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East Carolina University College of Health & Human Performance Alumni and Friends Newsletter Fall 2005
Inside this
issue…
Message from the Dean . . . . . .2
Dedication of Wall of Honor . . .2
Dr. Richard Williams . . . . . . .2
Alice Keene . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Alumni Achievements . . . . . . .3
Dr. Christopher Ellis . . . . . . .3
Retirements . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Dave Alexander . . . . . . . . . .4
2005 Membership of HHP
Advancement Council . . . . . . .4
Alumni Challenge . . . . . . . . .5
2004- 2005 Student
Scholarship/ Award Recipients . .5
PCMH Foundation Grant Pro-vides
$ 28,000 in Funding for the
Walker Center . . . . . . . . . . .6
Walker Center Board
Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Cornerstone Society . . . . . . . .7
Dr. Thomas H. Johnson, Sr.: A Career of Service and Leadership
Dr. Tom Johnson, retired Professor in the College of Health and Human Performance ( HHP),
had quite a thirty- five year career. While a faculty member in the Department of Health Educa-tion
and Promotion, Tom taught courses in physical education, health, and recreation. In addition
to having the opportunity to teach many fine students at ECU, he considers his service as Chair of
the Faculty from 1979- 1982 as one of the highlights of his academic career. Another highlight was
serving as President of the North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance ( NCAAHPERD). Tom also served his community for 16 years in the
important role of County Commissioner for Pitt County.
Today, Tom continues his political activity and his support of the College, including serving as a
valued member of the HHP Advancement Council. His experience and skills have been invaluable to this council of exec-utives
who have been critical to the growth and development of the College. In addition to Tom's many contributions to
his College, University and community, he is an accomplished gardener, as evidenced by the 93 impressive rose bushes that
he and his wife, Phyllis, grow at their home.
Early this fall, Tom made a $ 10,000 contribution to HHP that was symbolic of his leadership and ability to cultivate
things. He designated his gift for the establishment of a Cornerstone Society donor wall that will be prominently displayed
in a location adjacent to the Dean’s Suite in Minges. The wall, to be dedicated in Fall 2005, will commemorate donors
who have made gifts to the College in amounts of $ 1,000 or greater between July 1st and June 30th annually. New and
continuing College of HHP Cornerstone Society members will be recognized at a reception held each fall.
The Cornerstone Society donor wall is important to the College as a way of recognizing the people, organizations, and
businesses whose generosity results in a strong foundation of excellence in the College. Such donations lead to a greater
availability of student scholarships, improved technology, more academic resources, and the opportunity to pursue special
projects that enhance students' learning experiences.
It is with deep gratitude that we acknowledge Tom Johnson's gift. As Dr. Glen Gilbert, Dean of the College, said, “ This
generous contribution by Dr. Johnson is symbolic of his commitment to service and growth.” As a leader and advocate,
Tom Johnson is an excellent representative of the College of Health and Human Performance.
The Tolleys Initiate the Dr. Ray H.
Martinez Teaching Excellence
Award in the College of Health and
Human Performance
Jerry and Joanie Tolley are
ECUalumni who met while
they were students and
married soon after gradua-tion.
Joanie Morrison Tol-ley,
from Washington D. C.,
graduated in 1965 with a
degree in Elementary Edu-cation.
Dr. Jerry R. Tolley,
Sr., originally from Edenton, North Carolina, is a former
wingback/ defensive back who has been inducted to the
ECU Athletic Hall of Fame. He earned both bachelors
( 1965) and masters ( 1966) degrees in Physical Education
at ECU.
Valuing education and quality teaching has been central
to the Tolley's lives. Joanie began her career teaching at
Tarboro Elementary School, taught in Guilford and Ala-mance
Counties, and retired after serving as Principal of
North Graham Elementary School. Jerry began his career
John Hudson, 2005 College of Health
and Human Performance
Alumnus of the Year
John Hudson, 1960 graduate of
HHP in Health/ Physical Education
was recognized with the College’s
highest honor for his numerous con-tributions
to his ECU academic
home. John, currently a Vice President of Investments at
Wachovia, has been a tireless leader and contributor to
HHP, giving generously of his time and resources to
strengthen the College. His leadership has helped the
College progress. John has been a long time Advance-ment
Council Member and served as Chair of the
Council from 2001- 2003. His leadership was key in
obtaining funding for the HHP Wall of Honor project
and in strengthening fundraising initiatives with the
council and various alumni constituencies. John and his
wife Harriet, a 1959 graduate in Elementary Education,
have named an endowed scholarship within the College
of Health and Human Performance. John also currently
serves on the Walker Center Board, helping to promote
the mission of the center that is now housed in HHP.
