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Mission Accomplished: Bringing a City Together
Suzan Doidge Retires After 14 Years With Mountain Brook Chamber
By Ally Morrison
Mountain Brook is a better place because of one important person: Suzan Doidge, according to Mountain Brook City Manager Sam Gaston.
Doidge, who has spent the past 14 years as executive director of the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce, recently announced her retirement.
In response to her retirement announcement and as a part of their city improvement project, students of Mountain Brook High School wanted to do something special for her.
Margaret Denton, who teaches Leadership Mountain Brook, recommended the students get in touch with Gaston to brainstorm ideas.
“They tossed around several different ideas and landed on dedicating a bench in her honor,” Denton said. “One student also suggested having flowers to ‘Suzan-ify’ the space.”
The surprise was then revealed to Doidge on May 9 during a City Council meeting, and the following day a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place outside of the Mountain Brook Chamber offices at city hall.
“It was very much a welcome surprise and so appreciated,” Doidge said. “I look forward to sitting on that bench and watching the world go by when I retire.”
Originally from Sylacauga, Doidge has lived in Mountain Brook for nearly 42 years and resides with her husband, Neil. The two have two children, Anne Raines and Campbell Doidge.
After graduating from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in family and child development, Doidge spent nearly three years working as a psychiatric social worker in an adolescent unit at Hillcrest Hospital.
During this time, she was active in civic organizations and volunteered with the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce.
“My friend and mentor, Tom Cosby, saw something in me that I didn’t see myself,” Doidge said. “He hired me to work in membership and marketing for the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. Everything I know from a marketing and PR respect came from his mentorship.”
After spending time with the Birmingham Chamber, Doidge went on to do marketing work for Southwest Airlines for 17 years. When Southwest announced the closure of the satellite marketing offices, Doidge started her own business.
“I started my own business dealing with event management and business development,” Doidge said. “I had clients like Vulcan, Books-A-Million, AmSouth and more.”
Doidge dedicated time to various organizations, including being on the boards of the Ronald McDonald House and McWane Science Center.
While she was busy in her new venture, the Mountain Brook chamber had an opening for an executive director.
Journal photo by Ally Morrison
Suzan Doidge executive director of the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce, right, and above with Mountain Brook High School students from left, Lucy Evans, Robert Morrow and Ann Woodke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring her contributions to the community.
Finding Her Calling
“I actually sent my friend to interview for the job and even helped her with her resume,” Doidge said. “I started thinking about the job more and more, and I called her to tell her I was going for it and told the chamber I wanted to put my name in the hat. They interviewed me and 14 years ago gave me the opportunity to represent and support the community in which I live, love and have raised my family. It has been a great place to work, and I think I’m a better person for it.”
Doidge details how things changed over her tenure, stating the community is more engaged now than ever.
“The more events we started having, the more people wanted to be involved,” Doidge said. “It’s been interesting to see how people both on and off our board want to participate.”
Her ties to the community extend far beyond the chamber walls, as she has become a friend to many Mountain Brook students.
“On Fridays during the school year, before COVID, the junior high kids all walked from the junior high to Crestline to hang out, and they would all come by and drop off their backpacks in my office,” Doidge said. “On any given Friday afternoon, you might see 100 backpacks piled up in my office”
Doidge has many comical stories to share during her time with the chamber, but one story in particular stood out to her the most.
“About 10 years ago, I got a call from someone in New York with NBC about Village Gold, our local currency. I thought someone was playing a joke on me. Everyone in the office was always joking that I’m gullible,” Doidge said laughing. “It ended up really being NBC. I almost lost this for us, because I almost hung up on him.”
“He came to Mountain Brook, spent 3 days here and couldn’t get over the city and the people.”
When asked what she will miss most, Doidge said it all comes down to the people.
“The people I have worked alongside for the past 14 years are so special,” Doidge said. “Board members, city employees, the people in the community and business owners, I’ve gained so many friends.”
Gaston had many compliments for Suzan and the accomplishments she’s made during her time with the chamber.
“Suzan has certainly done an outstanding job during her tenure here with the Chamber of Commerce,” Gaston said. “We will miss her, her outgoing personality and her can-do attitude. Whoever fills her position will have big shoes to fill. I have no doubt Mountain Brook is a better place because of her.”
