REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY
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Belmont University has experienced significant change and tremendous success throughout the last decade. Our campus, student body and academic programs have continued to grow and excel. Thanks to the generous, steadfast commitment of our friends and alumni, this past year was certainly no exception. It is with great pleasure that we recognize the many wonderful donors who have contributed to Belmont. With the support of loyal alumni and friends such as you, we will continue the proud work of ensuring Belmont is an even more outstanding place of higher learning than it is today. Your unfailing generosity affects the future of this university and the larger world as well. As you review the exciting accomplishments on the pages throughout the 2011–2012 Philanthropy Report, we hope you will take great, personal pride and satisfaction regarding the impact you have had on Belmont’s success. We are deeply grateful to each of you.
With sincere appreciation for your commitment,
Bethel Thomas, Jr. Ph.D. Vice President for University Advancement
It is with genuine and heartfelt gratitude that I thank all of the alumni and friends who unwaveringly support Belmont University. Every success story on our campus is made possible by your generosity. Thank you for believing in Belmont and for always seeing the opportunities that abound here. As an alumnus and trustee I am often awestruck by our growth and change. As Chairman of the Development committee I am humbled by your vision for Belmont’s future. Your continued dedication was evident in 2011 and 2012 by another banner year for our institution. I hope you will enjoy reading about our accomplishments on the following pages of the Philanthropy Report. Always remember that these success stories are written for eternity in the transformed lives of the students who find this wonderful place which is Belmont University.
Thank you very kindly,
Steve Hewlett ’65 Development Committee Chair Trustee
Belmont University gratefully acknowledges the following individuals, corporations and foundations that so generously made an annual, capital or endowed gift between June 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012 (Belmont’s fiscal year). These gifts to the University helped to build on Belmont’s local and national prominence as an academic and community leader in Christian higher education.
Table of Contents Belmont University Leadership……………………………………………………………………………… 3 The Covenant Society……………………………………………………………………………………… 6-7 McAfee Concert Hall……………………………………………………………………………………… 8-9 Record-breaking Fall Enrollment…………………………………………………………………………… 9 Belmont Named in U.S. News & World Report’s Top Ten U.S. Colleges………………………………… 10 Dr. Maya Angelou Visits Campus…………………………………………………………………………… 11 Parent Leadership Council…………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Ward Belmont Alumni………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 Belmont Auxiliary Partners……………………………………………………………………………… 14-15 Belmont University College of Law…………………………………………………………………… 16-19 Dickens Hall……………………………………………………………………………………………… 20-21 College of Health Sciences Grant…………………………………………………………………………… 22 Men’s Basketball wins 2012 Atlantic Sun Championship…………………………………………………… 23 Bruin Club……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 Alumnus Brad Paisley Endowed Scholarship for Curb College Students………………………………… 24 Magnolia Society Annual Reception………………………………………………………………………… 25 Ramsey McFerrin Casteel Music Business Endowment …………………………………………………… 25 Scholarship Donor Dinner…………………………………………………………………………………… 26 Melinda Doolittle Endowed Scholarship…………………………………………………………………… 27 Wedgewood Academic Building…………………………………………………………………………… 28 Faculty & Staff Campaign…………………………………………………………………………………… 28 Homecoming………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29 Alumni House………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29 Belmont SIFE…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30 Eric Taft - Good News Memorial Endowed Scholarship Recipient……………………………………… 31 Belmont University Honored Nationally for Community Service ………………………………………… 32 Alumni Association…………………………………………………………………………………………… 32 Young Alumni Council………………………………………………………………………………………… 32 Annual Giving………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33 Endowment Giving…………………………………………………………………………………………… 33 Ways to Give…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33
Belmont University Board of Trustees for 2011-2012 Marty Dickens, Chairman of the Board Randall Baskin Lee Beaman Jack Benz Catherine Bird T.B. Boyd Vincent Campbell Dan Foutch Cordia Harrington Steve Hewlett Damon Hininger Steve Horrell Gordon Inman
Milton Johnson Helen Kennedy Ron Knox Bill Lee Cynthia Leu Drew Maddux Bruce Maxwell Carolyn McAfee Stuart McWhorter Andrea Overby Carolyn Patton Jim Redd Jon Roebuck
Barbara Massey Rogers Anne Russell Joe Russell Dana Sherrard Mike Smith Larry Thrailkill Terry Turner Paul Walker Bob Whisenant Jim Wilkerson Bryan Williams Eugenia Winwood
Trustee Emeriti
Belmont University Board of Regents
Development Committee
Mike Curb Morris Early* Clayton McWhorter George West
Tommye Maddox Annie Musacchio Abigail Robinson Kevin Sanders
Steve Hewlett, Chair Lee Beaman Steve Horrell Gordon Inman Helen Kennedy Ron Knox Cynthia Leu Barbara Massey Rogers Anne Russell * deceased
DONOR ROLL RECOGNIZING GIFTS JUNE 1, 2011 – MAY 31, 2012
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Enterprise Electric, LLC
$500,000+
Bob and Judy Fisher
Randall and Sadie Baskin
Dan and Lisa Foutch
Beth & Preston Ingram Foundation, Inc.
Patrick and Heather Henry
Preston and Beth Ingram Jack C. Massey Foundation Doyle and Barbara Massey Rogers
$100,000 to $499,999 Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation The Brad Paisley Foundation Rick and Andrea Carlton Estate of Jennie Ruth Corn Jeanette Travis Foundation Milton and Denice Johnson Helen Kennedy Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Maddox Charitable Fund Carolyn McAfee Tom and Julie McAfee Charles and Monica McQuaid The Memorial Foundation Brad and Kimberly Paisley Estate of Mildred Woolfork Smith Sodexo Tithe One On Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Estate of Mary Ann Walker Jim and Annette Wilkerson
Steve and Mary Lynne Hewlett Clara Hill Butch and Sonia Hoover Orrin and Lee Ann Ingram Joe C. Davis Foundation Cynthia Leu Lumos Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Massey Charitable Trust Joe Massey Clem and Carolyn Patton
Anonymous Baptist Healing Trust Alvin and Sally Beaman Foundation Bernard and Betty Barkley Brenda Bass Lee and Kelley Beaman Denny and Jean Bottorff Chick-Fil-A Sam and Yvonne Christopher
Debra Shaler-Williams
Tom and Cordia Harrington
Jan and Elaine Williams
The HCA Foundation
Wincraft Music Inc.
James and Jenny Headlee
Steve and Eugenia Winwood
Roger and Ruthie Hedgepeth
WWH Investments
Damon and Carrie Hininger Jim and Christa Holleman
$1,000 to $4,999
Steve and Kay Horrell
James and Glyna Aderhold
Albert Huddleston
Joe and Tamera Alexander
Steve Ingram
Sue Andrews
J. Redd & Associates, Inc.
Tom Annastas
Judith E. Cook and Joseph C. Cook, Jr. Foundation, Inc.
The ASCAP Foundation
Lawrence and Karen Kloess Ron and Kaye Knox Bill and Maria Lee LFC Entertainment, LLC
Earl and Carolyn Peeples
Louie M. and Betty M. Phillips Foundation
Jim and Laurie Seabury
Drew and Judy Maddux
Estate of Sue Senter
Mark and Martha Ezell Foundation
Kevin and Cathy Turpin
Jay and Joanne Mattonen
The Wright Bentley Foundation
William and Pamela Moench The National Christian Foundation
$5,000 to $24,999
Nod To Don, LLC
Carl and Nan Adams
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Baulch Family Foundation
Jeff and Anna Powell
Robert and Ramona Baulch
Eric Raefsky and Victoria Heil
Jack and Noroma Benz
Ben and Jamie Rechter
Louie and Laurel Buntin
Jim and Frances Redd
Rick and Cheryl Byrd
Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc.
Fred and Nancy Casteel Dan and Rhonda Cathy Truett and Jeannette Cathy
$25,000 to $99,999
John and Kaye Halle
Chris Coates and Barbe Barker Scott and Keely Corley Marty and Betty Dickens The Don R. Elliott Foundation Stan and Lisa Duke Danny and Paula Duvall Marjorie Elmer Mark and Martha Ezell Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Tommy and Trish Frist Vince Gill and Amy Grant
Joe and Anne Russell Allen Schlamp Richard and Patrice Schroeder Caroline Sory Star Physical Therapy Larry and Janice Thrailkill Walgreens Jeff and Pam Walker Paul and Joyce Walker Troy and Sheryl Waugh Bob and Lynn Whisenant Arrie Wiley J.P. Williams and
Kelvin and Sheryl Ault Mike and Connie Awalt Joe and Judy Barker Susan Barnes Tom and Leslie Barrett Beasley Charitable Trust Mac and Gail Bellingrath Belmont University Graduating Class of 2012 Earl and Janet Bentz Lisa Bibb Richard and Patricia Bibb David and Catherine Bird Walter and Helen Birdwell T.B. and Yvette Boyd Roy and Victoria Bridges Jay and Diane Brown Thomas and Suzanne Brown Frank and Ann Bumstead Howard and Karen Burris Wes and Candice Burtner Bob and Joyce Byrd Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC Paul and Debbie Chenoweth Ted and Arlyn Cherney Renuka Christoph Bob and Janet Clancy Ralph and Margie Clark Michael Coffey The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta Walton and Sue Conn Lew and Ashley Conner
Brian and Valerie Cooper
ICMF Scholarship Fund
Charlie and Janis Mitchell
Randy and Betty Smith
Ty and Debbie Coppinger
Robert and Kitty Ikard
Wendell Mobley
Robert Snyder
Tom and Jane Corcoran
Gordon and Shaun Inman
Ernest Moench
Jerry and Brenda Songer
Jeffrey and Ann Cornwall
Inman Investments
Felix and Shirley Montgomery
Scott and Kathy Speedy
Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.
JA Integrated Thinking
Bill and Linda Moore
Southern Baptist Foundation
Matt and Cile Cowan
Jim Kennedy Sales and Leasing
Dudley and Margaret Moore
Melisa Currey
Mrs. Hollis E. Johnson
Fred and Ellen Moore
State Farm Insurance Matching Gift Program
CVS Pharmacy Inc
The Estate of Hollis Johnson
John and Brenda Moore
W. Lipscomb and Florence Davis
Patricia Johnson
Paul and Beth Moore
Kenneth and Jenny Dean
Philip and Mollie Johnston
John and Kate Mosley
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Brian Jones and Kelly Moreland Jones
Nashville Chapter TN Society of CPA’s
Don and Sue Jones
National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation
Roger Dotson John and Evelyn Drayer Steven and Dixie Dresner E. L. Thompson Associates, LLC Elkhart County 4-H and Agricultural Exposition, Inc.
The Joyce Family Foundation Jeremy and Brooke Kees Tom and Anne Kendra James B. King
Mrs. Robert Elkins
Anne Knestrick
Brittney Ezell
Kraft CPAs
Roy and JoAnn Ferber
Chris and Pamela Krause
Farzin and Ziba Ferdowsi
Carl and Nancy Kreitler
Fichter Financial Group LLC
Eric and Shari Krueger
Cathy Ficzere
Todd Lake and Joy Jordan-Lake
First Baptist Church Nashville
Betty Lamar
Richard Foster and Mary Rau-Foster
Robert and Kathy Lambert
Gaylord Entertainment Foundation Brent and Paula Gill Robert and Sharon Gregg Gary and Colleen Guglielmo Ann Guiffre John and Susan Harris John and Maribeth Hartin John and Elizabeth Hartwig Wayne and Joy Hawkins Hawthorn Charitable Foundation Michael and Susan Headrick Ernest and Swan Choo Heard Eugenia Henson Hewlett Spencer, LLC Eric Hobson Lispah Hogan Horrell Properties, Inc. Douglas and Linda Howard Jim and Betsy Hunt
Steve and Pam Lasley Ann Lauterbach William E. Lee Gerda Lincoln
Eric and Erica Stokes Nathan and Sherry Stringer SunTrust Bank Sports and Entertainment Group Clinton and Sara Swafford Desiree Swain
Virginia Neely
Steven and Miriam Tate
James and Lynn Perry
Sonny and Marty Templeton
Pharmacists Mutual Companies
Charles and Kathryn Theofilos
Jim and Debby Poole
David and Lucy Thomas
The Presser Foundation
Sarah Thorndike
Billy Prince
Greg and Ann Marie Thurman
Jerry and Linda Puckett
Helen Tullock
Purity Foundation
Bernard Turner
R. C. Mathews Contractor, LLC
Don and Lula Turner
Alfred and Patsy Raby
Fred and Glenda Turner
Elwyn and Linda Raymer
Clifford and Mary Vaughn
Red Hawk ESM, Inc.
Tony and Tarenda Vaughn
Regions Financial Corporation Foundation
Stuart Verner
Renasant Bank
Ron and Robin Loeppke
Richard Rhea and LaRawn Scaife Rhea
Mike and Ann Loffi
Ken and Delphine Roberts
Roy and Denise Manning
Bailey and Laura Robinson
Charlsie Matthews
Robinson Family Foundation, Inc.
Mike and Suzanne Mayernick
Jason and Elizabeth Rogers
Michael and Pamela McBride
Sanders-Mizpah Bible Class
Gary and Yolanda McCormick
Joe and Danielle Scaife
Marcia McDonald
Richard and Marilyn Shadinger
Sally McKay
Timothy and Jane Sharp
Rebecca McKelvey
Anne Shepherd
Scott McPhee
Louie and Linda Sheppard
Stuart and Leigh Anne McWhorter
Bill and Sharon Sheriff
Bill and Jan Metcalfe
Thomas and Dana Sherrard
Micron Technology Foundation, Inc.