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Pictured left to right- Joanie Tolley, Ray
Martinez, Jerry Tolley, Sr.
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Greetings from the College of Health and
Human Performance. The college and uni-versity
continue to grow and our faculty con-tinue
their exceptional work in teaching,
research, and service.
ECU Chancellor, Steve Ballard, has been
installed with the appropriate tradition cere-mony
and Jim Smith has been named Provost
after stellar service in an interim role. Kevin
Seitz, replacing Richard Brown, has joined ECU as Vice Chan-cellor
for Administration & Finance completing the new leader-ship
team. I have been serving in the role as Interim Vice
Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies until the new
Vice Chancellor, Deirdra Mageean, arrives from Maine. It has
been challenging serving in two roles at the same time but it
was an opportunity I could not decline and I believe it recog-nizes
the eminence HHP has demonstrated in research.
We had two long time faculty members retire this year, Dr.
Pat Dunn and Ms. Carol Ann Tucker. They have been fine col-leagues
and will continue their work with us on a part- time basis.
Message from the Dean
Our HHP Advancement Council headed by Bob Basnight
and Don Edwards will be busy and in need of your help. The
future is bright for the college which now has over seventy fac-ulty
housed in eight buildings. We have been provided the
Belk/ Allied Health building and, after extensive refurbishing, it
will be home to the Departments of Recreation and Leisure
Studies and Health Education and Promotion in fall 2007.
This will allow for growth space for Exercise and Sports Sci-ence.
Despite looming state budget cuts, this has been an
exceptional year in updating HHP classrooms, offices and in
obtaining research equipment. The classrooms in the Ward
Sports Medicine Building are undergoing much needed reno-vations
this summer.
Thanks for your continued interest in ECU and HHP. Your
success, energy and support continue to be our greatest assets
in advancing the College of Health and Human Performance.
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College of Health and Human Performance
Wall of Honor Contributed by BB& T
is Dedicated
On May 20, 2005 the College of Health and Human Perfor-mance
unveiled and dedicated the Wall of Honor contributed by
the BB& T Foundation in recognition of Mr. Henry G.
Williamson, Jr., retired Chief Operating Officer of BB& T.
Henry is an ECU alumnus who has made countless contribu-tions
to East Carolina University. The dedication ceremony was
hosted by Chancellor Ballard. Henry addressed the audience
saying “ I am humbled and honored by this wonderful recogni-tion
from the College of Health and Human Performance.” Dr.
Gilbert expressed his deep appreciation to BB& T, who was rep-resented
by Dennis Alexander, Greenville City Executive, and
Danny Daniels, Regional President for the Eastern Region of
North Carolina. Dr. Gilbert went on to say “ This wall honors
the College’s best and brightest faculty, students and alumni for
their accomplishments”. The event was attended by approxi-mately
one hundred people who enjoyed a reception in Marie’s
Café in Minges Coliseum.
Dr. Richard Williams is Recipient of the
Ray Martinez Teaching Excellence Award
Recreational therapist, Dr. Richard Williams,
an assistant professor in the Department of
Recreation and Leisure Studies, degree director
for the undergraduate Recreational Therapy
Program, and three- time alumnus of the Uni-versity
of Georgia, joined the ECU faculty in
2000 after completing his doctorate. Dr.
Williams is recognized for his innovative and
creative approaches in teaching.
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Pictured left to right- Glen Gilbert, Dean HHP, Danny Daniels, BB& T Regional President,
Henry Williamson, Jr. retired Chief Operating Officer BB& T, and Dennis Alexander, BB& T
Greenville City Executive.
