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November 18, 2008 DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FONDATION MAKES DONATION TO NEMCC-- Four employees from Dollar General’s two Booneville store locations were on the Northeast Mississippi Community College campus recently to present a $1,000 donation to help support Northeast’s Eula Dees Memorial Library. The gift was given by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, its associates in the local stores, and their customers who make the grants possible so that Dollar General can give back to the communities that support it. Accepting the check were Northeast Development Foundation executive director, Patrick Eaton and director of learning resources Glenice Stone. Stone said, “The College is developing a comprehensive reading initiative to meet student learning needs. The gift from Dollar General will help the library in their role in implementing the reading initiative.” Pictured above beginning left are Janie Calvary, assistant manager; Chastity Mars, store manager; Eaton; Stone; Allison Parker, store manager; and Janet Rinehart, assistant manager.
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November 6, 2008 BMH-BOONEVILLE VOLUNTEERS AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS-- Teresa Gail Harris of Mantachie, a first-year associate degree nursing (ADN) student (second from left), and Prudence Cannon of Jumpertown, a second-year ADN student (third from left), were each recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to Northeast Mississippi Community College by the volunteer organization at Baptist Memorial Hosptial-Booneville. The outside agency scholarships are two-year awards of $500 per semester contingent on maintenance of a required grade point average and are managed by the Northeast Development Foundation. Pictured with the recipients is (l-r) Patrick Eaton, executive director of the Northeast Development Foundation, Harris, Cannon, Barbara Beard, BMH-Booneville volunteer, Linda Chaffin, director of medical review-BMH-Booneville, and Rose Ann Ivey, volunteer scholarship committee chairperson. Northeast’s Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu.
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October 13, 2008 NEMCC FOUNDATION AWARDS DODGE’S STORE SCHOLARSHIPS-- Melissa Nichols (third from left) of Dodge’s Store corporate office in Tupelo presented tuition scholarship checks to four Northeast Mississippi Community College students during the Northeast/East Central football game. Dodge’s Store contributes to the Northeast scholarship fund annually. The awards are based on academic achievement and financial need. Pictured is (l-r) Carol Chaffin, assistant store leader, Booneville; Deanna Richardson and Nichols, both of corporate; Erika Wimberly, Jumpertown; Darst Riley, Booneville; Bridget Chism, Booneville; Nathan South, Iuka and Patrick Eaton, executive director of the Northeast Development Foundation. Northeast’s Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu.
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October 9, 2008 BOONEVILLE MAN KICKS $100 FIELD GOAL-- Vince Stone of Booneville (fourth from left) kicked a 20-yard field goal and collected a $100 cash prize at halftime of the Northeast Tiger/East Central Warrior football game at Keenum Stadium October 2. Stone’s name was drawn at random to try the field goal as part of the Northeast Development Foundation’s Game Sponsorship Program. Dodge’s Store of Booneville was the official game sponsor for the Tigers’ 2008 Homecoming game against the Warriors. Pictured is (l-r) Carol Chaffin, assistant store leader at the Booneville Dodge’s Store; Deanna Richardson of the corporate office; Kimberly Stone, Mason Stone, Vince Stone, Melissa Nichols of the corporate office and Patrick Eaton, executive director of the Northeast Development Foundation. Northeast’s Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu.