Bill and Dene Shipp
Military Officer Association of America
Steinway Piano Gallery of Nashville
Christopher Simonsen and Mary Follin
Vertical Management Systems, Inc. Bradford Vieira Glenn and Yvonne Visbeen Jami and Carolyn Walloch Walmart Foundation Jerry and Dot Warren John and Jennifer Warren Lee Warren John and Lina Wellborn John and Susan West William Morris Endeavor John and Norma Williams Ridley and Irene Wills Theodore Wiltsie and Marilyn Shields-Wiltsie Betty Wiseman Tom and Pam Wylly
$500 to $999 Drew and Cara Alexander Greg and Jane Allen Hoy and Mary Allen Andy and Karen Anderson Harvey Asher Brian and Jill Ayers Ron and Wendy Bargatze Jim Barnes Marty Bell Belmont University Ministries Mickey and Judy Bentley Patrick Block Terry and Kathleen Brock Michael and Temple Brookshire Walt and Paula Brown Sean and Kimberly Caley Terry and Lynette Chamberlain Jason and Monica Chandler Harry and Angela Chapman David and Rebecca Clay Commercial Painting, Inc. Lonnie Copeland Jimmy Davis and Annette Sisson Don and Vicky Dixon Diana Doss Brad and Melanie Dunn Lloyd and Sue Elder Chelsea Esquibel William and Bessie Fessler Sidney and Gretchen Ford The Frist Foundation James Frush Grainger Randy and Gwen Guiler Darrell and Donna Gwaltney Jeff Hammonds Kenneth and Linda Harmon Charles and Susan Hebbel John and Sue Heflin Jim and Leann Hendrickson Heather Henson Jack Hicks Arthur and Joan Huenecke Stephen and Helen Huffines Harold Huggins Illinois Tool Works Foundation Immanuel Baptist Church Douglas and Staci Irwin Neil Jamerson Jerry T. Invitational Harvey and Patricia Jacobs Cindy Johnson Pamela Johnson Kinsley Kiningham Alan and Wendy Lawson Mark and Catherine Leatherwood Eric and Teresa Lee Mary and Mark MacKenzie Stephen and Beverly Mansfield Jeff Mathews Thomas and Betty McAnulty John and Kay McCall Charles and Karen McCarty Otis McCowan Dee Ann McDaniel Jeff and Amy McGinnis Roger and Patti McLendon Microsoft Matching Gifts Program David and Lisa Minnigan Lawrence and Jennifer Mintman Jeff and Diana Mobley Tim and Tanya Newkirk Katherine Nucci Jim and Nancy Omer Charles and Andrea Overby Thomas and Katie Parker Robert and Faris Phillips Porter Family Charitable Foundation, Inc.
The Covenant Society Many alumni and friends of Belmont have chosen to support the University through planned gifts. Those who do so automatically become members of the Belmont University Covenant Society, which honors and thanks those alumni and friends who have made provisions for Belmont in their estate plans. Planned gifts come in many forms, including life income gifts whereby the donor transfers to Belmont an asset and retains an income for life; trusts that may permit donors to save on income, gift and estate taxes while providing for their families and Belmont; life insurance or retirement funds no longer needed; and, most importantly and simply, remembering Belmont in your will. We are forever grateful to all Covenant Society members for their continuing support of this great university and the students, faculty and staff who benefit from their generosity. To explore how you may include Belmont in your estate plans, please contact Belmont’s Director of Planned Giving Vicky Tarleton at (615) 460-6001.
Covenant Society members enjoy annual luncheon. 6 | Belmont University
Covenant Society Members as of May 31, 2012 Anonymous Bill and Betty Albright Suzanne Aldridge Kim and Brenda Allen Mrs. Gerald Armstrong Bernard and Betty Barkley Jim Barnes Randall and Sadie Baskin Lois Bell Deborah Jean Bent Jack and Noroma Benz Alan and Carrie Berry James and Pat Malloy Berthelot Claude and Candace Blankenship Thomas and Martha Boyd Josephine Broaddus Terry and Kathleen Brock Jay and Diane Brown Philip and Julie Burgess William Carman Charles and Dena Caruth Holly Clark James and Flora Clark Bill and Anita Cochran Ken and Judy Collins David and Tammy Davis Mrs. F.M. Dowell Ivan and Nancy Duggin Danny and Paula Duvall Morris and Mildred Early Lloyd and Sue Elder Pat and Sara Farler Harlee and Maye Field Mrs. Franklin Fuhrman Norma Baker Gabhart Alice Gabriel Mrs. Eddie George Larry German Mrs. Roy Gilleland Ruben Gulbenk Mrs. Harold Hargis Tom and Cordia Harrington Charles Harris* John and Maribeth Hartin Ralph and Pam Hazelwood Marshall and Thelma Helm Steve and Mary Lynne Hewlett
Clara Howell Hill Jim and Christa Holleman Steve and Kay Horrell Martha Hoskins Harold Huggins Gordon and Shaun Inman Milton and Denice Johnson Linda Jones Ray and Donna Jones Fred and Yvonne Kendall Helen Jarrett Kennedy James B. King Ron and Kaye Knox George and Carla Kuhnert Verne and Dean Lanier Andy Lee T.L. Lee Cynthia Leu Drew and Judy Maddux Mrs. Howard Martin James Martin Murray and Loretta Mathis Greg McCollum and Angie Clawson Edward McCormick Clayton and Michelle McWhorter Marion Medley Ernie Moench Lynn and Sally Moench Robert Moench Felix and Shirley Montgomery Virgil and Nancy Moore Virginia Neely Ramon Nelson Keith and Cora Newcomb Clem and Carolyn Patton James and Betty Poston Carl and Mary Price Jane Ralls Clyde Ramey James and Geraldine Redding Murry and Katy Reeves Millie Rice Ted and Miriam Richardson Mark Rihani Coleman and Ernestine Robbins Robert L. Russell Robert and Louise Sanderson
Geraldine Schwartz Nell Scoggins Randy and Betty Smith Joel Snider David and Michele Stephens Joseph and Fran Stephens Harold and Jenny Stewart Sue Sturtz Gaye Thomas Charles and Harriet Thompson Anne Townes Helen Tullock Don and Lula Turner David and Patricia Wall Albert Wardin Vern and Ruth Ann Wegner Bob and Richie Whaley Alice Wheeler Bob and Lynn Whisenant Robert Whitelaw* Jim and Annette Wilkerson Lorraine Wilson Charley Wilson Betty Wiseman Bruce and Debra Wollaber Janice Woodard Malcom and Vivian Wooley Dave Young James Youree
Covenant Society Founding Members
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Barkley Mr. and Mrs. Randall Baskin Mr. and Mrs. Claude Blankenship Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Buck* Mrs. Hortense M. Downard* Mr.* and Mrs. Ed Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Randy Smith Mr.* and Mrs. Charles Wheeler
*deceased
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$500 to $999 continued Don Purdy Randall and Rhonda Ann Toney Charitable Foundation, Inc. Carlos Reed Roger and Dorcas Regelbrugge Randall and Sarah Reynolds The Rich Foundation Tate and Nora Rich Steve and Jane Richards Thomas and Sherry Rittenberry Terry and Sherrie Robertson Nancy Rogers Pat Russo Larry and Deborah Saunders Joyce and Walter Searcy Chris and Vanessa Sellers Shell Oil Company Matching Gift Foundation Margaret Sims Matthew Skelton Tom and Cindy Skiles Joseph and Mary Jane Small Shad and Sharon Smith Staffco Inc. Stephen and Kim Stanford Mike and Martha Strickland Robert and Beverly Strickland Bryce and Beth Sullivan Rusty and Becky Sumrall Bennet and Vicky Tarleton Cathy Taylor Bo and Rubye Lynn Thomas Charles and Harriet Thompson John and Janice Todd Randy and Rhonda Toney George and Amy Tracy Vision Improvement Professionals Wachovia Matching Gift Fund John and Etoyle Warren Ken Watkins Carol Waugh Geoffrey and Laura Wile Darrell and Crevolyn Wiley Bruce and Debra Wollaber Woodmont Baptist Church $250 to $499 Anonymous Casey and Sunni Alexander Ray and Martha Bailey Bank of America Matching Gift Foundation Pamela Becker Belmont Auxiliary Partners David and April Beringer Barry and Lori Boster Rich Boyd Jonathan and Tracey Bradberry Stuart and Robin Brown Ed and Carolyn Burtner Jennifer Bussell Michelle Campanis Vincent and Jamie Campbell David Clark and Starling Davis George Clark Richard Clark Byrns and Alice Coleman McLean Collins and Meredith Edwards Collins Heather Copeland Cynthia Cox Bob Crawford and Linda Robertson Crosslin & Associates, P.C. Dell and Carroll Crosslin Ben and Cynthia Curtis Tony and Lisa D’Andrea Carl and Myra Davenport Kirk and Kathy Diamond Robert and Melissa Dillingham
$250 to $499 continued Benjamin Dishman Harlan Dodson and Margaret Behm Tiffany Dunn Anne Edmunds Steven and Katherine Eginoire Butch and Ginger Eley Darrell and Karen Ellis Mark and Shauna Emery Jennifer Ervin Daniel and Tonya Esquibel Morris Estes Greg and Suyapa Faulk Michael and Paula Ferrell Declan and Diane Fleming Flora-Bama Management LLC Jerry and Gayle Forster Jennifer Fowler Genesco Inc. Alexander Gentle and Elizabeth Knox Tim Gmeiner Alberto and Rebecca Gonzales Tony and Lorrie Graves Ted and Laura Gray David and Paula Gullett Keith and Susie Guyton Deborah Hayden Ralph and Pam Hazelwood Marshall and Thelma Helm Frank and Susan Herdzina Kelly Higgins and Joy Kimmons Rob and Barbara Hoffman Edsel and Trudy Holden William and Christy Hooper Humana, Inc Illini Young Presidents Organization Nelson Irvine Linda Jenkins Soloman Jima Steven and Cindy Johnson Jeffrey and Kim Kinsler Donald and Rhonda Knotts John and Jill Landess Christopher and Jennifer Lawrence Nancy Lesch Ben and Cynthia Liss Phillip and Kendra Logan John Love John and Karen Lovelace Bryant and Lisa Malone John and Teresa Mann Martinizing Dry Cleaning Arthur and Gay Mayernick Ashley and Mary Catherine McAnulty Billie McCollum Dennis Meaker and Jeanne Rybolt Andrew Miller Mylan Pharmeceuticals Inc. Jim and Deborah Nichols Valerie Nichols Mary Niederhauser The Nissan Foundation David and Connie O’Loughlin Marcelo and Gabriela Olsak Oracle Matching Gifts Program Nick Otis Jeffrey Overby Mike and Jean Overcash Brandon Owen Greg Pillon Duke and Merikay Presley Carl and Mary Price Neil and Emmie Rick Frances Robinson Jon and Linda Roebuck Clyde and Lavona Russell Tom and Patricia Ruszkay Susan Saunders Berny and Sarah Schiff
Construction Kickoff for New Concert Hall In a special Construction Kickoff celebration, Belmont University welcomed the campus community and special guests for a tour of the renovations at the Belmont Heights Baptist Church sanctuary. The $7 million construction project provides the campus with a new, large concert venue suitable for acoustic performances. The McAfees, Carolyn, Tom and Julie, who have supported Belmont University for many years, provided the lead gift for this project. Carolyn McAfee has served on Belmont’s Board of Trustees since 2006, and her late husband Jim, president and CEO of Hallmark Systems, Inc., served on the Board from 2002 until his untimely death in 2004. In addition to their time on the Board, the McAfees also support Belmont through an endowed scholarship in their name for School of Music students with a major in organ or classical music. “My family and I are pleased to be able to support Belmont University and its School of Music in the development of a new concert hall,” said Carolyn McAfee. “We have attended many events at Belmont and know well the quality of music performance on this campus. These exceptional music performances deserve a venue that matches their level of excellence. We are excited to be a part of providing that outstanding performance space and believe it will enrich the lives of countless students in the future.” Early in the concert hall design process, the project acoustician and the architects discovered that the dimensions of the former sanctuary were identical to the Tonhalle in Zurich, Switzerland. Capitalizing on the strengths of the Tonhalle, Belmont has created a new space similar to the unique room geometry and room width of the Tonhalle. Having a concert hall in Nashville that resembles one of the finest concert halls in Europe provides a premier learning opportunity for Belmont students to grow and develop their talents and will provide a one of a kind cultural experience for music lovers in the Middle Tennessee community.
Carolyn McAfee speaks at the Concert Hall Construction Kickoff. 8 | Belmont University
McAfee Concert Hall
Concert Hall Campaign Committee Patsy Bradley Laurel Buntin Sondra Cruickshanks Bill Metcalfe
Friends of the Arts at Belmont James Aderhold Drew Alexander Ann Bumstead Laurel Buntin Cecy Casey Arlyn Cherney
Jane Corcoran Ellen Duncan Pete Fisher Beth Hamilton Clay Hart Daniel Hill Betsy Hunt Robert Ikard Anne Knestrick Cynthia Leu Paul Magyar Jim Marvin Bill Metcalfe
Paul Moore Brenda Moore James Perry Danielle Scaife Anne Shepherd Sharon Sheriff, President Marilyn Shields-Wiltsie Christopher Simonsen Eric Stokes Jeff Talley Lina Wellborn Pam Wylly
Record-Breaking Fall Enrollment Fall 2011 enrollment reached a record-breaking number for the eleventh straight year: 6,374 students. That enrollment marks an increase of eight percent from the previous year and a rise of 114 percent since 2000 when the school enrolled 2,976 students. The Belmont student body consists of 1,370 graduate and professional students and 5,004 undergraduates, representing record figures in both categories. This is the first time the University enrolled more than 2,000 new undergraduate and graduate/professional students in the fall semester. The University’s record-breaking enrollment news is being met by the construction of several new buildings to help balance the ever-increasing demand for a Belmont education.