Alumna Alice Keene Named Outstanding
Citizen of the Year
Alice Keene, an alumna of the Department of Recreation and
Leisure Studies, was honored as the 2004 Citizen of the Year for
the community of Greenville and Pitt County. This is the
highest honor bestowed by the Greenville- Pitt County Cham-ber
of Commerce. She was honored January 28, 2005 at the
Chamber’s Annual Membership Celebration. Janice Faulkner,
2002 Citizen of the Year, presented the award. Alice serves as
the Director of the Pitt County Community Schools Recreation
Program. During the past two decades, she has served in many
leadership roles in her work with the Pitt County Senior
Games. Among the many awards she has received, Alice was
selected the College Outstanding Alumna in 2000. She cur-rently
serves as an active board member of the College of
Health and Human Performance Advancement Council.
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Alumni Achievements
Tony Ammirati, BS in Management of Recreation
and Facilities Services (' 03) and current graduate stu-dent
was recently awarded an Earnhardt Legend
Leadership Award. The award ( a grant of $ 7,000) will
be used to purchase equipment and develop educa-tional
programs for the Walter L. Stasavich Science
and Nature Center at River Park North.
Vicki Armstrong, BS Worksite Health Promotion
(' 98); MAEd Health Education (' 99), completed her
PhD in Adult Education at NC State University in
Spring 2005.
Carolyn Osborne Austin, BS Therapeutic Recreation
Option (' 95), received a North Carolina Recreation
Therapy Association Certificate of Recognition in
2004. She is a recreational therapist at Baptist Medical
Center, Wake Forest, N. C.
Debra Bryant, MA Physical Education (' 04), was
named the 2004- 2005 Teacher of the Year at Russell
Elementary School, Camp Lejune. She was also
named the North Carolina District Teacher of the
Year for the Department of Defense Elementary and
Secondary Schools.
Janet Funderburk, BS Therapeutic Recreation
Option (' 94); MS Recreational Therapy Administra-tion
(' 00), is beginning a two- year term on the Board
of Directors of the Southeast Therapeutic Recreation
Symposium and completing her second year as co-chair
of Academic Affairs for the American Therapeu-tic
Recreation Association. She is an Assistant Profes-sor
at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.
Tracie Hobbs, BS Recreational Therapy (' 97),
received a Certificate of Recognition from the North
Carolina Recreation Therapy Association in 2004.
She is a recreational therapist at Whitaker Rehabilita-tion
Center at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-
Salem, NC.
Ann Hughes, BS Physical Education (' 85); MA
Adapted Physical Education Concentration (' 93), was
named the 2004- 2005 Teacher of the Year at the
Metro School in the Charlotte- Mecklenburg District.
The Metro School is dedicated to serving the Dis-trict's
children with special needs.
Wendy Cayton Hughes, BS Therapeutic Recreation
Option (' 96); MS Recreational Therapy Administra-tion
(' 03) was the recipient of a Certificate of Recog-nition
by the North Carolina Recreation Therapy
Association in 2004. She is the Recreational Therapy
Retired
Dr. Patricia C. Dunn
retired in July 2005 after
34 years on the faculty in
the ECU Department of
Health Education and
Promotion. After earning
her PhD at the Ohio State
University, she returned to
teach at ECU, her undergraduate alma
mater, in 1971. During her tenure at ECU,
she taught a variety of health education
courses, earned the rank of full Professor,
and contributed to the Department and
University in innumerable ways, including
working with and mentoring international
students. She has always been a world
traveler and actively involved in the com-munity,
including serving on the Pitt
County Council on Aging and traveling
internationally with Habitat for Humanity
to seven foreign countries. She has been a
member of the Greenville City Council for
the past three years. Among the many spe-cial
awards and honors Pat Dunn has
received, she received the ECU Outstand-ing
Alumni Award and the Best- Irons
Humanitarian Award for Greenville, N. C..
After retirement, she will continue teach-ing
part- time and working with interna-tional
students at the University.