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September 24, 2008 COUPLE ESTABLISHES CARLOS GINN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AT NEMCC BOONEVILLE, Miss. -- One of Northeast’s own is helping make the future bright for students in the Health Occupations program at Northeast Mississippi Community College. Tom and Angela James of Booneville recently established the Carlos Ginn Memorial Scholarship at Northeast. Angela James works as a Nursing instructor at the Booneville-based college. She and her family established this scholarship in memory of her father, Carlos Ginn. Booneville High School seniors who plan to major in the Health Occupations program at Northeast Mississippi Community College are eligible for the scholarship. Ben Shamburger is the recipient for this year’s scholarship. Northeast’s Development Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation, contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu. CUTLINE:
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September 23, 2008 MICHAEL EPTING SCHOLARSHIP FUND EXCEEDS $64,000 MARK -- The Michael Epting Scholarship Fund was established at Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2004. Due to the efforts of the scholarship’s management committee, this year the fund exceeded the $64,000 mark in money raised. Students interesting in applying for the scholarship must have a 2.75 GPA, be a resident of the five county area Northeast serves (Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union Counties), and be enrolled in the Automotive or Diesel Mechanics programs at Northeast. Pictured is (front row l-r) Tony Miles, Tracey Epting, Linda Epting, Northeast executive vice president Larry Nabors, Bobby Martin, chairman, president and CEO of The People’s Bank of Ripley and Ricky Dobbs, (back row l-r) Jonathan Alexander, Tim Clark, Patrick Eaton, executive director of the Northeast Development Foundation and Paul Childs. Northeast’s Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation, contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu. |
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September 11, 2008 BHS CLASS OF 1958 MAKES DONATION TO NEMCC SCHOLARSHIP FUND -- Margie Robinson Hurt of Ripley (center), a member of the 1958 Booneville High School Senior Class, presented a check to Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Foundation for $1175 on behalf of the 1958 class after its recent 50th class reunion. Classmates donated funds in memory of 10 deceased classmates to the Don Lee Keith Scholarship for Excellence in Writing at NEMCC. Keith was one of the 10 members who are deceased. The other deceased class members include Vila Mae Morgan Courtney, Larry Cunningham, Sukey Harber Lambert, J.B. Davis, Carolyn Sue Fugitt Cole, Jimmy Ralph Kennedy, Barbara Rampley Callender Desvari, Dickie Fugitt and Katherine Ann Alexander Arnold. In the background is a memorial board set up at the reunion recognizing theses classmates. Accepting the scholarship funds are Barbara Shackelford, NEMCC alumni director, and Patrick Eaton, director of Northeast’s Development Foundation. Northeast’s Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu.
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September 10, 2008 SEGARS FAMILY RECOGNIZED BY NEMCC-- Northeast Development Foundation executive director Patrick Eaton (l) and college president Johnny L. Allen, Ed.D. (right) recently presented Dr. Kelly & Martha Segars of Iuka with a certificate of appreciation for their generosity in providing a funding source through the Segars Family Educational Loan Fund back in 2002. The educational fund which included over $100,000 in student aid assisted over 130 students to attend Northeast Mississippi Community College. Northeast’s Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu.
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September 10, 2008 NEMCC FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES BOARD MEMBERS-- Northeast Mississippi Community College president, Johnny L. Allen, Ed.D. and Northeast Development Foundation executive director Patrick Eaton recently recognized Vance Witt (front row, third from left) for his service as Foundation Board President for 2007-2008. Outgoing Board members Kenny Hill from Tippah County, Bill Gray from Union County, Thomas Keenum from Prentiss County, and Dr. John Yarber from Prentiss County were also recognized for their outstanding service. Pictured is (back row l-r) Eaton, Allen, (front row l-r) Hill, Gray, Witt, Keenum, and Yarber. Northeast’s Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu.
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September 9, 2008 CATERPILLAR PLEDGES $50,000 TO NORTHEAST AT CORINTH CENTER BOONEVILLE, Miss. -- Northeast Mississippi Community College Development Foundation Executive Director Patrick Eaton and Northeast President Dr. Johnny L. Allen, .Ed.D. recently received a naming opportunity gift from Caterpillar, Inc. designated toward the Phase II project at the Northeast at Corinth center. The pledged gift of $50,000 will provide the Northeast at Corinth center with a classroom and has elevated Caterpillar to the highest level of giving to the Development Foundation, the Haney Society. The Haney Society is reserved for donors who have given a total of $100,000 or more to Northeast Mississippi Community College. Northeast’s Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation, contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu. CUTLINE: Northeast Mississippi Community College President Johnny L. Allen, Ed.D. accepts Caterpillar’s pledge for $50,000 from Caterpillar’s Corinth Facility Manager Barry Owens at the Corinth plant. Joining Allen and Owens were (from left) Northeast Mississippi Community College Development Foundation Executive Director Patrick Eation, Mississippi Reman Human Resources Manager Jessica Shipman, Allen, Owens and Northeast at Corinth Director Nelson Wall. |
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September 8, 2008 BOONEVILLE YOUTH ATTEMPTS $100 FIELD GOAL-- Dylan Henley of Booneville (left) came up short on a 20-yard field goal attempt worth a $100 cash prize at halftime of the Northeast Tiger/Pearl River Wildcat football game at Keenum Stadium September 4. Henley’s name was drawn at random to try the field goal as part of the Northeast Development Foundation’s Game Sponsorship Program. Cartwright Ford of Booneville was the official game sponsor for the Tigers’ 2008 home opener against the Wildcats. Pictured with Henley is Patrick Eaton, executive director of the Northeast Development Foundation. Northeast’s Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu.