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$250 to $499 continued Dusty and Cynthia Schilling Arthur and Sherrill Scoby Harold See David and Laura Sexton Sam and Jane Shelby Sher Garner Cahill Richter, Klein & Hilbert LLC Mark and Diana Shuster Kenneth and Margaret Sidwell Hugh and Pamela Sloan Jerry and Louise Smith David and Tina Stallard Jim and Martha Stamper Cosonya Stephens Thomas and Mary Stewart Samuel and Diane Stockard Karl and Laura Stoltzfus Mary and Al Stubblefield Tim and Mary Ready Taylor Gary and Sara Temple Julie Thomas Rufus and Debbie Thomas Jonathan and Claudia Thorndike David and Rita Traff Roy and Lisa Turner Scott and Kim Turner William and Sarah Vieth Robert Wagner and Cara Campbell Steven and Caryn Wariner Andrew and Susan Webster Micah Weedman Chris and Ellen Wicke Adam Wilczek and Laura Salzer-Wilczek Mark and Susan Williams Susan G. Williams T.J. and Betsy Wilt Ted and Dawn Wylie Chris and Beth Youngblood $100 to $249 Anonymous Barbara Abrams Glenn and Kim Acree William Adam Matthew and Christi Adams Edward Adelman Christine Algren Janet Allbritten Blake and Cristin Allen Joe and Bettye Allen Newton and Burkley Allen Robert and Janice Allen Wesley Allen Jack and Mary Allsmiller Jerome and Sandra Alongi Erin Ambrose Ken and Belinda Anderson Brandon Andriulli Stephen and Kelly Angell Ansar, Inc. Charles and Katherine Appleton Paul and Maureen Arends Jerry and Jane Armour Shirley Arnold Marilyn Arthur Gary and Jeanne Askvig Madhavi and Murali Atyam Rebecca Auger Brian and Janice Austin Beth Ayers Bonnie B. Baggett Mary Baines Jerry and Melanie Baird Barbara Baldridge John Baldwin Joanne Barbera Tony and Janet Barnes Christopher Baroni
$100 to $249 continued Steve and Janice Barrick Stephen Bartek Sally Barton-Arwood Deborah Baruzzini Danny and Anne Basden William Bates and Betty Suttle-Bates Sarah Baxter Steven and Chris Bearden Carson Beck Guy and Cynthia Belew Louis Belote and Nan Flynn Harry and Noemi Bentley Jimmy Berthaud Daniel Biles William and Joleen Billingham Donald and Rosemary Bilodeau Bill and Donna Bissell Reginald and Elvyna Blaylock Jeffrey Blood Bob Frensley Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge Robert and Mary Bollin Stephen and Ellen Boose Kristy Booziotis Kim Bowers Glenda and Roger Bowman Louis and Billie Boyte Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC John Brigham Dave and Jane Broderick Clifford and Sally Brody Joel and Kathy Brody Candace Brooks Roy Brookshire Michael and Kimberly Browder Raymond and Tamra Brown W.H. Broyles Paul Brundige April Brunner Stacey Bryan Brenda M. Bryant Richard and Katherine Buckelew Jim and Frankie Buckman Robert and Martha Buckner Mark and Julie Bugai Nicole Bugai Robert and Carolyn Buhts John and Piper Burch Rebecca Burcham Ken and Cathy Burgess Mark Burks Brent and Pamela Burns Thomas and Margret Burns Nathan and Marcy Bursac Gail Bursch Danny* and Nadine Bush John and Susan Bush Arona Butcher Andrew and Tamara Byerly Vernon and Karen Byrd Dan Calhoun William and Pamela Callaway Bill and Constance Camp Richard and Sharon Camp Cara Campbell Talbert and Melanie Campbell Matthew Cannata Charles and Tami Carroll Ruslyn Case-Compton Chad and Sarah Cates Michael and Toni Caudill Anthony Cavender John and Paula Cebula Century Hosiery, Inc Chris and Cheryl Chamberlain Charles Chandler Rita Chapman
* deceased
In 2011–2012, Belmont University was named one of the top 10 colleges in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of America’s Best Colleges. Belmont remains at number seven of the Regional Universities-South listing for the fourth year in a row. It is also the highest-ranked university of the 15 ranked Tennessee institutions in that category and in the top seven of the 128 schools included from the South. Belmont improved over the previous year in a number of areas including in its graduation rate, percentage of full-time faculty, alumni giving and freshman selectivity.
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Dr. Maya Angelou speaks at Belmont University.
Dr. Maya Angelou Visits Campus Belmont University celebrated the 10th Annual Humanities Symposium with the theme “Liberating Voices” featuring keynote speaker and special guest Dr. Maya Angelou. Angelou is one of the most renowned and influential voices of our time. Hailed as a global renaissance woman, Angelou is a celebrated poet, memoirist, novelist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Angelou urged the Belmont and Nashville communities to “be rainbows and not just in one” by letting their gratitude precede them. “When it looked like the sun wouldn’t shine anymore, God put a rainbow in the clouds,” Angelou sang after acknowledging the sold out Curb Event Center’s welcoming applause with a bow. “I am so pleased to be at Belmont. I know that this University with its intent is a rainbow in the sky. I know that there are many young men and women who are students here who represent the first time anyone in their families has ever gone to an institution of higher education. That is a rainbow in the clouds. That means that there is a possibility of seeing light.” 2011-2012 Report on Philanthropy | 11
$100 to $249 continued Charitable Gift Fund Dennis Cherry James and Carla Christensen Robert and Lillian Clark Lynn and Jeanne Claudy Steven and Joni Coker David and Linda Coleman Tommy and Kimberly Collins John Conley Control Valves, Inc. Alan Cook James Cook James and Donna Corbin James and Tonja Corbin Drew Covington Paul and Cathy Crafton Jay and Marie Crosson Joyce Crowell Meredith Cunningham Scott and Philana Cunningham Glenda Dahlhauser John and Carolyn Dalton Duncan Davidson James and Jane Davidson Hank and Julie Davies Alphonse Davis David and Carolyn Dean Luis Del Rio Geoffrey and Carrie DeLeary Ralph DeMarco Kimberly Denova-Joy Depot Street Communications, Inc. Edgar Diaz-Cruz Larry and Donna Dixon Larry and Betty Douglass John and Jeanette Downing Monty and Elaine Downs Robert and Diana Doyle James Draper Bruce and Sandra Dudley Richard and Carolyn Dudley Townes and Ellen Duncan Robert and Ruby Dunlap Thomas Dunn Donald and Nancy Dunning Jeffrey and Kathleen Dyke Mary Dysert Rodger and Joan Eakin Darryl and Anne Edmonds Dean and Lorrie Edwards Jimmy and Sue Edwards Wayne Edwards Donnie Eidson David and Teresa Elder Cayce Elliott James Ellis Kacy Ellis Kristie Elsberry Daniel and Mary Enger Brandon Ezell Ashley Fabre Daniel and Katherine Fagan David Fagan and Pam Gaines George and Jane Fant Andrea Fanta Lincoln and Linda Faulk Scott and Nancy Fechtig Jim and Betty Ferguson Tom and Ronnie Ferguson Robert and Myrtis Fields Gregory and Wendy Firek Ben Fisher Beverly Flood Fluor Foundation Mayo and Renee Flynt FMC Corporation Matching Gift Plan Harold and Paula Fogelberg Tracy Ford Thomas and Connie Foster
$100 to $249 continued Richard and Sandra Frank Michelle Franks Wilson and Debra Frazier Nicholas Fredrick Ronald French William Frensley Gabriel Graphics Services, Inc Robert Garner Gary Garrison Kelly J. Gebhart Bruce and Sharon Gellin Eddie George and Tamara Johnson-George Kenneth and Judith Gerdesmeier William and Jennifer Getman Roland and Ellen Gibbons John and Lucille Gibson Jeffrey and Penelope Gift Mary Alice Givens GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Craig and Regina Gleerup Sam Glover Joel and Linda Gluck John and Lynda Goley Valeria Gomez John Gonas Mary Goodloe Thomas and Heather Goodman David and Mary Gosnell Bryan and Beth Gowen Maurice and Laurie Graham Stuart Grant Elinor Gray Scott Gray Eric Green Michael and Melody Green Jim and Melissa Greene Mitzi Greenwood David and Debbie Gregory Candice Griffith Catherine Griffith George and Mary Ann Grigg Sara Grigsby Sunday School Class, Immanuel Baptist Church Jim and Carol Growden Yvette Hachtel Angela Hagan Larry and Cecilia Hagar Benjamin and Shirley Hall John and Laura Hall Johnnie and Phyllis Hall Marjorie Hall Steve and Mary Hall Alan and Sarah Hamann D.E. Hamann William and Catherine Hannah Donna Hanning Martha Harbuck Russell and Lori Harland Donald and Leota Harriman William Harrington David and Debbie Harris James and Nancy Harrison Mrs. Richard Hart Andy and Barbara Hartsfield Thomas and Margaret Harvey Daniel and Carolyn Hatfield MeLisa Ellerman Hathcock Alisa Haushalter William and Lisa Headley Joseph and Pamela Heard April D. Hefner Jeff and Elizabeth Henderson Jesse and Fannie Hewlett Catherine Hickerson-Bennett Joanne Hickman Warren and Janetta Hickman Leslie Higgins Donald and Linda Hill
Parent Leadership Council welcomed parents at RCA Studio
Parent Leadership Council The Parent Leadership Council (PLC) is a giving circle for parents and past parents comprised of those who make an annual contribution of $1,000 or more to the University. This gift may be an unrestricted or restricted gift to the University. Parents who give at this level are invited to special donor events in the fall and spring. The PLC allows parents to find a community at Belmont, gives parents opportunities to get to know members of senior leadership and allows parents occasions to better serve the University.
Parent Leadership Council Executive Board for 2011-2012 Earl Bentz Janet Bentz Al George Jackie George Beth Hartwig John Hartwig James Headlee Jenny Headlee Janie Hemmings Terry Hemmings Eric Krueger Shari Krueger Chuck McQuaid Monica McQuaid Ken Premo Kim Premo Cindy Rowsey Mike Rowsey Glenn Visbeen Yvonne Visbeen
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Ward Belmont Alumnae reunion
Ward Belmont Alumnae Advisory Committee for 2011–2012 Alice Ann Barge Nancy Bass Carolyn Fisher Ann Scott Fort Edna Gene Green
Candy Greif Charlotte Sutton Hancock Betty Shepherd Lamar Harriett McHenry
Laddie Neil Mary Niederhauser Betty Philpot Virginia Potter
Frances Ragland Mary Shreeve Marty Templeton Roberta Witherspoon
Ward Belmont Alumnae Advisory Committee meets to plan fall reunion. 2011-2012 Report on Philanthropy | 13
$100 to $249 continued Marcus Hill Michael Hill Vaughn and Carol Hill John Hilley Billy and Betty Hogan Tonya Hollin Harry and Peggy Hollis Brian Holmes George and Brenda Holmes Jennifer Hongsermeier Ephriam Hoover Paul Horn Joseph Horowitz F. T. and Ginger Horton William and Shelley Horton David and Regina Horvath Andrew House Ken and Johnnie Howell Hunter and Pristine Huckabay William and Marylin Hughes The Hunt Family Foundation Jim and Sally Hunt Gary and Sandra Hunter Robert Hussey Trevor Hutchins Wade and Connie Hutchison Justina Ihetu Roy Ikenberry Stephen and Suzanne Iler John and Stacy Irby Houssam and Tamara Jabour Debbie Jacobs Ed and Joanne James Mike and Samantha Jay Christopher Jenkins Pam Jenkins Daniel Jernigan Joelton Prescription Shop Chad and Charlsie Johnson Ellen Johnson Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Gary and Linda Johnson Glen and Sally Johnson Steve and Alice Johnson Earl and Jerry Johnston David and Karen Jones John and Kathleen Joslin Sherri Joyce Andrew and Sylvia Juhasz David Julseth Jared Karnes James and Shelby Keating Dan Keen Ada Kelly Fred and Yvonne Kendall Jonathan and Clare Kent Jeffrey and Layle Kenyon Jeremy and Lori Keough Andrzej and Anna Kepinski Mrs. Jack Kerr Joe and Nancy Ketner Rachel King Reginald King and Valerie Bradley-King James and Sharon Kinney Kinsley Kinningham Jeff and Janice Kirk Don and Mary Klausing Lisa Klingensmith Thomas and Signe Klinger Janet Knese Irene Marie Konieczny Shane Konves Marie Kowalsky Elizabeth Krol Michael Krouskop* Peter Kuryla
* deceased
$100 to $249 continued Henry Lacher James and Janice Lambert Celeste Lamberth Kevin and Martha Lanahan Land Uniforms, Inc John Langdon George and Mickey Langstaff Charles and Kathryn Latham Walter and Karen Laughlin Gaylon Lawrence Beau LeBoeuf Randall Lee Keith and Anna LePage Suellen Leugers Pamela Lewis William Lifsey Joseph and Jacqueline Linklater Mathew and Laurianne Linton Bailey Little Jeremy Littlejohn Ronnie Littlejohn James and Siu Lo Jena Locke Larkin Lohr Susan Long Greg Lorenzi Laura Lortie Virginia Love Betty Lowe Randall Parsley and Lisa Lowe David and Kathie Lutz Johnny and Melinda Mabry James and Stacy Maciuk Neva Maffett Rebecca Magura Susan Mallett-Rodgers Danny and Kelly Martin Kathryn Jo Mathis Bruce and Evon Maxwell Jeffrey and Ellen May Diane Maynard Jocelynne McCall Robert McCall and Pamela Guest Kevin McClung Rhonda McClung Edward McCormick Matthew and Bonnie McCrickard Bob McGee Phillip and Marilyn McGovern Heather McIntyre Frani McLean John and Patricia McLean Tracey McLoughlin Gerard McMahon Patrick McMakin Peter and Nora McMordie Terry and Claudetta McMurtry MCS Pharmaceutics, LLC Sonia Medina Johnny and Paula Melton Frank and Sandra Memmo Tom and Kathy Miesner David and Patricia Miller Jenny Mills Johnny Minnifee Steven and Allison Mitchamore Tom and Joan Mitchell Bob Montgomery Michael and Laura Moore Monica Moore Virgil and Nancy Moore Michelle Morcone Roxanne Morris Mehdi and Man-Chu Mortezazadeh-Daragheh Sandra Murabito Cathy Murphy James and Dolores Murphy Michael and Lisa Murphy
Belmont Auxiliary Partners The Auxiliary was established as Belmont College Aid in 1954 to promote interest in the University and to assist the administration, Board of Trustees, faculty and staff in providing scholarships for students. The organization was renamed the Belmont University Auxiliary in 1991 and then the Belmont Auxiliary Partners in 2007. Through the years, Belmont Auxiliary Partners has provided scholarships for many deserving students who otherwise might not have had an opportunity for a Christian education. All women, including Board of Trustee members, faculty and staff (and their spouses/family members), alumni and community members interested in the mission of Belmont University are eligible for membership in the Belmont Auxiliary Partners.
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Belmont Auxiliary Partners Luncheon
Belmont Auxiliary Partners members enjoy fall and spring luncheons.