After her retirement at the end of September, Doidge has plans to travel. She plans to visit Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast, as well as the El
SUZAN DOIDGE
Samford Scores $100 Million Gift, Largest Ever Single Donation in Alabama
By Ally Morrison
Samford University announced May 12 that it had received a $100 million gift, the largest single gift ever made to a higher education institution in Alabama.
The contribution came from the estate of Marvin Mann, a Samford alumni who passed away March 19.
Per Mann’s wishes, $95 million will be allocated to endowed student scholarships, and $5 million will go to support the Frances Marlin Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership, which Mann created in 2008 in memory of his wife, Frances.
During a press conference, Samford University President Beck A. Taylor announced the donation.
“While we mourn the passing of such an incredible man, today we celebrate the amazing legacy that he leaves behind,” Taylor said. “We are humbled and overjoyed to be the beneficiaries of this transformational act of generosity. What an amazing day in the life of Samford University.”
According to a press release from Samford, Mann was a first-generation college graduate, graduating from what was then known as Howard College and now is Samford University.
After graduation, he worked for IBM for 32 years and went on to found Lexmark International Inc. in 1991, where he served as chief executive officer and chairman until 1999.
Mann was named Alumnus of the Year in 2004.
Scoutmaster Steve Lloyd Dedicated Himself to His Own Boys and Then Hundreds of Others
By SuSan Swagler
Scout leader Steve Lloyd, who guided and influenced a generation of young men, has stepped down from his leadership role of Boy Scouts of America Boy Scout Troop 97 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood after 22 years of service.
Long after his own boys, Adam, Russell and Michael, earned their Eagle Scout badges in 2006, 2009 and 2016, respectively, Lloyd remained devoted to Troop 97. He has served as an adult Boy Scout leader since 2000, and he was scoutmaster for 14 years at Troop 97 – making him the longest-tenured scoutmaster of all 15 scoutmasters at the troop since it was established in 1950.
Under Lloyd’s leadership, more than 110 Scouts have earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Dave Goode, who worked with Lloyd for seven years as an assistant scoutmaster, said: “Steve’s dedication to Scouting is evident by how long he continued as scoutmaster after his sons became Eagle Scouts. That is a testament to his unselfishness, dedication and leadership.”
Dean Burgess – who served as troop committee chair from 2012 to 2018 and is a current board member of the BSA’s Greater Alabama Council, which serves youth and adult volunteers in 20 counties in north and central Alabama – has known Lloyd since their boys played T-ball together in the 1990s.
“You can’t help but follow Steve Lloyd, learn from him and have fun all at the same time,” Burgess said. “His enthusiasm for Scouting, friendship and the outdoors is infectious. His passion for improving the lives of others is exemplary. … He has been a role model for a generation of boys – some of whom are now doctors, accountants, truck drivers, businessmen, Army tank battalion commanders and Navy submarine officers – and he has developed leadership skills in adults who might not have known they had it in them.”
Dean Snow, who was scoutmaster of Troop 97 from 2000 to 2008, said Lloyd was instrumental in growing and sustaining the troop.
“I remember the call like it was yesterday,” Snow said. “It was early 2000, and I had just taken over as scoutmaster for Troop 97. The troop’s member numbers were way down, and we needed new Scouts fast. I made an urgent call to Steve Lloyd, who was serving as den leader for his son Adam’s Webelos den at Pack 397.
“After talking with Steve, telling him of my goals and vision for the troop, he told me he would bring his boys over for a visit and let them make their own decisions. They all joined, and Troop 97 started the comeback that is still in place today.”
Lloyd, he said, knew the importance of trust – especially trusting his own Scouts in their abilities to make sound decisions and be effective leaders.
“As we began a new chapter in the troop’s history,” Snow said, “we strictly followed the Boy Scout model for troop leadership. This model emphasizes allowing the youth to actually run the troop. Steve took this model, strengthened it and put major emphasis on the development of each and every Scout to become his best. He believed in his heart that every Scout can become a winner with proper leadership.”
It was for that and other reasons that Lloyd was the person Snow wanted to lead the troop after he was done.
“When my youngest son attained Eagle in 2008, it was time for me to pass the torch to Steve. I have never looked back on that decision because I knew the troop would be in very capable hands. Our membership was over 90 boys, and Steve had developed a cadre of adult leaders that made running the troop effortless.
“Of the 14 Cubs that Steve brought to the
troop, one dropped out, one moved away and the remaining 12 attained the rank of Eagle. Many, many other boys have passed through this wonderful troop during Steve’s tenure, led by a bevy of adult helpers all following Steve’s talented leadership.”