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Aug. 4, 2008 BNA BANK OFFICIALS CUT RIBBON ON NORTHEAST AT NEW ALBANY LIBRARY-- BNA Bank CEO, Vance Witt (fifth from left), cuts the ribbon on the Northeast at New Albany Library. BNA donated $25,000 to the Northeast at New Albany Center to establish a library. Joining Witt are the Foundation Board members along with Patrick Eaton, executive director Northeast Foundation and Dr. Johnny Allen, NEMCC President. Pictured are Eaton, Johnny B. Moore, Thomas Keenum, Allen, Witt, Jack Ramsey, Billy Bolden, Kenny Hill, Alvia Blakney, Bill Gray, Danny Dilworth, Raymond Jourdan, Bill Morgan, Sam Tull, and John O. Cunningham. Northeast’s Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu. |
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NORTHEAST’S FOUNDATION OUT PERFORMS THE NATIONAL AVERAGE BOONEVILLE, Miss.-- A national survey conducted recently by the The Chronicle of Philanthropy revealed an increase in the nation’s wealthiest foundations assets and giving in 2007, and according to officials with the Northeast Mississippi Community College Development Foundation, it outperformed even the national average. The study found that foundations assets rose 4.6 percent in 2007, and grant making by foundations rose by 8.4 percent. During the same time assets of the Northeast Development Foundation rose by 7.3% and grant making increased by 11 percent. “We are very pleased that we were able to increase the amount of the Foundation’s assets,” explained Patrick Eaton, executive director of Northeast Development Foundation, “especially when we realized we out performed the national average. But, more importantly with the increase in assets means more available funds for Northeast and the students we serve.” On the heals of its first ever Major Gifts Campaign, which had a goal of $4 million, the Foundation raised over $5.5 million. Foundations never know what the following year will bring after concluding a capital campaign. The 2007 Northeast Development Foundation annual report indicates another great year of giving to the Foundation. Over $700,000 was given and designated for scholarships, endowments, general academic needs and building improvement projects. “We are very fortunate to have so many individuals and businesses that truly love Northeast,” Eaton said. Also included in the Foundation annual report are many impressive statistics on the Foundation’s growth for 2006 and 2007, as well as analysis of how it occurred. More important, it illustrates the growing needs for Northeast and how the Foundation donors are working to meet those needs. Eaton said while the information given accounts for only a small portion of Northeast’s large impact in providing higher educational opportunities in northeast Mississippi, everyone involved can take great pride in the achievements that are highlighted. Northeast’s Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu.
May 27, 2008 NEMCC CET PROGRAM TO BENEFIT FROM GIFT-- When recruiting students for the 2008 fall semester Northeast Mississippi Community College Construction Engineering Technology (CET) instructor Ray Gaillard (back row second from left) will have the benefit of additional scholarship dollars as a result of a gift to the Northeast Development Foundation by four area construction entities. Hill Brothers Construction of Ripley, Colom Construction of Falkner, Eutaw Construction of Aberdeen and the Mississippi Valley Association of General Contractors (MVAGC) gave a combined gift of $20,000 to the Northeast Development Foundation to enhance the scholarship offerings of the college’s CET program. Northeast’s CET program is designed to prepare individuals to work within the constructions industries and firms in mid-level management operations at estimators, material specialists, planners, project managers, layout specialists or other constructions operations. Pictured is (back row l-r) executive director of the Northeast Development Foundation Patrick Eaton, Gaillard, Keith Clark and Gerald Hill, both of Hill Brothers Construction, (front row l-r) NEMCC president Johnny L. Allen, Ed.D., Taj Colom, vice president of Colom Construction, Kenny Hill of Hill Brothers Construction and Freddie Rush, executive vice president of the MVAGC. Each of the three companies involved in the donation are currently involved in the construction of the Toyota plant at the Well Spring site. Northeast’s Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu. 
