November 25, 2020 Issue, Page 5 of 16

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Community November 25, 2020 SWOSU Foundation, Inc., trustees convene for Fall 2020 session ‘The Board of Trustees of the Cammi Valdez, Tahlequah, on the Weatherford campus in for the Foundation’s two sub- Southwestern Oklahoma State SWOSU Class of 2008 the historic Burton House, the sidiaries, the SWOSU Alumni University (SWOSU) Founda- An _ institutionally-related Foundation currently stew- Association and the SWOSU tion, Inc. recently convened charitable entity, the SWOSU ards over $26 million in assets for a regularly scheduled busi- Foundation, Inc. was estab- for the benefit of SWOSU. Athletic Association. ness meeting. Due to ongoing lished in 1977 to promote For more information, restrictions related to the CO- please contact the SWOSU Of- VID-19 pandemic, the meeting philanthropy, award scholar- ‘The Foundation trustees was conducted entirely via the ships and distribute funds serve as the overall govern- fice of Institutional Advance- Zoom platform and facilitated to support the activities and ing and fiduciary body for the ment at 580-774-3267 or visit by the SWOSU Center for Ex- programs of SWOSU. Located Foundation generally as well as www.SWOSUFoundation.com. cellence in Teaching & Learn- ing (CETL). ‘The trustees heard briefings from SWOSU President Dr. Randy L. Beutler and SWOSU Foundation, Inc. Executive Di- ‘This is the 16799 Kelton Ro- Tess, Shai’Lee, and Addy are rector Garrett King. botic Wookies. Starting on the engineering notebook workers. Departing Trustee Homer bottom row going left to right: Roy keeps up with everyone to Ryan of Frederick, SWOSU Jet Erickson and Shai’Lee make sure they have done their Class of 1963, was commended Doughtery. Second row: Tess tasks for the day and he makes and thanked for his 27 years of Braddock and Addy Kimbro. sure everyone has a positive service. Since acceding to the Third row: Vincent Sherwood Board in April 1993, Ryan has and Roy Herndon. Throughout attitude while in the FTC pro- served as chair of the Scholar- the year, everyone has been gram. While the Wookies build ships & Grants Committee and working as proficient as they for competition, the anticipa- was named the 33rd member can. Vincent and Jet are the tion of the waiting process is of the SWOSU Presidential Or- builders in the Wookie group. anxious for everyone. der of Merit in 2018. ‘The trustees reviewed com- mittee reports and tracking data. They also considered and adopted the proposed Fiscal Cyffeetine Colamn Year 2021 budget & multi-an- Sa nual financial framework and considered and adopted the FY With Andy & Renie Bowman 2019 external audit report. “Thanks to our unbelievably generous network of alumni, Deep seat anda emeriti and friends, SWOSU’s philanthropic revenues, con- tributions and commitments tight hold in 2020 are tracking 25% above 2019's entire valuation,” King said. “The Foundation is very proud to support SWOSU's students during this time of historic challenge and unusual circumstances by increasing our scholarship payments 19% above 2019 levels.” ‘The Foundation’s leaders in- clude: CHAIR - George Cohlmia, Oklahoma City, SWOSU Class of 1974 ist VICE-CHAIR/CHAIR- DESIGNATE - Bryan Evans, This fantastic holiday light display can be Edmond, SWOSU Class of viewed nightly from 6-11 p.m. and 1998, also chair of the Corpo- concludes on New Year's Eve, rate Governance & Nominat- "With wonderful sponsors and donations ing Committee 2nd VICE-CHAIR - Brice merrily accepted from visitors, Christmas Harris, Fair Oaks (CA), SWOSU in the Park is a holiday tradition! Andy and Renie Bowman. Class of 1970, also chair of the Scholarships & Grants Com- The Elves of mittee Elkwood $’mo January 2020 gave no indication just how rough a ride it was. going to get for everyone on this planet. We had fairly-run-of- SECRETARY - Philip Busey, * Tour the Park on the Mistletoe Novembe r 27-29 " Jr, Oklahoma City, SWOSU Express, a Double Decker Bus Shop the-mill problems and successes the first couple of months. Lit- Class of 2004, also chair of the tle did we innocents suspect what was just around the corner + Visit Santa at Santa's Park Place Development Committee * Candycane Express - come March. But nowit’s nine months later and we are a whole TREASURER - Bruce Magill, bunch wiser. Miniature Train Rides Weatherford, SWOSU Class of “Get a deep seat and a tight