Ms. Carol- Ann Tucker
retired in December 2004
following a 32- year career
in the ECU Department
of Health Education and
Promotion. She started
working with the Region-al
Training Center in 1972
as a graduate assistant, became Associate
Director in 1973, and Director from 1985 to
2004. The Center, which focuses on sub-stance
abuse prevention, has been the
longest grant- funded program on ECU
campus. In addition to teaching in the
department and directing the center, Carol-
Ann served as a student advisor, advisor to
the student marshals, and became the
“ voice” at every College commencement.
She has served on numerous boards, con-tinues
membership in several national lead-ership
societies, and has received many
honors and awards, including being nation-ally
recognized as an outstanding collegiate
advisor. In 2003, Carol- Ann became
Director of the College Academic Advising
Center and remains in that role since her
retirement.
Christopher Ellis Receives Inter- Disciplinary Doctorate
In Spring 2005, Christopher Ellis,
alumnus of the Department of
Recreation and Leisure Studies, com-pleted
his PhD in Coastal Resources
Management, an interdisciplinary
doctoral program at East Carolina
University. Dr. Ellis’s dissertation,
chaired by Dr. Hans Vogelsong, an
associate professor in the Department
of Recreation and Leisure Studies,
was titled, “ Factors Contributing to
Beach Attractiveness: Understanding
Recreational Choice Behavior on the
North Carolina Coast”.
Supervisor at the Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug
Abuse Treatment Center in Greenville, N. C.
Jessica Martin, BS Recreational Therapy (' 05), was
named the 2004- 2005 Student of the Year by the
North Carolina Recreation Therapy Association.
Jo Morgan, BS School and Community Health
(' 84); MAEd Health Education (' 84), was named
Alumna of the Year for the Department of Health
Education and Promotion. She is the Health Educa-tion
Director for the Pitt County Health Department
in North Carolina.
Mike Morgan, BS Physical Education (' 02), was
named Teacher of the Year for
School # 167, Baltimore County Schools.
Anthony Moran, BS Therapeutic Recreation
Option (' 94), recreational therapist at Baptist Medical
Center in Winston- Salem, NC was the recipient of
the North Carolina Recreation Therapy Association
Outstanding Professional of 2004 award.
Lindsey Scherer, BS School Health (' 05) was recog-nized
as one of the country's Outstanding Seniors in
Health Education at the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Convention in Chicago, April 2005.
Kimberly Thurman, BS Physical Education (' 05),
received the East Carolina University Latham Award
for Excellence in Teaching.
William S. Totten, Jr., MS Recreation and Leisure
Facilities and Services Administration, was promoted
to District Superintendent within the State Parks and
Recreation Division in the NC Department of Envi-ronment
and Natural Resources. Prior to this pro-motion,
he was the Park Superintendent of Jordan
Lake State Park.
David White, MS Recreation and Leisure Facilities
and Services Administration, received the NCRPA
Fellow Award, the highest award given to leaders in
the profession who have provided outstanding service
to the North Carolina Recreation and Park Associa-tion
for a number of years.
Kelvin Yarrell, MS Recreation and Leisure Facilities
and Services Administration (' 04) received the
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies Alum-ni
of the Year Award. He was honored at the RCLS
Alumni lunch held in Hickory NC in November in
conjunction with the NC Recreation and Parks Asso-ciation
annual conference. Kelvin works with youth
and other recreation programs as part of the
Greenville Recreation and Parks Department
Pictured left to right- Dr. Glen Gilbert, Dean; Dr. Lauriston King, Program
Director, Coastal Resources Management; Dr. Christopher Ellis; Dr. Hans Vogel-song,
Associate Professor, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Dave Alexander a 1967 Health/ Physi-cal
Education graduate from what is
now known as the College of Health
and Human Performance always sym-bolized
character, leadership and excel-lence.
The former ECU fullback who
was converted from linebacker used skill
and a strong work ethic that ultimately
culminated during his senior year in
being named to the Associated Press
Small College All- America Team and named AP Honorable
Mention All- American, a rare feat for a small college player. His
teams were a collective 27- 3 during his time as a player. After
graduating, Dave played briefly on an Oakland Raiders Develop-mental
League team in Richmond, Virginia. He then suffered a
major knee injury and decided to return to ECU where he fin-ished
his student teaching and graduated.