Now Lloyd has stepped aside, and Grant Mullins is the new scoutmaster at Troop 97. He’s there because of Lloyd.
“When he first approached me to gauge my interest in being his successor, I turned him down immediately,” Mullins said. “I went on to explain my fear of the daunting task of stepping into such a large pair of boots and not being able to continue at his level of excellence. In classic ‘Mr. Lloyd’ fashion, he listened to my concerns, talked me through the job as he saw it and offered a great deal of kind words and guidance. In that moment, I had the opportunity to experience firsthand the kind of guidance that our boys were privy to as members of Troop 97.”
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Under Steve Lloyd’s leadership, more than 110 Scouts have earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
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Holding Up Traditions
Troop 97 has a storied history spanning more than 50 years and 15 Scoutmasters, Mullins said.
“My hope for our troop is that we continue to carry on the tradition that has been set before us by such a long line of great leaders and that we continue to mold and shape our young men into the best version of themselves they can be. I’m ... forever indebted to my mentor and friend Steve Lloyd for his persistence in extracting the best out of boys – even 46-year-old ones.”
Under Lloyd’s leadership, hundreds of boys in his own troop as well as others he interacted with had a rich and rewarding Scouting experience. So did the other adult leaders who worked alongside Lloyd.
Dan Strunk, scoutmaster at Troop 21 in Bluff Park, said Lloyd’s steadfastness and wisdom set him apart.
“You can count on him under any circumstance for personal and professional assistance, advice or problem-solving.”
Walter Rush, retired Scoutmaster at Troop 320 at Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church, said: “Over the years, Troop 97 has camped in many challenging regions in the North American continent and served well in times of stress and even natural disasters. Under Steve’s leadership, every experience – good, hard, tough, disappointing, or unkind – turned into a learning experience. An entire generation of Homewood men will live the benefits of Mr. Lloyd’s effect on their lives.
“His program challenged all his Scouts to develop the virtues of respect, responsibility and resourcefulness in every member of the program,” Rush added. “He accomplished this by developing attitudes of excellence, energy and enthusiasm not only in the boys but in the other adult leaders.”
Lloyd’s Lessons
“Steve Lloyd is everything that is good about Boy Scouting,” Mullins said. “If you’ve had the opportunity to interact with or work alongside ‘Mr. Lloyd,’ as so many young men know him, chances are, you came away better for it.”
Lloyd’s unwavering enthusiasm for Scouting was always inspiring and still resonates today.
Dan Strunk said Lloyd is known throughout the Scouting world for his “leadership, teamsmanship and people skills” and for his ability to work with a variety of ages – from the young men who are Scouts to the adult leaders around them – in his own troop and “among all the other Scout relations he has had with individuals and their troops.”
“He is well known among all adult members of the Greater Alabama Council in terms of assuring his troop’s attendance/participation in Council activities,” Strunk said. “He has never been anything but enthusiastic about the program, assuring the troop’s constant activities as well as activities involving the council where his troop played strong, active roles. His appearing anywhere Scout leaders congregated, in representing his troop, always seemed to serve as ‘icing on the cake’ regarding group enthusiasm and camaraderie.
“His regular wearing of the uniform, maintaining the troop bus and being present at all (Troop) 97 activities and all district and council activities has always assured the strength of the program for not only Troop 97 but the entire Greater Alabama Council,” Strunk added. Lloyd’s dedication over the years to the boys in his troop was evident.
His wife, Marilyn, said: “Steve worked hard on every Scout’s Court of Honor advancement and Eagle Courts of Honor, giving his full attention to details for each Scout. Many nights he would be up late working on a presentation for a Court of Honor, and he wouldn’t wrap it up until he felt it was worthy of presentation.
“Scouting is a way of life that I know he aspires to instill in each young man that has gone down the path of Boy Scouts. The admirable characteristics of a Scout are something Steve strongly believes in teaching.” These are summed up in the Scout Oath, she said, something that “is so touching for a parent to hear their son say. At least, it has always been that way for me.”
Marc Corsini served as assistant scoutmaster in the troop under Lloyd’s leadership, and his sons, Nicholas and Matthew, both earned Eagle rank. Corsini said it’s rare, if not unheard of, for an adult mentor to stay in a child’s life from fifth grade to their 18th birthday.