Belmont Auxiliary Partners Advisory Board for 2011–2012 Ellen Bradbury Judy Fisher Pam Hazelwood Thelma Helm Patricia Jacobs Helen Kennedy Barbara Lutz Mary Catherine McAnulty Janis Mitchell Kelly Moreland Jones Jane Richards Maria Smith Betty Smith Margaret Smithey Rubye Lynn Thomas Kay Wells Julie West Betty Wiseman 2011-2012 Report on Philanthropy | 15
$100 to $249 continued My Team Insurance Services, LLC Daniel and Delores Myslakowski Nationwide MG Foundation Eric and Jane Nelson Dorrance Nichols Stephen and Carolyne Nielson Mary Noel Jonathan Norris Brendan and Robin O’Brien Keegan O’Daniel Marilyn Odom George O’Donnell Dan and Jennifer Oliver Sara Olson Ginger Osborn Alexis Otis-Lewis Mike and Kelli Owens PACCAR Foundation Tamara Pacwa John and Pamela Padgett Barry and Willa Paget Larry and Cindy Painter Pam Lewis Foundation Angela Panvini Daniel and Julie Parker James Parker Meredith Parks Kathy Parolini James and Jacqueline Pasquarella Patmos LLC Arthur and Deborah Pearsall John and Dorisann Pell Tom and Portia Pennington Alfredo and Cinde Perales Bradley and Karen Peters Frank Petett Ronald and Judith Petroll Ryan Pettit Philip Phillips and Sharmila Patel Shelley Phillips Woody and Pamela Pigg Michael and Robbie Pinter Jennings Pitts Mark and Cynthia Podis Robert and Priscilla Polk Mac and Nancy Poll Prentice Poole John and Debra Popham James and Betty Poston Peter and Kim Powell Robert and Lois Powell Sharon Pratt Thomas and Rebecca Price William and Julie Pursell Benjamin Rapp Steven Burnette and Anita Reed Michael Reid and Mary Pollen Gregory and Lourdes Reinhardt Gary Reitnouer David Ribar and Susan Eaddy Michelle Richards Robert and Julie Riggar Kenny and Janie Robbins Franklin and Martha Roberts Ryan and Cherie Roberts William and Denise Roby Charles and Sandra Rogers James and Deborah Rollman Erik V. Ronse Bruce and Cynthia Roy Daniel and Rosalie Russo David and Donna Sanders Kevin Sanders Tom and Evelyn Sanders Ronald Sawyer Richard and Valerie Scalia Bob and Lisa Schatz Mark Schenkel
$100 to $249 continued Gary and Teresa Schulz Schwab Charitable Fund Regine Schwarzmeier Jeremy Scoggins Christopher and Jane Scruton Joe and Jeanette Settle Richard and Holly Seymour Wade and Susan Shaw James Sherer Alan and Joyce Shive Alan and Beth Shugart Tod and Jean Shuttleworth Steve Sirls Robert and Kathy Sitzwohl Diane Skrabec John Slate Johnny and Carol Slattery Robert and Barbara Sloan Elisabeth Small Deborah Smith Faye Smith Michael and Grace Smith Richard and Joy Smith Veronica Smith Donald and Julia Smothers James Snellen Jerry and Diane Snodgrass Curtis and Kay Solar Daniel and Julie Solarz Adam Sonn Southeast Ambulance Inc. Robert Spain John Spann Danny and Diana Sparkman Temp and Faye Sparkman Craig and Alice Springmeyer Becky Spurlock Susie Standifer Richard and Linda Starkweather James Stathis Jim and Candace Stefansic Condit Steil Charles Stephens Richard and Elaine Stephenson Tim Stewart Kristen Stirling Richard and Carolyn Stockton Steven Stodghill Lawrence and Lois Stone Jeffrey and Susan Stovall Larry Stovall Arthur Sturgeon Richard and Paula Sutherland Robert Swinehart Steven and Terri Swinehart David Swink and Jennell Evans Ronald and Dorothy Swinson Carney and Sarah Taylor John and Regina Taylor Susan Taylor Richard and Dora Theiss Jon and Jennie Thomas Dan and Mara Thompson Katie Thompson James Tieman and Carolyn Waterbury-Tieman Tifandnik Entertainment, Inc John and Elaine Todd Joseph and Lori Tomaszfski Christopher Tompkins Oanh Tran Carol Trebing Larry and Lene’A Trice John and Jorja Trocino Barry Trotz and Kimberly Prokopchuk-Trotz Greg and Kelly Turberville Wilson and Leslie Tucker Robert Upton
After more than a year of planning, faculty and students at Belmont University celebrated the construction progress of its newest building, the Randall and Sadie Baskin Center, with a topping out ceremony.
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Belmont University College of Law The College of Law in the Randall and Sadie Baskin Center had a remarkable year educating its first year law students. Tremendous progress was made on the construction of the new facility as it prepared for opening in August of 2012. The College of Law provides a natural extension of the University’s mission and vision, which emphasize challenging academics, a service-minded approach, real-world experience and community leadership. Belmont law graduates will be practice-ready attorneys, empowered by their education and co-curricular experiences to provide legal counsel in a variety of settings, with commitment to high standards of expertise and ethics.
$100 to $249 continued Kevin and Natalie Uyeno Camier Valentyna Michael and Michelle Van Dyke Jan Van Eys David and Joy Vierra John and LisaMarie Vitolo Mike and Margie Voight Larry and Suzanne Wacholtz Dwight Wagner Michael and Martha Waid Charles and Daphine Wainright Trey and Erin Wales Keith and Hope Walker Steven Walker Margaret Wallace Melanie Walton Barbara Ward Jane Warren Michael Waters Billy Wayne and Jean Adams Mark and Mary Weber Vern and Ruth Ann Wegner Margaret Welleford Eric and Amy Wells Vernon and Kay Wells John Wentzel and Barbara Garringer George and Julie West Kay West Stephen and Carol White Jason Whitman Burrell and Pam Wiggins Chris Wilcoxson Mark and Leta Wildasin Wendy Wilgus Bryan and Stephanie Williams Kenneth and Camille Williams Ralph and Mavis Williams John and Kathie Williamson Whitney Williamson Katy Wilson Kerry Wilson Gina Wiseman John and Tamara Wisniewski Beth Woodard Cathleen Woodside Kenneth and Lisa Woody Brian and Tiffanie Wright Daniel Wujcik David and Diane Wyman Lonnie and Judith Yandell Sehyun Yoo Jeffrey and Cynthia Yost Dave Young Glenn and Karen Young Jack and Judy Young Marilyn Young Christy Zender Kathleen M. Zuccaro $1 to $99 Anonymous Fatima Abdalla Stephen Aber Caroline Acree Jamie Adam Dena Adams Glenn and Beverly Adams Jennifer Adams Kathy Adams William Adams Arran and Stephanie Addington Katie Admire Matthew Adrian Rafat Agaib Chris Agans Austin Agee Nealon and Goldie Agee Susan Agerton
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$1 to $99 continued Luis Aguilar Torres Mark Ahlberg Smith Ahnquist Alexis Aiello AIG Matching Grants Program Rita Akin Jerry and Shirley Akins Jill Albano Evan Albert Renee Albracht Levon and Faye Albright Will and Avery Albritton Caleigh Alessi Sabina Allbritten Edward Allen Erick and Tameka Allen Harry and Chandra Allen Jeff and Nanci Allen Jerry and Kathina Allen Justin Allen Kathryn Allen Beverley Alleyne Linda Allison John and Cynthia Allman Abader Almosawi Robert Alpino and Lisa Odabasi Leonardo Alvarez Rodrigo Amaral Jason Amburgey Michael and Regina Amerson Samuel Amescua Delvin and Tiffany Amos Caitlin Anderson Cara Anderson Christopher Anderson Erin Anderson Grant Anderson Greg and Kelly Anderson Karen Anderson Lauren Anderson Linda Anderson Sean Anderson Susan Anderson David Andrews Stephen and Rachael Andrews Renato Antun Heather Anvik Lisa Apple Patricia Apple Robert Appleton Thomas Archer Chase Armstrong Elizabeth Arnold Amanda Arnouk Javier and Carolina Arroyo Anthony and Jane Asch David Asch Hannah Aschliman Kay Ash Jessica Ashburn Chasity Ashmore Jennifer Ashmore Tim and Crista Ashworth Olive Atieno Mark and Valerie Atkinson Amanda Attas Kevin Aucoin Michael A. Austin Neil Ayers Sarah Ayers Gregory Bagwell Michael Bailey Sherita Bailey Robert and Lisa Baines Frank Baird Cheryl Bak Julia Baker Mary Baker
Randall Baskin and Dr. Bob Fisher
Randall and Sadie Baskin - Visionary Supporters Randall Baskin, the owner of the Randall Baskin Co. and the founder/former owner of Brentwoodbased Continental Life Insurance Co., and his wife Sadie provided a $7 million leadership gift for the College of Law’s new home,the Randall and Sadie Baskin Center. Known for their significant philanthropy and generosity, the Baskins also endow a major scholarship fund at Belmont which currently supports seven students based on financial need, commitment to work and motivation to succeed. To date more than 100 students have benefited from the scholarship since it was established in 1983.
College of Law Fundraising Committee Anne Russell (co-chair) Larry Thrailkill (co-chair) James H. Cheek, III Dick Cowart Milton Johnson Jeff Mobley
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Lynn Morrow Charles Overby John Rochford Thomas J. Sherrard, III Randy Smith Charlie Trost
Doyle Rogers Distinguished Chair of Law In the charter class’ first year, the College of Law announced the establishment of the Doyle Rogers Distinguished Chair of Law, named in honor of an attorney whose career accomplishments are superseded only by his exemplary character. Doyle Rogers is a lawyer whose career reflects accomplishments to which all lawyers aspire. His dedication to the legal profession has been honorable, unwavering and exceptional. The Doyle Rogers Distinguished Chair of Law was established with the leadership, generosity and vision of Barbara Massey Rogers and the Jack C. Massy Foundation. It is a fitting tribute and a wonderful expression of dedication, support and love by Barbara and her family who have been some of Belmont’s most ardent benefactors. This newly endowed Chair was filled by former U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales. Judge Gonzales is the only former U.S. Attorney General teaching full-time in legal education. Belmont College of Law Founding Dean Jeff Kinsler said, “The insight and experience Alberto Gonzales acquired while serving as the nation’s chief law enforcement officer, Counsel to the President, Justice on the Supreme Court of Texas and Texas Secretary of State is an immeasurable resources for our students and faculty. Since leaving public office, these qualities have helped Judge Gonzales develop into an outstanding professor. We are incredibly fortunate that he has joined our charter faculty, and we are extremely grateful for the support provided by Doyle and Barbara Rogers.”
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$1 to $99 continued Matthew and Karla Baker Ryan Baker Jennie Baldwin John Ball Thomas and Colleen Ball Dan and Diane Ballard Lucy Baltimore Scott and Robin Banks Blair Barclay Corey Barger Gordon and Sonja Barham Susan Barker Dustin Barksdale Frances Barnby Adam Barnes Alan and Kim Barnes Golden Barnes Rachel Barnes Sarah Barnes Jason and Jennifer Barnett Leigh Barnett Doyle and George Ann Barnwell Dianna Barron John and Tammie Barron Landon Bartholomew Al Baugh Seth Baugher Susan Baughman Miles and Kelley Baxter Philip and Jerre Baxter William and Angela Bay Cathy Beahan Stephanie Beard James and Sheila Bearden David and Lucille Beaty Julie Beazley Jon Beckmann Robert Bedenbaugh Bethany Bedford Michael and Denise Beedles Julianna Bejma Yirga and Girma Damte Belachew Alvin Bell Daniel Bell Andrew Bellisle Concepcion Benitez John and Paula Bennet Karen Bennett Lisa Bennett Nancy Bennett Brandon Benson William and Sandra Benton William Benton Jeffrey and Leah Bergman Erin Berry Andrew Best William and Suzanne Best Jim and Rachel Bevans Nicole Bianchi Betsy Bibb Thomas and Mary Bickes Emily Biederstadt Ernestine Bielefeld Hannah Bienhoff Misty Biggers Eric Bikales William and Patricia Bingham Caleb Binkley Lauren Binkley Jennifer Bischoff Leigh Bishop Lougan Bishop Sondra Bishop Tim Bishop Douglas and Cynthia Bisson Felicia Black Steven Black Tyler Black
$1 to $99 continued Wendell and Linda Black Paul and Jamie Blackburn Briana Blackman Bryan Blackman Joe Blank Marty and Jean Blank Jessica Blankenship Jon Blankenship Roger and Barbara Blankstein John and Yvonne Bleakly Kathy Bloom Melissa Bloom Bo Martin Consulting LLC Aimee Bobbitt Valerie C. Bodrey Denny Boguskie Glen Bohannon April Bolden Lucy Bolding Robert and Pamela Bolen James and Evelyn Bolin Cecil and Teressa Bolt Kyle Bolt Rachel Bolton Rhonda Bolton Bettye Bond Helen Bond Hillary Bond Caleb Bone Thomas and Jill Books Marvin Boomer John and Sally Boone Lucas Boto Ian Bourgoine Sarah Bouton Mary Waynick Bowers Louanne Bowles Dunklin Bowman Michael Melany Bowman Natalie Bowsher John and Mary Boyd Jordan Boyd Taylor Boyd Scott and Ruth Boyer Barbara Boyett Lindsay Boyle Michael Boyle Rene and Peggy Brabender Ellen Bradbury Tarah Bradshaw Jordan Bragg Stephanie Brake Bonnie Bramblett Scott and Karen Brammer Angela Branch Angela Brandon John and Kathy Brandon Lindsay Brandt Greg and Daun Brannan Camilla Bratton Ashley Bray Leslie Bray Alyssa Brayer Frederick and Angela Breedon Chase Breland Stewart Brenegar Harold and Tammy Brewer David and Madeline Bridges Gabriel and Shawn Briggs Andrew Broadway Stephanie Brooks Lenore Brosky Bethany Broslat Allyson Brown Amy Brown Christopher Brown Glenn and Stella Brown James Brown
Belmont Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony for New Residence Hall Belmont University celebrated the official topping out for Dickens Hall, named in honor of longtime Belmont Board of Trustees Chair Marty Dickens. The hall, which houses upperclassmen, offers unobstructed views of the Nashville skyline from its top floors. As part of Belmont’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, the new facility is incorporating a number of “green” features including a variable flow refrigerant HVAC system, a partially landscaped covered garage area in front of the building, motion sensors on residence room lighting and energy efficient lighting and appliances. The residence hall was built within the same footprint of a previously developed campus site. Marty Dickens retired from BellSouth/AT&T-Tennessee in 2007, after being employed by the company for 38 years. Naming this hall represents Belmont’s profound appreciation for Marty and his wife Betty.
