Athens State Student Groups Host Rescue Pet Benefit

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May 8, 2014
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Athens State Student Groups Host Rescue Pet Benefit

ATHENS, AL – Athens State University’s chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) conducted an Animal Rescue Supply Drive for the Madison Animal Rescue Foundation (MARF) and Peace, Love and Animals (PLA) in conjunction with Athens State Student Government Association’s (SGA) Prancing Paws Carnival on April 26^th.

Puppy loving fun on Beasley Field at Prancing Paws
Carnival on April 26th

The SGA event helped the organizations raise over $1,400 with $500 donated from Jack’s restaurant, $500 from the Athens State Alumni Association and $400 from IMA and individual donations. The event brought over 200 animal enthusiasts to campus to bring awareness to the need for loving animal rescue homes. There was an animal obstacle course and free refreshments for two-legged and four-legged attendees.

MARF and PLA provide care, comfort, and spaying/neutering services for lost and deserted animals. They also provide foster homes who feed and shelter animals until a home can be found.
Bailey Gregory, the 2013-2014 SGA Vice President, said she was “so happy for the turnout.” The SGA officers and members worked very hard to coordinate the efforts on campus to benefit both organizations.

“PLA and MARF were in awe of the generosity on campus and so grateful for everything,” states IMA advisor Stacie Hughes. “An SUV was filled twice with all the donations received from students, faculty and staff.”

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Athens State University - Golf Classic

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Guy McClure

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April 1, 2014
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Athens State Announces Annual Alumni Golf Classic Scholarship Fundraiser

ATHENS, Ala – The Annual Alumni Golf Classic is scheduled for Thursday, May 15 at Canebrake Club in Athens. Lunch starts at 11:30 am and the tournament will begin at 1:00 pm. All proceeds from the tournament fund scholarships for the following academic year. The 2013-2014 recipients who will be volunteering at the tournament include Nathan Rodriguez, Hannah Esch, Chelsea Calhoun, Kelton Riley, Daniel Cheatham, Ruby De La Pena, Erica Smith, John Malone, Bailey Gregory, Jasmin Malone and Halli Smith.

Individuals or businesses can sponsor a shared hole with sign for $100, a quarter hole with sign for $250, a half hole with sign for $250, or an entire hole with banner for $1000. Team fees are $500 for a 4-person team and include lunch, greens fees, golf cart, refreshments, hospitality gifts and prizes.

McClary Ford is sponsoring the Hole-In-One prize of a 2014 Ford Escape, and skill prizes will be awarded for Best Score, Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin. In addition, Huntsville International Airport has provided a $500 travel voucher and there will be a 50/50 cash pot (50% goes to alumni scholarships and 50% goes to the winner). Chances for travel voucher are $5 and chances for the 50/50 pot are $1. You do not have to be present to win either. Winners will be chosen after the tournament during the awards presentations.

Contact the Athens State Office of Alumni Affairs at alumni@athens.edu or 256-233-8185 to reserve your team or to sponsor a hole.

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Attached Picture: Left to Right: McClary Ford General Manager Mickey Smith, Athens State students and scholarship recipients Halli Smith, Chelsea Calhoun, John Malone, Ruby De La Pen, McClary Ford Owner Jim McClary, and , Jasmin Malone.

Athens State University - Distinguished Alumnus Award

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Guy McClure

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March 3, 2014
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Sims-deGraffenried Named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year at Athens State

ATHENS, Ala. - At a reception prior to their annual meeting on February 28, the Athens State University Alumni Association recognized Dr. Sandra Sims-deGraffenried by awarding her the 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Sims-deGraffenried is a strong advocate for the University and has boldly shared her love for the institution with alumni, state officials and the community. She earned not only her bachelor’s degree but also her master’s degree from the University in 1970.

Sims-deGraffenried led a very public career as Executive Director of the Alabama Association of School Boards. She was known for her hard work and dedication to the issues most important to school boards and the communities they represented.

In 2012, Dr. Sims-deGraffenried was nominated to serve on the newly created Athens State University Board of Trustees. Her fellow trustees recognized her work and understanding of educational issues and elected her the first chair pro tempore under the new governance.
Vice President for University Advancement Rick Mould has long worked with Sims-deGraffenried on legislative issues for Athens State. In his introduction of her he remarked, “Sandra is passionate about Athens State University. She loves this institution and is dedicated to it. We are all proud of her

and her accomplishments in serving education. Tonight we recognize her and in this small way say thank you for representing our University so well. ”

Athens State President Bob Glenn presented Sims-deGraffenried with a framed proclamation from Alabama Governor Robert Bentley commending her for her career in education and her advocacy for the state institution. Glenn read the proclamation to the reception attendees.

Sims-deGraffenried is a native of Hartselle, Alabama and currently resides in Orange Beach and Huntsville.

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Athens State University Alumni Foundation Presention for Upcoming Tour of Ireland

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March 18, 2013

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Ireland Trip Presentation at Athens State

Athens, ALA. – Athens State University’s Alumni Association is hosting a trip presentation on the upcoming trip to Ireland. The presentation will be on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Learning Commons of the Library. Jack Brinson with Collette Vacations will be on hand to show highlights of the trip and answer questions for our travel to Ireland’s Coastal Treasures- November 7-15, 2013. If you are traveling with us or thinking about traveling, please join us for the presentation. Refreshments will be served. 

The travel program, open to anyone – not just Athens State alumni, introduces you to another side of the Emerald Isle. Visit rollicking Dublin, historical Limerick, charming Kinsale, and Galway, “the City of Tribes.” Tour the Old Midleton Distillery and learn how Irish whiskey is made. Discover Ireland’s ‘wild west’ region of Connemara. Cruise Killary Harbour, the only natural fjord in Ireland. Visit the Irish National Stud to see majestic thoroughbreds. Learn about daily life with a visit to an Irish farm. Step aboard the Jeanie Johnston, a recreated “famine ship.” Travel to Kylemore Abbey, home to Ireland’s oldest community of Benedictine nuns. Explore Ireland’s history at the ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise and at the Cobh Heritage Centre. Toast it all with a drink in Europe’s official ‘oldest pub!’  

Included in the price of the trip are airfare from Huntsville, hotel, hotel transfers and 11 meals (7 breakfasts and 4 dinners). Rates range from $2,919 for triple occupancy accommodations to $3,249 per person for single occupancy. For more information about the trip or to RSVP for the presentation, call the Office of Alumni Affairs at 256-233-8185. 

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