After school Dave became an entrepreneur, drawing from his
football and educational experiences and the success he gained
here at ECU. He ultimately started his own office cleaning
company that focused on upscale, large, and historical buildings
in the Washington D. C. area. Through thirty- plus years of lead-ership,
Dave led Potomac Services, Inc. to grow into a $ 17 mil-lion
company with over 1,200 employees. Potomac Services, Inc.
cleaned some of the most historical buildings in the District and
surrounding areas and even worked as part of the Phoenix Pro-ject
to resurrect the damaged wing at the Pentagon. The leader-ship
and character instilled in each employee contributed to the
success of the company.
Dave Alexander - Leadership and Character
Create Excellence
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Mr. Dave Alexander, Retired
Potomac Services, Inc.
Mr. Harry “ Hal” Baird
Senior Associate Athletic
Director
Auburn University
Mr. Ronnie Barnes, Head
Athletic Trainer
NY Giants Football
Mr. Bob Basnight, Owner
Basnight and Associates
Mr. Jack R. Bray, Vice
President/ Mill manager
Weyerhaeuser
Mr. Mike Bunting, President
Rubbermill, Inc.
Mr. Jimmy Creech, President
Industrial & Construction
Enterprises, Inc.
Mr. Don Edwards, President
University Book Exchange
Ms. Carolyn A. Fulghum, ECU
Retired Assistant Vice
Chancellor
Mr. John Hudson, First Vice
President/ Investments
IJLWachovia
Dr. Thomas H. Johnson, Sr.
ECU Retired Professor
Ms. Alice Keene, Director
Community Schools and
Recreation
Pitt County Schools
Dr. Tally Lassiter, Physician
Orthopedic East
Mr. Don Leggett, Special
Assistant to Vice Chancellor
Institutional Advancement
Mr. Richard “ Rooster” Narron
Sportsman World
Mr. Brian Pecheles, General
Manager and Owner
Joe Pecheles Volkswagen, Inc.
Mrs. Diane Poole, Chief
Planning Officer
University Medical Centers of
Eastern Carolina
( 252) 816- 5104 ( W)
Mr. Jim Post, Owner
Post's Nursery
Ms. Emilie Tilley, Retired
Principal
Virginia Beach City Public
School System
Dr. Henry VanSant, ECU
Retired
Associate Athletic Director &
Assistant Professor
2004- 2005 Officers
Mr. Bob Basnight, Chair Mr. Don Edwards, Vice Chair
2005 Membership Of HHP Advancement Council
Mr. Clay Walker, Senior Vice
President
National Football League
Players, Inc.
Dr. LeRoy T. Walker, President
Emeritus NC Central
University and US Olympic
Committee
Mrs. Renee Wareing, Sales
Marketing
2208 Poplar Point Road
Mrs. Kim Watson
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Mr. Jerry Wilkins, Senior Vice
President
Regional Corporate Banker
BB & T
Mr. Walter L. Williams,
President
Trade Oil Company HHHHPPvisions visions
Dave has recently retired with his wife, Ella. They reside in
Bethany Beach, Delaware in the summer and Stewart, Florida
during the remainder of the year. The couple has six children
and nine grandchildren that they relish spending time with.
Dave agreed last summer to bring his expertise and vast tal-ents
to the College of Health and Human Performance
Advancement Council. Since that time he has spoken to gradu-ate
classes at HHP and ECU about leadership and excellence in
business. He has already established himself as an outstanding
leader and board member. Dean Glen Gilbert says “ Dave’s ener-gy,
enthusiasm and intensity fuel everything that he does. His
leadership and vision have been huge assets to HHP.” Dave,
who always strives for excellence, is not only giving back to
HHP himself, but also is encouraging other alumni to do so
through the Dave Alexander HHP Alumni Challenge. Once
again, Dave is working to make the College of Health and
Human Performance a winner. Dave, we are certainly grateful
to have you as a valuable member of our team.
