Volume XL, Number 39

www.abac.edu

May 13, 2002

Monday, May 13

7:00 p.m.-Tift Regional Medical Center Annual Awards Banquet (Dining Hall)

Wednesday, May 15

9:30 a.m.-Minton & Jones Workshop (Cordell Conf. Room A)

10:00 a.m.-CPA Satellite Program (Cordell Conf. Room C)

Thursday, May 16

6:00 p.m.-Long Term Health Care Planning (Cordell Conf. Room A)

7:00 p.m.-TCHS Soccer Banquet (Dining Hall)

Friday, May 17

6:00 p.m.-Griffin/Allison Wedding Rehearsal (Gazebo/Chapel)

7:00 p.m.-Griffin/Allison Rehearsal Dinner (Magnolia Room)

Saturday, May 18

9:00 a.m.-Church of God Administrative Workshop (Cordell Conf. Room)

5:00 p.m.-Griffin/Allison Wedding (Gazebo/Chapel)

6:00 p.m.-Griffin/Allison Wedding Reception (Dining Hall)

Monday, May 20

8:15 a.m..-Let's Roll Flag Raising (Front Campus)

Thursday, May 23

10:00 a.m.-Natural Resources Instructors Meeting (Cordell Conf. Room A)

5:30 p.m.-First Steps Infant/Toddler Training (Cordell Conf. Room A)

7:30 p.m.-Older Americans Banquet (Dining Hall)

Friday, May 24

Today-Maymester Classes End

8:00 a.m.-Synovus/ABAC Foundation Workshop (Magnolia Room)

Noon-Donaldson Luncheon (Magnolia Room)

6:00 p.m.-Windsor/Hutchens Wedding Rehearsal (Chapel)

Saturday, May 25

7:30 a.m.-Child Care ACT Project (Cordell Conf. Room A)

2:00 p.m.-Windsor/Hutchens Wedding (Chapel)

Sunday, May 26

7:00 p.m.-PREP Camp Swimming (ABAC Pool)

Monday, May 27

Today-Maymester Final Exams

3:00 p.m.-PREP Camp Swimming (ABAC Pool)

Tickets to this year's Dollars For Scholars Benefit Banquet and Show can be purchased through payroll deduction. Contact Betty McCorvey or Melvin Merrill at 3265 to set it up. Tickets are $125 each. This year's entertainer is Lorrie Morgan. The event will take place on May 31 at 7:30 p.m. in the Donaldson Dining Hall.

Supporters of Dollars for Scholars have helped thousands of students over the years by contributing over $600,000 to student scholarship funds. All net proceeds from the event go directly to ABAC students in the form of scholarships, making their dreams of college a reality.

B.J. Smith and her ARAMARK staff are now putting together a fabulous buffet, which is always a highlight of the evening. This year's banquet will include Mahi Mahi and much more.

Cathy Cox Here May 24

Georgia Secretary of State Cathy Cox will be one of the speakers at the information session titled A Woman's Perspective on Being Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise on May 24 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of the Donaldson Dining Hall. Cox is an ABAC alumna originally from Bainbridge.

Other speakers include Megan L. Busby, Vice President of Synovus Trust Company; Jane F. Phillips, CPA with Bowen, Phillips, and Carmichael; and Lora F. Efaw, a physician with the Center for Healing and Wellness. There is no charge to attend. The event is sponsored by Synovus, ABAC, and Tift Regional Medical Center. Call 3267 to sign up.

Great Visit to TCHS

ABAC faculty, staff, and administrators made a great visit to Tift County High School on May 7 to inform the sophomores and juniors of the many opportunities available after graduation. Vonda Doss coordinated the visit. Those participating were Dr. Gail Dillard, Dr. Sam Grantham, Wendy Harrison, Diane Jackson, Dr. John Dunn, Dr. Caroline Helms, Cathy Rogers, Yolanda Emery, Dr. Sharry Sackor, Mike Chason, Dr. Larry McGruder, Jean Oliver-Burks, Ken Newkirk, Angie Palmer, Andrea Willis, Jewrell Rivers, Lyn Smith, Geoff Clement, Stephanie Holcombe, and Wanda Golden.

Also participating were Gary Dicks, Beth Thornton, Karen Spivey, Katrina McCrae, Melanie Robertson, Dr. Ray Barber, Jerry Edwards, Lorie Felton, Dr. Larry Allen, Kay Powell, Tom Call, Bruce Applewhite, Dick Reeves, Dr.Joseph Njoroge, Dr. Jeff Gibbs, Dr. Chrystle Ross, Pattie Clark, Garth Webb, Shirley Wilson, Dr. Donna Miller, Lorie Pearman, Donna Hatcher, Don Coates, Wayne Jones, Robert Moore, Melvin Merrill, Steve Janousek, Herb Hendrix, Julie Conner, Bertha Daniel, Melissa Webb, Wasdon Graydon, and President Mike Vollmer. Adrian Salter drove the bus for the event.

