1997-98 National
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Kay Baird ('62)
Plano, Texas
Matthew Barnes ('94)
Jamaica Plain, Mass.
Jessica Brockmeier ('88)
Golf, Ill.
Les Dunseith ('80)
Los Angeles, Calif.
Chris Geisert ('92)
Leesburg, Va.
Luanne Inderski ('86)
Urbandale, Iowa
Steve Justice ('70), Pres.
League City, Texas
Rodney Loesch ('68)
Moberly, Mo.
Cheryl Morrow ('74)
Apache Junction, Ariz.
Carl Mueller ('83), V.P.
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Jennifer Nothdurft ('92) ('93)
Kirksville, Mo.
Janet Rigdon ('71)
Metairie, Louisiana
Steve Rose ('69)
Potomac, Md.
LeAnn Yantis, Secretary
Kirksville, Mo.
Janys Zimmerman ('55)
Toledo, Ohio
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National Alumni Association
All graduates of Truman are automatically members of Truman's National
Alumni Association (NAA). The NAA sponsors homecoming activities, a graduation
picnic, receptions, annual NAA Meetings, and supports the regional alumni
chapters.
New NAA Board Members
Janet (Thompson) Rigdon ('71) from Metairie, La., began her term
on July 1, 1997.
Les Dunseith ('80) from Los Angeles, began his term on July 1,
1997.
Cindy (Barnes) Moeller ('86) from Des Moines, Iowa, begins her
term on July 1, 1998.
Ron Bailey ('55) from Grand Island, Neb., begins his term on July
1, 1998.
Sarasota Reception
President Jack Magruder welcomed Sarasota alumni and friends at a November
alumni reception in Long Boat Key, Fla. Suzie Shettle ('62), Lee Shettle
('84), Terry Troester ('58) and Dee Troester ('71) visit and
reminisce at the Sarasota Reception.
Peoria Reception
The River Station Restaurant was the site for a September gathering of
50 alumni in Peoria, Ill. Pictured are Dan ('85) and Nancy O'Brien,
and Dennis and Sharon Smith ('69).
Washington D.C.
Area Alumni Gathering
Steve Rose ('69) hosted an alumni gathering at his home in Potomac,
Md., in October. President Magruder was the special guest and updated alumni
and friends on current events at the University.
Chris Geisert ('92) (left) is greeted by Steve Rose
('69) at the Washington D.C. Area Alumni Gathering.
Are You Vain? We Hope So!
 Truman collegiate
license plates (vanity plates) are now available! With a newly designed
look, personalized Truman plates are available to any Missouri resident.
If you are interested in receiving Truman plates, contact the Office of
Alumni and Development at 800-452-6678. We'll be looking for your plates
on the road!
Alumni Chapters
Alumni Encouraged to
Join Nearest Chapter
If you live near Central Iowa, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City,
Kirksville, Mid-Missouri, Phoenix or St. Louis, you need to join your local
alumni chapter! Watch your mail this month for a membership mailing that
will explain all the benefits of joining your local chapter (hotel discounts,
Truman Bookstore discounts, and free Student Recreation Center passes, to
name a few). Our alumni chapters are each unique and sponsor a wide variety
of activities. There's something for everyone, so why not sign up TODAY?
For more information, contact the Office of Alumni and Development at 800-452-6678.
1997 Freshman Send-offs
Freshman Send-offs were held by six alumni chapters in August to "send
off" area freshmen who were headed for Truman State University. Send-offs
were held by the Central Iowa, Chicago, Kansas City, Kirksville, Mid-Missouri
and St. Louis Chapters. An Admissions representative was present at each
event to answer last minute questions that freshmen and parents had. A total
of 159 students attended, with a total attendance of 320 people. Students
had the opportunity to meet other students from their area, see who would
be living in their residence hall, and make car pool lists for road trips
home.
Kirksville Chapter Freshman Welcome
(Above) Jim Bergman ('90) (left) and Jill Williams ('88) (far
right) present book scholarships to freshmen Brette Hart (second from left)
and Erika Woehlk.
St. Louis Freshman Send-off
(Above) Freshmen from St. Louis enjoy an afternoon of getting acquainted.
Students took the opportunity to visit with Chad Ittner ('94), admissions
representative (front right), and ask questions.
Cherrington receives first
Young Alumnus Award
Jim Cherrington ('85) receives the Young Alumnus Award
at the All-Alumni Mixer during Homecoming '97, from LeAnn Yantis, Manager
of Alumni Activities.
Jim Cherrington ('85), native of Glasgow, Mo., received the first annual
Young Alumnus Award from Truman State University. The award was presented
during the All-Alumni Mixer of Truman's Homecoming 1997 Weekend.
Cherrington graduated from Truman with a bachelor's degree in business
administration. While at Truman, he was active in marching band, Business
Administration Club and Phi Beta Lambda. Upon graduation, Cherrington moved
to Columbia, Mo., where he began work with Williams-Keepers, Certified Public
Accountants. In 1987, he went to work as the personnel coordinator of the
Cancer Research Center in Columbia. He is currently business manager for
the research center.
The Young Alumnus Award was created by Truman's National Alumni Association
as a way to honor outstanding recent graduates from Truman. Criteria for
the Young Alumnus Award include maintaining a close relationship with the
University, supporting the University through student recruitment, public
relations or contributions, making a worthwhile contribution to society
through education, sports or business, and having received recognition by
peers or superiors for exemplary service.
Cherrington is active in and serves as an officer for the Mid-Missouri
Alumni Chapter, is an avid Truman basketball supporter and is a member of
the Truman Athletic Booster Club. In his nomination, Cherrington was described
as a fine representative of Truman, one who has kept a close relationship
with several faculty and staff members, and continues to be a great public
relations tool for his alma mater.
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