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Residence Hall named in honor of Board of Trustees Chair Marty Dickens
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$1 to $99 continued Jamie Brown Jeffrey Brown and Renee Rowe Joe Brown Lattie Brown Mackenzie Brown Macy Brown Mark Brown Reed and Suzanne Brown Rheadawn Brown Robert Brown Roger and Jennie Brown Sarah Brown Tiffany Brown Recia Brown-Prince Jocelyn Brown-Parker David Brubaker Sarah Bruce Wanda Bruce-Graham Olivia Brunson Margaret Bryan Angie Bryant Charlene Bryant Donita Bryant James and Janis Bryant Richard Bryant Kevin Buchanan Rachel Buchanan John and Sabra Buchheit Benny and Linda Buck James and Dorris Buehring Staci Buford Sebastian Buhts Kien Bui Wes and Deborah Bulla Kaileigh Bullard Tammy Bullock Stephen Bunner Allison Buntin Amanda Buntin Justin Bunting Daniel Burch Judith Burdette Eric Burford Arlene Burgess Monica Burgess Jared Burke Patrick and Shannon Burke Trevor Burke Wesley Burkhart Kathryne Burks Phillip and Marianne Burks Sarah Burlason Alex Burns Crystal Gail Burns Hillary Burns Manning Burns Randall and Ann Burns Dean and Terri Burnside Craig and Caryl Burrell Henri Burton Emily Butler Mary Byars Jennifer Byers James and Karen Byrd Rodney and Deborah Caddy Alexandra Cady Betsy Caffey Elisabeth Cairnes Katherine Caldarulo Anita Caldwell Morgan Caldwell Amy Callis Michael and Nena Camp Brent Campbell Sara Campbell Laura Canfield Clare Cannon Scott Cantlon
$1 to $99 continued Randy and Gena Capps Lauren Carl Christopher and Ida Marie Carlough Earl and Elizabeth Carnahan Emma Carpenter Justin and Jessica Carpenter Melissa Carrington Diane Carroccia Constance Carroll Alexandria Carroll-Coleman James and Phyllis Carter Linda Carter Neal and Cyndie Carter Thomas Carter Bobby Cash Ralph and Gina Cash Vincent Casha Joshua Castle William and Linda Cates Kelli Catey Brienn Cather Helen Catlin Joe and Camille Caudill Jerry and Susan Cauley Jana Causey Katie Cavender Philippe Cayanni Laura Cebula Julia Cecere Natalie Cecil Joseph and Priscilla Cessna Sylvia Chac Tricia Chaffin Ben and Clementine Chamberlain Rolando Chambers Donald and Lorraine Champion Alan Chandler Joe and Lavona Chandler Mary Chandler Eric and Janel Chapman Anna Chappell Colin Chappell Tyann Chappell Cameron Chase Xuan Chau Checkered Flag, Inc. Brent Chelewski Dennis Chen Dwight and Dorothy Cherry Philip Childs Marc Chirico Kristina Chisholm Joanne Chittester Harry and Julie Chitwood Guy Chmieleski Erik Christensen Mark and Peggy Christian Alexandra Christiansen Brady Church Richard Churchman Michael Cirelli James Clardy Corinne Clark Holly Clark Kristin Clark Mary E. Clark Philip and Rachel Clark Robert C. Clark Robert P. Clark Brian Clasby Bob and Virginia Clauer Patricia Cleary Randy and Suzanne Clegg Suzanne Clement Dan and Forrest Clements Brenda Clemmer Bernard Clemmons Rachel Cleveland
The Memorial Foundation Awards Grant for College of Health Sciences The Memorial Foundation approved a $300,000 grant to be awarded to Belmont University’s College of Health Sciences. This grant is helping to build and sustain our premier nursing and health sciences programs, through the establishment of state-of-the-art simulation labs and the initiation of a simulation internship training program. With this funding, the College of Health Sciences continues to lead the way in integrating simulation and analysis into healthcare training, both for students and future healthcare professionals.
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Men’s Basketball wins 2012 Atlantic Sun Championship Belmont men’s basketball won their fifth Atlantic Sun Tournament championship and NCAA Tournament automatic bid in 2012. This year represented the Bruins’ last as a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference before moving to the Ohio Valley Conference for the 2012-2013 season.
Bruin Club The Belmont University Bruin Club is the official fundraising effort for all Belmont Athletics. Bruin Club members provide support to all 230 student athletes of the University’s 17 Division 1 athletic teams. Gifts to the Bruin Club help recruit, educate and train the highest caliber student athletes. These young men and women are not only dedicated athletes but also known for their service, exemplary behavior and academic achievement. With members’ support the Bruin Club will help increase athletic scholarships and provide program enhancements critical to the growing demands of competition at a higher level. Join the Bruin Club today to receive a host of special benefits while supporting Belmont’s outstanding student athletes! Visit www.belmontbruins.com for more information.
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$1 to $99 continued Devin Clevenger Ashley Clifford Jane and Michael Cline Lisa Cloyd Bert and Sue Coble Paul and Bonnie Cochran Elisabeth Codington John and Elaine Coker Alysia Cole Timothy and Sharon Cole Andre Coleman Jacob Coleman Retta Coleman Robert and Carnetta Coleman Josh and Amy Coles Tammy Collier-Medley Nathan Collins Tara Collins Anne Colpaert Amanda Combs Ronald and Hannah Combs Spencer and Alexandra Combs Kristen Comstock Kendall Connell Keith Conner and Mandie Hickenbottom-Conner Joseph Connor Cara Conrey Beth Cook Carrie Cook Hayley Cook Heather Cook Michael and Cynthia Cook Lorrie Cooksey Theresa Cooley Hope Cooper Jennifer Cooper Lauren Cooper Melissa Cooper Rebekah Cooper Johnathon Cope Hannah Coppinger Laurel Corbin Whitney Cork Johnathan Cormack Ben Cornett Max Corwin Laura Cothern Jac and Diane Cothran Adam Cottongim Joy Countryman Mitch and Tamara Counts Gary Couser Juanita Cousins Kim Covington Laura Covington Rebecca Covington Don and Dorothy Cowart Pattie Cowgill Anna Cox Kevin Coyne Bruce and Dolly Crabtree Taylor Craft Sharon Craig James Craigmyle Dennis Craney Scott and Anita Cranford Jeremy and Cheryl Crawford Raymond Owen and Patrice Crawford Stephanie Creasy Robert and Peggy Crenshaw Sherry Creps Joshua Cressaty Gary and Bonnie Crigger Albert and Joy Crim Anthony and Tambra Criscione Kevin and Jessica Crisler Griffin Criste John-Michael Criswell
$1 to $99 continued Will Cromer Terri Cromika Danny and Anne Cronic Dwan Croom William and Devonnia Crouse Sharon Crumpton Jerald and Judy Cuffman Adam Culbertson Laura Cullman Cumberland River Aviation Courtney Cummings Spencer Cummings Caitlyn Cummins Jeff Curbo Sue Curl Michael R. Currie Griffin Curry Clay and Melinda Curtis James Curtis Jaymie Elizabeth Curtis Donald and Jacqueline Cusic Cynthia Custer Ellyn Cutler Robert and Donna Cutrona Anthony and Deborah Dabulskis Lucyellen Dahlgren Brooke Dailey Elizabeth Dalton Joe Dalton Randy and Nanci Dalton Felicia Daniel Tristan Daniel Frank and Carol Daniels Brad and Karen Dare Bradley Daugherty Priscilla Daughtry Lauren Davenport Cathy Davidson Lori Davidson Michael and Susan Davidson Christine Davis Cos and Cecelia Davis Fred Davis Frederick Davis Gwendolyn Deloris Davis James and Constance Davis Janella Davis Jason Davis Jennifer Davis Jonathan Davis Kyle Davis Lisa Davis Jeanie Davis Megan Davis Michael and Lisa Davis Samantha Davis Sarah Davis Abigail Dawe Meredith Day David and Lou Ann de Roode Frank and Nancy Deal Elizabeth Deely Danielle Degati Roy DeHart Kindall Deitman Katie Delaney F. John Ponce DeLeon Jennifer DeLoach Gerald and Alma DeLong Chase and Jane Delony Will and Janet Denton Robert and Joann Depew Max and Peggy DePriest Kevin Deschler Joseph Destine Joseph Dethrage Brian and Kelly DeVille John and Susan DeVoe
Alumnus Brad Paisley Endows Scholarship for Curb College Students Belmont University alumnus and multi-Grammy, Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music award-winning artist Brad Paisley established an endowed scholarship at his alma mater. The Brad Paisley Endowed Scholarship provides financial assistance for a deserving student with demonstrated need who is studying in the Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business.
Photo credit: Jim Shea
Paisley said, “I’ve often said that the best course of education for a young person wanting to pursue country music is to go to college at Belmont. I speak from experience. I wouldn’t be in any position to offer a scholarship if I had not gone to Belmont — this is the least I can do in appreciation.”
President Bob Fisher shared, “I’ve heard Brad say that he ‘got his big break’ when he set foot on the campus of Belmont University, a place where he met fellow students who became members of what became ‘Team Paisley.’ Well, we’ve come full circle to realize that Belmont University and future students got our big break when Brad arrived on campus. We’re deeply grateful for his continued friendship and his commitment to making Belmont better than it was when he first found us.” In 2003, Paisley received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Belmont. A 1995 graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, Paisley majored in music business at what was then the Mike Curb School of Music Business. During his Belmont career, Paisley himself benefited from a scholarship supported by Vince Gill and has long been committed to “paying it forward” to another deserving student.
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Magnolia Society Annual Reception Members of the Magnolia Society support the vision and mission of the University through their generous gifts. They serve as inspiration to the entire Belmont community with their unwavering commitment. Their gifts of $1,000 or more enhance academic and extracurricular programming and directly impact daily student experiences. Belmont honors these generous donors with an annual Magnolia Society reception.
Ramsey McFerrin Casteel Music Business Endowment The Ramsey McFerrin Casteel Music Business Endowment was established in memory of Ramsey McFerrin Casteel, who passed away February 3, 2011, following an 18 month battle with cancer. Ramsey was a 2003 cum laude graduate of the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, and a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Following graduation, Ramsey pursued his dedication for, and love of, the country music business in Nashville. Most recently he was associate manager with Mike Robertson Management. Working in Nashville in an office on Music Row was the fulfillment of diligent study, hard work, and a dream come true for Ramsey. To honor Ramsey’s memory and support his love of music business education, the Casteel family generously established this endowment at Belmont. The Ramsey McFerrin Casteel Music Business Endowment will be used for technology, equipment and special projects in music business, as well as to assist in funding lectures and visitations by respected individuals in the country music business. Students for generations to come will benefit from this thoughtful testimony of love.
$1 to $99 continued Delwyn and Jacquelyn DeVries Megan DeVries Anna DeWitt Marc Diamond Russell Dickerson Gabrielle Dickinson Edlyne Dickson Megan Dickson Christopher Diebold Robert Diller Judy Dillinger Michael and Stefanie Dillon James Dimick Tina Dishman Aldon and Mary Betty Dixon Connor E. Dixon Jessica Dock Buddy and Sally Dodd Mary Dodd Matt Dodson Derek Doepker Jordan Doherty Aaron Domingo Tara Domkowski Catherine and Allen Donaldson Debra Donaugh Mark and Carrie Donnell Anthony Donovan Keelan Donovan Kevin Donovan Jennifer Dorrell Ann Dorsett Beth Douglas Dustin Douglas Thomas Dowd Elizabeth Downey Stephanie Downing Nevin* and Myrtianne Downs Chelsea Doyscher Jacob Drake Jenna Lynn Drake Melinda Drake Thomas Drews Karlie Driscoll Alec and Keary Dryden Richard and Patricia Ducros Charles and Allison Duffey James Glenn Dugger, Jr. Ivan and Nancy Duggin Bryan and Donna Duncan Kenneth and Melanie Duncan Steven and Laura Dunkley Darren and Mary Dunlap Christopher Dunn Sara Dunn Taylor and Katie Dunn Patrick Dunnevant Michel Dupagne Pieter duPlooy Megan Duthie Cheryl Duvall-Moss Randall and Tammi Dyce Greg and Colleen Dzurik Hanna Easley Mary Easterling-Marshall Crystal Eastridge Katelyn Eberhardt James and Emma Echols Keith and Lisa Eck Thomas and Carol Eck Gary Edick Wendell and Fay Edison Bianca Edwards Elizabeth Edwards Carolyn Edwards Earls Timothy Egerton
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$1 to $99 continued Hal Eisenberg Elite-Benchmark Insurance Agency Inc. Tonya Elkins Jenna Ellington James Elliott Adam Ellis Lacy Ellman Martha Elrod Sheri Emerson George Emery Christine Emmert-Vessey Abbie Emmons Kimberly Engholm William and Kerry Engle Lewis and Linda Engles Bethany Ensrud Daniel and Kathy Erb Amy Ergle Matthew K. Erickson Julie Eskind Chansin Esparza Daniel Esquibel Suzanne Etheridge Burton and Jane Eubank Carol Evans Laurie Evans Michael Evans Sadie Evans Serena Evans Lee Evans Courtney Everett Linda Evers Alona Ezell Sarah Ezell William and Elizabeth Falbe Mark and Christine Falcone Charles Fanchier Bennett Farkas Ronald and Julie Farmer Walter Farmer Donald and Joyce Farrar Drew Farrar Joshua Farrell William and Jean Farris Parisa Fatheddin Laura Ashley Faulkner Nathaniel Faulkner Jason Ferber Baanu Ferdowsi David Ferguson Vicky Ferguson Edward Ferrell Jillian Ferris Lisa Fields James and Constance Fife Sanel Filipovic Melissa Finan David and Kelly Fish Caitlin Fisher Kevin Fisher Maria Fisher Rachel Fisher Anna Fleming Bryan and Lana Fleming Lisa Flowers Manya Flowers Megan Floyd Rachael Flynn-Hopper Bob and Jill Flynt Leslie Folds Rowland Folensbee Philip Fontenot Robert Ford Magen Forgey James and Taryn Forrester Daniel Forster Abbi Foster
Scholarship Donor Dinner Many generous individuals and organizations have established and sustained endowed scholarships at Belmont University. Those donors who establish and support Belmont’s scholarship program make a remarkable impact on a student’s life year after year. Whether a scholarship is merit-based or need-based, all scholarship recipients represent the finest caliber of students Belmont has to offer. As an expression of gratitude to donors who have made an endowed scholarship possible, Belmont has established an annual tradition of bringing scholarship donors and their scholarship recipients together for the Belmont Scholarship Donor Dinner. This very special evening allows donors to meet and interact with the very student they help, seeing firsthand the immediate and personal way their gift has changed a student’s life. The evening’s program typically includes a compelling student or alumni speaker who benefited from scholarship support, a musical performance, and a keynote speaker who has been instrumental in providing scholarship support. At the 2012 Belmont Scholarship Donor Dinner, guests heard from Belmont alumna Ginny Owens, a 1997 Music Education graduate who has gone on to become a three-time Dove Award winning artist, including the Gospel Music Association’s 2000 New Artist of the Year. She is also a multiple ASCAP Award winner and has sold nearly one million albums. Before her illustrious career in the music industry, Ginny was the recipient of the Robert Widney Keyt Scholarship at Belmont and she shared how receiving financial support to attend Belmont helped provide the foundation for her current success. Also at the 2012 dinner, Stan Duke, father of Tyler Garrett Duke, spoke about continuing his son’s legacy through the Tyler Duke Memorial Book Scholarship. Tyler was a pharmacy student who suddenly passed away in 2009. His life continues to touch so many students through his scholarship established in his memory by his loving family.