BLACKMON OF CORINTH MAKES DONATION TO NEMCC FOUNDATION-- Jeff Smith, Executive Manager, and Steve Osbirn, Parts Manager, of Frankie Blackmon of Corinth recently coordinated the donation of miscellaneous mechanical auto parts and auto body parts to the Automotive Technology Program at the Northeast Mississippi Community College. Parts valued at approximately $10,000 will be used by instructors Jerry Palmer and Greg Hardin as teaching aids and supplies. Valuable partners such as Frankie Blackmon of Corinth enable the Automotive Technology program to continue to produce graduates ready for the automotive workforce. Pictured unloading the truck are: (front l to r) Grant Duncan, Booneville; Scott Stephens, Marietta; Zackery Farias, Baldwyn; Justin Griffin, Booneville; Logan Inman, Booneville. (rear l to r) Brent Otis, Saltillo; Kyle Crider, Corinth; Jacob Forsythe, Corinth; Johnathon Clayton, Dumas. Northeast’s Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu.
NEMCC Development Foundation Announces '07 T.O.P. Award Recipients-- Northeast Mississippi Community College president Johnny Allen and Patrick Eaton, executive director of the Northeast Development Foundation presented the 2007 T.O.P. Awards at a luncheon held in honor of some of the college’s most creative faculty members. Because of the continued dedication and commitment to Northeast, the Northeast Development Foundation created the T.O.P. (Teaching Outstanding Performance) Award, an award is given to one outstanding faculty member from each of the academic divisions who show innovative teaching methods. “The innovative teaching methods of faculty members at Northeast Mississippi Community College are commendable and we at the Foundation are excited to recognize excellence with the T.O.P. Award.” Pictured are (back row l-r) Eaton, Development Foundation Board of Directors president Vance Witt of Union County, award recipients George Nock, division of Mathematics and Science; Tim Gilmore, division of business and business technology; Allen; (front row l-r) Don Thompson, division of engineering technology and occupational education; Amanda Mattox, Ph.D., division of fine arts; Belinda Russell, division of humanities and social sciences; and Marilyn Hubbard, division of health sciences. Northeast’s Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu.
March 3, 2008 PARKER HAFFIFIN REACHES BENCHMARK WITH NEMCC FOUNDATION-- Jamie McCoy of Parker Hannifin Corporation (center) presents Northeast Mississippi Community College president Johnny L. Allen, Ed. D. (left) a $1,000 gift to the Northeast Development Foundation. Foundation executive director Patrick Eaton is also pictured. With the donation Parker Hannifin Corporation achieved a significant benchmark within its commitment to the Foundation. It put the corporation’s total giving over $10,000. All individuals and businesses are placed in giving societies. Parker Hannifin Corporation will be placed on the Donor Wall (located in the Haney Union) in the prestigious Legacy Society section. Northeast’s Foundation offers a comprehensive program of giving opportunities and is specifically responsible for gifts to the college involving estate planning, real estate, insurance, endowments, annuities, trusts, pooled income funds or other special donations that require ongoing management or binding agreements. It exists to serve Northeast by providing programs and benefits not fully provided by other sources. For more information about Northeast’s Foundation contact Eaton at 662- 720-7165 or dpeaton@nemcc.edu. Visit the Northeast web site at www.nemcc.edu.
February 18, 2008 TVA GRANT AIDS NEMCC DIVISION-- Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Engineering Technology Division purchased a large format plotter/engineering copier with funds received through a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The machine provides the programs in the Engineering Technology Division an avenue to produce a high quality, technically advanced print for classroom and laboratory project. The Northeast Development Foundation partnered with TVA and awarded the supplemental funds needed for the purchase through a Venture Grant. The partnership with the Foundation and TVA helped the college take another step in the race to keep pace in the ever changing technological world. Pictured is (l-r) construction engineering technology instructor Ray Gaillard, machine tool and die technology instructor Mike Snowden, Northeast Development Foundation executive director Patrick Eaton, electrical and electronics technology instructor William Johnson, landscape management technology instructor Jim Tidwell, engineering technology division head Linda Sweeney, industrial maintenance technology instructor Jimmy Whitehead and machine tool and die technology instructor Stevie Lovelace. |
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