“During those years, you normally would have multiple teachers, coaches, advisers, friends, etc. who make an impact on a child’s life, and these people usually would spend only one to maybe three years with the child. Rarely does an adult get to mold and develop young people over a seven-year period. Not everyone is that committed, but that’s what Steve Lloyd has done. And, altogether, he’s done that for 14 years as Scoutmaster. So, he’s had a significant long-term and positive influence on many more boys than just my own.”
Homewood City Councilman John Hardin is a former assistant scoutmaster at Troop 97 whose sons, Michael and Will, both earned Eagle Scout rank.
“I knew from the first day I met him (that) Steve Lloyd was going to be that special leader of young men my two boys would have the opportunity to benefit from in Troop 97,” Hardin said. “I am not sure they would have both made it to the rank of Eagle Scout without Steve’s leadership and guidance.”
Burgess sums up Lloyd’s years of dedicated service to his Scouts and so many others this way: “He has spent countless hours teaching boys how to grow up to be men of solid character, and he has left a positive imprint that will be passed down to untold future generations.”
Thank You for Your Service Retiring Old Glory
Alabama Veterans Memorial Foundation will honor veterans with activities at the Alabama Veterans Memorial Park on May 22.
The newest StepStones installed at the park will be dedicated during a ceremony honoring those whose names are on the engraved bricks. These StepStones are permanently installed at the park to honor any veteran, living or deceased, and are dedicated twice a year.
Before the event, guests can view the Regiment of Columns, examining stories, letters, artwork and inscriptions about Alabama veterans and the state’s 24 Medal of Honor recipients.
Adjacent to the columns, guests can visit the Hall of Honor to read the names of 11,000 Alabamians who have lost their lives in service.
The patriotic tribute will be 2-3 p.m. at the park, which is near the
Ceremony at Alabama Veterans Memorial Park
Honors the Sacrifice of Service Members In preparation for Flag Day, members of the Monsignor Frank J. Wade, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly at Our Lady of Sorrows Church will hold a flag retirement ceremony. Older U.S. flags can be dropped off June 11 between noon and 6 p.m. at the parking deck behind Our Lady of Sorrows Church and School in Liberty Parkway exit off Interstate 459. Free shuttles will be provided from the parking area to the park. For more information visit alabamaveterans.org. Our Lady of Sorrows Collects Tattered US Flags Homewood. A limited number of replacement flags will be available for sale. The tattered U.S. flags collected will be properly retired at 6:30 p.m. in a patriotic ceremony with local scouts. The ceremony will be open to the public and will take place on the top of the OLS parking deck. Courtesy
Anna Comer, Kristin McPherson and Sumner Starling, above from left, will be the co-chairs for the American Cancer Society’s 42nd annual Hope Gala on Aug. 20. This year’s event will feature four honorees: Lee Edwards, Lesly Simon, Cary Wahlheim and Dana Wolter.
Invest in Hope American Cancer Society Sets 42nd Annual Hope Gala for August
By Ally Morrison
The American Cancer Society will host the 42nd annual Hope Gala on Aug. 20 at a private country club in Birmingham to raise money for cancer research and education.
Anna Comer, Kristin McPherson and Sumner Starling will be this year’s co-chairs, and the gala will feature four honorees: Lee Edwards, Lesly Simon, Cary Wahlheim and Dana Wolter.
This year’s co-chairs all are from Mountain Brook and all have personal connections to cancer.
McPherson, who lost her mother to cancer in 2018, is excited for attendees to hear the personal testimonies of each honoree.
“All four of our honorees are so incredible,” McPherson said. “Each one of them are beautiful inside and out. I was so fortunate to be able to sit in on all of their interviews when they made their videos for the gala and to hear their stories was incredible. They were so moving and really changed me. They all have one thing in common, and that’s hope.”
Starling has been involved with the American Cancer Society for almost 10 years and has dedicated much of her time to the women’s committee, helping with the Hope Gala.
“When they asked me to be a cochair, I was humbled and flattered,” Starling said. “I lost my father and father-in-law to cancer, so the cause is near and dear to my heart. Cancer is so indiscriminate, and nobody is immune. All the proceeds go to research, and I’m excited for people to invest in hope.”
Comer also spent time working with the women’s committee and is keen on raising awareness for the cause.
“My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, and my aunt was diagnosed with it 30 years ago,” Comer said. “I want to raise awareness and money for research and do anything we can to someday find a cure.”
The event will feature a seated dinner and cocktails, a program, live entertainment and live and silent auctions.