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Harry Chapman interviews Melinda Doolittle during “Insider’s View.”
Supporters Establish Melinda Doolittle Endowed Scholarship Belmont alumna Melinda Doolittle, a commercial voice major who graduated in 1999, was interviewed by Director of Special Projects and Major Gifts Harry Chapman as part of the ongoing series, “Insider’s View.” Following her Belmont years, Doolittle launched her professional career as a backup singer and then experienced an incredibly successful run on the sixth season of TV juggernaut “American Idol,” where she ultimately placed in the top three. “I loved singing background and being the support system for artists,” Doolittle said of her time working with a long list of talent that included BeBe and CeCe Winans, Michael McDonald, Kirk Franklin, Alabama and Jonny Lang. “I got to sing with so many different artists, and it really stretched me.” In addition, Doolittle announced that her supporters, Melinda’s Backups, have been raising money for several years to establish a scholarship fund at her alma mater to continue the singer’s legacy of giving back. Commercial music majors in the College of Visual and Performing Arts will be eligible for the Melinda Doolittle Endowed Scholarship. The singer concluded her session in the Massey Performing Arts Center with a few words of wisdom for the students in attendance: “You never know when the door to opportunity is going to open for you. The catch is whether or not you’re prepared for it when it does… My motto is dream big, pray hard and be prepared, and I challenge everyone to do that.” 2011-2012 Report on Philanthropy | 27
$1 to $99 continued Brian Foster Jennifer Foster Marla Fout Hali Fowler Ryan Fowler Donald and Sandra Fox Jennifer Fox Joy Fox Ellsworth and Kimberly Fraley Rachel Franks Amanda Franz Miles Frazier Sara Frederick Katherine Fredericks Corley Fredrickson Imania Freeman Kelsey Freeman Kenneth Freeman Jessica French Paul French Brandon Frensley Casey Frost Cody Fry Gregory and Ami Fry Robert and Lynne Frye Jeff and Judy Fryer Amy Fucci Marcus Fulbright Kenneth Fuller Amanda Futrell Norma Baker Gabhart Gary Gable Sue Galbreath John and Veronica Gammons Raymond Gandy Rebecca Gann Ricky Gann Richard and Suzanne Gardner Ryan Gardner Sam and Morgan Garner Andy and Lucy Garrabrants Michelle Garramone James and Maureen Garrett Kenneth Garver Elizabeth Gaston Paula Gati Paul and Laura Gatrell Carrie Gauchat Calen Gayle Randall and Katherine Gaylon Laura Gearhart Matthew and Joan Gehring Michael Geiger Robert and Darlene Gentry Thomas Gentry Kathleen George Lindsay George Robert and Lynne George Laurajean Gerber Linda Gerbig Cole Gerdes Heather Germain James German Mary Gerth Teresa Geuy Donald and Rebecca Geving Geoffrey Gibbons Curt and Monica Gibbs Michael Gibson Sara Gibson William Gibson Katherine Gifford Hannah Gilbert Tamela Gilbert Katron and Catherine Giles Andrew Gilfeather James Gill and Anne Kelley Ryan Gill
$1 to $99 continued Richard and Evelyn Gilleland Gilleland & Associates, Inc. Ronnie and Marilyn Gilley Nick Giordano Victor and Sandra Glance Steven and Chaeli Glass Christopher and Ann-Marie Gleason Eric Glenn Meghan Glogower John Glover Marsha Glover Hannah Gluck Oscar and Tami Gnaedig Kristin Godin Ashley Godwin Katie Godwin Kimberly Godwin Paul and Mary Godwin Craig and Amber Goering Waldemar and Laurie Goerzen Dianne Goldsmith Will and Kelly Goley Melissa Gomillion Henry and Brenda Gonzalez Jose and Claire Gonzalez Hannah Goodpasture April Goodwin Chris Goodwin Eddie and Denise Goodwin Julie Gosling Jordan Gossett French Gothard Keith and Charlotte Gothard Patrick and Jeanne Gower Callie Goyer Duane and Rhea Grabber Daniel Grace Alex and Amy Gracia David and Racheal Graham Edward and Betty Graham Howell Graham and Jane Evans-Graham William and Mary Lou Graham Joshua Grajewski Garry and Mary Kay Grammel John Granberry Wayne and Mary Grandin David R. Grant Alexander Grantz Robert and Billie Graves Carol Gray Charles and Carol Gray Mary Gray Samantha Gray James and Virginia Green Jason and Alysia Green Mark Green Elisa Greene Jeffrey and Twila Greene Edward and Susan Greer James Greer Christopher Gregg Caroline Gregory Nancy Grey Kenneth Griffis Kaitlin Grigsby Ken Grimes William and Melinda Grimes Michael and Lynnette Grisetti Sharon Groff Glenn and Maranita Grossmann Tony Grotticelli Martha Groves Taylor Grubbs Nataly Guifarro Nena Guin Gerard Guinane Darrell and Mary Gulseth
Wedgewood Academic Building Groundbreaking In 2012, Belmont University broke ground on the campus’ largest building to date, an 188,000 squarefoot academic center situated on the corner of Wedgewood and 15th Avenues. The building will house most departments from the College of Arts and Sciences as well as the School of Religion, providing much-needed classroom and lab space for the growing University. The building will also include a new campus dining option and a 250 seat chapel. Slated to open in fall 2014 and anticipated to cost $76.5 million, the new building is being designed and built by locallyowned companies — Earl Swensson Associates and R.C. Mathews. A five-level underground parking garage will provide approximately 430 additional parking spaces, and the facility will connect on three floors to both the Inman Center and McWhorter Hall.
Faculty and Staff Campaign The 2011–2012 Faculty & Staff Campaign was a record-breaking year for participation. Fifty-one percent of Belmont’s faculty and staff members chose to make a gift to Belmont that supports areas that they are passionate about, including scholarships, athletics, specific departments or the annual fund. These gifts enable the University to fulfill its mission and communicate to outside funders that Belmont’s faculty and staff are committed to the University’s continued growth and success. The 2011-2012 Faculty & Staff Campaign was chaired by David Graham and Dr. Robert Lambert.
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Homecoming Homecoming 2012 saw many Belmont alumni and families return to campus to celebrate their alma mater. Highlights from the week included the 5th Annual Belmont at the Bluebird event, the Class of 1962 50th Reunion, Alumni Art Show, Young Alumni Social and several alumni chapter events. Political Science alumni gathered to celebrate the charter of the new Political Science Alumni Chapter. The University also shared with the Belmont family plans to renovate the clubhouse near the Bell Tower as the Future Home for Alumni. The week’s festivities were capped off with a basketball double-header with East Tennessee State University. Belmont alumni at the Political Science Alumni Chapter reunion.
Alumni House The last remaining clubhouse on the campus interior, next to the Bell Tower, has been designated as the Future Home for Alumni. As Belmont looks to the future and honors the past, alumni will now have a place to reunite with former classmates and professors and reminisce about college days. In addition to housing several staff offices, the Alumni House will be the hub for alumni activity on the Belmont University campus and will be the perfect place for alumni to visit and meet. 2011-2012 Report on Philanthropy | 29
$1 to $99 continued Judy Gunter Adam Gurtshaw Leonard and Bettye Gush Mackenzie Gustafson Jocelyn Gutekunst Amy Dillard Guthrie Jessica Guthrie Marc and Dana Guthrie Patrick Gutierrez Andy Guy Charles Guy Alexandra Haass Whitney Hachinsky Joshua Hacker Dolores Hackett Betty Hackmyer Ernest F. Hackney Ashley Hadlock Christopher Haeckel Ashley Hagan Cindy Hagan Thomas and Jayne Hagan Lizzie Hager Mark Hagewood James and Betty Hagey Jameson Haggard Kathy Halbrooks Brent Hales James and Mary Hall Lauren Hall Roger and Gayle Hall Sarah Hall Stephanie Hall Mason and Sarah Hallett Beth Hallmark Amy-Joan Ham Carter Hamblin Ryne Hambright Sadiqua Hamdan James and Brenda Hamilton Nicholas Hamilton Sarah Hamilton Travis Hamilton Brett Hammann Ania Hammar Kent and Dee Hammerstrom James Hampton and Marilyn Lewis-Hampton Lindy Hampton Donald and Debra Hamrick Jennifer Hamrick Leslie Haney Karen Hanford Kyle and Paula Hankins Alicia Hanks Spencer Hansen Kristine Hanson Loretta Hanson Susan Harbison Stanley Hardaway Courtney Hardin Janet Hardin Kay Hardin Kyle Hardin Joseph and Lora Harding Madeline Harland Charles Harper Hillary Harrell Tera Harrell Connie Harrington Amanda Harris Ashley Harris Holly Harris Lindsey Harris Scott Harris Laura Hart Philip and Marti Hartman Jacob Hartsfield Lauren Hartstern
$1 to $99 continued Tara Hatchell Mildred Hatchett Robert Hatmaker Kelley Haughton Donald A. Hausfeld Christine Hawes Julie Hawley Rachel Hawtrey Robert and Martha Hayden Andy Hayes Marshall Hayes Chip and Kristen Hayner Amy Haynes Elliott Haynes Laura Haynes Sandra Haynes Anthony and Mary Ella Hazelwood Ryan Hazelwood Benjamin Heacock Phyllis Heard Jack and Cindy Hearn Scott Hearn Maria Hearndon-Dixon Jonathan Heath Casey Hebbel Michelle Heck Thomas and Kryssi Heckman Donald and Kerri Hedden Mick Hedgepeth William and Sharon Heflin Kevin Heim Barbara Heintzelman Jeffrey and Kimberly Heitzenrater Lindsey Helm Stephanie Helton Mark and Diane Hembling Eliza Hemmings Ron and Carol Hemphill Joseph and Frances Hendrick Jonathan Henk Heath Henley Lisa Henline Alyssa Hennig Alex Henricks Kendall Henry William and Ruth Henry Bobby Herb Rachel Hering Andrew Herring Dennis and Laurie Herzfeldt Michelle Hey Rebecca Hibbs Caleb Hickman David and Donna Hickman Geoffrey and Pat Hicks Sharon Hiett Joshua Hildebrandt Scott Hilgadiack Allison Hill Bradford Newton Hill Cathy Hill David and Cathy Hill Eric and Katherine Hill Lynn and Susan Hill Angelica Hilst Stacie Hines Steve Hinson and Nanci Alsup Susan Hisey Howard and Beverly Hissner Sara Hissner Jim and Lauren Hitch Leigh Hitchcock Rhonda Hitchcock Hans Hobson James and Adonia Hodgkins Jeffrey Hoehne Angela Hoeye Mackenzie Hogan
Belmont SIFE Team Wins National Championship… AGAIN! For the second time in three years, the Belmont University Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team won the national championship at the SIFE USA National Exposition, held in Kansas City. SIFE Teams create economic opportunities in their communities by organizing outreach projects that focus on market economics, entrepreneurship, personal and financial success skills, sustainability, and business ethics. President Bob Fisher said, “This is a really, really big deal. The work that our SIFE team does in the community and around the world fills me with pride as these students are using their talents and skills to make a positive difference for others. I am pleased, but certainly not surprised, that the work of these students and their faculty sponsors has earned this national prize.” This achievement placed Belmont as the No. 1 team out of nearly 600 teams nationwide and the best of the 156 teams who competed in the National Exposition. In October 2012, Belmont University’s Enactus Team (formerly called SIFE) went on to capture the Enactus World Cup 2012. This incredible accomplishment was a victory over an initial field of national champion university teams representing 38 countries.
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SIFE students Rami Nogal and Eric Taft have been actively involved in developing the Spring Back business model.
Eric Taft – Good News Memorial Endowed Scholarship Recipient Growing up in Nashville, Eric Taft knew he was interested in entrepreneurship from an early age. At 14, he and a friend started a clowning business and performed in the area throughout high school. While he once thought of pursing this as a career, his eyes were opened to other suffering around the world and he began researching programs that would help him address this need. He learned about the Social Entrepreneurship Program at Belmont and found it was a perfect match for him. While at Belmont, Eric has studied global social entrepreneurship with a focus on economic development. He has also been very involved with Belmont’s Students in Free Enterprise Group (SIFE) and their award-winning Spring Back Mattress Recycling program. His experiences there have taught him how to run a successful business. In addition to merit scholarships, Eric also receives the Good News Memorial Endowed Scholarship, which was set up by several members of a Sunday school class at First Baptist Church, Nashville. Eric had the opportunity to meet some of the class members earlier this year and was impressed with the commitment that they all have to each other and to Belmont. Throughout the years, the Sunday school class’s gifts to memorialize their friends have supported countless students at Belmont. Eric hopes to continue pursing international social entrepreneurship by moving to Guatemala and working with rural community development centers after graduation.