According to Dean Gilbert, “ we have been so fortunate to have
John working tirelessly in many areas for the advancement of
our mission. John’s professionalism, dedication and loyalty all
combine to make our people and our College better.” John
received his well- deserved Alumnus of the Year Award this
spring at commencement on May 6, 2005. Upon receiving his
award he gave a brief speech to the 2005 graduating class where
he emphasized “ the importance of giving back to HHP and
ECU.” He urged everyone to “ stay connected to their university
in the future.” John, thank you for sharing your many talents.
Your efforts strengthen every facet of the College.
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2004- 2005
Student Scholarship/ Award Recipients
University Book Exchange Scholarship/ HHP
Melissa Dawn Petterson
Gravely Foundation Scholarship/ HHP Nadezda Stanojevic
William E. Cain Scholarship/ HHP Shannon Nicole Jones
Mike Bunting Scholarship/ HHP Matthew Gray Crayton
Joe Pecheles Volkswagen, Inc./ HHP
Susan Annette Whitehurst
G. Brantley & Barbara F. Aycock Scholarship for Physical
Education Teachers/ EXSS Nicholas Earl Futrell
Gay Blocker Scholarship/ EXSS Chad Allen Eirich
Nell A. Stallings Scholarship/ EXSS
Brian Patrick Cavanaugh
Catherine A. Bolton Scholarship/ EXSS
Christina Marie Lewis
Adriana Marie Arredondo
Catherine V. McCulley Memorial Scholarship for Exercise
Physiology/ EXSS Rebecca Gavin Ruster
Ernie Schwarz Memorial Scholarship/ EXSS
William J. Glascoff
Ronnie Barnes Scholarship/ HLTH Justin Michael Brewer
Sports Medicine Alumni Scholarship/ HLTH
G. Brandon Hightower
Chenoweth & Associates Worksite Health
Scholarship/ HLTH Joni Marie Long
Patricia C. Dunn Scholarship/ HLTH
LaTangee DeGrace Knight
Walter B. Cannon Scholarship/ RCLS Tami Suzanne Maes
Charles A. Vincent Memorial Scholarship/ RCLS
April Elaine Britton
Donna J. Mooneyham Achievement Award in Aquatic
Therapy/ RCLS Jessica Marie Martin
Robert W. Basnight Scholarship/ RCLS Anthony Ammirati
Exercise Sport Science Outstanding Graduates Spring 2005
Shanita Nicole Sutton/ BA Exercise Sport Science
Andrea Elizabeth Blevins/ Health Fitness Specialist
Jessica Lynn Borrelli/ Physical Education
Jodie Marie Rush/ Exercise Physiology
Overall Outstanding Graduate 2004- 2005
Jessica Lynn Borrelli/ Physical Education
Health Education & Promotion Outstanding Graduates
Spring 2005
Ashley Renee Christopher/ Community Health
Tamika Michelle Langley/ Environmental Health
Lindsey Marie Scherer/ School Health
Megan Nicole Mitchell/ Worksite Health
Ryan Thomas Holland/ Prehealth Professions
G. Brandon Hightower/ Athletic Training
Overall Outstanding Graduate 2004- 2005
Ryan Thomas Holland/ Prehealth Professions
Recreation & Leisure Studies Outstanding Graduates
Spring 2005
Sarah Ellen Fleming/ Recreational Therapy
Vincent Joel Logan/ Management of Recreation
Facilities & Services
Overall Outstanding Graduates 2004- 2005
Jessica Marie Martin / Recreational Therapy
Nicole Marie Lindsay / Management of Recreation
Facilities & Services
Dave Alexander HHP Alumni Challenge
May 24, 2005
Dear Fellow Alumns:
As a student and an athlete at ECU I learned many valuable lessons that
aided me in my professional and personal success throughout the years.
My degree in Health/ Physical Education from what is now called the
College of Health and Human Performance provided me a very solid
foundation for the business principles and leadership tools that have con-tributed
to my success. I am very thankful for my educational experience
that I received from ECU and specifically HHP. Those college days were
extremely memorable and some of the best experiences of my life.