All proceeds from the event raise money to help the American Cancer Society save lives by funding groundbreaking cancer research, supporting education and prevention efforts, and providing information and critical services for people with cancer.
Judith Wright, (right) interim director of the Homewood Public Library, is being presented with the Outstanding Youth Services Award at the 2022 Alabama Library Association Annual Convention.
This award is presented to a children’s, teen or school librarian or paralibrarian who has gone above and beyond to provide their patrons with an innovative, creative and diverse library program that supports patron learning and growth, according to a statement from the library.
Wright was hired as the teen librarian in 2014. During her time in this position, she expanded the program from one or two events a month to a regular offering of more than a dozen events ranging from ACT prep and self-defense classes to anime clubs and sushi-making.
She selected materials for the teen collection that covered a variety of viewpoints and identities. She secured a NASA@ My Library Grant to expand STEM programming and a Great Stories Club grant from the American Library Association to offer a book club at Homewood High School for minority females.
She made personal connections with the teens she served, allowing them to be themselves and encouraging them in their endeavors, according to the statement.
Homewood Librarian Slated to Get Oustanding Youth Services Award
Miss Sims’ Garden Gallop
Sims Garden is set to host Miss Sims’ Garden Gallop on May 22. The event will feature a “1-mile freestyle, fun run, gallop, stroll, walk, skip, hop or jump” to support the Homewood pocket garden, according to the event description.
Participants are encouraged to dress up with a garden or woodland theme, such as fairies, gnomes, butterflies or ladybugs. Moms with children in strollers are encouraged to attend.
While the race is non-competitive and times will not be tracked, medals will be awarded to all who compete in this amusing event.
The race will begin and end at Miss Sims’ Garden, starting at 913 Irving Road and ending at 908 Highland Road.
Water, sports drinks and light snacks will be provided for race participants.
After the race, Sims Garden invites all runners, walkers and gallopers to
the Garden Party for music, refreshments, games and more entertainments.
Community Service Recognized by Local Kiwanis Club With Zeller Awards
The Kiwanis Club of Homewood-Mountain Brook recently presented two Walter Zeller Fellowship Awards for outstanding service to the Homewood community.
Members of the Graphos family received the medal and certificate awarded posthumously to Sammy Graphos, a fixture in the Homewood main business district before his passing in October.
Graphos was owner and operator of Sam’s Super Sandwiches, but his influence and wisdom spread well beyond its walls. His son, Ted, shared several stories of Sam’s kind-heartedness to children and adults in Rosedale and in Homewood City Schools. Ted Graphos has reopened the sandwich shop in its new location in SOHO.
The second award honors the 37-year career of Deborah Fout,
Scott Sims, Kiwanis Alabama District governor, far left, with members of the Graphos Family From left, Andrew Christian, Leslie West, Oanh Nguyen, Virginia Bugg, Debbie Fout, Judith Wright, Dr. Paul Doran , and Laura Tucker.
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‘A Gift to the Community’ Fellowship, Snacks and Games Take Spotlight in Crestline Family Fest
Family Fest, organized by seven local churches, took place May 8 at Crestline Elementary Field.
Attendees were served savory snacks from Mountain Brook vendors, including Mountain Brook Creamery, Craft’s and Post Office Pies. The event also featured inflatables, crafts and games for children and youth.
Churches involved in the planning of the event included Mountain Brook Baptist Church, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Canterbury United Methodist Church, Independent Presbyterian Church, Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Brookwood Baptist Church and Covenant Presbyterian Church.
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Arts and Fashion Focus of This Year’s Museum Ball
The 65th Annual Museum Ball was held at the Birmingham Museum of Art on May 7.
Inspired by abstract expressionism and designed by Christopher Confero, this year’s Museum Ball dove into the intersection of art and fashion with the theme “Avant Garden: Let Fashion Bloom.”
Guests were served a dinner prepared by Tyler Lyne of Tasting TBL and produced by Kathy G. & Company. After dessert, guests were invited to the outdoor plaza for dancing under the stars to the sounds of Big Blast and Party Masters.
Co-chairs of the event were Marion and Edgar Marx and Cate and Brian Boehm.
The Museum Ball offers crucial support for the Birmingham Museum of Art. In addition to providing funds for arts education, this year’s ball will support the museum’s most vital operating expenses – providing worldclass exhibitions and remaining free of charge. ❖
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Co-chairs of the 65th Annual Museum Ball Edgar and Marion Marx and Brian and Cate Boehm with BMA director Graham Boettcher, center
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