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$1 to $99 continued Alex and Linda Hohne April Hohne Ashley Hoke Matthew Holder Alyson Holland David Holland Lee Holland Lyle and Linda Holland Timothy Hollar James Hollingsworth Rachel Hollister Chris and Cindy Holmberg Jeb Holmes Jordan Holt Linda Holt Robert and Mary Holt Thomas Homonnay Greg Homsley Jerry and Helen Hooper Robin Hooper Mark and Laura Hoormann Elizabeth Hooton Jeffrey Hooven Chad Hoover Hope Christian Community Foundation Susan Hopfensperger Arlyn Horn Brian Horowitz David and Shirley Horowitz Kathleen Horrell Charles and Jane Hosay Wesley Hotzfeld Terry and Bari House Terry House Eugenie Housey Chris Housman Nathanael Howry Elizabeth Hubner Ashley Hudak Elisabeth Hudson Kathryn Hudson Michelle Hudzinski Laurie Huff Mark and Cyndi Huff Tiffany Huff Earl and Eva Huffine Reid Huffman Mia Hughes Roe and Andrea Hughes Zachary Hughes Tyler Hume Bryan and Cecilia Humphreys David Humphreys Joeli Humphries Allan Hunt Dave and Julie Hunt Hailee Hunt James and Sally Hunt Fred and Carole Ann Hurd Martha Hurst Ashley Hutcheson Douglas Hutchings Brenda Hutchins Sandra Hutchins Joseph Hutchinson Kayla Hutson J.L. and Marilyn Hyde Brian Hyland Juho Illi Ivie Imasogie-Adigun Glen and Jan Imlay Innogive Foundation Amy Irwin Hannah Irwin Rainu Ittycheriah Luke Iverson Lauren Ivey Lara Jabour
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Belmont University Honored Nationally for Community Service The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the U.S. Department of Education honored Belmont University as among the nation’s leading colleges, universities, students, faculty and staff for its commitment to bettering Nashville through service. Belmont University was admitted to the Honor Roll with Distinction for its students’ and employees’ support of volunteering, service learning and civic engagement. Last academic year, Belmont students volunteered some 60,000 hours with 60 nonprofits, churches and organizations served. Their community service was valued at $450,000.
Belmont University Alumni Association The purpose of the Belmont University Alumni Association shall be to: • Promote the general welfare of Belmont University, its students and alumni; • Establish and maintain a national association which will ensure an uninterrupted connection between the constituency of this Association and Belmont University; •
Promote loyalty and fellowship among its membership and students, and provide appropriate services related to the alumni membership;
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Solicit and receive funds for the accomplishment of the above purpose. 2011-2012 Alumni Association Board of Directors Hagan Stone President Rebecca McKelvey Vice President/President Elect Harry Allen Treasurer Val Vanderwest Secretary Scott Corley Past President
Young Alumni Council The purpose of the Young Alumni Council is to actively seek the involvement of alumni who have graduated in the last ten years. The primary mission of the Council is to advocate for the needs of young alumni and foster young alumni programming. 2011-2012 Young Alumni Council Timothy Bishop Christopher Breland Meredith Edwards Collins Megan Davis Eric Deems Joshua Drake Kristin Godin Kristin Huff Fatima Karwandyar 32 | Belmont University
Kimberly King Jason King Kathleen Murphy Annie Musacchio David McCulloch William Peeples Chelsea Sanchez Tyler Schlandt Matthew Sherrill
Hannah Shipp Diane Skrabec Andrew Tabar Kevin Uyeno Mary Lauren Walden Amanda Wyler Elizabeth Zinke
Annual Giving Annual gifts to Belmont University provide unrestricted and restricted support to meet emerging campus needs. Your annual gift can support academic programs, extracurricular offerings, needy student scholarships, and new opportunities and initiatives. Every gift helps maintain and enhance Belmont University’s academic excellence and supports the University’s mission to help students “engage and transform the world with disciplined intelligence, compassion, courage and faith.”
Endowment Giving When you create an endowment, you build a permanent resource that makes a difference now and for generations to come. It can be the most philanthropic decision of a lifetime. An endowment at Belmont University can be established to support ongoing operating expenses or for designated purposes such as financial assistance to deserving students, support of academic programs or professorships, missions programs, or ongoing support for a wide variety of other programs and activities. All endowed funds have one objective: to support initiatives not for just one year, or even one generation, but in perpetuity. A $1,000,000 unrestricted gift to the endowment can provide as much as $40,000 a year in income, which can support outstanding people (faculty, coaches and staff), outstanding programs (missions, service learning, scholarships, student life and athletics) or an outstanding sense of place (maintenance of state-of-the art facilities). A donor may designate an endowed fund in his or her own name, as a tribute to a friend or loved one, or to honor a professor or mentor. An endowed fund can be established with cash, securities, real estate or through a bequest. Endowment funds enrich the mission of Belmont University, empowering students to engage and transform the world. Examples of Belmont University Endowment Fund:
Minimum to Endow a Scholarship or other University Program Minimum to Endow a Professorship Minimum to Endow a Faculty Chair
$ 25,000 $ 500,000 $ 1,500,000
Please renew your gift or become a new proud Belmont supporter. Make a gift by May 31, 2013. To be recognized in the 2012–2013 honor roll of donors, there is still time to make a gift. All gifts highlighted in the next Philanthrophy Report for 2012–2013 will include gifts made from June 1, 2012–May 31, 2013. If you have not done so already, there are seveal convenient ways to a make a gift by May 31, 2013. • To make a secure online gift, please visit www.belmont.edu/give • You can make your gift over the phone by calling: 615-460-5517 • To make a gift by check, please send your gift to: Belmont University Office of Development 1900 Belmont Boulevard Nashville, TN 37212 Please make checks payable to Belmont University.
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$1 to $99 continued Becky Kamara Kelly Kane Ruchi Kapadia Lauren Kapolas Leslee Dodd Karl Jessica Karpel Fatima Karwandyar Mike and Betty Kavanagh Alyssa Kawata Marshall and Kimberley Kayser Glenda Keels Jarrett and Kathryn Keels Kenneth and Nancy Keels Michelle Keil Lee and Linda Keith Jerome Kelbley Debra Keller Colleen Kelley Karylanne Kelley Klay and Taylor Kelley Thomas and Nancy Kelly Robyn Kempel Keli Kennedy Ralph and Tracy Kennedy Shane Kennedy Steven Kennedy Vanessa Kennon David and Barbara Kentner John Kerr Patrick and Deanna Kerrigan Jacob Kerry Crystal Kesler Nancy Kessler Hannah Kettenacker Kevin Laporte Construction Mina Khalil Adam Kiefer Jennifer Kiev Anna Kimbrough Jim and Anne Kimmel Merrie King Phillip and Sonya King Sandra King Barbara Kinney Wayne and Rhonda Kirby Nick Kirk Jordan Kirkdorffer Brittany Kirkley Kourtney Kirkpatrick Jason Kistler Laurel Kittleson Evangeline Kittos Terry Klefstad Alison Klein Donald and Mary Kneedler Michael and Holly Kniery Anna Knight Rachel Knight Scott and Michelle Knight Nigel Knop Portia Knox William Koehn Lisa Konzen John and Patricia Kornacker Joshua Kozar Mary Koziura Rachel Kraushaar Alana Kreegel Andrew and Laura Kreiselmaier Hali Krewson Lauren Kroh Gregory and Shelly Krueger Deanna Kuhn Richard Kulaski Susan Kuner Kim La Michelle La Faire Aaron Lacey
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Mayernick & Associates Bobbie Gossage Mayes Richard and Jenny Mayfield Barbara Mayo Hillery McAlpine Morgan McBride Stacey McBryde Robert McCarthy Vicki McCarthy Dan and Susan McClean Kevin McClearn Donna McCollum Alison McCommons Jessica McCormick Alan and Christy McCoy Paul McCoy Robert and Sandra McCracken Tyler McCulloch Amber McCullough Christine McDermott Natalie McDonald Gary McDowell Dennis and Debbie McDuffie James and Linda McDugald Mike and Laura McElmurray Carla R. McFarland Frances McGee James and Sharon McGee Jonathan McGill Craig and Deborah McGonagle Mary McGorray Jay and Laurie McGuerty Alyson McHargue Harriet McHenry Cari McHugh Robert and Deborah McIlvaine Amy McKinney Michael McKnight David and Sonya McLelland Erin McLendon Marne McLyman Kelsey McMahan Jennifer McMakin Mark and Janet McMannis Cynthia McMillen Kelsey McMinn Rachel McNabb Lauren McNeill John and Laurie McPeak Richard and Carri McPeek William and Dena McRee Scott and Janet McReynolds Daniel Meacock Benjamin D. Meador Alejandro Medina David Mee Kelli Mehlhaf Alysa Meisterling Leah Melone Luke Melton Jessi Mennish Catherine Metzger Laura Meyer Cary and Jeanne Meyers Amie Middleton James Mielke Sarah Mikrut Chris Millar Anthony Miller David Miller Gina Miller Kevin Miller L.E. and Karen Miller LaJuana Miller Shauna Miller Stephanie Miller Thomas and Louise Miller John and Donna Millican William and Cynthia Milligan
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Luke Myszka Valerie Nagoshiner Joseph and Ann Nalepa Archana Nallamilli Carrie Nanney Cecilia Narcio Matthew Naylor Laddie Neil Sarah Neiles Haley Nelson Martha Nelson Naomie Nelson Sally Nelson Mike Neuser Amanda Newbern David and Cynthia Newcomer Sam Newcomer Jennifer Newman Roy and Betty Newport Ashley Newsome Brian and Susan Newton Elizabeth Newton Hang Nguyen Glen Nichols Michael and Kimberly Nichols Jane Nicholson Kathryn Nicholson Nathan Nicholson Al Nisley Jason Nix Blake Nixon Jessica Nolan Michael and Barbara Noonan Jacqueline Norgren Jean Norman Kierra Norman Sarah Norman Sonya Norman Darcy North Christopher Norton Shellie Allen Nowicki Barbara Nowotny Kyle and Jennifer Noyed Lauren Nupp Kelly Oakes Tyler Oban Erin O’Brien Angelica Ocegueda Christopher and Jana O’Connor Breanne O’Day Ashley Odom Elwood and Sandra Odom Lindsey Odom Melvin and Sarah Ogle Larry and Jill O’Hara Miranda Okuniewski Russell and Jean Oldfield Gary Oldham Lenore Oldham Seckley Oldham Christopher Olfers Sarah Olinde James and Laurie Olmsted Liz Olson Stephen and Kimberly O’Neal Marquita Orr Ryan O’Saile Mary Osthus Megan Overby John and Zoe Owen Leanne Owen Douglas Owens and Marita Singer-Owens Evan and Jenny Owens Natalie Owens Harold Ownby Mitzi Ownby Vincent and Katrina Pachel Barry and Kim Padgett Barbara Padovich
Hannah Page Robert and Helen Page John and Patricia Paine Rachel Painter David and Eleanor Palmer Lane and Stephanie Palmer David Pannell Sheree Pantuso Lindsey Paprocki Kathryn Paradise Dana Pare’ Ellen Parker Hannah Parker Miriam Parkerson Tyler Parks Jordan Parkyn Monique Parrish Steven Parrom Phillip Parsley Sandra Partridge Deborah Pate Shreya Patel Glenn and Kathy Patterson Mark Patton Paulygraphics Daniel Paxman William and Patsy Peach Christopher and Carla Peacock Emily Peacock Alison Peak Mrs. Fred Peay Ella Jean Peek Margaret Peel Natalia Pelaz Jordan Pelfrey Sherry Pendley Keith and Deborah Penney Adriana Perera Gladys Perez Douglas Perry Joy Persson Thomas Peskorz Jessica Pesut Malcolm and Barbara Peterson Vernell Peterson Barbara Petro Curtis Pettaway Charles Pettigrew Stacy Pettit William and Cinda Petty Alan Pfeifer Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Nancy Pham Catherine Phelps Douglas Phillips John Phillips Jonathan Phillips Michael Phillips R. K. Phillips Lindsay Phillpott Devin Pickerill Bryan Picklesimer James Pierce Julia Pierce Paul Pierce Whitney Pilzer Orlando Pisegna Bradley Place James Plappert Jennifer Plisco Gilbert and Linda Pogany Bailee Poggendorf Aida Pojoy Sarah Polan Kendra Poling Brittany Polly Romina Ponce James Poole Jere and Dorothy Pope
John Popham Terri Porch Martin Porreca and Gisela Villalba-Porreca Emily Porter Clifford and Diana Posman Phillip Potor Edith Potter Frances Potter* Nathan and Meghan Potter Brent and Anita Poulton Bonnie Powell Brandon Powell David Powell Joshua Powell Amberly Power John and Judi Power Claire Poynter Laura Prentice Chad Presley Lucas Presley Derek Price John and Elissa Price Joshua Price Les Priest Denise Primm Carl Prince Elton Prince Kayla Prince Alex Priore Roger and Louisa Priore Raymond and Jana Pritchett Andrew and Jane Prochaska Betty Proctor Jenna Proctor B.J. Proffitt Tommy Proffitt Samuel and Patricia Provence Micheal Pruitt Randy and Christy Puckett Terralyn Pulley Gabriel Punzalan Luke and Lillian Purdy Lee and Mary Putman Ying Qu Jeremy Quarles Hailey Quick Caitlin Quindlen Joseph Quinn Kiameshea Quinn Noah Quinton R. & L. Frye Kyara Rafferty Pat and Judy Raines Vishan Ramcharan Caitlin Ramsdell Roxie Randle Gary and Kimberly Rapso Anthony Raso Naile Raso Camille Raspante Amy C. Ratcliff Lorene Ray Mary Ray Randall Ray Christopher Rayis Alyssa Rayne Alaina Reagan Chelsey Reardon Jennifer Rector Rusty Redden Stephen Redding-Fosha Mae Redha Jessica Rediker Evan Redwine Peter Reed Mike Reel Emily Reid Phillip Reid Libby Reinhardt