hold” is a rodeo phrase that even 1970 + Ride the Centennial Carousel the most confirmed city-bred now understand. We really don’t PAST CHAIR - Dianne Hunt- + Holly Jolly Trolley Rides have an idea what this wild horse called ‘Life” may be trying er, Edmond, SWOSU Classes of * Cub Scouts serving Hot Chocolate next. Not onlyis this bucking bronco not running out of steam, 1986 & 1990 it seems to be getting its second wind. Already thrown us out of CHAIR OF THE INVEST- the saddle and flat on our derriere several times with COVID-19. MENT COMMITTEE - Mi- Twisted us in a tight spiral with a traumatic Presidential elec- chael Hart, Edmond, SWOSU tion. And now we face winter. Wintertime has always had the Class of 2006 ability to toss our country into the air and then kick us in the gut when we land on the ground. CHAIR OF THE AUDIT Reminds me of the story a young man named Terry told a few COMMITTEE - Judy Wilkes, years ago. Seems he grew up around horses on the farm, so he Oklahoma City, SWOSU Class tat Thousands of dollars in Gifts and Chamber Dollars developed a love for the strong animals. One day when he was of 1976 to be Given Away December 16th & 17th i a young boy, his dad came home with a beautiful black horse 580 Mercantile Elk City News Molly ANY & Ge Sham’ Cason Pant Sts r0,Qperr Late named Joe and told the boy that it was his, “When you break CHAIR OF THE FINANCE BIB's Records& Rarities Galleria Fumiture Outlet MerfildOfce Supply & Body FRIDAY UNTIL 7PM him to ride.” COMMITTEE - James Keehn, Barber Dyson FordLincoln Garage Bicycle Works Midwest Farm Supply Southern& Co Maletplace yoo, Ath, 11th & 18th “No problem. I am almost eleven years old and nearly grown,” Edmond, SWOSU Class of Bela Vita Grandview Pharmacy Nasty Nall Tem Future Showroom he thought confidently. 1996 Terry spent time making friends with Joe. Good-natured and anos Shoe Comer H BH Electronics Mountain Man’ Axe The Ati Door calm, the horse was a sweetheart. Finally, the big day arrived and CHAIR OF THE PROPERTY Chicken Express lon Throwing & Grub The Everett Blake Society his dad helped an excited boy saddle up. Joe remained cool as a COMMITTEE - Debbie Shep- Care's Do it Center Keith's Butcher Shop Page Jewelers The Lift CryoSpa cucumber through that process. He stood quietly patient as dad herd, Weatherford, SWOSU Daron Jewelers Kotter Flooring Center Pal Jones Drug The Natural Way Dispensary helped Terry swing into the saddle for the very first time. Dad Class of 1979 Davis Printing Co. LaDonnas Win & Spits Piza Hut The ToolBox helped him adjust the reins in his small hands, and then advised, Dis Rentals and Sales L&RTie &TruckServce $ &S Quality Carpet The Vogue Botique “Better get a deep seat anda tight hold, ‘cause it’s likely to get a Additional seated trustees of Doug Gray Auto Group MainStreet Cofee& Cafe Seas The 00 101.7 little bit rough.” the Foundation include: Dr's Bint & Elis “Yeah sure, no problem, blind optimism said, ‘I got this.” > Need net be present to win Dec. 16th drawing « Troy Joes Equipment Joe and Terry started out as a team. Then came the disagree- E, Vann Greer Andrews, ment. Joe decided to head to the barn, but Terry thought differ- Oklahoma City, SWOSU Class ently. of 1960 Rough began immediately. Lori Baker Boyd, Yukon, Chamber of Commerce Terry recounts he pulled his face out of the dust and crawled SWOSU Class of 1997 =), 580. 225: 0207 - elkcitychamber. com back on that horse countless times. They finally came to a work- Jeff DeFehr, Weatherford, ing arrangement. Horse let boy believe he was in charge, as long SWOSU Class of 1990 as boy was understanding of what horse wanted. David Ferrell, Amber, Scripture tells us to not brag about tomorrow, because we SWOSU Class of 1995 > ‘1 ) don’t know what tomorrow may bring. 2020 has been a living testimony to that. “Better get a deep seat anda tight hold, ‘cause Juan Garcia, Clinton, SWOSU Class of 2002 Subscribers Like 1) VOU N Make the Difference things can likely get a little rough.” In other words, enjoy right Lori Harper, Gulfport (MS), now, but prepare yourself for tomorrow’s worst the best you can. SWOSU Class of 1993 ‘Though all may be well today, changes come in a heartbeat. It’s Mark Russell, Elk City, called LIFE. SWOSU Class of 1986 Coffeetimecolumn.com Nelson Sims, Key Largo (FL), 109 W. Broadway, Elk City - 580-225-3000 SWOSU Class of 1971 Send responses to: [email protected] www.elkcitynews.com.com