Board ofTrustees. First row: Dan Russell, Shreveport, La.; Deanna Smith, Memphis, Tenn. ;james H. Cone, Little Rock, Ark.;judyMon"is, LittleRock, Ark.;HanyRisinger, Millington, Tenn.; jim Bill Mc!nteer, Nashv ille, Tenn. ; Roy Sawyer, Sardis, Miss. Second row:Paul Carter, Bentonville, Ark.,- Pat Bell, Little Rock, Ark.; Don Shores, Cave Springs, Ark.; john Baldwin, Holyoke, Colo.; Bill Chism, Springfield, Mo. ; john Simmons, Columbia, Tenn. ,- Mel Gardner, Fort Worth, Texas. ThirdrowcjenyMorgan, Amarillo, Texas;jimBob Humphrey, Russellville, Ark. ,- Richard Gibson, Longview, Texas; Henry Farrar, Lebanon, Tenn.; President David Burks,· Searcy, Ark. ,- Russ Burcham, Kennell, Mo . Photo by Kristi Burns. ' .' Cf>resident's Council stays committed to improvingJIarding The President's Council consists of men and women who are committed {O Harding's mission and motto: to integrate faith , learning and living - educating for eternity. All are members of the Church of Chri st and represent a w ide geographical distribution of people who have demonstrated their interest in advancing the cause of Christian education at Harding University. The Pres ident's Council has provided more than 30 yea rs of service to Harding. "They are the best friends and family members Harding has. The council provides moral as well as financial support to the school," Tim Bruner, assistant vice president for advancement , said. Most council members are parents of Harding students or alumni. About 370 families served on the President's Council: President's Council membersacted as goodwill ambassadors, providing information {O their churches and communities about Harding and its opportunities. Members also kept the University informed by reporting the percepti ons and attitudes they observed concerning the University. "They are a channel from the University to the world, soliciting input and advice, " Bruner said. The council met twice this year on campus to be informed of current information to share with others. "Homecoming was a very busy weekend, wi th the time allocated for the President 's Council meeting," t1iit 40 Academics council chair Ben Barry said. "The number one goal for the meeting was to get an exchange of ideas from all of the council members. The group also had the chance to experience all of the activities going on campus,with Camelot, the football game and the golf tournament. The golf tournament, sponsored by the Bison Booster Club, was fun for the council, but it was also for fundraising and fellowship. We enjoyed finding out the achievements the facu lty and staff had accomplished since the last meeting." This was a critical year for Harding and the President's Council. "We ga thered data relative to strategic planning for the University and asked the council members what their vision is for Harding in 5, 10 and 15 yea rs. Harding would like to see the President's Council membership grow even stronger in numbers, increasing to 500 members and eventually to 2,000," Bruner said. The Office of Advancement at Harding divided its personnel this year to work with specific regions within the President 's Counci l. Regional councils were organized, and cha irs for each region were established . The regional councils faci litated opportunities for adding new members and planning regional meetings and activities. "We divided the council into regions to be more effi cient, maximizing our contact with our friends, contacts and donors. This . .... President's Council member Dr. Mikejustus charts suggestions Jor Harding's strategicplan during theJall meeting. The group met duringHomecoming weekend to exchange ideas and catcb up on current events. Photo by Brian Hendricks. gave us a better opportunity for input on a regular basis from the council members," Bruner said. "One of the greatest challenges for the council this year continued to be recrui ting students, " Bruner said. Council members he lped identify potential students and provided assistance in the recruiting process. The President 's Council served as hostsfor admissionseventsand spoke on behalf of the University. "We can always count on them to come (0 campus and bring students, " Bruner said. Members aided Harding graduates in job placement and in finding their niche in their new communities and churches. - Robin Henson Board of Trustees memberDonShores visits with public relations photographer jeff Montgomery outside the Benson Auditorium. ARAMARK providedhot chocolateforstudentsand Homecoming visitors in tbe plaza after chapel. Photo by Kristi Burns.
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