It is for all these reasons that I am giving of my time by becoming an
active member on the College Advancement Council and my resources by
establishing a $ 5,000 fund to serve as a challenge to my fellow alumni to
increase dollars and donors for HHP. My goal is to increase both new
donors and current donors by getting you to stretch your gift by a mini-mum
of $ 25. The challenge works like this, any new or increased mini-mum
gift of $ 25 will be matched by my fund at the $ 25 level essentially
adding the value of $ 25 to your gift. My hope is to both increase the dol-lars
raised and increase the percentage of alumni donors to close to 10%.
An increase of 200 new donors will get HHP to the 10% threshold. This
percentage is important to the College as they try to raise foundation and
corporate dollars for specific academic programs and research.
The beauty of this challenge is that your contribution can go toward
any program or fund of your choice within the College of Health and
Human Performance. You have total control over the academic unit or
scholarship that your contribution aids. Your support at any level will
advance the College in their pursuit of becoming a top ten Health and
Human Performance institution in the country.
It is with pleasure and pride that I offer this opportunity for you to
begin or increase your support to your academic home at your alma
mater. Thank you for your consideration and support. Your contributions
do make a difference.
Sincerely,
Dave Alexander, ' 67
Health/ Physical Education
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Pitt Memorial Hospital Foundation Grant Pro-vides
$ 28,000 in Funding for the Walker Center
The Walker Center Adapted Sports Program was funded
through the generosity of the Pitt Memorial Hospital Founda-tion
Grant. Dr. David Loy, Assistant Professor of Recreational
Therapy, directs the grant. Highlights for 2004- 05 include:
* Hosted Summer Adapted Water- ski Clinic in Washington,
NC. Taught 5 first- time skiers with disabilities how to ski
with adapted ski equipment.
* Hosted Annual Fall Fiesta. Activities such as water- ski,
kayaking, canoeing, hand cycling, and boat rides were pro-vided
to nearly 30 individuals with disabilities. Joe Ray
( Birmingham, AL), member of the US Disabled Water- ski
Team and current World Record Holder, attended and pro-vided
water- ski instruction to individuals.
* Hosted the first annual “ Discover Scuba” clinic for individu-als
with disabilities. Six individuals with disabilities received
hands- on instruction in adapted scuba diving.
* Sponsored the 8th Annual Adapted Sports Day at ECU.
Participants learned disabled sports including basketball,
quad rugby, climbing, slalom course, volleyball, billiards,
table tennis, canoeing, and handcycling. The keynote speak-er
for the event was Jean Driscoll, Paralympian and 8 time
winner of the Boston Marathon wheelchair division.
* Cultural Arts Festival in April included an Active Living
Health Retreat to encourage individuals with disabilities to
resume active lifestyles in sports and recreation.
Dr. LeRoy Walker, Board Chairman
Dr. Glen Gilbert, Dean & Professor
College of HHP
Dr. William Shelton, Vice Chancellor for
University Advancement
Mr. Bob Basnight, Owner Basnight &
Associates
Mr. Robert Block, Founding Trustee, U. S.
Sports Academy
Mr. Mike Bunting, President
Rubbermill, Inc.
Mr. Jimmy Carnes, Executive Director,
US Track Coaches Assoc.
Mr. Jimmy Creech, President Industrial &
Construction Enterprises
Ms. Martha Dixon, VP Regional
Rehab Center
Mr. David Falk, Managing Member,
Drucker & Falk
Mr. Andy Fleming, President, US Disabled
Athletes Fund
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L. T. Walker International Human Performance Center
Board Members 2005
Dr. Joe Houmard, Director ECU Human
Performance Lab
Mr. John Hudson, First Vice President,
IJLWachovia
Mr. George Koonce, Former ECU &
NFL Player
Mr. Robert Maynard, Retired VP- Gen
Manager, John Deere Co.