Fillies Finish Sixth in Nation

The Golden Fillies' tennis team of Coach Alton Hudgins finished sixth in the national tournament at College Station, Texas. Luiza Biktyakova took fifth in the number one singles and teamed with Natalia Drabova to take fifth in the number one doubles flight.

At pressstime, the Golden Stallions were participating in the state baseball tournament in Albany, the Golden Fillies were getting ready to play in the national softball tournament in Kissimee, Fla., and the Golden Stallions' tennis team was in Texas aiming for the national championship.

Line Dance Today--Again

Andrea Willis will continue her free line dancing class from 5-6 p.m. today in Thrash Gym. There is no need to preregister, but email Andrea or Herb Hendrix if you would like to attend.

'Let's Roll' Flag Raising on May 20

Mark your calendar for a very special ceremony at 8:15 a.m. on May 20. Meet at the flagpole in front of Tift Hall for a brief ceremony honoring Todd Beamer, one of the heroes of the ill-fated United Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001. A flag has been designed with Beamer's famous last words, "Let's roll." It has moved from Albany State, to Darton College, to Bainbridge College, to Valdosta State, and on May 20 it will be at ABAC to fly for several days.

The flag visit is sponsored by Safe Communities. Once all 34 institutions have flown the flag, it will be presented to Mrs. Beamer and her daughter on Sept. 11, 2002. Make your plans to attend.

Maymester Library Hours

The Baldwin Library will be open for the following hours during the Maymester:

Mondays 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Tuesdays 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Wednesdays 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Thursdays 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Fridays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturdays Closed

Sundays 3-6 p.m.

Holidays for the Year

The calendar year is approaching its midway point. Here are your official ABAC holidays for the remainder of the year.

July 4-5 Independence Day

Sept. 2 Labor Day

Nov. 28-29 Thanksgiving

Dec. 23-27 Christmas

New Zip Code Coming

ABAC will have a new zip code at some yet to be determined date in June. The new zip code will be 31793-2601. Any new publications or stationery should reflect this new zip code. The old zip code will be effective for at least another year. There is no need to start trashing letterhead or brochures simply because of the 31794 zip code.

ServSafe Administered

Ken Kaufman administered the ServSafe food safety program examination to ABAC Hospitality Management students on April 25. This program is one of the restaurant industry's strongest educational tools. Shannon Giager scored well enough to become a Registered ServSafe Instructor. Such distinction is limited to those who score a 90 percent or better on the national exam. The ServSafe program focuses on the FDA Food Codes. Giager's certification is recognized by more federal, state, and local health jurisdictions than any other food safety training program in the U.S.

Care and Concern

Lennie Vollmer, the first lady of ABAC, had knee surgery on Friday. She is hoping for a quick recuperation. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Note of Sympathy

The ABAC Family expresses sympathy to Jeff Seela whose sister, Loretta Van Ausdal, passed away on May 3 after a long battle with cancer. Sympathy is also extended to the family of retired ABAC employee Edgar Butts who passed away on May 6. Please keep both these families in your thoughts and prayers.

New FOCUS Schedule

Beginning today, this prized publication will appear in your boxes on an every other week schedule throughout the Maymester and summer term. The next edition will go out on May 27. Please have all information for the FOCUS in to the Public Relations Office by noon on May 23.

Notes of Thanks

Dear Faculty & Staff,

Thank you very much for your care and concern during the time following my automobile accident. The numerous cards, phone calls, and delicious food really helped me get through a very difficult time. I am doing much better now.

Pattie Clark

The National SAT was administered to 137 students on May 4. Thanks to the following who helped make the administration a success: Lisa Forshee, Arlene Bailey, Bernice Hughes, Debbie Riner, Phyllis Kester, Dr. Jonathan Harrington, Ellen Resta, Rita Wade, Scott Jackson, and Jack Larry.

Dr. Maggie Martin

Abraham Baldwin Family

President Mike Vollmer gave the welcome at the annual FFA Banquet in the Donaldson Dining Hall on May 7. He also spoke at the Sertoma Club meeting honoring area Teachers of the Year on May 2.

Dr. Sue Hammons recently attended the 2002 Conference on Cognitive Aging in Atlanta.

Mike Chason was the master of ceremonies at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes annual banquet on Thursday night featuring University of Georgia Assistant Coach Tony Pierce.

Bruce Applewhite made high school visits to Glassock County High School, Jefferson Academy, Citizens Christian Academy, and Coffee County High School last week. He also presented Careers in Agriculture programs at Tattnall County and Coffee County high schools.

Lee Petitgout spoke to classes at Monroe Area, Salem, and Jasper County high schools last week. She also attended the Newton County Farm Day and the Monroe Area High School Awards Banquet.

Robin Poor represented ABAC at Career Fairs at Maxwell and McEachern high schools during recent days. She also attended the Area I Teachers Meeting in Cartersville and the PROBE Fair at Collins Hill High School, as well as visiting North Hall, Milton, Starr's Mill, and Central of Carrollton high schools.