labor of love that has been marked by industriousness, high energy, cooperation, attention to detail, and that Old Tiger Spirit. Please relax and enjoy all of the articles and the photographs. We have tried to give you a realistic and interesting view of our homecoming activities and events. We hope that you would pay particular attention to the information regarding our star football players from the 1960s. You may even see some of your old friends or old “loves.” Reading the president‟s message Roy Singleton, Jr., by Dr. Claudette Williams will give you a plethora of information regarding the status of Edward Waters and Ed.D. „63 our dynamic plans for the future. During the planning stages for this edition of the newsletter, I said to the staff, “We must also realize that the role of our newsletter staff and everyone involved in the life of Edward Waters College is to ensure the college‟s continued and viable existence. If we are going to encourage and convince our beloved alumni to give their treasure (financial resources), time, and talents to requisite programs and projects that are germane to the growth and development of Edward Waters College, we must produce and disseminate ideas and events. We must inform our family and others of activities, success stories, personality profiles, and plans that are indicative of progress and growth and innovative thinking. This is an imperative; it is not a supposition.” Please do not forget to send information regarding you, your family, or your local EWC Alumni chapter that you would like to see printed in the next or subsequent issues of the newsletter. The deadline for submission of articles and information is April 20, 2010. Please send all correspondence via email to ewctigersclaw@aol.com and marrettanicole@aol.com. We all wish for you and your families a Blessed Christmas and a Glorious New Year. We send our very best wishes for a Holiday Season that will bring you happiness, joy, wisdom, and understanding. Peace, Roy Singleton, Jr., Ed.D. „63, Editor-in-Chief
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