Mayor Don Parrott, Mayor of Greenville
Mr. Robert Rippy, Owner Jungle Rapids
Family Fun Park
Mr. Kevin Seitz, Vice Chancellor, Adminis-tration
and Finance
Mr. Chuck Hawkins, Senior Associate Vice
Chancellor, Administration & Finance
Ms. Shelby Strother, Retired Edenton-
Chowan Board of Education
Mr. James Talton Jr., Chairman, ECU
Board of Trustees
Mr. LeRoy Walker Jr., Retired IBM
Mr. Walter Williams, President, Trade
Oil Company
as a successful college football coach, winning two national foot-ball
Championships at Elon College in 1980 and 1981. After a
successful fundraising career at Elon, Jerry joined Laboratory
Corporation of America as Assistant Vice President of training
and then became Assistant Vice President of Government and
Community Affairs. In 1999, Jerry returned to what has been
renamed Elon University where he continues to serve as Direc-tor
of Annual Giving. The Tolley’s have been deeply involved in
public service during the course of their lives. In fact, the Gov-ernor
of North Carolina recognized both Jerry and Joanie for
their public service with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award.
In an effort to honor a former Department of Exercise and
Sport Science faculty member and coach who had significantly
impacted Jerry’s life through teaching and advising, the Tolley’s
initiated a five- year endowment in honor of Dr. Ray H. Mar-tinez.
The Dr. Ray H. Martinez Teaching Excellence Award
will acknowledge outstanding teaching in the College. It will
be conferred annually to the faculty member in HHP who dis-plays
excellence and creativity in teaching. The award will
include a stipend that can be used by the recipient for profes-sional
development or travel. A commemorative plaque will
hang in the Dean's Suite in Minges recognizing the annual
recipients of the award.
As Dr. Glen Gilbert, Dean of The College of HHP,
observed, “ this creative gift recognizes teaching excellence,
which is a defined strength in the College. We are honored that
this award is named after such a fine educator as Ray. We are
thankful to Jerry and Joanie for their creativity and generosity.
This gift will aid faculty members in their growth as educators.”
We look forward to joining the Tolley’s and Dr. Martinez in
conferring this important award to a deserving faculty member
each year and deeply appreciate their support of teaching excel-lence
in the College.
Teaching Excellence Award, continued from front cover
Our congratulations to Lex Gillette, ECU sopho-more
and HHP Major who received a silver medal
in the VI ( visually impaired) long jump event at
the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.
Fall 2005 7
Cornerstone Society
Cornerstone- n. the indispensable and fundamental basis of something.
The Cornerstone Society at
the College of Health and
Human Performance is com-posed
of a group of generous
donors that have contributed a
minimum of $ 1,000 to the Col-lege
between July 1st and June
30th each fiscal year. These con-tributions
that provide the foun-dation
for the College’s compre-hensive
fundraising plan by
adding valuable resources for
HHP unrestricted monies, stu-dent
scholarships, graduate fel-lowships,
technological upgrades,
faculty awards, equipment, and
facilities enhancements. Gifts in kind and
planned gifts are also recognized in the Society
composite totals contributed by this distin-guished
group of supporters. Methods of giv-ing
to the Cornerstone Society include gifts of
cash, stock and other securities, life insurance,
and real estate. Donors to the Cornerstone
Society include alumni, faculty and staff,
friends, corporations, and businesses.
Recognition for being a Cornerstone
Society Member includes:
• having your name published on a brass
nameplate annually on the Cornerstone
Society Wall located in the Dean’s hallway
at Minges Coliseum
• participating in an annual
recognition event each fall
• receiving a framed certificate
recognizing donor participa-tion
during each fiscal year
• automatic membership into
the Chancellor’s Society for
East Carolina University.
Cornerstone Society Members will be high-lighted
specifically in our HHP Visions
Newsletter and on the College of HHP Web
Page in our donor listings. Of course this
deduction can be tax- deductible as described by
the guidelines established by the Internal Rev-enue
Service.
Although we work very hard at the College of
Health and Human Performance to provide
well deserved donor recognition, each donor
agrees nothing compares to the feeling of pride
and satisfaction they gain by helping deserving
young students receive an outstanding educa-tional
experience. Your membership in the
Cornerstone Society provides the foundation for
today’s student’s academic success. By strength-ening
academic programs, professional technol-ogy,
and student scholarships, your efforts pro-vide
much needed resources for quality educa-tional
experiences for our students on HHP.
For more information on how to become a
member of the Cornerstone Society at the
College of Health and Human Performance
please call Greg Abeyounis, Director of
Development at 252- 328- 4662 or e- mail at
abeyounisg@ mail. ecu. edu.
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