Sarah Reininger Johaina Renkel Matt Reno Jennifer Renshaw Sarah Renshaw Paul Reoch Martha Ressler Zachary Rethorn Barbara Reynolds Joshua R. Reynolds Lori Reynolds Cassidy Rice Charity Rice Lillian Rice David Rich Emily Richard Kathryn Richards Richard Richards Barrie and Janie Richardson Dean and Susan Richardson Jennifer Richardson Joe and Marilyn Richardson Katherine Richardson Kaytlin Richardson Heather Richins Jena Rickards Jeff Ricker Lindsey Ricker Linda Sue Ricketts Donnie Rickmyre David and Beverly Ridge Christy Ridings Bonnie Riechert Ayla Rinkenberger Megan Risen Philip and Beth Ritchie Melissa Rittenhouse Sandra M. Rizor Kathryn Roach Melissa Roberge Lauren Roberson Chandler Roberts Hank and Anne Roberts Joe and Martha Roberts John and Sally Robertson Kimi Robertson Roberta Rodgers Emily Robins Donald Robinson Kenneth and Terri Robinson Laura Robinson Susan Robinson Fred and Katherine Roby Diana Rocha-Osorio John and Amy Rochford Jordan Rockhold Jay and Crystal Rockholt Carol Roden Honey Rodgers Kyle Roelke Camaryn Rogers Gena Rogers Rachel Rogers Samantha Rogers Sammie Rogers-Brown Michael Rohr David and Amy Rohwender Tracy Rokas Clyde Rolston Peter Romano and Annette Panzone Romano Carrie Rorick Claudia Rosales Sara Rose Sandra Rosedale Richard and Mary Lea Roselle Adam and Mary Rosenbaum Richard and Joann Rosenbaum
* deceased
$1 to $99 continued Timothy Rosko Bill and Barb Ross Geoffrey and Patricia Ross Hal Rosson Sarah Rowe Arlo Rowell Mollie E. Rowell Taylor Roy Lee and Rhoda Royce Marie Royster Lori Rucker Chelsea Ruff Roberto Ruiz Garcia Michael and Mary Leslie Rumsey Catherine Rungee David Runyan John Rush Scott and Jennifer Rushing Kathryn Russ Amanda Russell Amber Russell Christopher Russell Kenneth and Kathy Russell Michael Russell Royce Russell Jocelyn Rust Mary Rust Daniel Ryan Megan Ryan Scott Ryan William and Vicki Ryan Christopher and Katie Ryckman Michelle Sabados Alex Saber Michelle Sabo Ellen Sadler Freida Sage Gregory Sage Maren Sager Meg Sagi Scott Sailer James Saiz Meghan Saletta Danyell Salyer Donald Samuels Hugo and Chelsea Sanchez Irving Sanchez Christie Sanders Kala Sanders Maxey and Debra Sanders Sandra Sanders Paul and Bonnie Santarsiero Parisa Sarfehjoo Camden Sarrett Chelsie Satterfield Scott Saunders Aaron Sawyer Robert and Susan Sawyer Sean Sawyer Christopher Sax William and Ellen Sayle Angela Saylor Frank and Pauline Scanlon Anna Schaedle Rebekah Schaeffler Todd Schall Phyllis Schirmer Jessica Schiszler Tyler Schlandt Jane Schlater Rachael Schleicher Margaret Schlereth John and Susan Schmidt Phillip and Debora Schmidt Shirley Schmidt Abby Schneider Christa Schneider Danielle Schnell
Paul and Lorraina Scholten Mallory Schrade Ann Schuelke Renee Schultz Jordan Schwartz Kathleen Schwarz Anne Schwastzenberg Ashley Scoby Amanda Scott Maryann Scott Whitney Seals Chuck Seaman Louise Searcy Glenn and Lori Selby Gregory and Patricia Self Linda Senese Rachel Serfass Kimberly Sessions Jacqueline Setelin John and Cindy Shade Eric Shadrick Shaun and Erin Shankel William Sharp Aaron and Elaine Shaver Breeann Shaw Helen Shea Craig Shelburne Joseph Shelby Kirk and Molly Shepard Adam Shepherd Linda Shepherd Courtney Sherlock Laura Sherman Wren Sherrill Stephen Shin Henry and Lisa Shipman Chelsea Shirley Brent Shively Stephanie Shockley Rachel Shoemaker Rachel Shoenhard Evelyn Sholar Josh Shook Margaret Shores Steven and Lynne Shores Amanda Short Kevin Shotsberger Emma Shouse Louis and Jennifer Shovelski Hannah Showmaker John and Teresa Showmaker Shreveport Medical Society, Inc. Carrie Shriver Daniel Shyles Sarah Sidwell Tommy and Suzanne Sidwell Lynn Silence Melissa Silengo Rebecca Silvey Shannon Simmons Michelle Simms Joe and April Simpkins Debbie and Steven Simpler Pamela Simpson Deirdre Sims Robbie and Leigh Sinks Brandon Sintz Krista Sintz Avana Sisco Judy Skeen Jeremy Skiles Deanne Skinner Doug Skipworth Paul Skydel Kelly Slagter Mark and Dawn Slaughter Kirk Slawek Jack Slayton Steve and Karyn Slomski
Christopher Small Jim and Pat Smedley Alisha Smith Allison N. Smith Allison R. Smith Austin G. Smith Austin T. Smith Ben and Maria Smith Blake and Denise Smith Cameron Smith Carol J. Smith Chandler and Angela Smith Chelsey Smith Hannah Smith Janeice Smith Jeanne Smith Jeremyck Smith Joshua Smith Julia Smith Justin Smith Kenneth Smith LouAnna Smith Matthew Smith Natalie Smith Nina Smith Rick and Susan Smith Robert and Jean Smith Steven and Sue Karyl Smith Thomas Smith Watty and Helen Smith Winnie Smith James and Margaret Smithey Joe Smolira Drew Smyser William and Carol Smyser Jaime Smyth Bobby Sneed David Sneed Katie W. Snell Macie Snider Alexander Sniegowski Ruth Snodgrass Stephen Soderholm Samantha Solomon Chansamone Soundara Tim Southwick Melvin C. Spain Lara Spalding Carl Sparks Ginger Sparks Charlotte Speakman Jamie and Abby Spencer Sara Spencer Stuart and Shirley Speyer J. Kershaw Spong Jack Sprinkle Edward and Sue Spurlock Nathan Stabenfeldt Laura Stack Lawrence and Venette Stack Jeannette Stallard Christopher Stamps William and Nancy Stancl Caitlin Standifer James and Sheryl Standifer Rick and Kimberly Stanfield Sarah Stanley Audrea Stanton William and Nancy Stanton Benjamin Stapp Lori Star Shelitia Starling Gregory Starnes John and Sharilyn Steadman Katelyn Steakley Courtney Steele Amy Stennett Jennifer Stepaniuk Britt and Vivian Stephens
Jessica Stephens Brian Stephenson Judith F. Stephenson Kimberly Stephenson Chelsea Stevens Craig Stevens Sean Keyser and Dina Stevenson Elizabeth C. Stewart Elizabeth Stewart Larry and Janet Stewart Laura Stewart Matthew Stewart Nan Stewart Patricia Stewart Shalanda Stewart Tish Stewart Gwen Stidham Nathan Stiteler Wilbur and Regina Stocking Shannon Stockton Fred Stoklasa Danielle Stolt Allison Stone Hagan and Laura Stone Mary Alice Stone Joseph Storey Daniel Storm Philip Storm Dave and Kristin Story Stephen and Karen Story William and Lisa Story Dustin Stout Joe and Martha Stovall Justin and Kelly Stovall Stephanie Stovall Jennifer Strange Brian Strause David and Suzanne Strayhorn Vicki Strian Carolyn Strickland James Strickland Lenore Stringer Haley Strobl Greg Stroud Jaclyn Stroud Arthur and Julie Strunk Bria Stubblefield William and Betty Ann Stumb Christina Sudeen Carla Sullivan John and Regina Sullivan Timothy Sullivan Kap Sum Lauren Summerford Josh Summers SunTrust Foundation Matching Gift Program Richard and Cheryl Sunyak Gretchen Sutch Lacey Sutherland Catherine Suttle Natosha Sutton William and Yvonne Swafford Torrey Swan Frances Swann Melissa Swartzentruber Angela Swenson Brooke Swenson Steven Swinehart Jordan Swiskow Sammy and Sallie Swor Andrew Tabar Frank and Jane Tacker Joe and Bonnie Taggert Lacey Tankersley Alison Tanner Helen Tanner Emily Tanner-Smith Gloria Tate James and Margaret Tate
Ray Tate Justine Tauger Crystal Taylor Eric Taylor Jasmine Taylor Kayce Taylor Nathaniel Taylor Sheika Taylor Sam and Linda Tayyun William Teeple Melissa Tegeler Emily Telford Caleb Templeton Larry Templeton Brent and Stacy Tener Kim Tennyson Jim and Pam Terrell Samantha Terrell Phyllis Terry Edward and Betty Thackston Alyssa Thanasack Sondra Tharp Karl and Tammy Thatcher Larry and Sandy Thiel Grace Thomas Harmonie Thomas Kristi Thompson Michael and Leslie Thompson Mike and Leslie Thompson Reed and Susie Thompson Blanca Thorndike Jennifer Thornton William Thorpe Cara Thurman Jerry and Joyce Thurman Clinton and Carolyn Thykeson Stephanie Tibbs Emily Tice Sherry Tidwell Lori Tigert Christy Tillman Clayton and Paula Tillman Kelly Tillotson Phillip and Jeanne Titus Shannon Titus TMJ Rehabilitation & Dental Care Jennifer Todd Thomas Toler Amanda Tollberg Tessa Tompkins John Toomey Bailey Touchton Christopher and Helen Trabue Merry Anne Tran Julie Travis Robbie Travis Hannah Trice Jennifer Trimble Anne Triplett Shalan Trotz Anthony Troyani Andy Trundle Catherine Tual Ian Tucker Wilson Tucker Janet Tudor Robert Tuma Ronald and Gale Turco James and Dorothy Turnbow Alan and Dawn Turner Drew Turner Louis and Sarah Turner Kathrine Turpin Tyco Electronics Matching Gifts Program Richard and Janice Tyler Tara Tyler Jessica Tyree Carolee Tyson Ashe Underwood
Erin Underwood Christopher Utley Eric and Amy Vai Meredith Kendall Valdez Anna Beth Valentine Brian and Rebecca Valentine Vincent and MariaStella Valentino Daniel and Jenny Valle Cuong Van Luong and Oanh Dang Diane Vance Melodie Vander Zouwen Laura Vanderpool Jennifer Vandiver-Vertrees Sandra Vanhooydonk Sarah Vanoy Jennifer Vardaro Jessica Varner Taryn Varner Anthony and Carol Varni Holt and Marietta Vaughn Leonard Vaughn Patricia Vaughn Shari Vaught Travis and Amy Velder Jodi Venier Clint and Anna Verner Megan Verret Pomai Verzon Ashley Vidrine Allison Villa Denny and Nancy Vincent John and Terry Vinson Annette Vitela Nancy Voight Mark Volman Andrew von der Heiden Brianne VonLehmden Caitlin Wade Marcia Wade Michael Wade Mike and Lynn Wade Stephen and Mary Waggoner Jeffrey and Catherine Wagner Megan Wagner Ben Wagonfield Daniel and Bonnie Wagonfield Mary Lauren Walden Rachel Walden Elizabeth Waldo Kennith Waldrop Bill and Jeanine Walker Bobby Walker Caitlin Walker Irieon Walker Jessica Walker Lee Ann Walker Mitchell Walker Roosevelt and Benita Walker Sarah Walker John Wallace Taylor Wallace Andre Waller Pamela Waller Tarryn Wallin Donald and Mary Wallis Alfred and Barbara Walls Anna Walsh Virginia Walsh James Walter and Julia Johnson Gregory Walters Samantha Ward Michael Wardell Robert and Mildred Wardle Angie Ware Arielle Warner Byron and Cynthia Warner Jaclyn Kerr Warren Joe and LuAnn Warren Lorie Warren
Sabrina Warren Sara Warren James Waterbury-Tieman Roger Waters April Watkins David and Mae Ann Watson Deborah Watson Donald and Judith Watson Emily Watson Thomas Watson Bryan Watt Grace Waugh Billy and Macy Weaver Bob Weaver Brad Weaver Deane Webb James and Elizabeth Webb Lara Webb Michael A. Webb Kenneth and Dale Webber Thad Weber John Bradley Webster Courtney Weeks Eliza Wellford James Wells Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program Tyler Welton Victoria Werckle Kevin and Patricia Werst Douglas Werth Brooke West David West Jenny Westbrook Meghan Westbury Kristen Westerbeck Ross and Jennifer Wetzel Ryan Wheale Patricia Wheatley Laura Wheeler David Whisnant Tammye Whitaker Amanda White Brooke White Jack and Denise White Kaitlyn White Richard and Sandra White Ryan and Keeley White Sarah White Terry and Josephine White Zachariah White Katherine Whitfield Stephen Whitfield Seth Whiting Rhonda Whitley Catherine Whitlow Andrew Whitman Hannah Whitman Matthew Whitman Charles Whitten Hailey Whitters Carl and Lynda Whittimore Lindsay Whittington Heather Whyte Ronald and Teresa Wicker Paul Wietlisbach Troy Wiggins William* and Peggy Wiggs Chris and Erin Wikle James and Paula Wilder Tim and Becca Wildsmith Brigitte Wiley Louise Wilkerson Chris and Casie Wilkins LaQuitta Wilkins Juanita Wilkinson Amy L. Williams Amy N. Williams Catherine Williams Elizabeth Williams
Jeff Williams Judith Williams Katherine Williams Matthew Williams Reca Williams Samuel Williams Todd and Kelly Williams Virginia Williams Wayne and Sherry Williams Jaclyn Williamson Lance Williamson James Willis Katrina Willis Terry and Kathy Willis Barry Willmott Adam and Luisa Wilsman Alisa D. Wilson James and Lisa Wilson James Wilson Jason and Elisabeth Wilson Mark and Lori Wilson Michael and Cynthia Wilson Tony and Theresa Wilson Tris Wilson Vance Wilson Adam Winfrey Reba Winfrey Ryan Wingard Shaun and Sharon Winter Cory Winters Kim Winters Ron and Mary Wire James and Julie Wisener Danielle Wisse Ryan Witherington Abigail Wittig Gary and Ramona Witzgall Linda Wofford Mackenzie Wolf Sherrill and Linda Wolf Daniel Womack Helen Wood Katherine Wood Amanda Woodall Chris and Mary Lynn Woodruff Mark Woodward Fara Worn Rachel Worsham William and Jo Ann Wortham Wesley Wray David Wright Joshua Wright Kevin Wright Matt Wright Peter and Ann Wright Rachel Wright Samuel Wright Sarah Wright Sharon Wright Terry and Margaret Wright Vonda Wright Vicky Wroten Eric Wyse and Dawn Rogers-Wyse Stacy Yagow Brooke Yaiser Jeff and Kim Yarbrough Bryan Young Daniella Young Willie and Lee Young Marissa Zaenger Matthew Zeblo Brittany Zimmer Curt and Sherri Zimmerer Adam and Liz Zinke Zachary Zola Timothy Zollner Joshua Zolten Christopher Zubrod
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