Cornerstone University - KUMI ORI Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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I have known Bonnie for 34 years. The most descriptive word which comes to my mind is that of servant even when filling the position of administrative secretary to the president. Bonnie's span of service for the school stretched from its Institute days to the present fully accredited Christian Liberal Arts College and Seminary, with all the steps between. Bonnie was not always secretary to the president. I have known her also as receptionist, cashier, bookkeeper, librarian and registrar; in fuel, almost any position which needed attention in those early days of rapid de- velopment and limited personnel. As the president’s personal administrative secretary I think of many descriptive words which fit well on her shoulders. I think of dedicated. Her commitment to her Lord was translated into willingness to do whatever was necessary to accomplish the task — and without complaint. I think of diligence ‘ because the needed research was quickly done, the multiple letters impeccably transcribed and typed, the large files immediately retrievable. the reports carefully prepared, and the president's schedule kept on track. Other words come into focus: pleasant, because she invariably greet- ed people with a smite — whether at the office door or on the telephone; ,knowledgeable, because her ability to remember names, places and events was most helpful to me; and I should not omit friendly and always faithful ' to her Lord, to His word, to her church, to her family, and to the trust committed to her as administrative secretary to the president. Multitudes of students, staff members, secretaries, faculty, graduates around the world, board members, and this former president salute you. Bonnie Matiheios. as a choice servant of Ihe Lord, W. Wilbert Welch 3

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